Podcasts # 8 and # 9 of Climbing Sparkling Moments by La Sportiva explore Lynn Hill's historic first free ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite in 1993, and a rare repeat carried out by Jorg ...

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"We convinced ourselves that El Cap was probably just a series of comp slabs," Billy Ridal said of his decision to attempt the Nose with Alex Waterhouse. "Polished granite is basically one big dual ...

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LYNN HILL, the worlds’s most accomplished female rock climber, first roped up at age 14, honed her chops at European sport climbing competitions in the eighties, and in 1993 nailed her place in ...

As a professional rock climber and conservation advocate, I’ve spent my life and career in Wilderness areas. These places are iconic, inspirational, and — in many cases — downright sacred. While ...

At 66, Dean Fidelman, one of the original Stonemasters, has lived enough life to know when it's time to embark on another phase as an artist. He's also known--and photographed-- some of Yosemite's ...

“It goes, boys!” exclaimed Lynn Hill, famously, after making the first free ascent of The Nose of El Capitan in 1993. Chris Weidner / Wicked Gravity The lean, muscular 32 year-old — all 5 feet, 2 ...

The Center Of The Universe chronicles four days in the life of German climber Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley, California. Living the typical Yosemite vagabond lifestyle, Alex reflects on his goal ...