Jacopo Larcher talks about his first climbing trip to Yosemite Valley, USA with Barbara Zangerl, during which they repeated El Nino (5.13c, 800m) on El Capitan and other granite big wall climbs. When ...

Always wanted to try out rock climbing ... thing every beginner needs to learn is how to land safely. Luckily, friendly instructors are on hand to teach you this along with other climbing basics ...

For most routes here though, the rule of thumb here is to wait for one to two days after it rains to let the rock dry. During much of the year, Yosemite Valley's granite is slick due to glacier ...

“The Nose” in Yosemite ... traditional climbing jargon when climbers apply pressure with the sole of their shoe against the rock, gaining traction with little or no footholes. Beginners ...

With over 300 climbing routes, there’s something for everyone here, but beginners will enjoy Rock On, which is a ... with amazing views of Yosemite National Park on either side.