Then in 1994, at 33, she returned to Yosemite with an audacious plan: to free climb the Nose on El Capitan in a day. "All the naysayers said it was impossible," Hill says. "Except John." ...

The route Reynolds free soloed has a difficulty rating of 5.10c on the Yosemite Decimal System of climbing difficulty—technically much easier than, say, Honnold’s free solo of Free Rider (5 ...

Alex Honnold, one of the world’s most daring climbers, has his sights set on free climbing The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. The iconic 5.14 big wall route is usually ...

Grim. There’s just so much climbing history in Yosemite, and El Capitan is the most iconic wall here, you know? When Lynn Hill became the first person to free-climb The Nose on El Cap ...

At the end of May 2013 American climbers Cedar Wright and Lucho Rivera made the first ascent of Mahtah and in doing so have established the first free climb up Liberty Cap, Yosemite. With most ...

Before tackling El Cap, Honnold made free solo ascents in Zion and Yosemite National Park. Here’s a look at some of the most impressive climbing performances of Honnold’s career.

With soaring temperatures dropping fast, action is rapidly heating up in the world's epicenter of big wall climbing ... when it eventually goes free, will no doubt be the hardest big wall in Yosemite, ...

Duo first to free-climb Yosemite 'Wall' Rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson on Wednesday became the first to free-climb the Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, a historic feat that ...

Yosemite National Park, widely regarded as the birthplace of modern rock climbing has attracted generations of climbers seeking to scale iconic El Capitan and its famous routes. The history of ...

If you have extra time, Yosemite Valley is worthwhile. U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic in and out of Yosemite Valley. The National Park Service advises travelers to arrive before 8 a.m ...

While choosing the best is "nearly impossible," travel guide publisher Lonely Planet had some recommendations.

The good news is it is free and climbers apply for ... Climbers need to check in at the Climbing Management Office, located in the Yosemite Museum building. Yosemite National Park also has ...