Routes : North America : United States : California : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : El Capitan : Southeast Face: El Capitan : Wall of The Early Morning Light

Wall of The Early Morning Light - A3+

Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)

First Ascent:

Type of Climb:

Aid

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Protection:

aid rack, ASCA kit to repair hammer-smashed belays.

Length :

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.8 A3+
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

A historic, if not classic, line up a great section of the wall. This route was Warren Harding's last FA on El Cap, and has been the site of at least two acts of vandalism. Royal Robbins, on the SA, chopped many bolts and dowels, which were later replaced. A few years ago, an escaped lunatic doing a "new route" smashed some of the belay hangers flat so he could belay and haul from hooks instead. Someone might have already repaired the hangers by now. If in doubt, contact ASCA and bring some new bolts and hangers.

Submitted by: apollodorus on 2006-03-26
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Route ID: 75370

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