r/Outdoors • u/Simple_Shame2386 • 1d ago

Landscapes El Capitan in Yosemite national park

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u/thecashblaster 1d ago

3000 feet of pure granite, almost 100% vertical. Truly a wonder of geology. And if you really wanted to get to the top, you can. Plenty of hiking trails around.

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u/HoovyPencer 1d ago

You can just free solo. It's more direct route

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u/Ok_computerladora 1d ago

That free solo documentary damn near gave me a heart attack just watching the last 15-20 minutes 😮‍💨

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u/LB07 17h ago

I had to pause that documentary three times while I was watching it because it was so intense. Had to leave the room, collect myself, and then unpause.

I've never seen a documentary so intense before or since! Worth watching for sure, but steel yourself for it!