The Nose (El Capitan)

The Nose on El Capitan is a famous rock climb in Yosemite National Park, renowned for its challenging height and technical difficulty. It stretches about 3,000 feet (900 meters) along the granite face, featuring a variety of steep, sheer sections, ledges, and cracks. Climbers typically use advanced techniques like free climbing and aid climbing, employing gear to assist in progress. Completing The Nose is considered a significant achievement in rock climbing, symbolizing skill, endurance, and experience. It has inspired many record-breaking ascents and is celebrated as one of the most iconic routes in the climbing community.