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El Capitan. / 37.74222°N 119.63583°W / 37.74222; -119.63583. El Capitan ( Spanish: El Capitán; "the Captain" or "the Chief") is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end.
El Capitan, mountain in Yosemite National Park, east-central California. One of the park’s most notable landmarks, the granite monolith features nearly vertical walls and stands 7,569 feet (2,307 metres) above sea level and towers some 3,600 feet (1,100 metres) over the western end of Yosemite Valley; at its base is the Merced River.
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El Capitán es un monolito granítico con una pared vertical de unos 914m. Se encuentra en el Estado de California, Estados Unidos, en el parque nacional Yosemite, en la zona septentrional del valle de Yosemite, cerca de su extremo occidental. La formación recibió el nombre de "El Capitán" por el Batallón Mariposa cuando exploró el valle en 1851.
El Capitan is Yosemite's majestic icon known for its sheer cliff face and stunning views. While El Capitan climbing offers a wide range of big wall climbing routes, there is plenty to do for non-climbers as well. Enjoy the El Capitan picnic area or trails and get carried away in Yosemite Valley.
22 de jul. de 2022 · El Capitan, the Spanish term for "the captain," is a vertical granite structure that stands over Yosemite Valley 's north side. El Capitan is the world's tallest granite monolith. With almost 3,000 vertical feet of sheer rock granite, it is a beacon for travelers, an inspiration for photographers, and one of the world's hardest climbs.
3 de oct. de 2018 · By Mark Synnott. October 03, 2018. • 15 min read. Watch Alex Honnold’s journey toward his rope-free climb of Yosemite National Park's El Capitan in Free Solo, the Oscar-winning film by E. Chai ...
El Capitan is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world. It is taller than the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. The scale of the rock face is amazing and is difficult to comprehend. Not only is it large but it is beautiful.
