layton Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 I did the 1st ascent of the downclimb of the Nose of El Capitan today. Some of the seconding was extrodinarily difficult and a few whippers were taken and precious feet that was made in the falls had to be descended by climbing back up to the gear, removing it, and taking another whipper to the next piece. I usually am always pyched to be the second while doing a downclimbing ascent. You just get so focused and scared too thinking, "i hope that next peice the leader placed is good!" My partner did some AMAZING seconds after all my leads on top-rope lower. Kudos to ya buddy! We broke it up in blocks so we could rest by leading and hauling our bag down the cliff. One of the key elements in down seconding is ALWAYS find a handhold before you reach for that desperate foot! We topped out on the descent in 4 days and celebrated at our high camp at camp 4. Quote
Steddy Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 dude. i mean duuuuuuude. this is a hugely bold claim and you have some big time credibility at stake if we don't see some photos. post. like who was your partner, dude? marcus (garvey was it)? hood to yosemite and back to the coffee shop? i'm on the verge, but need a little coaxing, of truly worshipping your two healed feet. Quote
specialed Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 Should be excellent training for your future failures in the alpine realm. Nice work. Quote
texplorer Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 We topped out on the descent in 4 days and celebrated at our high camp at camp 4. I believe the correct terminlology is "bottomed out." Quote
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