description Heart Route Overview
Heart Route is a big-wall climbing route on the southwest face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. It was established in 1964 by climber Frank Sacherer and is associated with aid climbing, in which climbers use equipment to support progress on sections that cannot be climbed entirely with hands and feet. The route is a named line within the technical climbing history of Yosemite.
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Where is Heart Route?
Heart Route is a big-wall climbing route on the southwest face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. It is associated with aid climbing and sustained wall climbing.
Who established Heart Route?
Climber Frank Sacherer established Heart Route in 1964. The route is therefore part of the early history of major El Capitan climbing routes.
What climbing style is used on Heart Route?
Heart Route is associated with aid climbing, where climbers use equipment to support progress on sections that cannot be climbed free in the usual way. Big-wall routes also require multi-pitch systems and extended time on the wall.
Is Heart Route on El Capitan's southwest face?
Yes. The route follows the southwest face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's best-known big-wall climbing locations.
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