description El Nino Overview
El Nino presents a significant challenge within Yosemite’s El Capitan granite. This free climbing route is particularly noted for its demanding technical difficulties and lengthy pitches. It was first completed in 1998 by Leo Houlding, representing a substantial accomplishment. The route is suitable for experienced big wall climbers seeking a difficult and rewarding free ascent, typically those with advanced technical skills and extensive wall-climbing experience.
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El Nino ranks #11 of 368 in the Climbing Route ranking, behind DNA, ahead of C'était Demain.
Elite El Capitan free route, hard historical ascent, strong reputation, but less universally canonical than Salathe or Freerider.
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