El Capitan

About this book

There's big. . .and then there's Yosemite's El Capitan.

This entry in the Yosemite Icon series honours the incredible granite monolith that towers over the north side of Yosemite Valley, the stone beacon that draws both peregrine falcons and the world's best rock climbers: El Capitan.

Whether rising from the mists or sparkling in the sunshine, El Capitan enchants. It calls to outdoor adventurers, geology buffs, and photographers with its sheer faces and its sheer bulk. Don't let its hard exterior fool you: This rock has plenty to say. El Capitan tells captivating tales about the wildlife and plants that dwell on and around its 3500-foot-tall cliffs, about ancient magma and glaciers, and about the ongoing human story unfolding at its base – and on its big walls.

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Yosemite Conservancy inspires people to support projects and programs that preserve Yosemite and enrich the visitor experience for all.