The Shield headwall

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The Shield headwall

The Shield headwall

Looking down pitch 21 The Shield route,El Capitan. That's me ascending the free line and Gene Mayo is cleaning.(1995) Photo by Craig Morris
Rob
on May 4, 2004 10:20 pm
Lat/Lon: 37.73420°N / 119.6367°W
Image ID: 51976

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Martin Cash

Martin Cash - May 5, 2004 3:34 pm - Voted 10/10

Spectacular!

Wow, that is one of the best climbing shots on El Cap I've seen. I really like how you can see the base on the Nose route sticking out. 4 stars.

Rob

Rob - May 5, 2004 10:04 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Spectacular!

Thanks. I'll pass that on to my friend who deserves the credit.

Sam Mills

Sam Mills - May 11, 2004 10:03 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Spectacular!

I agree with Martin. Great prespective.

rpc

rpc - May 26, 2004 5:10 pm - Voted 10/10

cool shot

this is a really great shot - makes my hands sweat.

mills

mills - Oct 1, 2009 1:37 pm - Voted 10/10

Nice

Wow that looks uber cool !!!!!!! loads of gear in the crack, what grade does the Sheild go at free ?

RayMondo

RayMondo - Jan 29, 2010 12:38 pm - Hasn't voted

Phew!

Can't imagine how all you guys and gals sustain the finger strength.

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