Chapter
A Close Call on Yosemite's El Capitan
32:20 - 37:40 (05:20)
Dave's group was already at the top of friction pitch on El Capitan when two other climbing parties cut off the group behind him. They quickly led their group down the escape route and the safest way while avoiding being roped in.
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A group of climbers ascend the slick and wet granite of friction pitch, facing sudden changes in weather and a feeling of dread that one climber was about to die.
32:20 - 33:53 (01:33)
Climbing
Summary
A group of climbers ascend the slick and wet granite of friction pitch, facing sudden changes in weather and a feeling of dread that one climber was about to die. The difficult part of the climb was that all groups had to reach the top of friction pitch before safely descending, leading to fatal consequences.
ChapterA Close Call on Yosemite's El Capitan
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A climbing group cuts off the group behind them, leading one member to quickly lead his group down the safest escape route.
33:53 - 37:40 (03:47)
Climbing
Summary
A climbing group cuts off the group behind them, leading one member to quickly lead his group down the safest escape route. The group is not yet roped in and make their way down for rappelling.