ElCap Report Farewell Tour 9/24/2023

By Tom Evans

Yo.. We had a beautiful day here with some action on the Captain.  The facelift ended today and that should free up more climbers to get on ElCap.  The SE face is starting to see some action a new team fixed 3 while I was shooting. There is a solo on South Seas to Pacific Ocean route (SSPO). Also, the strong team of Hudon and Richards fixed on the Sea today.  Several teams are very soon to start on the SE face.  So stay tuned Cubicle Pukes or you will miss some big ascents, about to happen.

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ElCap Report Farewell Tour for 9/21/2023
 

By Tom Evans

Yo… I arrived here in Yosemite 9/18/2023 and have been busy shooting.  The weather has been warm and the skies clear… until today when a thunderstorm blew in early this afternoon.  My friend Tony Yeary and I were shooting from the meadow and were sent scurrying for our vehicles.  The downpour continued until about 4pm.  As you have probably heard, this is the last season for the Report.  I am no longer able to meet the demands it makes on me.  I will try to post a few reports as the season develops so stay tuned.  The season is shaping up to be a good one.  This report will cover the first several days of shooting.