Top Climbers in Yosemite Working Projects

This year has been busy in the climbing world, with big ascents and tragic injuries almost every week.

A number of top climbers are currently in Yosemite working on new and old projects.

Over the weekend, Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds locked down the new speed record for The Nose at 2:19:44.

A couple cool shots taken by @christian_cattell of @chimney_jim and I on the last hundred feet of the Nose. We got the speed record yesterday at 2:19:44! In this final section our stoke was high as we knew we had it in the bag! Maybe the hardest physical thing I've ever done. @gramicci

A post shared by Brad Gobright (@bradgobright) on Oct 22, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT

Last week, Tommy Caldewell dropped a note on Instagram about his new focus on finding new free-climbing ground in Yosemite.

Chris Sharma has also noted on Instagram that he’s in Yosemite with Caldwell working on something.

Jacob Cook and Bronwyn Hodgins are climbing El Corazon 5.13b, which Canadian Will Stanhope sent last year.

@Bronwynhodgins following the roof traverse pitch on El Corazon. This part is pumpy!

A post shared by Jacob Cook (@jacobcookclimbs) on Oct 22, 2017 at 2:16pm PDT

There’s word Canadian Sonnie Trotter has plans on heading down for a few weeks in November to work on his long-standing El Cap project.

Barbara Zangerl and Jacapo Larcher are working on a free-climb, having spend a few days cleaning cracks and dusting off holds.

There have been a number of large rockfalls over the past few weeks from the east ledges area on El Cap. On Oct. 22, there was a rockfall so big they closed the road once again.

Back after 4,5 days on El Cap….the time was great up there. But also quite dirty on the first pitches up to the gray ledges. I think the magic of the mushroom will wait on the upper pitches. Anyway we had some fun cleaning sessions and got some really cool climbing as well….@fazabrushes—were needed #notasinglebadpitch #heavystorm #grassallover #elcap

A post shared by Barbara Zangerl (@barbarazangerl) on Oct 22, 2017 at 3:23pm PDT

Nina Caprez is back in Yosemite attempting El Nino once again.

As long as the weather holds, there could still be another solid month of good climbing conditions.

El Niño 3:0 Nina The battle is on! #yosemite #bigwall #scarpaclimb @petzl_official @scarpa_spa @msr_gear @lyofood @arcteryx

A post shared by Nina Caprez (@ninacaprez) on Oct 21, 2017 at 10:36pm PDT