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El Capitan

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El Capitan

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  • Location: Mariposa County, California, United States

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    May 21, 2025

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    El Capitan is a massive granite monolith that towers 3,000 feet above the valley floor. It is the world's largest exposed granite face, attracting climbers from around the globe.

    June 18, 2023

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    See if you can spot a climber on famous El Capitan
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    Elevation 1,220 m

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    Location: Mariposa County, California, United States

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