Big wall route

El Corazón5.13b R

Style
Big wall route
Grade
5.13b R
Location
El Capitan
Country
United States

El Corazón is a hard free route on El Capitan characterized by sustained technical pitches and serious runouts, reflected in the "R" in its grade (5.13b R). The route is typically attempted over multiple days on rope, with climbers working individual pitches and managing long sections of exposed granite where pro is sparse or spaced. Success on El Corazón requires not only the ability to climb mid-5.13 moves but also the experience to link them in a big-wall context—route planning, hauling, and dealing with rope logistics and psychological exposure over an extended objective.

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