Skip to content
Capital Public Radio

Capital Public Radio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • beats
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
    • California Dream
    • Videos
    • Photos
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Roots
    • Eclectic
    • Videos
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight with Beth Ruyak
    • The View From Here
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • Insight Music
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • CapRadio Travels
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support / Underwriting
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Volunteering
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 

Two Climbers Attempt Risky El Capitan Ascent

  •  Steve Milne 
Monday, January 5, 2015 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
  

Scott Gediman is a park ranger at Yosemite. He says the climbers have only been using their hands and feet to scale the rock, which stands more than three thousand feet above the Yosemite Valley floor.

"These two world-class climbers are attempting to pioneer a new route," explains Gediman, "with a free-climb meaning there will be no ropes aiding in their climb, only for safety, up what's called the Dawn Wall of El Capitan."

The two climbers are: 30 year old Kevin Jorgeson of Santa Rosa and 36 year old Tommy Caldwell of Colorado. They've been climbing since December 27th.

Yosemite is a popular destination for rock climbing with well established routes.

"In fact there are books that outline these routes," says Gediman. "And what these gentlemen are doing is basically pioneering a new route and this is very slick granite, it's never been done the way they're doing it right now."

Gediman says it's creating lots of interest.

"People are gathering at El Capitan meadows to look up at the climbers," says Gediman. "So we're pretty excited about it. Of course we're concerned with the safety issues. But these are world-class climbers."

Climbers Jorgeson and Caldwell hope to reach the top of El Capitan by Friday.

    Related Stories

  • Conquering The Dawn Wall

    Monday, July 27, 2015
    Yosemite climber Tommy Caldwell talks with Insight. He and Kevin Jorgeson completed a remarkable free climb of El Capitan in January.
  • Tom Evans / elcapreport / AP

    Yosemite Climbers Push To Finish El Capitan Ascent

    Tuesday, January 13, 2015
    (AP) - One of two climbers attempting a grueling ascent up a half-mile of sheer granite in California's Yosemite National Park is making a push to catch up with his partner.

Steve Milne

Morning Edition Anchor & Reporter

Steve is the Morning Edition anchor for Capital Public Radio. He covers stories on a wide range of topics including: business, education, real estate, agriculture and music.  Read Full Bio 

Comments

Sign up for ReCap

and never miss the top stories

Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday.

Check out a sample ReCap newsletter.

More Stories

Lawsuit Claims SAT And ACT Are Illegal In California Admissions

December 10, 2019

Jacquelyn Martin / AP

House Judiciary Committee Opens Debate On Impeachment Articles

December 11, 2019

Bob Moffitt / Capital Public Radio

Sacramento City School District Gave Teachers Raises It Couldn’t Afford, State Auditor Finds

December 11, 2019

Most Viewed

California Is Giving Doctors Incentives To Ask Patients About Childhood Trauma

Sacramento City School District Gave Teachers Raises It Couldn’t Afford, State Auditor Finds

Californians Need Health Insurance By Jan. 1 Or Risk Paying A New Penalty

Caltrans Is Trying To Prepare California Highways For Climate Change

Ceres Pays $4.1 Million To Settle Two Fatal Shooting Lawsuits Involving The Same Officer

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Most Viewed

California Is Giving Doctors Incentives To Ask Patients About Childhood Trauma

Sacramento City School District Gave Teachers Raises It Couldn’t Afford, State Auditor Finds

Californians Need Health Insurance By Jan. 1 Or Risk Paying A New Penalty

Caltrans Is Trying To Prepare California Highways For Climate Change

Ceres Pays $4.1 Million To Settle Two Fatal Shooting Lawsuits Involving The Same Officer

Back to Top

  • 7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Jobs & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Recap Newsletter

Capital Public Radio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2019, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.