1. Expedition Parameters
Yosemite El Capitan Logistics
El Capitan
Indian Creek
Kalymnos
"When Beverly and I climbed El Capitan in 1973, we spent six nights on the wall, and needed to haul 7 days supply of water, food and our sleeping gear and rain gear... lived in Camp 4 for the month prior." — Historical Valley Ascent Account
2. Ascent Readiness & Lifestyle Impact
Real-time Telemetry
Friction & Sending Window
Optimal Friction (50-65°F)
Ideal granite micro-crystalline grip on the Salathé Wall. Low humidity prevents skin sweat on polished footholds.
Total Haul Weight
111.0 lbs
Water: 75.1 lbs • Food: 12.0 lbs • Bivy: 23.9 lbs
Conditioning Score
96 / 100
3 days on / 1 day off in Camp 4
Climber Lifestyle Index
92 / 100
All-consuming pursuit
Expedition Status
Ready for Big Wall Ascent
Haul load within counterweight limit
Climber Lifestyle Habit Manifest
Van Life / Camp 4 Residency Factor
90%
Fingertip Calluses & Skin Conditioning
95%
Gear Obsession & Haul Redundancy
94%
Party Conversation Bias ("Only Talks About Beta")
88%
Expedition Logbook Ledger