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Yosemite NP, California
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Standing at about 3,000 feet from base to summit, El Capitan is a massive granite formation that attracts climbers from all over the globe.
'The Nose' is one of the most famous climbing routes in the world, first ascended in 1958 by Warren Harding, Wayne Merry, and George Whitmore.
Before the first successful ascent in 1958, many believed that the sheer vertical face of El Capitan was unclimbable.
Despite being illegal in Yosemite National Park, El Capitan has been a notorious site for BASE jumping enthusiasts.
Formed over 100 million years ago, El Capitan's granite was shaped by glacial activity during the last Ice Age.
The name 'El Capitan' was given by the Mariposa Battalion in 1851 and is derived from Spanish, meaning 'The Captain' or 'The Chief.'
The granite monolith's dramatic appearance, especially during sunrise and sunset, makes it a popular subject for photographers worldwide.
