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Is Climbing in Yosemite Still Worth It?

Planning a climbing trip to Yosemite? We expose the brutal logistics, insane crowds, and hidden costs that films like Free Solo don't show you.

That dream of a solitary climb up El Capitan is about to hit a granite wall of reality. Thanks to the "Free Solo effect," Yosemite Valley has transformed from a quiet haven for outcasts into a crowded, expensive, and logistically intense destination. We break down the massive skill gap between your local gym and Yosemite's granite, the death of the "dirtbag climber" lifestyle, and whether the spiritual experience is still worth the pilgrimage.

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