el capitan
el capitan
🏔️ Our Models: Each model is handmade by our team, featuring a clean, matte white plaster finish that fits seamlessly into any space in your home. The plaster finish feels as if our models are chiseled from stone of the mountain itself, giving it a natural, timeless look. Included is a discovery card, highlighting key peaks and mountain stats.
🧗 El Capitan: Soaring nearly 3,000ft. above the valley floor of Yosemite National Park, the formidable goliath known as El Capitan beckons adventurers and daredevils from across the globe. This colossal granite sentinel is more than just a geological marvel; it has hosted some of the most audacious feats in the realms of sports and human ambition.
The first athletes who come to minds might be the duo of Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson who in 2015 embarked on a mission to redefine the limits of free climbing: the Dawn Wall route. This legendary rock climbing route, considered to be the most difficult in the world, was conquered in 19 gruelling days by the pair.
Then, in 2017, Alex Honnold descended upon El Cap with an idea that would make the whole world collectively need a change of pants. The mission? Climb the entirety of El Cap's 3,000ft. without ropes... AKA, insanity defined. But he prevailed, executing the world's first free solo ascent of the monolith, etching his name into the annals of human achievement.
Three exceptional athletes, two epic ascents, and one monumental rock formation forever enshrined in the hearts of those who dare to dream. El Capitan stands a symbol of the relentless pursuit of greatness, where legends are forged amidst the unforgiving granite walls reaching for the sky.
Dimensions: 155mm x 155mm (6.1" x 6.1")