by YCamus | May, J, AM | Rope Solo, Rope Solo Landmark Events
by YCamus | Apr, J, PM | Lead Rope Solo, Rope Solo
Picture for the article by Tom Evans (THANK YOU!!): Yann Camus flashing the Salathe Wall (super runout here) on El Capitan lead rope solo over 5 days. There was just a post in the Lead Rope Solo (LRS) Facebook group: “Can you give me tricks for LRS...
by YCamus | Feb, J, PM | Lead Rope Solo, Rope Solo, Top Rope Solo
Rope solo climbing (both Top Rope Solo and Lead Rope Solo) is often seen as a safe alternative to free soloing, but as with any form of climbing, things can and do go wrong. Until now, reports of rope solo accidents have been scattered across forums, social media, and...
by YCamus | Jan, J, AM | Rope Solo, Rope Solo Landmark Events
by YCamus | Dec, J, AM | Big Wall Climbing
Question: Hi Yann, Can you help with any advice regarding the right tree? I’m worried about putting the rope too high, as the moment force on the tree will increase. But if I go too low, I’m concerned it could slip up. Thanks! My Answer: Hi Mate! Your judgment...