El Capitan Salathé Wall
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The 5.8 second pitch. The first 10 pitches are now commonly done as "Free Blast" (5.11); the 5.11 starts at the end of this pitch and goes out right below the roof.
Climbers: Monica Eldridge Photographer: Tom Dunwiddie Date: September, 1975