Northwest Face Direct

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:access via the El Capitan
gptkbp:approach_difficulty moderate
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Tom_Frost
gptkb:Jim_Bridwell
gptkb:Royal_Robbins
May to October
community support
trad
leave no trace
requires technical skills
requires endurance
safety first
well-known among climbers
crack climbing
face climbing
part of the golden age of climbing
requires route finding skills
often featured in climbing competitions
aiding
encouragement of new climbers
respect the rock
gptkbp:climbing_area gptkb:El_Capitan
gptkbp:difficulty_levels 5.10
gptkbp:features crack climbing
overhanging sections
exposed ledges
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:Tom_Frost
gptkb:Jim_Bridwell
gptkb:1970
gptkb:Royal_Robbins
gptkbp:gearbox full rack of gear
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:granite
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the classic routes in Yosemite
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northwest Face Direct
gptkbp:is_a_route_for highly popular
varied climbing styles
gptkbp:is_popular_among experienced climbers
gptkbp:is_protected_by traditional gear
gptkbp:length approximately 1,200 feet
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Yosemite_National_Park
gptkbp:module 1-2 hours
via the East Ledges
gptkbp:philosophy 1-2 hours
gptkbp:route steep and sustained
gptkbp:route_rating 5.10 to 5.11
gptkbp:season spring to fall
gptkbp:weather_conditions can be variable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cho_Oyu
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5