Yosemite National Park is known for its tall mountains. In addition, it has been famously recognized for El Capitan, and its sheer face, the Dawn Face. It has been a daunting task for many climbers to reach the top, but recently, two people accomplished this task.

Tommy Caldwell, from California, and Kevin Jorgenson, from Colorado, made history by becoming the first people to climb Dawn Wall without ropes or climbing aids. The only things that used: safety rope and their own hands and feet. In 32 rope-length sections, they made the climb in an astonishing 19 days. The wall is 3,000 feet high.

The climbers had a combined ten years training, and they encountered many obstacles during the climb. Due to the warm weather, the climbers had to climb in the cooler nighttime with headlamps so their hands would stick better to the surface. They also had many body fingers. In addition, Jorgenson had a tough time with one section, falling eleven times in seven days. But, he took it in stride and was able to finish the climb.

The climb started on December 27, and was expected to take two weeks. Even though it took five days longer, it was still a great quest.

To sleep, the partners used portaledges. These are tents that can be hung off the face of the wall of the mountains.

The climb was sponsored by Patagonia. The company produces clothes and gear for mountain climbing and other occasions.

The first person reached the summit of El Capitan in 1958.

It was a huge feat that these two men were able to reach the largest granite monolith in the world named El Capitan. Hopefully, there will be more people that complete this daunting task.