High school football playoffs Nov 21, 2009
Brawley at El Capitan: For the second year in a row these teams will meet in the first round ... Brawley (8-2) at El Capitan (6-4), 7 ... Brawley-El Capitan at Cathedral Catholic, 7. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Climber, photographer researching Bitterroot peaks for new guide book Nov 19, 2009
Through his 16-plus week escapade, Hoyt reached iconic Bitterroot destinations such as Sweeney Peak, North Canyon Peak, El Capitan, Ranger Peak, Bass Lake, the Como Peaks, Sky Pilot, St. Joseph Peak and many more. After receiving interest from a number of people during a photo presentation last year, Hoyt invited interested folks to tag along on his exploits. (Montana Standard, MT)
Oceanside, LCC, Cathedral among top seeds in... Nov 15, 2009
Brawley (8-2) at El Capitan (6-4), 7 ... 27 Brawley-El Capitan at Cathedral Catholic, 7. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
High School Football for Nov. 6, 2009 Nov 7, 2009
West Hills (4-3-1, 1-0-1) at El Capitan (5-4, 3-0), 7. Grossmont South League. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mountain West Conference Football Press Release Week No. 9 Oct 27, 2009
El Capitan HS Ryan Lindley completed 29-of-43 pass attempts for a career-high 459 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions in leading San Diego State to a 42-28 come-from-behind win at Colorado State. The bulk of the sophomore quarterback's efforts came after the break, as Lindley guided the Aztecs on five consecutive scoring drives to help SDSU rally from a 21-7 halftime deficit. (Themwc.com)
Bears favor minivans for snack attacks Oct 19, 2009
The Tuolumne has none of the legal problems or public controversy of the better-known Merced River in Yosemite Valley, where millions each year view the iconic panorama of Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Since the 1990s, the Merced has been at the center of activist lawsuits. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
SoCal congressman probed over land deal Oct 18, 2009
These national treasures offer tremendous diversity, ranging from the Yosemite Valley, which is adorned by the Merced River, the iconic views of Half Dome, the sheer magnitude of El Capitan, and the rustic opulence and wonderful food at the Ahwahnee Hotel and Mountain Room. Making (some) sense of the Monument. (Fresno Bee -- State)
EDITORIAL: Clean slate for Yosemite talks Oct 4, 2009
The Tuolumne has none of the legal problems or public controversy of the better-known Merced River in Yosemite Valley, where millions each year view the iconic panorama of Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls ... These national treasures offer tremendous diversity, ranging from the Yosemite Valley, which is adorned by the Merced River, the iconic views of Half Dome, the sheer magnitude of El Capitan, and the rustic opulence and wonderful food at the Ahwahnee Hotel and Mountain Room. (Fresno Bee)
DAVID GUY: National parks are a blessing Sep 26, 2009
These national treasures offer tremendous diversity, ranging from the Yosemite Valley, which is adorned by the Merced River, the iconic views of Half Dome, the sheer magnitude of El Capitan, and the rustic opulence and wonderful food at the Ahwahnee Hotel and Mountain Room. Areas outside the Valley are equally stunning with the massive Sequoia groves, the rugged wilderness peaks and the bucolic alpine meadows. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Sierra's newest king Sep 24, 2009
First El Capitan, next the Crane Flat turnoff to Tioga Pass Road, then Olmsted Point with its hazy view of Cloud's Rest and the almost unrecognizable east face of Half Dome. At Tenaya Lake, hemmed in by glacier-polished granite, the sense of anticipation grows. (Fresno Bee)
Hiker does triple crown in 14:53 Sep 17, 2009
Saturday, the 19-year-old Fresno City College student hiked to the top of Half Dome, El Capitan and Glacier Point -- all in one day ... Kellenberger and a friend started up Half Dome via the Mist Trail at midnight Saturday and returned at 4:20 a.m. Another friend accompanied him up El Capitan, which took from 5:50 to 11:10 a.m. At 12:10 p.m., all three started up the Four-Mile Trail to Glacier Point. (Fresno Bee)
Man butts heads with town over bare-bottom statue Sep 3, 2009
When rock climbers first scaled the sheer granite face of Yosemite's El Capitan in 1958, it took them 47 days over a period of several months. Today, speed climbers Hans Florine and Yuji Hirayama hope to make the same 2,900-foot ascent in less than 2 hours, 45 minutes. (Fresno Bee)
Lindley Named to Manning Award Watch List for Nation's Top QB Aug 18, 2009
El Capitan HS) has been named to the preseason watch list for the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to the nation's top collegiate quarterback. Lindley, who set the school and Mountain West Conference records last season for passing yards by a freshman, is one of 38 quarterbacks on the list and one of just six sophomores. (Goaztecs.com)
New Heart Helped Woman Reach New Peaks Aug 16, 2009
Since receiving a heart transplant in 1995, Perkins has climbed several of the world's most challenging peaks, from the Matterhorn in Switzerland to El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California ... Since receiving a heart transplant in 1995, Perkins has climbed several of the world's most challenging peaks, from the Matterhorn in Switzerland to El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California ... Perkins has since completed ever-more-challenging hikes and technical climbs: Tanzania's... (CBS News)
A Step Up from Camping -- Go "Glamping"! Aug 15, 2009
"Glamping" tent in El Capitan Canyon, Calif. (CBS). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Luxury camping trips,starting at $180/night Jul 23, 2009
Surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains and the picturesque Pacific coastline, El Capitan Canyon provides a premier beach camping experience just north of Santa Barbara. Nestled between groves of sycamores and ancient oak trees, this 300-acre resort has 26 safari-style canvas tents outfitted with fine touches like willow beds, bedside lanterns, and individual outdoor fire pits (modern shower facilities and a solar-heated outdoor pool are conveniently located in nearby buildings). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Injured major reaches 1m target May 28, 2009
On 9 June, he will start a three-day attempt to pull himself 1,800ft up the sheer rock face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the US - the equivalent of 4,254 pull-ups. Maj Packer, of the Royal Military Police, rowed across the Channel in February, almost a year to the day after he was wounded in Basra, southern Iraq. (BBC News -- UK)
Yosemite Falls still spectacular despite state water shortage Apr 29, 2009
The valley views combine the waterfalls with widely acclaimed landmarks, such as Half Dome and El Capitan. The landmarks and waterfalls can be seen without hours of hiking. (Fresno Bee)
Cancer Treatment Bill Advances Apr 18, 2009
The Nevada Assembly has unanimously advanced a plan to require county hospitals to provide outpatient cancer treatment. AB433 was brought as a response to Las Vegas-based University Medical Center ending its outpatient cancer treatment at the hospital, a story highlighted recently by "60 Minutes.". (KLAS-TV)
2 Dead, 8 Injured in Big Accident on Spring Mountain Apr 18, 2009
Police officers closed Spring Mountain from El Capitan to Fort Apache to investigate ... A big accident has closed Spring Mountain from Fort Apache to El Capitan. (KLAS-TV)
RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN World Premiere Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the El Capitan Theatre Mar 5, 2009
Source: Walt Disney Pictures. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walt Disney Pictures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Well Worth The Walk Feb 22, 2009
The exhilaration of the view hits all at once, as you seem to tower over El Capitan, directly across the valley. To your right is Cathedral Spire and beyond that is Taft Point. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
