El Cap and Half Dome in a Day

Photos by Andy Chasteen — In June 2008, I found myself in Yosemite Valley with Midwestern hardmen, Tony Mayse and Clay Frisbie, who were there to snag the coveted Half Dome/Nose link up in a day. I was along for the ride as the pack mule and photographer. The pair climbed hard, endured exhaustion, got down safe and shared an incredible experience. In post trip reflection (and depression from returning to the midwest) I replayed the visuals in my mind of Tony zipping up the Zig Zags and Clay eating up the Pancake Flake, but that wasn't what touched me — the magical place and the people I shared the experience with are what left an impact on my soul.

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