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DonC

climber
CA
Oct 18, 2017 - 09:28pm PT
A slow news night so played with an interesting angle of this event. Not much you can do to enhance a jpeg, also not many pixels to work with, so don't know if this helps? Will remove if original photographer wants it removed.




John Duffield

Mountain climber
New York
Oct 19, 2017 - 06:29am PT
Thank you Don. That's amazing you could do that. I had multiple camera fail and ended up using my phone.
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 20, 2017 - 06:10am PT
More rockfall happening now apparently on SE face...

Janie Har

Social climber
San Francisco
Oct 20, 2017 - 07:37am PT
Hello, I'm a reporter with AP. Can anyone tell me more about the rock fall occurring now? Thanks much, Janie Har 415-495-1708 jhar@ap.org
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 20, 2017 - 08:49am PT
Darwin abides.
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 20, 2017 - 08:54am PT
Mike - pics??
I will be there next week.. better bring my helmet!
Batrock

Trad climber
Burbank
Oct 20, 2017 - 09:09am PT
Zion doesn't have this problem, all the loose stuff is changed to the wall. Some chain and a few cans of Flex Seal should do the job.
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
Oct 20, 2017 - 09:29am PT
Oh look a reporter! Yes this is the best place to find the latest info. Except Pete's Facebook page might be a bit better.

Warning: We will play tricks on you here. Stepping into this forum is a little like going into one of those Pirate bars that Disney put in the POTC movies.
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
Oct 20, 2017 - 09:49am PT
Pete just Facebook posted a shot. Looks like a great big talus pile just to the right of the original Waterfall route pile.

His angle is not good to see where it came from. Someone on the Valley floor is going to need to post up.

Looks like a very high volume fall.
'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
Oct 20, 2017 - 11:32am PT
Another huge rockfall at 6 a.m. this morning during substantial rain. We are at Wino Tower on the Wall of Early Morning Light.

It was still completely dark and I couldn't see anything through the rain and the clouds,except for all of the Sparks lighting up the Impact Zone where the Falling Rock was hitting the talus. Totally rad considering it was pissing down rain!

The terrifying rumbling and crashing continued for the better part of 10 minutes. It sounded as though the entire right hand side of El Cap was crashing to the ground!

From here it looks as though the rockfall originated in the upper right quadrant of the second major waterfall route rockfall. In the dark, I saw Cars stopping down near the Zodiac pull out and wondered if anyone got hit, but the road has remained open so far as I'm aware, and I don't believe there were any injuries.

One ought to think twice about climbing anywhere to the right of around Native Son.

My connection is a bit slow now to upload photos but I have a few on my Facebook page. No doubt Tom Evans and Greg stock will come up with some good ones later today.

If anyone wants to scarf photos from my Facebook page, and upload them on this thread, I would appreciate it. There is a before photo from yesterday, and a bunch of after photos.

Risk

Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
Oct 20, 2017 - 11:57am PT
From PTPP Facebook

Today:

Yesterday:
j-tree

Big Wall climber
Typewriters and Ledges
Oct 20, 2017 - 11:57am PT
From Pete's FB Page:
"Today. Kind of bad lighting. Give it some time for clouds to burn off. Maybe R side of Waterfall Route Rock scar?"
gstock

climber
Yosemite Valley
Oct 20, 2017 - 02:09pm PT
Based on the photo comparison below (the photo on the right is from this morning) I see no obvious change in the source area of the 28 September 2017 rockfall, or on the cliff below it. Note that rain last night washed the cliff clean so the photos appear somewhat different for that reason.


I'm not yet sure where the rockfall this morning originated. Many people heard it, but opinions vary as to where the sound came from.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Oct 22, 2017 - 04:20pm PT
The waterfall rte just cut loose AGAIN



I think their gunna have to change its name to The Rock Fall Rte😳
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Oct 22, 2017 - 06:17pm PT
hey there, say, BLUEBLOCR... wow, ... oh my... i just saw that on the facebook now... :O
east side underground

climber
paul linaweaver hilton crk ca
Oct 22, 2017 - 06:54pm PT
was in El cap meadow a little after 4;00 pm heard a few rocks then saw the latest rockfall from waterfall route wow! we were joking all day about rockfall then just stopped for a few before heading home at the meadow . unreal...
myrddinmuse

Trad climber
Wales
Oct 23, 2017 - 09:37am PT
Hi guys. Sorry to hear about the reports of further rockfall, hope everybody in the valley stays safe.

A fundraiser has been set up by the friends and family of Andy Foster, the victim of the first rockfall who died shielding his wife, Lucy, who is now in recovery. The money will go towards helping to introduce young people into the world that Andy loved (i.e. climbing, skiing, hiking, surfing.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/camandbear?utm_id=106&utm_term=9p2XQBq3j

I know many here were affected by the events of that day, and if you feel like donating, follow the above link, or share it about.

Cheers guys.

micronut

Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
Oct 23, 2017 - 11:11am PT
Woah BLUEBLOCCR and Pete! Glad yall are out of the action zone but you are insane to be up there on that thing at all right now! Thanks for the updates though. Stay frosty up there!

Scott
Mighty Hiker

climber
Outside the Asylum
Nov 1, 2017 - 07:11pm PT
Andrew Foster: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/sep/29/british-climber-killed-yosemite-rock-fall-on-dream-holiday-andrew-foster

In memory of Andrew Foster, we are raising funds that will be used to help young people, who may not otherwise have the opportunity, to experience, enjoy and respect the great outdoors and our natural environment through adventures such as climbing, skiing, surfing and other similar activities.

Andy's love of the outdoors and the natural world was absolutely infectious. As a passionate climber, Andy loved learning new skills and in turn absolutely revelled in sharing his knowledge and experience with others. Sadly Andrew was taken from us in a tragic rock fall accident in the most heroic and brave circumstances shielding and saving someone he loved.

We would therefore like to honour his memory, general enthusiasm for life and love for encouraging others to experience the great outdoors, by establishing the 'Cam & Bear fund for adventure'. Our ultimate mission is to establish an ongoing charity in Andrew's name, aimed at providing young people more opportunities to experience the types of activities that Andrew loved, whilst also learning the importance of protecting our natural environment. You can learn more about the type of person Andrew was by visiting his 'blog' that he and his wife had set up to share their adventures, experience and tips on climbing to hopefully inspire others: https://www.camandbearuk.com/

They have raised over 3,000 pounds so far.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/camandbear?utm_id=106&utm_term=g32zeaqW5

I hope that his wife Lucy is recovering well from her injuries.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Nov 2, 2017 - 09:09am PT
^^^Thank You MH!

There hasn't been much talk around the valley floor about this tragic event.. I don't much like dwelling on injuries at all either. BUT ,, I do think Andy Foster is one of the greatest modern heros this world can see!!! He unreluctantly sacrificed his own life to save another. I nominate him for the highest Medal of Honor this country has to offer!!! Along with a parade through NY city with a 21,,,,22 gun salute🗽

Rest In Peace Andy Foster🙏
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