Cool Aid — Tom Frost Photo 1961 | 16x24 Poster

Royal Robbins climbs the third pitch of the Salathe Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California. First ascent by Robbins, Pratt and Frost, 9 days, September 1961.

"Climbing as we know it would not exist without Royal Robbins. The way we move, behave, and even think is shaped by Robbins. His competitive drive was the impetus for Yosemite's Golden Age, a period of such progress that may never be matched." — Duane Raleigh, Rock and Ice

"Here, Royal leads the third pitch of the Salathe Wall. The route follows natural rock features — cracks providing handholds, footholds, and piton placements. The second man removed the pitons as he followed. Thus, the route was left for the next party in the same condition in which we found it. This leave-no-trace philosophy was a cornerstone of Robbins' style. It was a natural style, incorporating appreciation, cooperation and stewardship." — Tom Frost

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