Climber Sasha DiGiulian on Being the First Woman to Ascend Yosemite's Platinum Wall

Condé Nast Traveler
by Megan Spurrell
February 26, 2026
After successfully climbing 3,000 vertical feet —making this route one of El Capitan's longest and most challenging—DiGiulian reflects on the experience itself.
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Originally published on Condé Nast Traveler on 2/26/2026