Warren Harding
Biography
Warren Harding, born June 18, 1924, was a pioneering American rock climber who led the first team to conquer El Capitan's "The Nose" in 1958. His iconic 13-day ascent, marked by harsh weather and tenacity, remains a defining moment in Yosemite's climbing history. Harding made 28 first ascents in Yosemite, including the famous "Wall of Early Morning Light," and developed innovative equipment for big wall climbing.