A Journey in a Campervan for Rock Climbing Adventures in Yosemite National Park

In the heart of California's Yosemite National Park, two intrepid explorers from London, known as The Tempest Two, have set up base in a Big Sur campervan from Escape LA. The friends, who prefer to remain unnamed, have arrived ahead of their training week for their first ascent of El Capitan, a 3000ft rock face that demands respect and is expected to take approximately 5 days.

Each morning, they rise at 5.30 am in the valley, preparing breakfast in their mobile kitchen within the campervan. After a day of training, they return to the campervan in the evening, where they spend their time preparing dinner around 10 pm. The campervan serves as their base camp, office, kitchen, bedroom, first aid tent, cafe, and everything else in-between.

The climb requires flawless rope-work, as their lives will depend on it. They have spent countless hours in climbing gyms around the UK, and a few days outside in the UK crags of the Peak District and the sea cliffs of Swanage, honing their skills. They take everything they require on the wall with them, including food, portaledge (sleeping platform), ropes, kit, water, clothing, etc.

Each day, they climb for hours, reaching a peak of 600ft. They chat with their guide about the day's agenda and discuss the intricacies of the climb. The climb is a formidable challenge, but they approach everything with a beginner's eye and the mindset to learn quickly.

The Tempest Two look forward to spending more time in the campervan in October, finalising their training for the big climb. They express gratitude to Escape for the campervan and their support. They encourage readers to rent their own campervan, promising an unforgettable adventure.

After their climb of El Capitan, they plan to return to Yosemite in October to make the big ascent. The eventual climb will see them reach 3000ft, marking a significant milestone in their adventurous journey. The two friends from London, who equipped themselves in a campervan in California in August 2019 to train for their first ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in October 2019, are not explicitly named in the available search results, but their spirit of adventure and determination are undeniably inspiring.