Yosemite has long been the beating heart of the climbing world, a place where legends are made and lifelong connections are forged on granite walls. Few people know this better than Ken Yager, founder and president of the Yosemite Climbing Association.
From his first awe-struck trip in the early 1970s to his decades of stewardship through conservation and community-building, Ken has been both a witness to and a shaper of Yosemite’s climbing history. He reflects on the past, shares unforgettable stories, and offers wisdom for both climbers and visitors alike.
