via carabiners and has adjustable suspension straps. A separate cover--called a stormfly--covers the entire system to give protection in the event of bad weather. The first portaledges were created for climbing in Yosemite.

History

1950-1960

Rock climber Warren Harding slept on natural ledges during his first ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite in 1958.

1960-70

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