September 23, 2019 - Mike Corbett arrived to Yosemite in the mid-1970s during the height of what some would call the Stone Master era, a term coined by a group of Southern California climbers led by Jim Bridwell.  His first climb was a popular route on Glacier Point Apron called Monday Morning Slab, right side. Others followed in rapid succession and it wasn’t long before he had his sights set on El Capitan.  By 1985 Corbett’s ascents of El Cap were in the dozens.

Corbett is perhaps best known for leading Mark Wellman up the Shield route for the first paraplegic ascent of El Capitan in 1989. That same year he led Warren Harding on his last climb of the Nose (El Capitan). The list goes on.  To date, he has climbed the monolith 56 times. Nine of his El Cap ascents were in one day and 3 were first ascents. Corbett doesn't consider himself a part of Bridwell's subculture, though his accomplishments easily place him in the master class of rock climbing.  

Also known as "Mr. El Cap", Corbett will present his most memorable rock climbs at the Mariposa Museum on Saturday, October 12 at 6:00 P.M.  Admission is free for the event.  An appetizer buffet, beer and wine will be available courtesy of Charles Street Dinner House.  $5 Buffet and $2 Beer or Wine for individuals 21 and over with valid I.D.

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The museum is located at 5119 Jessie St., Mariposa.  Visit the Mariposa Museum website at MariposaMuseum.com.

Source: Mariposa Museum and History Center