The photos

Adam Ondra climbing Dawn Wall: day 4
© Pavel Blažek

Adam Ondra climbing Dawn Wall: day 4
© Pavel Blažek

El Capitan: the first storm rolls in
© Pavel Blažek

El Capitan: a sea of granite
© Pavel Blažek

Adam Ondra attempting Dawn Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite
© Pavel Blažek

Adam Ondra attempting Dawn Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite
© Pavel Blažek

Adam Ondra attempting Dawn Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite
© Pavel Blažek

Adam Ondra attempting Dawn Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite
© Pavel Blažek