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  El Capitan
El Capitan in the Yosemite National Park is a massive vertical rock formation on the north side of the Yosemite Valley.
El Capitan was named by the Mariposa Battalion in 1851 upon its exploration of the valley.
El Capitan is a beautiful natural monument to visit, in the midst of a stunning landscape.
www.extranomical.com /HTML_PAGES/EL_CAPITAN.htm   (849 words)

  
  El Capitan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The name "El Capitan" was a translation from the Native American name "To-to-kon oo-lah", which was named after "To-to-kon", a chief of the natives of the area [1].
The most prominent part of El Capitan, the "Nose", was first climbed in 1958 by Warren J Harding, Wayne Merry and George Whitmore after 47 days of actual climbing spread over seventeen months.
El Capitan has had a controversial history regarding BASE jumping, and the park service has effectively banned the practice.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/El_Capitan   (526 words)

  
 El Capitan (passenger train) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
El Capitan was one of the named passenger trains of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and second only to the Super Chief in terms of popularity and level of service provided.
El Capitan was the first of Santa Fe's trains to utilize the "Big Dome"-Lounge cars and double-decker "Hi-Level" coaches developed by Budd in the early 1950s.
A rear view of El Capitan as it approaches the Raton Tunnel (Colorado side) on June 26, 1938.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/El_Capitan_(passenger_train)   (1565 words)

  
 El Capitan Reservoir Info -- sdfish.com
El Capitan is located in the rural hills east of Lakeside, surrounded by spacious horse ranches and old trees, the road to El Capitan is the first sign that you have left the city.
El Capitan was formed by the damming of San Diego river and at capacity is 200 feet deep.
El Capitan is one of only 2 lakes in San Diego County that allows waterskiing (other is San Vicente), and the only lake that allows use of PWC's (i.e.
www.sdfish.com /lakes/elcapitan/printout.html   (628 words)

  
 El Capitan Reservoir | Water Department
There is no longer a concession at El Capitan, so patrons must bring their state fishing license, bait, and all food and drink with them.
El Capitan allows both waterskiing and wakeboarding and use of personal watercraft such as jetskis.
El Capitan allows 3-person personal watercraft (jetskis) to tow skiers or inflatables in the waterski zone.
www.sandiego.gov /water/recreation/elcap.shtml   (511 words)

  
 EL CAPITAN STATE BEACH PHOTOS IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Alonzo Buell, brother of R.T. Buell, founder of Buellton, purchased the Rancho El Capitan from heirs of Capt. Jose F. Ortega in 1872.
The nearest of three parks along the ocean to Goleta and Santa Barbara, El Capitan is accessible to to the next beach 2.5 miles to its north, Refugio, via a bike trail, the literature states.
El Capitan SB is located off Highway 101, seventeen miles north of Santa Barbara.
www.beachcalifornia.com /elcap.html   (421 words)

  
 Southeast Alaska: El Capitan Cave
El Capitan Cave is the largest known cave in Alaska, and is also the first cave in Southeast Alaska where fossil bones were discovered.
The oldest dated fossil from El Capitan Cave is a smaller brown bear, whose parts were found scattered throughout the lower den (right).
El Capitan Cave opened the door to elucidating the Ice Age prehistory of Southeast Alaska, and the discoveries received wide media attention.
www.usd.edu /esci/alaska/elcap.html   (1304 words)

  
 El Capitan Beach
El Capitan campground is on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean from our campsite I could hear the waves crashing and see the dolphins frolicking in the ocean.
El Capitan also has plenty of large trees providing shade and a natural jungle gym for the kids, it combines the love of beach camping and a touch of forest camping.
The parking lot at El Capitan beach also has beach access and in that part of the beach there are tide pools to explore and you don’t have to worry about being stuck in a cove during high tide.
www.familymatters.tv /level_4/outdoor/elcapitan.htm   (552 words)

  
 RPGnet : Review of El Capitán
El Capitán began life as 1998’s Tycoon, an area-majority game of modern-day businessmen jet-setting around the world to build factories and hotels.
Put simply, the goal of El Capitán is to come out of the third scoring round with more florins than any of your equally money-hungry opponents.
To further differentiate El Capitán from its 20th-century predecessor, Kramer and Rösner have included expanded rules for advanced play, with extra locations to sail to and the potential threat of florin-thieving pirates.
www.rpg.net /reviews/archive/13/13721.phtml   (888 words)

  
 "El Capitan" by Thom Didato   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In seconds El Capitán is on the shore, walking backward, tugging at the line.
A pair of Louisville Sluggers are resting on the shoulders of the two boys at the edge of the water.
El Capitán is still walking backwards and is now far up shore--up among the needles of the tall beach grass.
www.tatlinstower.com /El_Capitan.html   (1207 words)

  
 El Capitán SB
Please Note: For the current status of this park, please call (805) 968-1033.
As of December 5, 2005, El Capitan State Beach will no longer have an RV dump station.
El Capitán State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek.
www.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=601   (107 words)

  
 Yosemite: El Capitan
El Capitan can be reached two ways: hiking east from Tamarack Flat, or hiking north and west from Sunnyside/Camp4 (TF to EL or UF to EL in the Yosemite hiking map).
From the campground to El Capitan the trail is 13.5 kms.
The sign sends you uphill to El Capitan: it is no longer a semi-paved road, but a real trail.
www.scaruffi.com /travel/capitan.html   (798 words)

  
 GoGolfandTravel, El Capitan Canyon Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: )
El Capitan Canyon Resort is a very special get-away along the southern coast of California.
El Capitan Canyon reduces its heating expense by an estimated 75% using free and renewable energy from the sun.
El Capitan Canyon offers a free shuttle service utilizing electric and gas vehicles, as well as complimentary bicycles for quick transportation throughout the canyon.
www.gogolfandtravel.com /ContentPage.aspx?WebPageId=6019&GroupId=1074   (1129 words)

  
 El Capitan - 5010107
El Capitan is the largest exposed granite face in the world, drawing climbers from around the globe.
During his career, he took many images of El Capitan's dramatic face, notably one of his first known photographs taken in 1916 on his first trip to Yosemite.
After that early photograph, Ansel Adams returned to El Capitan over and again photographing it in every time, season, and light he could.
www.anseladams.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1035   (214 words)

  
 El Capitan :: Astrobiology Magazine - earth science - evolution distribution Origin of life universe - life beyond :: ...
El Capitan :: Astrobiology Magazine - earth science - evolution distribution Origin of life universe - life beyond :: Astrobiology is study of earth science evolution distribution Origin of life in universe terrestrial
The rock interests geologists because two distinct textures and colors point to a mixed origin, which the rover is well-equipped to drill in the center of both types.
Scientists are eager to use the rock abrasion tool to peer deeper into the history of the formation of "El Capitan," and the team will spend multiple sols taking pre- and post-measurements of the rock targets.
www.astrobio.net /news/article841.html   (640 words)

  
 El Capitan Marine & Fishing Center
El Capitan Sports Center, a family owned and operated dealer/distributor/exporter and importer, has been in business for over 25 years offering the most complete line of fishing tackle and marine supplies in the state of Florida.
Here at El Capitan our goal is to offer the best merchandise at the lowest possible price throughout the year while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction.
El Capitan carries over 15,000 fishing and marine related products from more than 1200 manufactures.
www.elcapitan.com /about.html   (351 words)

  
 Santa Barbara Resort Lodging — Southern California Vacation Rental | El Capitan Canyon
El Capitan Canyon resort is a mere 20 miles north of Santa Barbara.
Located in a seaside pocket on 300 plus acres on the picturesque Pacific coast, the nature lodging experience at El Capitan Canyon was created for those who have the desire to totally unwind, relax and commune with nature.
El Capitan Canyon is honored to be featured in National Geographic Traveler's first-ever, annual "Stay List".
www.elcapitancanyon.com   (304 words)

  
 Summer Jobs with El Capitan Lodge in Alaska
The typical El Capitan guest is in the “high end” bracket, however with a return guest rate for the past 8 years of about 85-90%, we tend to have a very nice and enjoyable customer base that is easy to please.
Our guests prefer to meet and get to know the crew during their stay with us and by all means don’t have the “you’re here to serve me” attitude that you may find elsewhere.
If employment at El Capitan interests you, it is to your benefit to contact us as soon as possible as we prefer to have summer jobs filled months in advance.
www.coolworks.com /elcapitan   (1059 words)

  
 The El Capitan Theatre - History
Between 1926 and 1936, more than 120 live plays were produced at the El Capitan Theatre, including "No, No, Nanette," "Anything Goes," and "Ah, Wilderness," and its stage was graced by such legendary stars as Will Rogers, Clark Gable, and Joan Fontaine.
The El Capitan Theatre was an early participant in Hollywood's recent revitalization efforts, which also include plans for $300 million entertainment-and-shopping complex, and a new, permanent home for the Academy Awards.
As an exclusive first-run theatre for Walt Disney Pictures, The El Capitan Theatre has hosted live stage shows, world premieres, and other special events that have helped restore showmanship to Hollywood Boulevard.
disney.go.com /DisneyPictures/el_capitan/history.html   (278 words)

  
 El Capitan Campground and Retreat * Santa Barbara El Capitan Campgrounds * El Capitan State Beach Camping   (Site not responding. Last check: )
El Capitan Campground and Retreat * Santa Barbara El Capitan Campgrounds * El Capitan State Beach Camping
This is a personal encounter with nature here at El Capitan Canyon.
El Capitan Canyon - 11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (805) 685-3887 Toll Free: (866) 352-2729
www.elcapitancanyon.com /vision.html   (201 words)

  
 El Capitan View, lodging in Yosemite National Park
The El Capitan View, a vacation home rental inside the gates of Yosemite National Park and only 7 miles from Yosemite Valley.
It is only 7 miles from Yosemite Valley, with stunning views of Yosemite Valley and El Capitan.
This newly constructed two story home is so named after the stunning view of El Capitan from the home.
www.4yosemite.com /rental/elcap/ecinfo.htm   (561 words)

  
 American Theatre Organ Society
A tour of the El Capitan Theatre at this time would have revealed that the box office foyer (designed by architects Morgan, Walls and Clements) carried through the same motif used on the exterior of the building.
The El Capitan is an attraction unto itself and people will definitely go out of their way to go to this particular theatre, even if they have to pass three theatres playing the same film.
A public venue such as the El Capitan will provide an outlet for thousands of people to be exposed to the sound of a theatre organ each year.
www.atos.org /Pages/Journal/Capitan/elcapitan.html   (4298 words)

  
 Climbing El Capitan, Yosemite by Huber
Or to put it in different terms, French 8a, 1000 m up El Capitan’s granite cracks, freed in one single 48-hour push at the start of October.
Finally, on the 14th of September we reached the top of El Capitan.
The new line 'El Corazon' is a combination of Salathé, Albatross, Son of Heart and Heart Route plus some new established variations to link the freeable sections of the existing routes.
www.planetmountain.com /english/Rock/usa/elcorazon   (385 words)

  
 EL CAPITAN ELEMENTARY
The most popular place at El Capitan is Kid Korner.
June Waggoner, KK is a place for students to go when they need some encouragement, some extra help, or just a hug or a pat on the back.
El Capitan has a very active Conflict Mediation program.
www.roswell-usa.com /risd/elcap.html   (159 words)

  
 Santa Fe
They were built for the original El Capitan.
Though not part of the Hi-Level equipment order, these ACandF built baggage cars are presented because the standard El Capitan consist included two baggage cars.
Most such cars didn't carry passenger baggage, they were leased to the Railway Express Agency (REA) and used to carry parcels and light freight around the country, much like road and air express services do today.
www.banksofthesusquehanna.com /MM56ElCap.html   (502 words)

  
 Cinema Treasures | El Capitan Theater   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The El Capitan originally opened as a legitimate playhouse, the theatre was built by prominent Los Angeles developer Charles E. Toberman.
I was at the grand re-opening of the El Capitan with the presentation of "The Rocketeer".
Sometime in the 1940s, the Vine Street El Capitan's name was taken back to be the "Hollywood Playhouse" and has remained that name ever since (except in the 1960s, when it was known as the "Hollywood Palace" because of the TV show which was broadcast from there).
www.cinematreasures.org /theater/17   (6609 words)

  
 El Capitan Theatre.
The El Capitan has been transformed once more into a classic movie palace of exquisite beauty, complete with a grand, glittering marquee out front, and a plush, classic interior that will knock your socks off.
The El Capitan is one of the best things to happen to Hollywood in the last fifty years.
The El Capitan is located on the south side of Hollywood Boulevard, just west of Highland Avenue (between Highland and Orange Drive).
www.seeing-stars.com /Theatres/ElCapitan.shtml   (1115 words)

  
 Rock Climbers El Capitan Yosemite
Close up images of rock climbers on El Capitan give some idea of the sheer size of the rock.
A favorite subject for photographers, El Capitan is also the favored challenge of many rock climbers...
Climbing on El Capitan, Alexander Huber climbs El Corazon, big wall climbing in Yosemite, America.
www.iceclimbing-online.co.uk /rock-climbers---el-capitan---yosemite.html   (327 words)

  
 SummitPost - El Capitan -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
El Capitan is perhaps the most sublime feature in all of Yosemite Valley, and second only to Half Dome among Yosemite's most recognized features.
Modern big wall climbing began in the late 1950's and was developed into a fine art on its faces in the 1960's as climbers from all over the world have come to challenge its demanding routes.
Over 70 big wall routes have been established on El Cap's Southwest and Southeast faces, though most of these are variations connecting two or more of the earlier established routes.
www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150993/el-capitan.html   (1051 words)

  
 Agence France Presse Spanish: El capitán del Paderborn implicado en el escándalo arbitral de Alemania@ ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
El capitán del Paderborn implicado en el escándalo arbitral de Alemania
El club de Tercera Divisin alemana de ftbol, SC Paderborn, reconoci este lunes la implicacin de su capitn, el holands Thijs Waterink, en el escndalo de manipulacin por parte del rbitro Robert Hoyzer.
"El jugador Thijs Waterink recibi antes del partido (contra el club de Primera Divisin de Hamburgo, ganado el 21 de agosto pasado por Paderborn por 4-2, tras varias decisiones controvertidas del rbitro) unos 10.000 euros de un mensajero que le era desconocido", afirm el presidente del club, Wilfried Finke, en una rueda de prensa.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:104927834&refid=holomed_1   (214 words)

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