Giant Transgender Pride Flag Flies High on Yosemite's El Capitan

Yosemite Climbers Unfurl Transgender Pride Flag on El Capitan A remarkable event unfolded in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday as a group of LGBTQ+ climbers successfully hoisted a massive transgender pride flag onto the iconic El Capitan rock formation. The flag, measuring an impressive 55 feet by 35 feet, is believed to be the largest ever displayed on El Capitan. The climbers, advocates for transgender rights, undertook this project as part of an initiative called 'Trans is Natural'. The climbers spent several hours carefully positioning the flag 1,500 feet up El Capitan's 'Heart Ledges' between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. PT. "It was an incredible feeling to see the flag unfurled so high," said Jess Fiaschetti, the group's media contact. "It's a powerful symbol of visibility and acceptance." The flag remained in place until around noon when park officials requested its removal, though the climbers said they were not informed of any rule violations. The event has sparked widespread discussion about LGBTQ+ representation and visibility in outdoor spaces. The sheer scale of the flag and the challenging climb required to place it made the event a striking demonstration of commitment and activism. The symbolic act serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and inclusivity.