The Most Epic Big Walls Worth Climbing in the World—Bucket List Material

Nothing is more awe-inspiring than big wall climbing: spending days or even weeks on the edge of a cliff, hauling heavy gear, surviving on minimal food and water, testing your climbing and rope skills, and most importantly, your courage. Here are 7 of the most epic big walls worth climbing in the world, all bucket list material: Yosemite, USA Height: 1,000m Difficulty: 9 You can't mention big wall climbing and Yosemite in the same sentence. This is the Jerusalem of the climbing world, the place every ambitious young climber wants to go. El Capitan is the most sacred peak, where countless climbing legends were born. Mount Asgard, Baffin Island, Canada Height: 1,200m Difficulty: 7 Mount Asgard has a special place in 007 films and the BASE jumping world. In 2009, British climber Leo Houlding led the first free ascent of the north face and, in a nod to history, subsequently BASE jumped from the summit. The Banff award-winning film "Asgard Project" tells the story. Tsaranoro Massif, Madagascar Height: 400m Difficulty: 6 When it comes to Madagascar, many people first think of singing and dancing animals, but for climbers, Tsaranoro Massif is considered the Yosemite of Africa. The huge granite walls here have always been a popular climbing destination, and the most famous route, Tough Enough, ranks among the most difficult multi-pitch routes in the world. Great Trango Tower, Pakistan Height: 1,300m Difficulty: 10 There are always a few mountains in the world whose names inspire fear and awe in climbers, and Great Trango Tower is one of them. This striking group of towering rock pillars is home to some of the most difficult big wall climbs in the world, attracting some of the world's top climbers. It's not just about the pure climbing difficulty here; the 6,000m altitude makes just reaching the summit an expedition in itself. Recently, China's top climber, He Chuan, and his team completed the first Chinese ascent. Ulvetanna Peak, Antarctica Height: 1,750m Difficulty: 8 It juts out of the white desert like a majestic ship's prow, offering stunning views for anyone brave enough to visit, let alone climb. Climbing in Antarctica is not for the faint of heart. Generally, climbing rocks with bare hands is the best option, but what if it's -25°C? Petit Dru, France Height: 850m Difficulty: 8 Just a few hours from the cable car station, Petit Dru is still a serious and dangerous undertaking. Climbing in Chamonix, you get a false sense of security from being so close to civilization, but once you're on the route, you're on your own. Naranjo de Bulnes, Spain Height: 500m Difficulty: 9 The most magnificent peak in the Picos de Europa mountain range in Spain, Orbayu here is listed as one of the most difficult multi-pitch climbing routes in the world.