Two daredevils trying to scale a dangerous rock face in Yosemite National Park without climbing gear are due to reach the end of their 3,000ft journey tonight. Tommy Caldwell, 36, and Kevin Jorgeson, 30, have been working their way up the sheer face of El Capitan since December 27 - and their only concession to modern climbing techniques are ropes to catch them should they fall. They started climbing the final 11 sections - known as pitches - on the rock face Tuesday night, and are expected to close on the summit by Wednesday evening, a spokesman said. Scroll down for video
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Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson have been climbing since late December - nearly three weeks
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Attempting first unaided climb of 3,000ft El Capitan in Yosemite, California
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Spokesman said that they are expected to triumph Wednesday evening
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The men use no climbing aids - but are attached by ropes in case they fall
He said: 'Today @placeholder managed to climb pitch 15 in the most inspired climbing moment of his life.