Malibu Realtor Summits El Capitan

Malibu Realtor Brant Didden reached the top of Yosemite's El Capitan by himself for the second time last week.

Didden began climbing June 21 and finished on June 28, after spending seven days and nights on the sheer mountain face. He took a route known as the Tangerine Trip, which is so steep that after the first day the only way is up.

"It takes the option of giving up out of the equation, you have no choice but to succeed," Didden, who has been climbing for more than 20 years, said.

The climb marks Didden's second solo climb of El Capitan and his 13th ascent overall.

"Being alone on a climb for so long is an incredible opportunity to learn about yourself and tap your inner strength," he said. 

Didden is a broker and co-owner of Four Malibu Real Estate Partners and a Director of the Malibu Board of REALTORS.