They were the first people to free-climb to the top of the granite monolith in Yosemite National Park. The first person they talked to about it was Ellen.
They were the first people to free-climb to the top of the granite monolith in Yosemite National Park. The first person they talked to about it was Ellen.
Tommy was a real one for waiting on Kevin so they both finished together.
Then Kevin caught that double dyno like a boss!
Kevin rose above in the end.
Who else just watched their documentary on Netflix?
Clive Greene me LOL
Me!
It was such a good doco, I had no idea about the background of his life.
What's name of documentary??
Yup
Reading these comments people seem to be confused about the difference between this feat and Honnold's feat. El Capitan is a gigantic granite wall with almost 70 different routes to the top. Honnold free soled a easier route the Freerider 13a, incredibly impressive in it's own right but much much easier in difficulty then this route. The Dawn wall goes at 14d and was deemed nearly impossible to free climb due to it's level of difficulty. Both are amazing feats let's applaud these accomplishments instead of comparing them.
Um no I mentioned Honnold free soloed the Freerider. But listen, as someone who climbs I come here to watch inspiring videos. And I find a lot of people who don't climb make asinine comments, trying to compare to completely different feats. I'm just trying to educate non climbers to theses things.
What’s 13a and 14a mean?
@@Aaron-xo5zr They're difficulty ratings, Yosemite Decimal System
They use rope. Not even close to the same thing Alex did.
People need to learn the Yosemite decimal system
Re: Alex Honnold. Tommy, the guy on the right, is one of Alex's best friends, climbs with him all the time, and he helped Alex prep for the free solo on Freerider. He even wrote an article for Outside about it. As for Alex, he said this Dawn Wall climb was more highly rated than anything he had ever done. He predicted no one would ever free solo the route. So, there's mutual admiration.
Major major cahones props! 👏🏽💪🏽🧗🏻♂️☝🏽
Tommy and Alex Honnold have climbed together on a number of notable occasions, including setting the El Capitan speed record and getting a first summit of the Fitz Traverse
@@drewm-r7249 Many people who make comments have no understanding what they are talking about. Most have no idea what the Fitz Traverse is and where its located. What they did together on Fitz Traverse was incredible. People who climb at this level are in a complete other league of climber, truly amazing. I respect them all. Take care
@@mtadams2009 Most people who post on KZhead, on any video, are usually clueless. The Dunning-Kruger effect in all it's glory.
Take a look in to Tommy Caldwell's background. He was kidnapped about 10 years ago in a war torn region and escaped by pushing his captor over a cliff. These guys are among the best in the world. A huge accomplishment.
And then the next summer he accidentally cuts off half of his index finger with a table saw!
There's a podcast about that. I forget the name of it
@@holynickskates Could have been something from the podcast The Cutting Edge which is with him and Alex Honnold. Not sure if they hit on that story or not.
@@teejay3272 ill have to check that out, didn't know that had a podcast. This is a non climbing podcast called Against The Odds, i can't wait for the next episode
get alex honnold on ellen
Yeah no shit!
Alex Honnold is THE messiah of rock climbing .
RocketKirchner Look up adam ondra. Honnolds climbed like 14d at best. Theres literally hundreds of climbers whose pushed 15a. Alex's a fantastic climber no doubt and a great free soloer but if anyones gunna break 5.16a it's gunna be Migos or Ondra.
@@iainmacdonald6257 Both are great climbers. Both are from two completely different styles, one is a physical beast and the other is mental beast.
Wait so tommy & Kevin did it first w ropes right? Then Alex was the first one who did it solo w no ropes right?
I can't even climb the ones on playgrounds
Lol
Ha!
me too..!
Ur comment made my day and me too😂😂😂
I cant even climb 2 flights of stairs
I cant even get out of bed in the morning... i think it time to re-evaluate my life
Feels
Everyone’s different dude. Hope life’s good for you give years later
Inspiring, motivating, epic. Especially now..when the world seems tentative. Sat there watching this while I practiced finger-picking on my ukulele..small victories, right?
I dont know why I am so fascinated with climbing.. great!
I love how people think that El Capitan is just one root and there like ALEX IS tHE BEST CLIMBER!
First of all the word is route, not root lol. Secondly, Tommy and Alex's climbs were equally difficult, just in very different way. Both should be appreciated, and not compared as harder or easier
Also... they’re is the correct word
@@ilikeyoutube836 I don't know about equally difficult haha.
I have meet Kevin Jorgeson at our local climbing gyms opening. I love to rock climb!
So proud of these guys!
I love when you give stuff to people
4:42 you should make customised glove too Ellen ^_^ He's an amazing guy! Hooray to the success!
I watched them climb when I was in Yosemite.
Cool
super cool!
Do people not realize that there is more than one route? Alex did free solo it yes but his route was much easier compared to what these men did. That is not me downplaying Alex at all he is an absolutely incredible climber and has balls of steel, but these guys did the hardest route on el capitan, that's why it took so long.
Chase Langs they have ropes
Yusuf, they did have ropes but the reason this route is so impressive is it's technical difficulty. BTW you should try climbing El Cap "with ropes" you'd probably shit your pants.
Really really are you just a dumbass or what f*** tards with ropes why don't you try it sometime
In my world that's called pussy
What your best Straight up and down free solo
Currently reading Tommy's book "push".
Just watching this makes my palms sweat!
I remember climbing at the same sf gym with Kevin when he was 13, crushing it
Love their friendship :)
Yes, putting NorCal's Santa Rosa on the Map!!!
Amazing!!
this is amazing!'
great job!
Bring on Alex Honnold!!
Alex owns El Cap now. Made these guys look like pansies.
GearrahHereMan you have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about. Both are amazing.
@@hunterwilliams1992 it was joke. Calm down. Yes they're amazing as well
wish I had their strenght and their determination !
I was so nervous watching this!
They’re roped in
Need to extend that subscription
5 year subscription to netflix !!!!! ELLEN I COULD USE ONE OF THOES
That look Ellen gives them at 3:32 hahaha
It was perfect and I sincerely appreciate their perseverance!😍❣
3:31 great comedic timing ... lol 🤣
I am sticking to my little walks in the park. That looks way scary. I like watching them do it though:).
OMG THEY USED BASTILLE ❤️👏❤️😍🎧🎶
2:11 sounds like he says "My dad was a mountain goat" haha
I can't even get in a hammock 3' off the ground 😁😁😁
that one guy looks like Nadal
Yea🤣
My brother is so passionate about climbing, he dreams about going to yosemite someday..
Awesome I am passion ire about it also
crazy... ive been following rock climbing accent closely since 2010 when i started climbing, sucks that these athletes are just now getting recognized.
better late than never?
I kinda like it that way. It keeps the sport more underground and you don't got kids going "oh that's cool" ripping out to the nearest crag and getting hurt because they don't know what they are doing. It also keeps spots less busy.
Spots less busy? Get real. Places have gotten crowded over the last 30 yrs ...... this isn't a new thing.
that subscription is almost up
Climbing the hardest root in the world with just 9 finger is insanely impressive
Life goals
they rock! what else there is to be said?!
Ellen ! I love your LOVE ! XO
Awh the basket was kind
Wow that's crazy awesome
That's CRAZY!!
Wow that looks terrifying.
these men are real SUPER HEROS , WOW !
im viewer no.301. lov ellen show😘
It’s December 28, 2019, both your Netflix subscription ends soon...
Omg! I can't even look at them.
Great kevin
I love Ellen
this two men are fucking inspiring! thanks mate!
Their Netflix Subscription would have ended last year. 😁
They've def. got balls of platinum.
I did $20 in Colorado Estes Park and then Squaw Peak in a bunch of no-name Rock
Why didn't Ellen give the man a finger XD
Looool
In case you don't know, doctors were able to reattach Tommy's severed finger (back when it was sawed off). But then, he didn't have the same dexterity with it, and viewed it as a handicap for his climbing, so he had it surgically removed. That's how much of a "climbing addict" he is...
What kind of whiskey was that? I liked the bottle.
What episode / season is this ?
Respect
Lol they should do a follow-up with ondra
Ya I can't even climb the tree in my park
I wish I could meet ellen
They make it so easy but it is not easy
wow
I understand these men took on a harder route than Alex, did, but Alex deserves to be on Ellen just as much!
Alex and Tommy's climbs were equally difficult, just in very different ways. Both should be appreciated, and not compared as harder or easier
Real heroes don’t wear capes
I thought Lynn Hill did the FFA of El Cap.
I chopped off my thumb with a table saw
These guys accomplished one of the most incredible feats in the history of climbing. Alex Honnold accomplished one of the most incredible feats in human history.
I can climb the climb wall when I was 2 and 1-2
HAH! 3:30, the look! HAH! Awesome! :-D
Awesome!
Didn't know Rafael Nadal could climb mountains.
Is Kevin allowed to answer questions too?
I wish I could meet you Ellen my uncle actually takes care of your girlfriends horse he tells me about you it must be nice to be friends with you :)
Tommy just a reminder your Netflix subscription boutta run out
That Netflix subscription just expired one week ago!
:D
Johnny Cash did not say that it was Roger Allen Wade.
haha thank you i was looking though the comments for SOMEONE to know that
Adam Ondra
Dang.
Alex rode his bicycle without training wheels.
Good for them, but I hope that no one else tries this ever.
Free climbing means they can use ropes and stuff, but that equipment cannot be used to gain height. Did I get that right?
They cannot weight the equipment during the climbing.
this gave me anxiety
I can barely climb my stairs.
i cant even climb a tree
No one is going to say anything about Rafael Nadal's doppelganger?
well their netflix subscription ran out
That 5 year membership ran out 😭
what?
@@akaHOZ did you watch the video
by no offense, how did they go to bathroom during those 10+ days?
google "poop tube"
Why do you assume they poop?
Ikkkkk
I thought this was about Alex.
Alex Honnold's interview on Jimmy Kimmel sent me here!
ALEX HONNOLD IS TOO COOL FOR ELLEN. ONLY PERSON ON EARTH WHO IS TO COOL FOR THIS SHOW
I’m sure he’d come on if invited.
Clearly you know nothing about climbing
get alex on the show man
Any climber here?
invite Adam Ondra