Tommy Caldwell Climbing Pitch 15 | The Dawn Wall | Patagonia
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- On January 14, 2015, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson made the first free ascent of The Dawn Wall on Yosemite's El Capitan. Watch Tommy climb pitch 15 (5.14c) in this first footage released by the film crew on the wall.
“The crux holds of pitch 15 are some of the smallest and sharpest holds I have ever attempted to hold onto,” Tommy wrote on his Facebook page. Four unique camera angles reveal those minuscule holds and the 1,300 feet of exposure under Tommy’s precarious foot placements. While multiple pitches of extremely difficult climbing remained above, the completion of pitch 15 was considered the last major hurdle to the eventual success of this seven-year project.
Note: Pitch 15 was originally rated 5.14d, but was downgraded slightly after the completion of the route.
Video: Big Up Productions & Sender Films.
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As I always say, thanks for not adding music.
i agree but I dont think id realize that it would bother me if there were music. id just find the video nice n all, but without music you can taste the intensity of it all
so tru e!!!!
Sometimes music can enhance a video...this obviously is not one of those cases.
Turn of the volum
Interesting that there are only likes, clearly a message there for video makers of this genre.
People can talk about the tiny crimps all they want, I'm here marvelling at this goddamn footwork. It's next level. Unbelievable
Psuffix
It’s crazy. His toes alone must be insanely strong. His hold almost looks magnetic.
Psuffix I was thinking the same thing
you are right, everything is at the limit. these foot crazy placements may be even hard for a slab but the wall looks vertical or almost, need a lot of compression on tip of fingers and sometime only one or two fingers to stay in place with so little support under shoes (almost only friction).
Yeah, same. I also wonder how tight he fits his TC Pros. I use it as a multipitch shoe and go a full size larger than my bouldering shoe.
@@pascaljutras178 It's pure friction. Across that pitch there's maybe 1 or 2 holds that they can get a proper grip on, the rest is all friction/pressure.
He's sent Dawn, he's survived being taken hostage, he's fought a terrorist....Tommy Caldwell is one of the coolest human beings alive.
You forgot his missing finger!
My understanding -- my brother knows him a little -- is that he is one of the nicest people you could ever meet and would give you the shirt off his back
I saw The Dawn Wall last night. *****SPOILER ALERT***** What struck me most about the film (and it's heavy-duty from beginning to end) and Tommy is that he waited while Kevin struggled for days. That says it all regarding Tommy.
best friend with Honnold...
@@mymail3950 me too love when he waits for his friend that's how all humans should be love each other
I'd love to see more climbing videos edited like this. No music, no talking - just climbing, uninterrupted.
I like the heavy breathing. Adds tension.
uninterrupted even by the film crew and let the master focus 100%
Alex Honnold said this Dawn Wall for the first time is still the most difficult achievement in climbing history and he would not even try it, I believe him. Caldwell obsessed and invented his own route for years through a never climbed wall, it was an impossible dream, but his talent and tenacity made it possible. Huge respect for both, Honnold's mentally crazy feat and Caldwell's.
I almost lost my breath, grip,and hold of my couch, gasping loudly as I narrowly fell into the abyss the unmeasurable depth to the living room floor. A bead of sweat appears as I snap onto my imaginary real clip.(deep breath,,exhale).........
Takes a climbing genius (mentally and physically) to find the line and conquer the wall. I disagree with Honnold, as there are way more difficult sport climbs. Climbing Silence in Norway is the most difficult achievement and Ondra proved it by climbing both. He needed a lot more training to do his sport climb than the entire Dawn Wall having previously had no experience on Big Walls and relatively little on granite.
@@MS-fg8qo Adam had the pitches laid out for him tho. I don’t really think any will argue against the fact that Adam is the best climber in the world, but Tommy spent years alone finding a route on a big wall that everyone thought was totally impossible to climb. The climb itself may not be the hardest in the world but the journey to even make it a possibility is a massive feat itself
@@chessicles99 it’s a decent feat compared to the likes of feats from Honnold and Ondra 🙂
Don’t forget Kevin. He was the first to nail the dyno.
Finally. A visual representation of "Mind over Matter"
Mind: Grasp the hold.
Matter: There is no hold.
Mind: Toe-in to the next hold.
Matter: There was no hold you just passed. There is no hold you are reaching for now.
Mind: Cross your legs over one another and continue your toe-in onto the next ledge.
Matter: I'm not a ledge. I'm a bald faced vertical rock.
The route just recently got downgraded after two flies left their shit on the rock making for additional easy holds.
😂
lol
He’s missing his left index finger.
I am stoked by watching all these amazing El Cap Free Climbers…. Its an astonishing human feat but can’t stop thinking about how AH did all the same moves in less time without a rope……. Completely next level and tho I love AH I am happy he is still around, with a wife and child he needs to pack up the free solo stuff and continue climbing with gear….
that's actually pretty funny
I've been a climber for 48 years. I have nothing but the most profound respect for Tommy and his team. An amazing demonstration of technical ability, and a film that took the tension right into my guts as he was making those tender last moves. Phew! I need a beer!
Well said. I'm no climber and will never be :), but I'm always amazed and fascinated by the technical ability and the degree of perseverance these climbers display, the amount of training and preparation they have to put in before each climb, and more particularly, how they are able to suppress the "fear" factor in their climbs.
I know it's technically very difficult and that this guy is one of the world best climbers, but I'm never impressed by climbers using safety nets. Climbing without safety is totally different and requires a totally different mind set, much more impressive. Look at Alex Honnold climbing "El Capitan" without ropes, it's crazy.
@@James-mn2pk Everyone's a critic...but how's it not even slightly impressive that they climbed a never-before-climbed face that's essentially flat. They climbed a cliff for multiple weeks that's so difficult, bouldering it is suicide. That's why they used ropes. Also because they're not retards.
@@dblackout1107 So you think Alex Honnold or Alain Robert are "retards" ? I personally think what they do is just beautiful. Of course I respect climbing gym, it's just totally different from free solo, which is not a demonstration of technicality or virtuosity (like circus arts or Olympic games), but a direct contact with nature, a philosophy of life, an experience made of dedication, courage and vulnerability. And believe me, technically speaking it's much more difficult to climb without safety when you know your first mistake could cost you your life. Just try :). I respect Tommy Caldwell though, he's a very good climber of course.
@Jamsey Aris, Tommy's climbing a 5.14c pitch. I very much doubt Alex Honnold would attempt to free climb that type of pitch. It a very impressive climb.
Multiple times, outloud to myself, "WHAT IS HE HOLDING ON TO????"
First time I saw this clip I didn't do any climbing and already thought it was impressive. After starting, everytime I return, I see more technique details which mesmerize me more and more and more. One of the best climbs ever recorded!
Whenever I think I will never be able to do a certain thing in my life I think of Tommy Caldwell, the man who climbed the dawnwall with only 9 fingers. Absolute legend.
Isn’t it just incredible!
7 and two thumbs
80 people gave this a thumbs down. Let that sink-in. Who are these people, you ask? You know when you go into a public restroom and there's shit on the walls? These are the people. We may never know for sure who they are, but they walk among us. God Bless Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson and their families, and God bless the whole film and production crew that brought this to us.
He's in outer space, climbing 5.14c minus a finger. Crushing.
Minus two fingers if you include the taped middle finger.
Fingers are overrated...
Get back to us after you do the 3rd ascent of The Dawn Wall
Dont forget the cold
Ralf de Houwer not having fingers is aid because of the weight reductions
These two human beings (Tommy and Kevin), are both inducted into the most incredible elite athletes living today, ever in fact! Their courage, endurance, strength, physical attributes and particularly Tommy's loyalty is up there with the greats of our historical times! Along with Alex Honnold these men are highly regarded, in my simple opinion, as some of the bravest, admirable humans that ever lived.
For Americans maybe lol, you all need to come out of the closet and find how better European and Asian climbers are
“The crux holds of pitch 15 are some of the smallest and sharpest holds I have ever attempted to hold onto,” Tommy Caldwell wrote on his Facebook page.
Watch Tommy climb pitch 15, rated 5.14c and read more about this pitch on The Cleanest Line: j.mp/1yFHM9w
Jesus. My hands are sweating just watching this. No offense to these incredible individuals, but they're effin' CRAZY. There, I said it. #TheyGotStones
Pretty damn crimpy up there. What an amazing ascent they pulled off.
You need nerves of steel to keep calm when it gets windy
Tommy is a legend. Mad respect to him. When he chalked up, my hands needed some and I was only watching.
This just motivates me to train, and get ready to climb hard this season. Coming back from a shoulder injury, this was a huge inspiration....
so did you climb hard that season?
Yeah did u send it
Boojyman he died
5 years after you comment i am now facing a shoulder injury. so how did it go with your shoulder?
@@joji_okami I say you he deaddddd
Bad advert for Patagonia...after watching this I'd NEVER feel worthy of wearing outdoor technical gear again! For what, going for a hike? A walk in the cold air? LOL!
hahah I know!!! I saw this and though.. well then ... I definitely have no business wearing any Patagonia or arcteryx gear.. for what? Indoor climbing, or bouldering outside w/ a mat? or a stroll in the woods on a chilly day? pshhhh..
It makes me really happy to know I'm not the only one who thought this.
sweetchuck75 Patagonia makes some quality t-shirts and jackets tho... they're durable AF and last forever
You could say that about any other sports brand if you think about it.
Great ad for LaSportiva TC Pro shoes. I'm saving up for a pair
We can all take away feom Tommy, his strength to never give up, to never give in to the weight of the world and to drive his passion to another universe. Tommy will forever be an inspiration to those who truly research this young man's life. Tommy Caldwell is a Legend!
This just changed my whole perception of what climbing is. Thank you Tommy and Kevin.
Those are not holds.
Razor blades🤯
Was thinking the same thing lol no index finger either lol guys a beast
its f***ed up, I feel you
I think this qualifies as a friction climb, much like El Cap was for Honnold. The friction from his shoes against the grain of the wall is one of the only things keeping him on the wall. It’s crazy.
no he has holds. friction climbing is literally no holds. Freeblast section of Freerider on El Cap is like that. But to say that El Cap as a whole was friction climbing is not true. and neither is this video friction climbing.
Insane route!! Loved the camera work and the sound quality was surprisingly on par. Thanks for sharing!
Tommy is a gift for the community. What a talent man. Thanks for keeping the video clean.
A majority of people have no idea of how difficult this is! I’ve been bouldering once and the easiest climbs on there even became difficult at some point when your hands are red raw and your muscles are fatigued.. this is some super human stuff right here at a ridiculously high altitude.. and he’s missing a finger isn’t he? My god. Mad respect for this guy and his team and anyone who’s capable to achieve such things in the amazing world of climbing! So glad I found this sport!
Yeah hell it’s looks easy. Not difficult at all. Piece a cake.
Legend has it that his parents moved out when he turned 18.
His dad was a crazy ripped bodybuilder so prob not
The taxes pay him
This is pure art!
These are also the best kind of moves and climbs, I enjoy little crimps and thumb-clings. Whenever I climb a route with moves like these I pretend I'm climbing my own pitch 15.
I'm also doubly pleased to see I clip my draws the same way Tommy does. (Yes I know its a standard but not everyone uses that method)
Spiderman should really be out saving people instead of pleasure climbing like this. With great power comes great responsibility smh
Lmao
Haha!
He does all that without his left index finger. Amazing.
Nah just makes him lighter, it’s basically cheating
I just lost my left index finger 2 months ago. That's about where the similarities between myself and Tommy Caldwell end 😂
Thank You Tommy and Kevin, Thank You for your Inspiration ! You have given me new hope.
Still my favorite climbing footage to this day.
Hey y'all, before you post a comment about Alex Honnold, do yourself a favour and look up who these guys are and what they're doing.
This is one of the hardest big wall lines in the world, and these are the first guys to _ever_ climb it. To ever even _try._ It's harder than anything Alex has ever done, even with a rope. He's been on record saying that he doesn't think anyone will ever solo this route. I'm not saying he's not an amazing sport climber, he absolutely is, but lets not compare apples to oranges here.
If memory serves, Freerider (the route Honnold soloed) has three 5.12 pitches. The rest are 5.11 or easier. Some of the pitches are no harder than monkey bars. Some of the pitches are literally just walking.
There's likely less than a few hundred people on the planet who can climb pitches in the 5.14d class. The Dawn Wall has more world-class pitches than every other free route on the entirety of El Capitan _combined._ Climbing _one_ of them would be a remarkable achievement even for the best climbers on the planet. Caldwell and Jorgeson had to climb almost 20 of them _in one, continuous push._
👌🏻👍🏻🧗♂️
I think you are being rather biased here towards Alex. I Do agree with you on not comparing Apple to orange, While Tommy did probably the most technical and difficult climb route ever. But what you are saying is discrediting what Alex is doing, for him to free solo any route is an more than amazing Feat itself, it not only requires a hack of a climbing skills, the mental fortitude required to free solo El Capitan is INSANE. I just wish that you would show respect to both these climbers and show credit where it’s due.
@@baishi6222 I'm not discrediting Alex. What he did is absolutely incredible. I've done some soloing myself, believe me, I get just how remarkable his achievement is.
But it's remarkable in a _very different way than this._
What annoys me is the fact that now, _everything and everyone_ is compared to him. You can't watch a video or have a discussion about sport climbing now without someone going "yeah, but did they free solo it like Alex Honnold?" or "he used a rope, so it's not really that impressive".
People talking really confidently about things they know nothing about is, like, my biggest pet peeve, so. You know. It's really annoying to me when people watch the documentary once and suddenly think themselves experts on the world of high-grade sport climbing.
_...though tbh I am a_ little _biased since my name is Alex, and I'd own a mansion if I had a nickel for every time someone made an Alex Honnold joke about me, so_
Really appreciate you putting this down and explaining it to us noobs, thanks!
Listen I’m rather an expert on climbing with all the RUclips videos I’ve seen. Honwald (I think that’s his name) is the best. He could climb this same route without a rope upside down. Don’t question me on this.
The video is mind blowing for its quality and bring out the tense moments of the lateral move. Tommy is an insane climber.
The shot @ 2:12 is insane. Gave me major chills. I don't care if I was attached to the world's largest crane, I would never climb that!
Gear fear is irrational bruh
Absolutely beyond incredible...watched the movie yesterday, Tommy Caldwell is a true hero
cant believe he does it without his pointer finger
Every single movement counted. Damn, that is some high level stuff.
The fact that tommy did this with a missing index finger is insane and how he had to dip his finger in a bole of dirt to get it back to full strength is true determination.After watching this movie I felt like I had to do something like this so I’m going to the rock climbing wall every Saturday for training and I’m only eleven!
ı feel the same and started rock climbing after this too. and ı am only two years old.
A sacred monster, and an angel at the same time.
Reel Rock 10 is going to be Epic!
Incredible climber; incredible photography. A joy to watch!
Love this! Amazing feat. Congrats Tommy and Kevin!
Those holds look like a real nightmare. Absolutely well done! :)
Honestly, what surprised me the most was Kevin making Pitch 15 after struggling and taking a break, and his 3rd try dyno at night.
Made for a great finale. Tommy always had it in the bag.
It made me emotional when Tommy decides to stay back and let Kevin catch up to him.
Then, as you said, Kevin gets the Dyno. Tommy couldn't even do that.
What a great film.
I loved that he waited until Kevin got past pitch 15 and yeah Kevin sticking that dyno was sick as hell.
@@SuqMadiq if dawnwall is a movie I would complain the plot is too cheesy. Of course they both did it at the very last key moment. Typical Hollywood.
Timeless. That will always be an inspiring moment.
AMAZING DOCUMENTARY went by it loads of times then eventually watched it and was angry at myself for not watching it before
yeah me too, I think the thumbnails and the trailer on Prime Video are misleading. The first few times I stumbled over this I thought its some kind of action/thriller because they focused so heavily on the hostage situation part in the trailer.
He makes it look so easy which it definitely is not. Moves and holds I would never see on my best day. Top climbers are in another league. Beautiful clip, thanks
Thats what i was thinking for the level of difficulty its suprising how easy it looks for him
And he's missing a finger. 2:45
actually had it reattached and then later had them remove it because the nerve damage meant he didn't have the control he needed and it was hurting his climbing... dude is hard core.
@@laxrulz7 When did he lose that finger in the first place? How?
He was in a accident with a saw. He kept the finger but doctors told him that they could not reattach it.
Layschipsmarketing the doctor said he has to stop climbing and the doctor was himself a climber and tommy was like fu&€& him :D hahah
I'm like this is a three year old video, I know someone commented on the missing digit, the dude is an absolute beast anyway, but with one less demo, Wow amazing!
I've watched this clip sooo many times, inspiring climbing
Damn my hands are sweaty.
knees weak, arms are heavy
moms spaghetti
He’s nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready
to drop potatoes
potatoes
I periodically come back to this
This looks so incredibly hard.
My forearms are aching just watching this
Inspirational character like so many of his climbing buddies
I met Tommy once, nice guy. When i shook his hand it was like putting my hand in a vice and he clearly wasn't squeezing my hand to hurt me. His full strength must be unbelievable.
Those toe holds!
Jonathan Sackheim and great footwork as well!
Lol those aren't holds, they are razor blades lol
Just finished reading ‘the Push’- this short visual gives a great perspective of his efforts to a non-climber that compliments the end of the book so well
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow.
--Mary Anne Radmache
Gay
Really mind blowing. Your heart is in your mouth as you watch.
Wow! Seeing that pitch climbed reminds me of my son's birth. I saw the whole thing and I still have to maintain that it is without a doubt impossible.
That smile at the end! Epic, what a legend.
All this time I didn't know he was minus a finger...I need to step my game up
I always love Rewatching this, So Impressive and calculated, makes me want to climb. And Struggle!
Congratulations! Awesome achievement!
Heard an interview with these fellows yesterday on the NPR. Cheers gentlemen!
"Come on Tommy" voice: sounds like someone in hell trying to coach someone into heaven.
longest three minutes.. loved it
with only 9 fingers you must add
namn what happened to his finger?
7 fingers 2 thumbs
Adam Austin woodworking accident
@@ctd7731 ok smarty pants
let's praise the cameraman who took the picture in the same position while carrying the camera
i was trying to roll a joint while watching this video, didn't work out..
it's gonna be a wet one
addictions have a lot of consequences.
Was just doing the same
@@plutoplatters Absolutely true! As you can see, Tommy & Kevin are addicted to climbing and look how that turned out! ;--)
@@plutoplatters that would be?
intense is the perfect word to describe this
That was beautiful
It was so terrifiing to watch it, but at the same time it was unbelievable, amazing.
Good luck Adam Ondra
www.climbing.com/news/adam-ondra-completes-dawn-wall/
lol
Great clip ! No talk, just silence and climbing
3:37 RIP headset users
1:32 I never thought you could hear vehicles half way up El Capitan... but a motorcycle can be heard quite clearly here. I don't know why, but it surprised me.
El cap is super close to the road in and out of yosemite valley. If you look at a map you'll see that the base of the dawn wall is only about 1000 feet from the road.
I have been there a few times, but never half way up the wall. And, obviously the motorcycle heard here had no mufflers, so it was weird to hear that noise. Also, on the TDW film, I do not recall hearing this much white background noise, which may have been 'cleaned up' during edition. This footage was obviously on a making of camera.
did anyone else see that "Alex Honnlove" interview lmao
Just googled it after reading your comment - hilarious! The part when they're discussing getting baby Fitz up and down.. lost my sh*t
benvanop you mean baby "Fritz" haha. Typo fail #2!
benvanop link pls?
Link, please!
just look up ABC's Alex HonnLove interview
He is one of the most under-rated climbers out there.
There's something a little insane about this sport. I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe the camera angle is playing tricks on me, but it looks like this guy is climbing a very high, sheer cliff face with his bare hands. It looks like the people who do this could die if they screw up. I don't know anything about the sport, so I must be missing something.
Sylvanius1975.. you have a better chance of dying driving to yosmite than doing this type of rehearsed, yoyo type climbing.
This fucking guy.
Couldn’t imagine the endurance it would take to complete this pitch with holds that size
"That's pretty intense" 😂
If Tommy’s real life story was a movie or a book you would call it unrealistic or senseless fiction. From growing up as a slow learner, surviving terrorists to losing his index finger and setting those climbing records. This guy is an extraordinary human being.
I'm always amazed at mountain goats and their ability to climb rocks, dams, etc. ... they got not nothing on humans. WE can climb anything.
No we can't. Your way of thinking will get you killed. Be human!
No "we" can not, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson can.
I've been to war (don't get shaken easily) and this documentary had me sweating, shaking, and almost in tears multiple times (the full version) what a man!
Right there with you. Unbelievable story. Those guys are a little crazy for sure, but ultimately he had a near impossible goal and achieved it which to me is badass. So many people have goals in life but don't achieve them. Very motivating.
Hold my beer, i can do this...
+Bobbele bob why didn't you do?
Alexey Tr
I did, just forgot to record it.
¡Bravo! ¡magnífica técnica para un 7c a semejante altura!
es un 8c+ (escala francesa que se usa en españa), un 5.14c en escala Yosemite
Andres Peralta gracias... tienes toda la razón. leí mal la tabla: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_(climbing)
Plot twist: he's actually on his belly
that's the most beautiful smile i have seen
Lemme tell you something crazy. 1:55 at this point if he falls you might think "the rope is there so he's safe". Well yes he does not fall to his death, but the last time he clipped his rope to the wall was well over two meters ago, meaning he will fall quite far, maybe even injure his knee or something, but he will also be stranded on what could be just a blank wall with nothing to grab on to.
god it makes my fingers hurt watching this. I know very little about rock climbing but the fact that even with the close in shots he often looks like he's literally *sticking* to a sheer and featureless slab of vertical rock helps me understand why Alex Honnold (of all people) has said (and correct me if I'm wrong) he doesn't want to do the Dawn Wall - it's too hard (lol!) - and that Tommy Caldwell's raw strength is superior...
Sport climbing sure does open some doors. I'm gonna read Tommy's book and enjoy!
The guy that put the hooks in the wall is an even bigger hero
He did.
Caldwell & Jorgeson are some of the best climbers in human history... bar none.
Just finished reading the book and it's incredible to see some film of the climb. It was interesting to see the bolts as that cleared up something not really covered in the book. It never mentioned what they were using for protection on the climb. I kind of assumed they were placing their own gear. I'd be interested to know when the bolts were put in the route and by who.
Part of Tommy scoping the route out for years was him bolting it.
@@danradu231 Great, thanks for letting me know.
Really amazing, especially when you consider that Tommy is missing a finger!
Tommy still continue climbing with nine finger and been held hostage what a human being
Holy crap!!! That is just insanely awesome!
Tommy Caldwell for president!!
Yes I think he is not races let's take Trump out he doesn't love nobody
Well done guys, awesome climbing and mammoth effort. Enjoy the rewards.
Doesnt even seem like he should be able to hold on. I may have to watch this whole doc. Looks crazy
Missing an index finger too.... to people who dont climb. You have no idea how insane climbing something 25% that hard would be with that handicap. Mans a legend
I don’t know how he was even able to climb this root and with a missing finger