Nice work! Thanks for bringing us along. At 14:35 and partially obscured by the rope, one can see the formation’s namesake on the dunce cap. The pitch above is super-cool and for a short time, the dunce cap was free of its wreath of webbing.
I am going for my first multi-pitch in about three weeks. Nothing too big, just a 4 pitch sport mp. I still can't imagine myself jumping on a big boy like this, especially tradding it. Looks sick, but I got anxious watching this, especially when it was getting dark and y'all were rappelling off it at night.
Amazing climb! It reminds me of the pinnacle of my climbing which was Cathedral Peak in Yosemite. Cathedral Peak is nothing compared to Freestone but it was my hardest climb. Your video brought back memories, being in Yosemite, trad climbing, descending at night lol. Thanks
Nope, most notorious from the horror stories I've heard is Basket Case on Basket Dome. OG Hardmen only and fully committing location. But you get a big LIKE from me. :)
when there's one piece of protection like that at 5:18 what happens if you break, do you get caught by the belay anchor and break a leg or do you just straight up die lol. the perspective is kinda weird with the go pro for judging distance and I've never done trad.
He was about 15-20ft up and left. All of the belay anchors were gear anchors. Had he fallen there, there’s a chance he could have gotten hurt or worse, ripped our anchor out of the wall resulting in a very bad situation for both of us. It was also important that I not fall when following or I would have risked a 20ish ft swing into a chimney corner
In places which are unbolted, theres usually tat (slings etc) in situ. Gotta always check it though, who knows how long its been there (or just leave behind your own slings for peace of mind) 👍
When your climbing and get that high, do those butterfly’s happen? I harness in that high for work I don’t get the butterflies but I’m on beams not climbing rock. Some times wind blows I get butterflies but not coaster flys if that makes sense.
Yeah I get some but probably similar to your work. Once you are up there for so long and so many days, you just get used to it. Trust your gear and harness and you are good to go!
I definitely would have backed up that old bolt on P1. I'm fairly certain you were off route at the end of P1 and start of P2. The standard belay is ~10' higher than where you downclimbed from and is an actual nice ledge. At 5:42 you can see it up and right from your belayer. I was hoping for some more video of the OW pitch! I tried to jam the #4s section and failed miserably.
@@GravityLabz Just making a comment on how many climbs I did in the day that have been upgraded. Could it be that gym climbers find off widths, chimneys, and slabs without colored hand holds harder than the routes in their local gym? LOL! Love your videos, especially the less traveled routes.
I’m not a climber like this yet, and probably have no right saying anything, but some of that seemed a bit reckless, looked like you was trying to save equipment, or something I don’t know. But it looked rough great work. Shoot just to get there is crazy and the singing can be a bit distracting at least for me. You guys seem like the perfect match. Your wife is definitely about her business when climbing. She’s gonna be really good
@@boundforeverywhere ok, yea I probably shouldn’t have even commented, it just looked a bit more dangerous then I normal see, but I’m new to all this so I really don’t know.. but it looked very tough some of those areas. But was a great climb too.
@@thegamerboneless2864 thank you! And definitely don’t be afraid to comment! It was a good observation. This climb is notoriously difficult because of the lack of protection and tough climbing. Most other climbs in the valley are much easier to protect.
Just passing through, I don't climb but find alpinism and other extreme sports fascinating. Subbed! I wonder if there's an extra psychological effect of having the falling water next to you, does it add to the fear factor?
Thanks for the sub! I don't think the water itself adds a fear factor, but it does make it harder to hear your partner from 100' away, which can be exciting.
Is not repealing terrifying? I got into climbing because of your videos. And I wish you would show a bit more of your repeal and your tying on. Anyways thanks for your videos I am sure you are way to worried about safety to show everything you do. I hope this channel explodes.
Thanks Jeckol! I’m hoping the same! It is certainly “exciting”, especially at night on an unknown route. Best place is to start with single pitch routes - 100ft or less, then work up to slightly longer routes and then eventually really big ones. Getting off the climb is always the least fun part
Because it was raining for over an hour when we woke up at our intended start time. So we had to start about an hour/hour and a half later than our intended start time.
I couldn't get through the whole video of jumpy camera work and inane dialogue, so I guess I don't know why you consider it the 'most notorious' climb in Yosemite, especially in all caps. I can't imagine many well-versed climbers would agree. Glad you made it up and down.
People who succeed on Astroman will fail on Freestone.
Agreed. Especially true coming from a Legend such as yourself. Keep crushing it Mark!
Coming from Mark Hudon...I believe it!
www.hudonpanos.com/Long,%20Hard%20and%20Free.pdf
Nice work! Thanks for bringing us along.
At 14:35 and partially obscured by the rope, one can see the formation’s namesake on the dunce cap. The pitch above is super-cool and for a short time, the dunce cap was free of its wreath of webbing.
Man, I love hard work.
I could watch you guys do it all day long.
I am going for my first multi-pitch in about three weeks. Nothing too big, just a 4 pitch sport mp. I still can't imagine myself jumping on a big boy like this, especially tradding it. Looks sick, but I got anxious watching this, especially when it was getting dark and y'all were rappelling off it at night.
Yoo this is madness ! Both of you are legendary !
Thanks for the post! Glad you guys had a great time.
Loved sharing this experience with you! One I certainly won’t forget
Oh yarrrrr, such a riot!
Amazing climb! It reminds me of the pinnacle of my climbing which was Cathedral Peak in Yosemite. Cathedral Peak is nothing compared to Freestone but it was my hardest climb. Your video brought back memories, being in Yosemite, trad climbing, descending at night lol. Thanks
Yay new vid
Yessir Elron! Just for you! Got any particular videos you would want to see in the future?
was this before or after the rockfall where the giant flake/anchor fell off?
Such a great climb! Se relatable too, at any level, when you block the best jam with pro. Totally understand the frustration there.
Haha yes exactly. I decided against bringing a #5 and then choked the #3 placement. Certainly not the best work on my part haha
My fave couple of sendas!
Always heard this one was “real Gamie!” Nice work.
Lol this is certainly true!
Nope, most notorious from the horror stories I've heard is Basket Case on Basket Dome. OG Hardmen only and fully committing location. But you get a big LIKE from me. :)
Love your journey! Great scenery!
Thank you, thank you! I bet those waterfalls look familiar!
I can't believe you trust your life to those little things you jam in the rocks..insane climb!
I really enjoyed watching this. Congrats! --EH
Thanks Eric! You should check this one out next time you’re out in the valley!
Nice. Always wanted to do this one. Climbing doesn’t look as good as Astroman. But the position looks amazing.
Yup your assessment is 100% correct. Climbing is quite good but not the splitter heaven of Astroman. But the positioning simply can’t be beat
@@GravityLabz looks spicier 🌶!
the bolt at 2:50 is emotional support
when there's one piece of protection like that at 5:18 what happens if you break, do you get caught by the belay anchor and break a leg or do you just straight up die lol. the perspective is kinda weird with the go pro for judging distance and I've never done trad.
He was about 15-20ft up and left. All of the belay anchors were gear anchors. Had he fallen there, there’s a chance he could have gotten hurt or worse, ripped our anchor out of the wall resulting in a very bad situation for both of us. It was also important that I not fall when following or I would have risked a 20ish ft swing into a chimney corner
Quick question, how does rappelling off of a route that doesn’t have any bolts work?
Good question! There was a rappel route to the right of Freestone that had rap stations, but they were obscure and hard to find.
In places which are unbolted, theres usually tat (slings etc) in situ. Gotta always check it though, who knows how long its been there (or just leave behind your own slings for peace of mind) 👍
Or you can walk off
When your climbing and get that high, do those butterfly’s happen? I harness in that high for work I don’t get the butterflies but I’m on beams not climbing rock. Some times wind blows I get butterflies but not coaster flys if that makes sense.
Yeah I get some but probably similar to your work. Once you are up there for so long and so many days, you just get used to it. Trust your gear and harness and you are good to go!
Legend! Nice work 💪🏻
Ayyy thanks Michael!
Killer videos man! Thanks!
Ayyy thanks dude!
Fine effort, nice!
I definitely would have backed up that old bolt on P1.
I'm fairly certain you were off route at the end of P1 and start of P2. The standard belay is ~10' higher than where you downclimbed from and is an actual nice ledge. At 5:42 you can see it up and right from your belayer.
I was hoping for some more video of the OW pitch! I tried to jam the #4s section and failed miserably.
God how did honnold solo that…. Bruh is not human no way
No idea. So solid in his ability to crank 5.11
That 4:50 belay made me puke hahah :P Nice climb mah dudess/dudelettes
haha Thanks John! Definitely an exciting belay stance
Not 11c? What changed the routes or the climbers?
Huh? Still 11c in my book
@@GravityLabz Just making a comment on how many climbs I did in the day that have been upgraded. Could it be that gym climbers find off widths, chimneys, and slabs without colored hand holds harder than the routes in their local gym? LOL! Love your videos, especially the less traveled routes.
@@libertine5606 oh snap. what was the original grade!? Let me guess..stonemaster 5.9??? haha
@@GravityLabz Probably! A Tobin Sorenson sport route! 🤣
@@libertine5606 haha classic. that dude had some cojones.
My man just brushed 3 holds leading a multipitch 😂 Fucking legend
Haha glad you caught that! Definitely didn’t wanna ping off those warm crimps
Really is such a flex
I’m not a climber like this yet, and probably have no right saying anything, but some of that seemed a bit reckless, looked like you was trying to save equipment, or something I don’t know. But it looked rough great work. Shoot just to get there is crazy and the singing can be a bit distracting at least for me. You guys seem like the perfect match. Your wife is definitely about her business when climbing. She’s gonna be really good
Thank you :) as for the equipment, sometimes there was just nowhere to put gear
@@boundforeverywhere ok, yea I probably shouldn’t have even commented, it just looked a bit more dangerous then I normal see, but I’m new to all this so I really don’t know.. but it looked very tough some of those areas. But was a great climb too.
@@thegamerboneless2864 thank you! And definitely don’t be afraid to comment! It was a good observation. This climb is notoriously difficult because of the lack of protection and tough climbing. Most other climbs in the valley are much easier to protect.
Just passing through, I don't climb but find alpinism and other extreme sports fascinating. Subbed!
I wonder if there's an extra psychological effect of having the falling water next to you, does it add to the fear factor?
Thanks for the sub! I don't think the water itself adds a fear factor, but it does make it harder to hear your partner from 100' away, which can be exciting.
@0:36 this dude has that obligatory camp 4 yosemite dirtbag look down - even says "yewww!" later in the vid. Perfect
Is not repealing terrifying? I got into climbing because of your videos. And I wish you would show a bit more of your repeal and your tying on. Anyways thanks for your videos I am sure you are way to worried about safety to show everything you do. I hope this channel explodes.
Thanks Jeckol! I’m hoping the same!
It is certainly “exciting”, especially at night on an unknown route.
Best place is to start with single pitch routes - 100ft or less, then work up to slightly longer routes and then eventually really big ones. Getting off the climb is always the least fun part
Now why did you start so late?
Because it was raining for over an hour when we woke up at our intended start time. So we had to start about an hour/hour and a half later than our intended start time.
4:51 lol I wouldnt be confortable in that anchor but ok you climb better than me
Dale Bard, not Beard or whatever you said.
"We would pay for this later."
Haha glad someone was paying attention 😅
Probably not the most notorious climb in Yosemite
Checks MP mid pitch lol
Lol you caught that huh? Definitely an adventurous one 😂
Funny about the muffin, their's a different "climbing secret" no yeast before a climb... each their own
No yeast?? That’s a new one for me. Why is that?
Like Half Dome...LoL
It's 5.11c YGD ... Yer Gonna Die
I couldn't get through the whole video of jumpy camera work and inane dialogue, so I guess I don't know why you consider it the 'most notorious' climb in Yosemite, especially in all caps. I can't imagine many well-versed climbers would agree. Glad you made it up and down.
I've done harder climbs into bed!!
Couple of things, Yosemite Falls in not the longest falls in North America. And you miss pronounced Dale Bard's name. Both deserve more respect.