Fly Fishermen Go Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing

We packed up the van with our climbing and fishing gear, then drove south to hop on a classic trad route that ascends a granite spire deep in the wilderness. After a couple days of climbing hard, we broke out the rods and fished a nearby creek for wild trout.
Filmed By:
Will Phelps
Bridger Alm
Edit:
Will Phelps
Eric Pfohl
Music:
Soundstripe

[@SKragseth]

Sweet dudes!

[@ericrollins4607]

Phelps is a rad dude.

[@tigersteamer]

Friggin cool vid man. Climbing and fly fishing. AWESOME

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Glad you enjoyed! Tons of fun

[@ryangoesoutside]

Daaang, good times! Sweet vid of 2 of my favorite things. Good job on that ballsy route!

[@courtclimbs]

This looks sickkkk

[@troutowl]

Mr Phelps you are one hell of an adventurer. My palms were so sweaty during that 1 climb. I felt like I was along, hats off to the both of you. Another great story told.

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Much appreciated! We had a ton of fun up there. Nothing like a good ole' vertical adventure

[@user-hg8xv8jb3t]

My hands are dripping with sweat just watching this. So rad. I was simply not made to be a climber, haha.

[@TightLoops]

Daaaang didn’t realize there was off width climbs up there. Also that first route seemed like a spiiiicey 5.8 lol. Especially that exposed ridge traverse to the bolts. Obviously Bridger was casual about it but I’m with you. Looked windyyyy.

[@PhelpsontheFly]

It's really high quality rock for MT. Definitely an Old Skool 5.8 rating, easy climbing but super runout. If it weren't scary it wouldn't be as fun though haha, Bridger has no fear

[@ClimberCulture]

Dude you’re epic! Haven’t even watched the video yet I just started but I heard you say you were climbing a multi pitch on the wild fly podcast and got so psyched. I’m an avid fly fisherman and rock climber in Chattanooga.

[@ClimberCulture]

Amazing video so cool man I’ve never done any multi pitch or trad both are on the the bucket list for sure if you ever want to do some sport climbing bouldering or trad in the southeast come one down to chatt plenty of amazing trout fishing in the smokies as well

[@thetravelingmongo]

Let’s go!! I plan on going bikerafting next year through out multiple states and target trout. You really motivated my to try something new instead of the usual wading and float trips. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

I’m so stoked to hear that! There’s no better vessel for great adventures than fly fishing. It always goes beyond just the fishing and catching part

[@birbbander]

God I miss climbing. Gotta plan the ultimate bikepack/packraft/climbing/fishing trip next. Just combine all the fun things😂

[@clayhannn]

How long have you been climbing man? Its dope to see that you also climb. Balancing fishing and climbing is so difficult for me, haha

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Been climbing for a good portion of my life, but fairly seriously for 12 or so years. It’s definitely a tough balance since both activities demand time and require dedication to perform at a high level. I feel your pain haha

[@rokos3701]

😅 Promo sm