Climbing in The New River Gorge, Confirmation 5.13b/8a

One of the best sport climbing routes in the New River Gorge, West Virginia, Confirmation, formerly The Racist, has a reputation for being tough for the grade. With long moves, thin holds and high feet, this climb goes down as an area classic. Immerse yourself in this dynamic climbing experience as Elliot Gaunt (‪@elliotgaunt3526‬) seemingly glides up the wall.
Confirmation is located at Snake Buttress on The Endless Wall in The NRG, West Virginia. This unique section of sandstone stands out amongst the rest for its stark white color contrasting the surrounding orange toned rock.
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The Crouch (5.13d / 8b) Elliot Gaunt, NRG
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[@samhparker]

Man. Probably one of my favorite sport climbing films I've seen to date. Epic cinematography, good music but even greater audio, and amazing climbing to top it off!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Love that you notice the details! 💪🏼 Cheers

[@superdeluxesmell]

My god. What a beautiful route. What a beautiful send. What a beautiful film. Wonderful. Exceptional.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

I super appreciate the comment. Super encouraging

[@cbrowne1283]

To watch a video like this as part of such a small audience - a rare thing for sure. That was great.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much for the love! Cheers

[@leoniehoffmann6965]

Gorgeous route and climbing, but kudos in particular to the cinematographers! The close-ups of moves and holds were perfectly timed, and really elevated the watching experience and my understanding of the route! Well done!

[@davfive]

What got me was the smooth lines and flow. So brilliantly relaxing to watch!!! Reminds me of my younger days when anything was possible (and I climbed nowhere close to this fluidity but man the feeling was awesome). Thanks for the memories :)

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Yeah Elliot has a way of making it all look so easy and choreographed. Inspiring for sure!

[@kjthelife3002]

This man makes me want to dedicate the rest of my life to climbing so just maybe one day I could climb like this.

[@pascalbedard8484]

Best climbing video ever made, or close! Amazing shots, full sound (of climbing, not music due to drone shots!), great angles and multiple angles. Just wow! And the climb itself is beautiful. LOTS of shooting and editing effort in this. Much appreciated!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the love! ❤️

[@pascalbedard8484]

@@brothersclimbing6948 only vid that approaches this quality is Pachamama (Sharma, 5.15a).

[@ItsN1key]

Showing the details of the climb was beautifuly done! Amazing video and a nice climb, good job!

[@subbbbfocus]

so sick. such a masterpiece, so beautiful to watch. thank you!!

[@nicolasjeannet1063]

Okay this is the most relaxing 8a send I've ever watched, up there with videos of Jain kim.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Elliot has a way of making everything look easy. My dude is a crusher

[@jeromymostert1252]

And no shouting, squealing and screaming…

[@Mike-oz4cv]

It doesn’t look easy or relaxing. The way he’s breathing sounds like 100% body tension for the majority of the climb. But it’s surprisingly relaxing to watch :D

[@martacrespi3579]

What an amazing line…

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Agreed! Even the runout finish

[@kcwidman]

Beautifully climbed, even more beautifully filmed!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

❤️ super appreciate this comment

[@AubracAuCoeur74]

Beautiful film and lovely mood ! Congratulations for this climb.

[@sdoowramaj]

I just onsighted my first Doug Reed route! Just a 5.9+ R trad line but fun and engaging the whole way. It was made even more special seeing as Doug was belaying me. Such a great video and some beautiful movement from Elliot. Doug thought long and hard about the new name for this route. I think "Confirmation" has a nice ring to it.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Congrats on crushing the trad line. Nothing gets the heart racing like some runout on trad

[@davegrier523]

Wow! Guy is a beast! Cuz that is some scary stuff. Great job all around.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

The runout to the anchors gives me butterflies everytime haha

[@tristanmayfield4851]

This made me miss the New soo much

[@daisyjacobson]

100% my favorite climbing short film of all time. I’m mostly a gym goer and lower level competitive climber but I would love to try this route sometime! Keep crushing

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Awesome to hear! Come on out and take some whips!

[@danielzeman7530]

I really appreciate your climbing style... really cool vid

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thank you! Elliot is a beast 💪🏼

[@c4hp.]

This 3-finger open grips are so sick! Nice send Elliott

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Yes the route is amazing! Fun seeing you here - been following you on IG for some time. Cheers

[@carlo6855]

Incredible line, amazing climbing and beautiful music. I enjoyed so much watching your video!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much for these kind words! We composed the music ourselves so it’s nice to hear it connects with people ❤️

[@paulgranada7203]

Amazing shots&edit, and the route looks soooooooo beatiful, just watching the first moves was like "shit, I need to travel there and give it a try!"... Well done!!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Come on out and give it a try!!! Fair warning - Elliot makes it look easy haha

[@paulgranada7203]

@@brothersclimbing6948 would loooooong journey from Catalonia but if I ever travel to the USA this will be on my "to do list" hehehe ;)

[@logiconabstractions6596]

Great music for the type of climb, perfectly fitting

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thank you! More time than you’d imagine goes into finding the right handful of tracks to merge together, creating some drama but not getting in the way. It’s a fine balance!!

[@mishamc93]

Beautiful film. Thank you!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks for the comment! ❤️

[@dominickuriger6680]

Everything about this is just so beautiful!

[@supercmh30]

Both the camera work and the climbing were beautiful to watch. This is truly one of the best climbing videos I have ever seen!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much! I’m honored! Cheers

[@peterlustig9554]

Really nice film. I want to climb this amazing looking Route.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Glad we could inspire your tick list!!

[@NagoLish]

Mad climbing skills with some relaxing Bob Ross vibes, “just gonna reach for this happy little 3 finger crimp, now we’re gonna snag this nice little under cling and up we go.” Good stuff

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Perfect inspiration for our next film 😂

[@superdeluxesmell]

Lol. For sure

[@fury902]

The vid quality of this is fantastic. Awesome send! The New deserves vid production and professionalism like this to represent its beauty. If you ever get a chance, would love to see a vid like this of Harbinger Scarab! Cheers mate!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Jotting down a tick list of routes to film at the New currently. The New is an amazing place - hoping to do some justice to some of the classics

[@undaware]

What a Route. So Many Cruxes. Well Done.

[@timandlisa8]

Great video! It really highlights the quality of the New River. Good send!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thank you! Always trying to do the NRG justice

[@steffanhegeman6351]

Such a beautiful and calm display of amazing climbing shot in this video. Like watching a planet earth video but instead of following a lion with its cubs, we're watching a climber move in its natural habitat. All we need is David Attenborough with the commentary on the background.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

I’m on it! Making calls now ;)

[@whelmking6497]

Great video and gorgeous route.. wish I lived closer to play on it.

[@davehause8571]

Great video, fantastic line. Kudos. And kudos to Doug Reid for seeing the line back in the day.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thank you! Agreed!

[@nyimaming6197]

Cinematography is so sick!! well done.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Love to hear that! Thank you!

[@Nemesios777]

Amazing climb and such a chill video. Exactly the way it should be.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

That’ll preach ✌🏼

[@adamscotera2378]

Absolutely riveting. Great film!

[@seanmacnaughton2981]

The movement and position… fantastic

[@jhead6833]

Great video, beautiful looking sandstone, quickdraws far apart...reminded me a czech sandstone. The dude has real endurance and power endurance. I wish to get to that stage some day:) Thanks, the video made me happy:)

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Elliot is truly a beast! Makes climbing look like an art form! Thanks for the comment! Cheers

[@Michael-ki5oz]

@@brothersclimbing6948 Happen to know why it was named "The Racist"? 😅

[@davidmoffatt370]

If I recall. FA ~1990 called it the racist because it's white and mean. Bright white stone. Small edges with long reaches. The nearby route Mississippi burning was built on this theme I think. Both routes have been renamed. Mississippi learning and this is now confirmation. Famously classic and hard at the grade.

[@nosho409]

Close up footage of the crux was a great touch!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Love that people notice these details 💪🏼

[@thgsossa]

beatiful route and the video is perfect

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much!

[@motionsick4973]

Doug Reed. What a legend. Nice send!

[@willd1080]

unreal climbing and amazing cinematography! Love the video

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks Will, cheers!

[@oswindrahermanu9700]

this is like.. top notch production mate... i hope your channel will grow fast!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Love to hear that!! Cheers!

[@smockytubers1188]

Excellent production quality

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much!

[@RealWorldClimbing]

Wow factor! Beautiful route and videography!

[@benruefmedia]

Beautiful quality production as you know. But goddamn this must have been so pumpy. Kept going forever

[@thegreatballplayer1]

Man, the run out on some of those draws, especially on the way to the anchors, is nerve-wracking

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Haha when you realize the climb is done but your palms are still sweaty haha

[@rsrs7880]

Respect. Looks so chilled, but it's a 8a... WTF... Pretty well done!

[@ringgoyudistira6688]

The route looks sooo funnnn... Nice video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@falakvyas3694]

The video and climbing are so serene. Keep this content coming

[@gimlisrage5]

Absolutly stunning route.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

100% agreed

[@maxl.3301]

Great video. It inspires me to begin climbing.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Yes, he makes it look so easy. It’s so inspiring to have that kind of control

[@thomasshe5314]

Awesome camera work and insane climbing.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Really appreciate this comment! Thanks homie

[@smasheadonpc]

That was beautiful…

[@mariuslakomczyk3662]

beautiful rock face and amazingly climbed. great technique! :)

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Elliot makes it all look so easy haha

[@sethgilbertson2474]

So pumped to to see such sick content coming out of the NRG!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Represent the home crag!

[@julianbourdin]

An a really good climber!

[@arigrode7636]

These videos are amazing! What a beautiful route.

[@kunouyang1521]

Amazing video and sound collection

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much!

[@nickhartman3]

Such a smooth climber with great movement and technique!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Elliot makes it look easy too

[@nathanrakman5973]

best climbing content on youtube please post more

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks nathan! We're working on getting some regular content out similar to this style.

[@kevindahlstrom8958]

Excellent video and the route looks amazing.

[@LongBoy.0]

Awesome video. Please do all the other routes at the New now.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Easy task. Just start from the beginning 😂

[@1987joey1987]

The route looks beautiful.

[@user-vc3ki2im1j]

Belle performance et très jolie rocher 👍

[@shaparu]

good stuff¡¡¡ thanks for the video...

[@MotoBlogTV]

Very beautiful

[@garethebbs4628]

Really enjoyable video, well done everyone.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

I appreciate it! Strong team!

[@tomforsight8557]

I am fascinated by this video and have watched it multiple times - the climb, the nature, the sound, the music, the quality of the video, everything! I urge you to make more videos like that! I also liked the background music a lot but could not find it - could you please name it for me?

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much for sharing! Super super appreciated. The song is a mix of about 4 tracks to build a score that suits the climbing - not just one song alone.

[@tomforsight8557]

Could you please list the tracks as I would very much love to know those - I watch this video (and The Crouch (5.13d / 8b) Elliot Gaunt) on a regular basis before climbing, it really gives me the spirit, so rare to find something that makes you feel relaxed and motivated at the same time :)

[@andrewsheehy2441]

Beautifully executed - Bravo!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thank you!

[@Johnny_Cash_Flow]

Every hold he moves to has me laughing uneasily and exhaling in disbelief.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

I always finish watching and realize my hands are sweating 😂

[@nickel0eye]

amazing sound design!

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much! Lots of work, but worth it

[@lukaslacina]

Great footage, loved it. You´re probably not active on Vimeo, so I´ll try and ask here - how did you manage to capture those moving shots? For example 1:20-1:30? :)

[@brunogens]

truly AMAZING

[@nelsonianb1289]

Mad respect for not yelling or taking your shirt off. And thanks for not cutting the climb, could see every move. Well done

[@brothersclimbing6948]

The art of climbing is quite beautiful when done right - and we want to pair that with the art of filmmaking. Both take lots of intention ❤️ glad to hear it connects with people

[@justinjakimiak1998]

Damn bro, smoothed it

[@Martin-sb7ug]

awesome send!

[@muttiplay]

Amazing looking route! Looks harder than 8a!

[@elliotgaunt3526]

You aren't wrong, it's a notoriously sandbagged route that is a right of passage in the area.

[@francescodipietro7709]

crazy line

[@giulioe.2874]

Wow awesome video... usually films like this are based on pro climbers on pro routes, 9b or over... very interesting to see something easier, i suggest you to do the same on for ex. a 6c/7a 😉

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Thanks so much! Not sure if you subscribe, but we’ve added quite a few more grades to our collection 👍🏼

[@FissureRaiOh]

epic shots

[@h2m1ify]

very nice!

[@StevenZybert]

This has to be the smoothest .13 I've seen climbed.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Elliot makes everything look easy. So choreographed and artful. Makes it fun to film him!

[@toddjohnson779]

Thank you Doug Reed.

[@jarfrobinksss]

I love how he said "clipping" 5ft off the ground...

[@Charlierock590]

……..👏👏👏👏😎😎😎……bravi !!

[@noway5266]

I, too, strive to be an awesome racist. Subbed.

[@lenamurr1]

Awesome route name

[@stavrosnikolaidis5985]

I just discovered my idol !

[@peternoebels4428]

Here is a link to my instagram showing an image I shot of Doug Reed on the FA. instagram.com/p/CbbdaaRr75N/

[@brothersclimbing6948]

So cool!! Thanks for sharing!

[@bonefishboards]

Wouldn't the name 'The Racist' be better applied to some class 3 gully grovel-fest filled with loose blocks, choss, moss and running water?

[@koithr]

It’s apparently because the rock is so white and mean. It’s since been renamed to “Confirmation”

[@faribanowroozi]

Wow.

[@Chaser87]

What type of camera did y’all use?

[@brothersclimbing6948]

Hey, this was shot on red cameras.

[@maxwright4387]

excellent climb and excellent video! does anyone know how the route got its name?! lol

[@markpaulson4062]

Doug Reed said he named it The Racist because "it was white and mean"...

[@maxwright4387]

@@markpaulson4062 hahahaha

[@MrApeyros]

What are the crux boulder grades on this climb?

[@HF-co9yv]

SO FAKIN DRAWN OUT, YEEEEEE HAAAAAWWWW

[@Nawledge21]

Im curios as to the name "The Racist"??

[@nohooligans888]

Lol, exactly why I clicked on here. So weird.

[@brothersclimbing6948]

This route was renamed to “Confirmation 13b” in 2020 with the blessing of Doug Reed who put this up. For context, this route was allegedly so named because Doug Reed thought the rock was white and mean.

[@nohooligans888]

@@brothersclimbing6948 that is brilliant lmao

[@katik4208]

@@nohooligans888 how is it brilliant to hate on people for their skin color?

[@nohooligans888]

@@katik4208 yes, I’m sure the wall is actually racist.

[@limpcallfish]

when did this get glue ins? I always thought you had to clip the pin up top

[@RotorPrankster]

Clipping!

[@Pants13]

How did you manage all the angles without a drone?

[@brothersclimbing6948]

With a lot of ropes, a lot of setup, and a lot of planning haha but indeed, no drone was used