Climbing My Hardest Ever Tree Climb... Without Ropes

[@Looking-for-More]

To be honest i was more worried about the descent because that's clearly something you had practiced less. This was incredible

[@LeoJr_]

Was pissed he didnt show that

[@random1234100]

he didnt take the same path down. you take a much easier path back than up.

[@arthurdent5357]

By using a rope?

[@edwardjons8684]

Looks like he descends on another tree to avoid the strenuous layback - sensible move!

[@pwokus]

@@edwardjons8684ukraine?? 🤢 🤮

[@SuenosColectivos_]

Having the confidence to pull off those last moves is incredible man. I can tell you have worked so hard to make this a reality. Congrats man, unbelievably awesome to have so much confidence in your abilities and just send it!

[@NoahKane]

Thanks for watching dude!!

[@Abcd-os2gb]

😅

[@ScoobyDoo-xu6oi]

It's not about confidence, training or strength, it's more about ignoring the risks.

[@LebronJames-ug4ef]

@@ScoobyDoo-xu6oi yea still a hard climb move tho

[@dyrouth1909]

@@ScoobyDoo-xu6oi nah its all 3 combined

[@robbieb6623]

Being a kid was such a free experience even in the worst of times. Recreating that feeling as an adult after a lifetime of programming is a beautiful thing.

[@Isnotreal42]

Yeah free humanity/palestine

[@OdysseyABMS]

@@Isnotreal42 way to make something wholesome into something political

[@des9200]

@@OdysseyABMSwar in palestine is not wholesome

[@OdysseyABMS]

@@des9200 you nincompoop i was talking about the tree climbing video and the original comment learn to read

[@raisinbranman]

​@des9200 it was totally not relevant

[@SlickTCG]

This is the rawest video i ever seen in my entire life, your resolve and will power is eternally respected, for real

[@NoahKane]

Haha cheers dude! thanks for watching

[@GrantHunn]

go watch adam ondra climb silence

[@gabrielmaisonet7485]

just pitching in to say: i've seen "silence" and it's hard to compare it with this, but I find this much more pleasant and intense to watch.

[@flashyfingers_]

I've been following you since Climbing Giants and this has to be one of your best videos yet! Both in film making and in climbing!! You had me glued to the screen the whole time. Really an amazing work. You are your friends are pioneering a whole new type of climbing and it's great that you are sharing it. Thanks and keep up the great work 💪🏼

[@jaredtew3164]

Could not agree more best video yet

[@NoahKane]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Mormanizer]

This should not be "a new type of climbing", no one should be encouraging other people to go into some of the few pockets we have left of ecosystems like this and doing this, you cant treat these trees like a rock face, they are too ecologically important and way more sensitive to human use.

[@wekieh]

nah@@Mormanizer

[@James-om3hm]

Hey Noah, hope you are well. I respect your decisions to do this solo but to add in to all the other comments here - I climbed hard like you but had a 100ft ground fall last summer and broke 26 bones, had a helivac, 1 month hospital, 2 months wheelchair, I thought I was going to die while waiting for rescue. Just food for thought. I never thought it would happen to me.

[@nero8003]

100ft fall and you are still alive, and just two months of wheelchair... you are a hero! 🌟 thanks for sharing, we never think it will happen to us until it does. The risk is huge :)

[@etherealbonds]

You fell 100ft and SURVIVED?! This is a miracle!! A relative of mine fell 30ft and died pretty much on the spot..

[@carlmarker9257]

damn boi

[@midknight9327]

Christ

[@osar2870]

@Based_transition_Clockerwtf lol

[@basu826]

I almost got a little emotional watching you send the end of that route, that was incredible, great work, its been beyond cool to see you progress through your videos over the years but the tree climbing you do has always really fascinated me, I feel like this is somewhat of a Magnum Opus and testament to how far you all have gone with this style of climbing, keep at it this is inspiring (:

[@NoahKane]

Thanks for watching!! and for the kind words

[@HorrorFanatic4EVER37]

​@@NoahKaneyour so hot

[@ryangross5446]

Man such a banger video. there really is no feeling like looking out over the open air and embracing the fact that youre there, on the rock or in the trees, like a bird in the sky. Its probably how flying feels. Great stuff man

[@NoahKane]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ryanharrison1136]

Free soloing has always and will always be an aspect of climbing. They are irrevocably linked by climbing's history. What many do not understand about soloing is that the climbers are not doing it just for the attention it garners, but as an expression of supreme confidence in one's climbing ability at a certain level or on a particular climb. Most solo-ists would do these climbs for themselves whether there were cameras or not, as it comes with an amazing feeling of self confidence and accomplishment. That said, it is important to educate new climbers about the risks of soloing and give them details about what it takes to even attempt such a thing so that people who are not prepared do not endanger themselves.

[@Sausketo]

If you think about it, every climb was a free solo before a certain time period

[@BuffPomsky]

Lol fancy way of describing stupidity. That's almost akin to driving without a seatbelt or ignoring soeed limits due to supreme confidence in one's own abilities. At the end of the day, it's a cheap way to get more thrill and views due to the potential loss of life. Sad how little we value life nowadays

[@zachrabaznaz7687]

@@BuffPomskyit's only stupid to you. These people have different priorities, and different skills. Death means less to them because they're not afraid of it. But of course, you are incapable of fathoming that because you are a pathetic, simple animal.

[@caseyvm5248]

@SpiritsofSouls It has nothing to do with not valuing life. I’ve done a couple free solos, and I can assure you I value my life very much. I didn’t film it, or even tell most people I know about it. It was purely for me, and they are experiences I value dearly.

[@ph-vf5hx]

​@@BuffPomskywhat are you talking g about? Lol

[@quanahlecornu478]

I wanted to see the full downclimb. To me as a free climber that is the most interesting part. I weigh if i'll be able to downclimb before climbing in general, so to skip the pumpy crag bit on the downclimb is so frustrating. If you Noah Kane read this, gimme a quick explainer as to why the cut of the footage and also how was it? Did you go a different safe route? Did you shimmy down the crack? I need to know!!!!

[@normn0]

Second this. If possible Noah, post a short of the downclimb, us climbers would be interested! Since its a tree I was wondering about the downclimb on every nearly every move of the climb upwards. Awesome climb and video though.

[@Atraa]

Third this! How'd he get down?!

[@benbrown2239]

??????

[@jessieballpk]

based on the limited clips at the end that showed the descent, it kind of looks like he came down on a different tree?? but i would also be so interested in the footage of that or at least a quick explanation because it was also on my mind for the entire video!

[@Z4mUs]

He didn't record it because he didn't want you to see it period.

[@FloridaMan904]

Awesome climb, you've really come a long way in your climbing ability. You are right, this is tree climbing in its purest form, much respect.

[@NoahKane]

Cheers!

[@wekieh]

After discovering Leo Urban and Tarzan Movement and getting into climbing trees myself (started bouldering about 2 years ago) im just fully in love with this piece of Art right here. Cinematography is just as on point as your climbing an commitment is and it really is just beautiful to whiteness. I busted out having a laugh of joy as soon as you reached the top out and I felt it genuinely in me, just like I genuinely felt the way you must've been feeling when I first stood in the Top branches of 9-10m high crown of a tree. And I really appreciate the way you look at things, generally. I enjoyed this very much, thank you for that :)

[@thitherword]

I was going to ask, as someone who knows very little about climbing, aside from watching Magnus Midtbo, is Leo considered the absolute pinnacle when it comes to tree climbing? I assume he is. I didn't realise other people climbed trees like this, to be honest. It's seriously impressive.

[@wekieh]

I honestly don't know if there even is a bigger tree-climbing community of some sort. But if there is I consider myself part of it and for me personally, Leo definitely is the Alex Honnold of tree-soloing. Greetings from Germany my guy @@thitherword

[@rosstodd5648]

wow, I had sweaty palms the whole time. I can imagine though that once you have the climb dialled and you breath and focus you must enter some other state of mind, especially with the sound of the trees in the wind, your mind just shuts off and your body carries you.

[@matthewk7507]

I'm glad you showed some of the descent, but it would have been nice to see that in full as well. Showing good descend technique is always good, especially due to the different feel. Nice work regardless! Much love my friend! 🖖🤘❤️

[@Vexarax]

I used to climb trees all the time when I was a kid but I’m more drawn to _descending_ rather than ascending nowadays. I’m drawn to the idea of climbing into deep dark caves 💚 lovely video thank you 😊

[@lenardvandermaas6893]

this is so awesome! Sometimes while climbing I will imagine not having a rope, and it scares the shit out of me every time without fail. You just free soloing your hardest treeclimb like that is incredible to me.

[@rob3036]

The one arm hang at the end is heinous 🤯 Such a beautiful climb and really glad the send was only the sounds of the moment and not music/narrating. Very visceral and why I love climbing.

[@RedPatriarch]

what a beautiful old tree

[@victorguimaraes3305]

This makes me find even more impressive how good monkeys are on climbing trees. People look so weak and clumsy compared to them. Amazing how it is easy for them.

[@ndmtzn]

I was planning to skip to the no-ropes part of the video, but so glad I didn't. Needs the ropey part to make the full story. Thanks for sharing these awesome, intimate moments with us.

[@mukhumor]

I knew a guy who fell out of a tree when he was 14 years old. Spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

[@samuelmelton8353]

Skill issue

[@mukhumor]

@@samuelmelton8353 Yeah thats right Chad, he had no 'skills'.

[@samuelmelton8353]

@@mukhumor oh shid bro, sorry to hear fr

[@mukhumor]

@@samuelmelton8353 No shit snarky.

[@samuelmelton8353]

@@mukhumor fr fr

[@Kimmirisk]

This is blowing my mind! How fun! What kid didn’t love climbing trees, I just never thought to take it to this level. Thank you for the smile on my face today.🥰

[@sabineor]

I really have no idea why the hell you did this but I'm glad you're still alive.

[@skateboardist1686]

This is the first video I’ve ever immediately subscribed and liked as soon as I clicked on it. I’ve seen him before but this “tree solo” struck a nerve with me. Good job my friend.

[@FI-Schutzschalter]

16:02 Almost got a heart attack

[@danielmahoney4353]

This dudes understanding and passion for climbing and the spiritual impact of it all is astounding. Hell yeah dude, I love his energy

[@carterhall3941]

Dude, this is so damn gnarly. Huge congrats on your climbing and filming successes!

[@NoahKane]

Thanks Carter!!

[@shahkaralikhan8545]

I was waiting for the leap of faith. Awesome job man. Assassin level skills

[@Fartfordaze]

Amazing!! Wonderful work man and congratulations!!

[@NoahKane]

Appreciate it!

[@gregc.9035]

I don't know how you do it. It's one thing doing it using the ropes, but I was literally feeling nauseous just watching you do the climb without any type of restraint. Congratulations on your success...you've got guts of steel!!

[@lego_minifig]

The anatomy of that tree is just beautiful

[@Hazelthenerd]

I have so much respect for you. This is such an impressive feat. Such a motivating video. Really goes to show what we are capable of when we dont let our negative thoughts win.

[@henkmenda]

4:18 purple biner is crossloaded, probably loop is not long enough whats danger here is that here this biner works like 2-point anchor, being pulled from two sides by static loop on two weakest points of biner which is gate end and gate rotation point probably unlikely to breake, but this is already a little sketchy placement

[@arnautorraros]

you are crazy, but also the storytelling made me realize that you really put in the work to do it and you felt confident enough so congratulations

[@sambookbinder4201]

Amazing job Noah, great film and climb!

[@NoahKane]

Thanks Sam!

[@eveningstarwall7909]

Thank you so much for being a tree climber! there aren't many of us left these days because society often likes to shame people who climbed trees and jungle gym around. So I take comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one left so thank you!

[@homemsapo]

Please post the Full downclimb. I believe It is what holds us back from going ALL in. The doubt about The Return. But in most cases there's an easier way down, right?

[@Cyax0k]

I'd wondered about it too. At the end you can see that he climbed through to the other side of the highest perch and downclimbed a much easier tree right there.

[@killdianette]

Most freesoloing climbers I've listened to said the downclimb is the hardest part. Yeah ! Post the full route back ! It'd be interesting !

[@NoahKane]

The down climb on the backside is very easy! I shared a few clips of it at the end!

[@ethangorman5685]

What a beautiful moment, it's like the ultimate personal moment to be so vulnerable especially with that epic final sequence. Really cool to watch

[@lukecreamer8426]

Remember kids, never solo climb without first opening all the chakras in meditation and entering the avatar state.

[@cosmic._.turtle]

lmao

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

but then the fire nation attacked

[@crnitzsche]

I freaking love youtube because of the ability for people to share things like this. Good work bro

[@CamdenGrieshop]

Imagine climbing up there then realizing you forgot the camera

[@bastienghilardi3586]

That was breath taking, you did an amazing work on this one 🙏🏻 take care of you bro 🍀

[@cymbalmonkey8029]

best climbing content rn

[@NoahKane]

Thank you!

[@deluxedoorman]

Wow, genuine goosebumps watching this. And I'm clapping and repeatedly yelling "amazing!" in my room at 1 am watching the end where you sent it. Powerful stuff man, thank you so much for sharing.

[@milomodo]

Nice send! BTW, you solo down climbed as well? That's insane. This whole time you were climbing I was looking for the dangling rope that you'd repel from...

[@crystalmoon_mermaid]

10:31-11:30 i love this part and the way he explains it, this is something we should always do when feeling scared

[@gusryan]

As someone who solos a lot, this is so dodge man. You posted a video fairly recently of you struggling on a 12a and you're soloing a 12+? You looked super gripped, not kocher for soloing. You have to be brutally honest with yourself and your limits when you're soloing otherwise you will fall and you will die

[@piffelpuffel0370]

Naaahh dude he was chilling😂

[@EliTheShaman]

Bruh, fear is not wisdom and never will be

[@gusryan]

@@EliTheShaman this is one of the stupidest sentences the human race has ever produced. Congratulations

[@gusryan]

@@EliTheShaman one of the stupidest things I've ever read congratulations

[@EliTheShaman]

@@gusryan can u explain with logic why? U want to live a life of fear? Fear is what makes ppl make mistakes, I've already seen death for myself ur only scared because you're an animal that hasn't seen it yet. This dude isn't pursuing death like ur trying to proclaim, he gaining control over his anxiety. Same reason why ppl take ice baths, Same reason why some push themselves to their mental limit to be become more adaptive, free, and autonomous. If u don't have enough faith in urself to get that close to death it explains a lot about ur level of stoicism, grit, character, faith in urself... which is normal in America 😂 as someone who is wise I really doubt ur a climber of any kind because u just don't share their same mentality. I guess near death experience is what creates that character

[@Trevin.O]

I was impressed with the cinematography right off the bat, what a good video!

[@TheOneHundredPercent]

The self discipline and mental awareness needed in climbing hold a big attraction for me. In a life where we rarely test ourselves or push ourselves away from our confort zones; i think its needed to attain a certain balance? Id love to try it out. (I hate heights. Not a great start)

[@joshsactiveadventures5611]

Climbing is so fun! Well worth a try. The movement and mental part of it really push your body and mind.

[@jackforsyte]

I'm scared of heights too, but climbing attracted me, so I tried indoor for the first time last year. Almost pissed myself at only 8m. Kept pushing because I loved the movement so much. In the summer I climbed my first sandstone towers, over 20m. Again, almost pissed myself several times, really really scared. But I keep pushing because I love it. Now the indoor wall feels so much easier and safer in comparison. Give it a try. The community is extremely helpful and understanding, nobody ever made fun of me for being scared.

[@TheOneHundredPercent]

@jackforsyte Cheers man, there's a place about 5 miles from where I live that has different levels of walls. From beginner up to advanced. I appreciate ur reply.✌🏽

[@jackforsyte]

@TheOneHundredPercent yeah man, at the worst you'll find you don't like it, but i doubt it, there's a reason it attracts us so :))..also, not sure if it helps, but i'm over 30, thought it was too late to start, but it turns out it's not 😁

[@TheOneHundredPercent]

@jackforsyte I'm over 30 by a fair bit, but I'm thinking it could be an interesting way to stay in shape. Im going to look into it a little deeper. Thanks. 🙏🏼

[@IliasAntonopoulos-r9z]

free soloing on trees = tree soloing ?

[@pavelhedge4947]

"One to tree" is like counting

[@benwolpert]

So beautiful to watch this. This is so special and sacred to share this deep personal experience and journey. Thank you very much.

[@kyon_designer]

The climb starts at 11:24

[@Nayte08]

“If I’m confident that I’ll be confident” says so much. You have to believe all the way Well done man

[@SwitchUpYt]

My hands are fully sweaty

[@Hikergy16]

Knees weak, full of spaghetti

[@VEE3RDEYE]

What a beautiful climb. Congrats on surviving ❤

[@NoahKane]

Thanks!

[@austinbarth6810]

Bro might be Tarzan

[@Dailymotivatess]

I used to free climb pine trees as a kid, when I was 8 years old I was climbing some kind of tree can’t tell you the exact name. I ended up putting to much trust in a branch that was dead, ended up falling about 25ft and snapping my arm in 3 places and shattered my elbow. I’m terrified of heights now I wish I still loved them like you do.

[@allyson--]

Horrifying!

[@santomuro]

Jesus Christ man, please don’t die

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Yes,! No matter what sport you do, realizing you can get really hurt or die changes everything! I have had to find a happy medium & feel lucky that I’m still walking & talking & skating is my sport.

[@wiktorz8524]

0:31 recorded in pandora

[@NoahKane]

That's right! Super beautiful

[@hunterevans7051]

Amazing climb bro. Last few moves were scary. Much respect!!!

[@Spinna01]

no ropes at 12:00 so no one else has to waste their time.

[@Dont_eat_here]

That's one of the coolest things I've seen. I never thought of tree climbing in the way i do now, after this video. Dude. Awesome

[@wes1960]

this dude being a child next level

[@W8LLOW]

THIS SHOULD BE ON REEL ROCKKK!!! you did amazing Noah! I hope to be like you one day :D

[@natedaaaaaaaaaaa]

I though Alex Honnold was crazy but this is next level stupid. I have one question, WHY? Dying climbing a mountain is one thing, but dying climbing a tree?????

[@constantinosschinas4503]

As a rock climber that also has done free solo, i find this very aesthetic and fascinating.

[@willjensen5595]

I could feel how accomplished you felt sending that. What a great video!

[@lizwrites2463]

mmmmmm i’ve gotta say I was loving your videos until now but I really hate free soloing content and think it’s kinda irresponsible. If you want to risk your life for thrill whatever, but don’t try to make it cool and advertise it to all the kids on social media.

[@noxustds]

He didnt advertise, thats what the disclaimer at the beggining was for

[@Fartfordaze]

He can do what he wants. This shows that with dedication and time and discipline, even the impossible can be achieved.

[@MrOnecondom]

Lol. You're dead boring.

[@myobjectiveopinions]

That is a retarded thing to say.

[@ulagoebiowska4632]

This raises the question, is a creator responsible for what audience does with their content. If they openly say it's cool, everybody should try it, etc., then probably yes. But there is no advertising here, there are even precautions to make sure it's not taken that way. Here's a metaphor, when I was a kid another kid broke my phone by taking my little shoulder bag and swinging it around while it was open, the phone fell out. The parents blamed it on me for leaving my bag open, now that's not fair at all. But - it would be fair if I went to the kid and told them myself to swing my open bag around. So, uh, in this case let the creator be. They did something absolutely amazing and have the right to share it.

[@akextremerickert]

Awesome video. Reminds me of when i was a kid i would climb an 90 foot pine tree to the very tippy top almost every day and never really get scared. I think it's in every child to climb with no fear.

[@timchun4645]

Soloing for content is cringe

[@ggmagog2879]

Delete your comment pls you are so cringe

[@RockyVR6728]

sthu you try it

[@asbjrnpedersen4522]

Nerd

[@Datvguy]

bro went womp womp real fast

[@pol479]

ur cringe, pretty sure u nevr soloed

[@birdloop12]

Until the end, I didn't realise I was holding my breath through that last stretch Great job :) I could never do this

[@glennorris15]

it must be so scary going up but when you finally get there it must be so serene because there are no ropes or equipment holding you down, just you and nature.

[@thehumanchris]

This was incredible! I salute you, that must have felt like something else, well done 💛

[@MrZakla74]

My great grandparents did this and i never thought its dangerous until i saw yr video.. oh my.. the scary part is when u were holding on a branch that we dont even know the condition of the branch.. fyi.. a branch without leaves is always dangerous to hold on.. keep up bro.. i want to see more

[@friedrichraphael]

what a inspiration after watching so many free solo rock climbings now seeing a free solo tree climbing its insane.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

bro thats crazy man. well done!

[@ElliotLukeB]

That vignette from the moisture on the GoPro adds to the perspective, it must have been very humid. Extra pressure of filming PoV when soloing too. Well done.

[@VoidHalo]

I'm not sure many people have a forest in their home that they would be able to do this at home. But that's one home I'd love to see.

[@gabrieldionne4385]

this was an intimate moment of focus flow and determination that gives us a look unto the fears and growth into maturity that lends a moment of flow strength and core love for nature that drives motivates and pushes the limits of humanity, after I watched this I had thoughts about this is why you tube exist to lend us a fleeting glimpse into those moments that otherwise we would not witness,, keep climbing keep pushing thanks for the content as I feel we all have that tree that mountain, that moment we say in our head this is scary, what if ,how can I achieve this, sometimes its more then a boy and a tree it is that sacred naked moment between you and the elemental the forest and the singular aspect of the naked climb, gratitude for the sharing

[@MicrophoneMichael]

👏 That’s great! Climbed trees as a kid, climbed bounders growing up; I honestly never thought to but the two together.

[@_bouldering_3688]

As happy as I am for you, I really hope this wasn't only your first but also your last attempt at climbing solo because the risk isn't worth it. Please take care of yourself

[@ArkoWasStolen]

When I was a kid, I didn't have trees around in my neighborhood so I kinda missed out on the tree-climbing. I don't regret that because I still had a unique climbing-based childhood, scaling the houses, playgrounds, and mini-mountians.

[@jordancapped]

This was amazing to watch. Congrats on the climb and the amazing video

[@wyattmontgomery7317]

I can hear you trembling while climbing it but you kept going what a beast good job bro

[@PurpleTroopers]

This was incredible man, the only thing the video was missing was a little after thoughts, maybe any parts you had second thoughts? Either way congratz brotha that was something else.

[@YannCamusBlissClimbing]

Some TRS here! I will share!!! Stoked. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@aries6537]

That pov was crazy I hope this video gets more recognition

[@soge4872]

doing what you love is the best thing ever. but damn bro, keep going and try not to fall, balls of steel

[@itsrjaaay2895]

I just have to say…. That is one of the most beautiful trees I’ve ever seen in my life!

[@wpridgen4853]

That's a beautiful tree, a climb of a lifetime. There aren't many trees like that left, most of the big ones were floated down rivers and turned into house fires.. I free climbed trees professionally from the age of ten to thirty four, my last professional climb was the winter of 2014. We had an acceptionally damaging ice storm and I ended up getting hung like Odin in the top of a live oak while performing some reparative pruning. If it weren't for a sprout that I had hooked my toe under I would have taken a header into the sidewalk. I can't think of anything better than spending time in the treetops. Climb on man and be sure to maintain at least one point of contact..

[@AvalonDreamz]

I really hope you can grab more of the rock climbers into this sport. It's a much different way for sure. Not wearing shoes may put some off but I would go for it!

[@Colololp]

what an achievment! true courage is doing it even while sared. You captured that experience perfectly.

[@NoahKane]

thank you for watching!

[@_bouldering_3688]

True courage is deciding to not do it even though you know your body can. Because the tiniest mistake can kill you. Death is irreversible

[@nicksyahrilstorror5183]

Wow this in unreal... I'm very speechless tbh. Well done 👍🏼

[@VincentMuyaa]

My hands were soaking wet when watching the climb, when I saw the part of him hanging I lost it haha.

[@Max-fq7rf]

This is a form of art. I feel so much respect and joy for you for challenging yourself in this way and doing what you were pulled to do! What camera did you use to record your POV at the end?

[@fluidexpressions6856]

would love to see the full unedited descent video also. this was absolutely amazing. holy cow 1 million views ppl lets go

[@kroonoss]

Awesome! Thank you for the journey!

[@ayushchavan2741]

Midtbø will be proud of you bro. Rungne is really a fast growing company now.

[@chalk-rock]

Such an amazing tree to inspire such an amazing climb! Unforgettable video!

[@NoahKane]

Thanks for watching!

[@jordynquaintance857]

this is really sick. I enjoyed this a lot! such a cool climb