El Capitan's Golden Gate ft. Emily Harrington | The North Face

TNF & Petzl Athlete Emily Harrington couldn't ignore the magnetic pull of El Capitan’s ‘Golden Gate’ (5.13 VI). Here Emily shows us that it’s just as much about the journey as it is the destination. Discover more: bit.ly/TheNorthfaceYT
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[@dmm4133]

"I would love to go back and do it better" and now, 5 years later she has climbed the same route in a day. 21 hours. The 4th person to do this and the first woman. This girl is crushing it.

[@markyounger1240]

Awesome

[@MrAli171]

Wow

[@josephinecoffin3072]

Emily was the first women to free climb the golden gate route in a day . Not the first women to free climb El cap in a day . Lynn Hill was the first women and first person ever to free climb el cap in a day .

[@Ada-tv7zl]

@@josephinecoffin3072 thanks for the info!

[@paulacravello]

The question is , when is it enough? We always want more...Is it I can't get no satisfaction? Or is it the need of improvement ?

[@jordanmegahan1900]

For the people commenting how Alex Honnold did this is under four hours: 1. This is a different route up El Cap and this route she is doing is a harder grade than the one Alex did. 2. She is using a rope because she is free climbing which is different from free solo (which is what alex did). Free Climb is using a rope but not allowing it to take any of your weight away when climbing. Hope this clears things up!

[@marcuscampbell7305]

Also, she's still amazing.

[@johnrussell6291]

Very Woke Yes it is 3 full grades harder. 13b, the climb Honnold siloed is 12d.

[@finnwall470]

Yes, the hardest pitch is harder than that of the freerider route (Honnold's route), but many of the pitches are the same, including some of the most challenging ones such as the monster.

[@johnrussell6291]

Finn Wall Right they share the bottom half, Golden Gate breaks away with harder face climbing

[@muschrm1]

I would also like to point out that trad climbing takes A LOT longer than free soloing. Rope management - flaking, anchor building, etc takes a long time. There is a lot of muscle and mental energy put into placing pro along a route. Not diminishing Alex's accomplishment or process, but you can NOT compare the 2 types of climbing and the time each takes.

[@DavidWKimber]

And to think she came back and did the whole rig in less than a day. What a beast!

[@donalddarko3676]

"They" came back and did the whole rig.

[@tomalophicon]

@@donalddarko3676 Clearly a woman.

[@SEH221]

I really appreciate the fact that this doc showed all her emotions and struggles. THis was a super human time and her frustration is great to see.

[@pilotflux8005]

@Stellvia Hoenheim lol beta

[@moonwoo888]

what is ur Instagram

[@user-tk4tj3zb8m]

💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@daliasmith6283]

My thoughts exactly! She was very honest and real in expressing how doubts, her fear, and worry. Yes she definitely owns it!!

[@CourtneyWarren]

To go from not being a big wall climber, to free climbing Golden Gate, to then coming back and free climbing Golden Gate in sub 24hrs?! It really makes you see how having determination and grit can make your dreams come true. Emily is a person that not only climbers can look to for inspiration!

[@cerilove4068]

go girl. you've just given an ex climber (with wheelchair) a real buzz. thanks

[@ProDMiner]

ceri love if I may ask did you become wheel chaired due to climbing or a form of sports? I’ve broken my knees and messed my back up bad and played extreme sports for over 15 years only curious to see what happened. I know a lot of people with very serious injuries

[@austin7530]

Did you fall

[@Muhammad-bv4uu]

Stay away from shit?

[@skent714]

Kudos to the cameraman on this journey...thanks for bringing us (who will not climb) this amazing experience!

[@jefersonserrata9086]

skent714 u

[@waynejamel6703]

Camera man has skills. Not enough props

[@ClipsByLaura]

The first time I watched this, I thought: wow, that is awesome! Now that I've started climbing myself, I've rewatched it and I have a whole new level of appreciation for what she did here.

[@hecatommyriagon655]

Indeed! I've never done outside climbing like this, only indoor bouldering, but I don't think people understand how hard this is. It's like they think: "Oh well, Alex did it without a rope, so it must be super easy and simple." I'd like to see these people try even getting off the ground on these climbs.

[@elmoblatch9787]

She is an extraordinary climber. I am buying The North Face gear specifically because they choose to sponsor Emily (and others). I can't do these things, but I love to see human achievement and passion realized.

[@teogo]

Yup, that's how advertising works: run it up the flagpole and see who salutes.

[@muschrm1]

I'm a climber and do not like the way North Face fits; most jackets are small in the shoulders and big in the waist. Patagonia all day!

[@Dantonwonton]

@@muschrm1 north face is all about the aesthetics rather than technical use nowdays

[@matthewmurray4159]

@@muschrm1 I couldn't agree more

[@midi510]

@@Dantonwonton Within the last year I bought TNF Cobra 60 and Prophet 85 mountaineering packs. Some of the best technical gear ever made.

[@jrblackify]

I love how tape is hanging off every part of her, ragged and worn from the battle... that's what a warrior goes through... you go Em!

[@logannasty3240]

She should wear protective clothes.

[@SebyNeg]

I think this movie brilliantly captures the mental and physical struggles all climbers go through. She is incredibly resiliant and i'm very inspired by the way she pulled herself out of the dark place, when things weren't going well. Brilliant, brilliant movie, well done to Emily and everyone that was involved🙂

[@SaraH-jn5db]

I think a lot of people compare every climber to Alex because he is so chill when doing it. You almost never see him stressed or angry but is so good all the time so people get used to that and think that anyone who does show strong emotion or isn't successful initially isn't as good. I think Alex would be really disappointed in anyone who uses him to put down another athlete

[@TheNorthFace]

After 6 days and 40 pitches, team climber Emily Harrington stood on the summit of El Cap with broken skin, aching muscles and a smile that stretched across Yosemite Valley. Here Emily shows us that it’s just as much about the journey as it is the destination.

[@bashirahmed1617]

Saxy tailor

[@jazzypoo7960]

+The North Face Emily didn't "Sends" the Golden Gate. Emily ascended the Golden Gate.

[@davidmiko8954]

+Tide Kiosk dude, thats climbing slang

[@jazzypoo7960]

David Miko /sarcasm I didn't know the North Face sells products to people who only use slang. /sarcasm

[@ZackAylwin]

+David Miko +Tide Kiosk Just ignore the troll

[@Skateboardfreakist]

I loved how they showed the mental and physical struggle that came with this... awesome

[@hecatommyriagon655]

Same here! A lot of climbing documentaries show only the good parts and leave out the struggles. This felt honest.

[@Monscent]

As a non-big wall climber, I just cannot wrap my head around trusting one single line of rope this much...

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

I have issues climbing a ladder to put Christmas lights up so this girl is 1,000,000x braver than me ^.^ Good for her!

[@nickyl743]

Merchant Ivory literally meeee

[@deepamurthy7105]

Same here

[@SoulDevoured]

My legs shake uncontrollably at about 20 feet. I literally cannot climb higher.

[@asalane20]

I actually appreciate her occasional yawps. She is at her physical edge and it's a beautiful thing :)

[@johngardner1898]

I might think about this video the next time I can't get out of bed for a morning run.

[@vernonjhonson480]

John Gardner 70

[@scottwall8419]

Just tell yourself "emily would call you to wake you up but shes sleeping on the side.of a mountain currently" lol

[@notsocooldude7720]

Came here after watching Free Solo. I gotta say, this video does a much better job showing how difficult it actually is to climb el cap than Free Solo did

[@Ravenousyouth]

It's a different line. But yes honnold makes it look too easy

[@pedrao420]

im shitting myself sitting in my chair just by watching this. it is crazy how crazy these people are. i cant even imagine myself doing anything like this. im afraid of stairs

[@mirandagilbert503]

As a woman climber I really appreciate the inclusion of her mental and emotional struggle with this route in the video. I reaaaaaaally feel that. So often in sports, women's emotions and emotional responses to struggle are criticized and belittled. She is so strong, I am in awe!

[@Asispanda]

What solid couple they are! And Emily's determination. So inspiring...

[@taranathan9492]

I love this. I love that she's isn't afraid to show how incredibly difficult this was. How much she overcomes on the wall... and she's a pro. Go Emily! Go, go, go!

[@KiliChai]

Damn she looked so battered in the end! Kudos to her for pulling through, sick send!

[@jefersonserrata9086]

Kilian Weber fbvwNMgd

[@jefersonserrata9086]

Kilian Weber

[@dougmcnair7724]

Emily, I watched you comp climb for many years when my daughter Sydney was doing that and always marveled at your skill and composure. It is so great to see you doing this. What an achievement. All the best. Doug McNair

[@Mark-sc4bu]

Total respect for the determination, not giving up when things got hard, and for completing an amazing climb. Inspirational.

[@TheNorthFace]

Thanks for the kind words, Mark!

[@MattePurple1]

I can't even watch these without soaking my palms and feet. Also, I don't think I could sleep for a minute in that hammock.

[@MichelleeRae]

Amazing video. I almost cried when she got to the top. What an inspiration! She has so much perseverance, passion, and skill. Can't wait to see more from her!

[@Eric-uq5wt]

MichelleeRae look up the first guy to do it. It’s terrifying (no gear first try) it’s called What if he falls

[@akadventures914]

1000+ people went out of their way to give a thumbs down on this inspirational story, WTF is wrong with people? The capture of the determination and emotions on The Downclimb just gave me goosebumps when she finally got it! Kudos to the team for a well told beautiful story, Thank You!!

[@sinj8303]

why though

[@patrickkeene8911]

You know that people accidentally thumbs down things right?I do it all the time just something to think about

[@brianheisler4115]

Gives me a new appreciation for Alex free soloing it

[@BootsORiley]

this is a more difficult route up El Cap than Alex' free solo. obviously not taking away from what Alex accomplished, which in my opinion is the most amazing performances in all of sports history.

[@BlizzPort]

To all the "Free Solo" fanboys who know nothing about climbing, this is Golden Gate. Alex would never free solo Golden Gate. He'd be dead if he did. There are only 4 people who climbed Golden Gate with a rope: Gobright, Caldwell, Honnold and Emily. No one free soloed it. One thing to remember: Free climb means climbing with a rope where rope doesn't carry your weight, but instead you carry the weight of the rope. It's there only to catch you if you fall. Also, it's important to understand how Alex does free solo. 1. He climbs the same route hundreds of times with a rope before free solo attempt. 2. Parts of the route where he falls, he repeats over and over with a rope, until he can do it effortlessly. 3. He cleans the whole route of anything that could be slippery before the attempt. 4. He even puts chalk on some holds before the attempt. Most climbers are not into that, nor should they be. Grinding the same route for years and preparing every hold just so you can free solo it is not what climbing is about. It's incredible what Alex did, don't get me wrong. It requires a lot of time, discipline and dedication, but it's not like he free soloed El Cap out of the blue. He always makes sure the route is not risky via steps mentioned above, which is why he always says that it's scary only to outside observers who don't know how many times he climbed the same route with a rope and how long he prepared the whole thing.

[@prasan7th]

What is your problem with Free Solo fanboys you condescending piece of garbage. Alex’s free solo of El Capitan is one of the greatest athletic (both mental and physical) feats humanity has ever achieved. So calm down. As much as I am impressed with this, it is nothing close to Alex’s feat. You must be some special kind of muppet to discredit a free solo feat of ElCap. 😅

[@BlizzPort]

@@prasan7th Free solo is more about risk, than about performance. Athletics is more about performance, than about risk. Your fanboyism is quite pathetic here.

[@prasan7th]

@@BlizzPort poda kiruku Payalae, saavukeraki!

[@lord_haven1114]

Honnold has definitely free soloed places he has never climbed before. When he did el cap and some other big ones he of course practiced, although sometimes he only practices a few of the big moves and does the rest on the fly, and as I said at first, sometimes just walks up to it the first time and free solos it. I’d slightly disagree about the athletics, performance, and risk part when it comes to some of the free solos he’s done. I won’t get in to it, though.

[@dannyg2197]

Stop gatekeeping. You're the 10000th person writing the same thing thinking they have to be the one to let everyone know what happened. We get it, you're into climbing. Other people can be too.. And everything you just described WAS IN THE MOVIE. Which you said the viewers of is who you were directing your comments at. Well if they watched the documentary then they already know all those things!

[@biggafoot1116]

I learned something from her that i cant explain

[@user-cq9my5ju6k]

@Jeff Z You were finished with piss

[@liamdoran2149]

Fantastic! As the father of two young girls I love that they have amazing role models like Emily to look up too...

[@TheNorthFace]

🙌

[@georgiearabella]

i'm inspired that she had doubts and didn't know whether she could do certain parts but still managed it all! our doubts don't have to get in the way

[@HimanXK]

Emily: "Take Take! AGGGHHH" Adrian: "...I took" 6:10

[@beckyharrison8965]

I love how tape is hanging off every part of her, ragged and worn from the battle... that's what a warrior goes through... you go Em!

[@richiesharp5257]

One word.... unbreakable👍💪You inspire me girl to never say die!!! I am breast cancer thriver and your indomitable will and drive will follow me everyday to keep climbing my own mountain🙏❤️

[@jasminemiller4182]

I seriously get anxiety just thinking about how high they’re from the ground.

[@jonesy3497]

This is amazing I must say, I’m scared of heights so incredible watching her climb. I get sweaty palms when she falls each time though. So impressed by this.

[@annahkaiser4395]

I didn't even mean to find this, my KZbin was on auto play but this was fr so interesting.

[@chickennugget9118]

I love when they get really mad that just shows how much they really want it

[@twstedpapercrane]

Great work! Makes me feel like I'm not alone in having similar emotions and fears when I climb. Thanks for sharing the human side of the sport!

[@virginiastidam9549]

twstedpapercrane

[@whollymary7406]

good post cause as a climber you are inspirational

[@miner4236]

Competitivity.

[@briansimpkins985]

one of the most amazing smiles i ever seen

[@dominicpeterson8362]

Most inspirational thing I've seen all week. What a star she is.

[@radudunarentu4124]

This is amazing! I wish them good luck in every thing they propose to do.

[@rickyism1576]

Imagine being on a nature hike at Yellowstone enjoying the massive wall and birds chirping, then out of nowhere you hear those horror movie shreeks coming off the cliffside...

[@jasonmanke7437]

Excellent.Very honest - the humility was refreshing.

[@nazim3k0332]

Jason Manke o ..

[@courtclimbs]

Love the emotion in this. Like I love that you can see the shaking and the struggle.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Out of all the female climbers, Emily is the nicest. The only one who doesn't cuss every five words and it is obvious this is her passion. To the men who have so much to say about her style....lets see you do it!

[@Jakehasnosoul]

"fuck fuck fuck" -emily harrington on ascent of golden gate

[@chaseramos4865]

not true lmao

[@samshorto5433]

Why does it matter whether or not she swears?

[@SaraH-jn5db]

@@samshorto5433 higher expectations for women to be considered worthy of respect, nothing new

[@samshorto5433]

@@SaraH-jn5db Couldn't agree with you more. It's kinda scary that a post that's ostensibly supporting her and telling men off for criticising her achievements is still tinged with underlying misogynistic attitudes.

[@MangoPopper]

An amazing accomplishment. An amazing story. (And superb production.)

[@airbudsinging895]

Wow. This was really good, seeing someone mentally and physically on the edge and still push through.

[@lisag601]

I love the real raw footage - those personal moments of struggle. And what a great source of support you had with you! Great send! Great video of send!

[@sztliu]

how do you take a dump when you are up there for 6 days

[@TheZacdes]

Ziting Liu you bag it man:/ You DONT drop it:/

[@SearchingForLoveOverseas]

I drop it

[@TheZacdes]

***** STANDARD, get dressed[an hour], struggle out of tent, hold rope held into face with ice screw, drop trou, and let loose into the abyss! Being careful noones coming up as you let go,lol . This is for camps where you have chipped out a flat spot[tiny] on an icewall. Somewhat easier on the flat, still bloody cold on the ass!! Ever had frostbitten nuts??? You DO NOT want to,lol . Of course, where possible, bag it and dispose of it properley:/ The mountains are enough of a mess these days..especially the better known ones:/

[@SearchingForLoveOverseas]

TheZacdes lol yea I'm just playing but I wouldn't put it past me

[@minimichelson]

+Ziting Liu honestly after you lose a grip from the rock face and hope that on your way down the tether will hold.....then snap and suddenly it catches you and in the same moment you realize that your urge to pee is no more.

[@AB-fh9zh]

"It's called passion."

[@bernhardlohr4662]

Crazy this movie!! I´m only a hiker and Mountain-biker...and no climber ! Well- was with my wife two times at Yosemity N.P....just camping and and we did some hikes..for us perfect. I think you can have an idea from this wall when you walk around the bottom of El Capitan -or you take the Yosemity waterfall trail up to the top and see the valley like a bird..... However..Verv good job Mrs. Harrington -also your partner at the wall! Hope to visit the park once again..we love the Yosemity N.P.!! Greetings from Germany

[@robinsvedberg1952]

I'm in awe of anyone freeclimbing that - thanks for great videos North face and thanks for supporting amazing climbers

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Such an incredible accomplishment that most will never be able to do, much less appreciate! Showing my 7 & 9yr old daughters this video! #fantasticwork

[@kaisersozay8978]

I love her! I appreciate the ability, mental toughness and INSPIRATION! Thank you, Emily H. & F. : )

[@doglady9334]

I have SOOO MUCH respect for her!

[@montybrewster7]

That was immense! Emily Harrington is a warrior for sure.

[@shanadimitrov4041]

I really needed this inspiration today - thank you for the beautiful music, scenery and soul :)

[@TheNorthFace]

So pleased you enjoyed this video!

[@dennismerritt778]

no words can truly capture this kind of determination and raw skill! Well done Emily!

[@TheNorthFace]

🙌

[@gblakney]

your persistence and discipline is just incredibly inspiring. you fail, like the rest of us, but then you go back again and again. thank you.

[@alonzopettigrew3068]

Absolutely awesome to watch human determination conquer new areas! Thanks for making this vid!

[@marekdesign9854]

congratulations...an amazing feat.

[@livelyshively1171]

My hands got so sweaty after watching this that I had to go and put on some chalk. Rock climbing problems

[@brittanywalls6080]

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[@vidanumestu2660]

Benny hinn

[@vidanumestu2660]

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[@mariasalas7693]

Brittany Walju

[@barbaramecimore8185]

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[@Katwoman4318]

Emily & Adrian you both Rock! It's alway the journey that teaches us the most. Not just the destination. Keep soaring for the sky.

[@lauriebreen4617]

I have major respect for you Emily... Thank you so much for sharing this and inspiring me.... May the Gods always bless you !

[@jacksonparker3671]

Alex Honnold would have climbed in a day without rope.

[@PR4U2NV]

Emily definitely taught many how hard that climb REALLY is. Alex made it look easy but Emily's was a great achievement non-the-less so that's what's up!!

[@Ravenousyouth]

its a different route

[@PR4U2NV]

@@Ravenousyouth looked the same to Me?? Thx

[@Ravenousyouth]

@@PR4U2NV same place different line . Higher grade

[@Ravenousyouth]

@ensayofr I never said easier . I said she is climbing a different line that has a higher grade ( one no one would do without ropes)

[@Ravenousyouth]

@ensayofr using ropes does not change the climbing grade

[@alejandracontador989]

AMAZING!!

[@CapeBlogger]

Wonderful! Love the authenticity!

[@chrissampson5416]

And now she's done it in a day. She really did go back and do it better.

[@idn]

+Emily Harrington great job!!

[@daniellearetz2617]

idn thhhhh

[@denisemumo2389]

idn ddeeeetrdsssse

[@AMG-316]

Who are the 2k lames that down voted this??? This woman is amazing and an inspiration to all of us in the extreme sports realm..... Both Male and Female!!! Good on you for your every attempt at greatness!!🛹🤙💐💝✌

[@Markjick]

Wow - I'm no climber but observe these things because I know endurance in other realms. Big respect...inspiration all round.

[@nathand2491]

Flipping brilliant doco! I was with her all the way. Haven't seen a climbing vid like that for so long. Inspiring stuff and so glad she made it. And brilliant support by the partner. Congratulations on an all round brilliant climb.

[@TristynButler]

Wow, this is really awesome!

[@lucia4236]

This is so inspiring. What a beautiful woman that pushes her limits and shares her emotions ❤️💪🏼

[@TheNorthFace]

So pleased to hear you enjoyed watching it! Thanks for the kind words!

[@dogsbyfire]

Wow! She is tough! Very inspirational. Thank you, Emily.

[@nzdefrag]

What an amazing young human being. I can't even imagine putting myself in a situation like that.. too comfy in my little insignificant world.

[@DMWBN3]

To think when they practice they fall a few times, on ropes. It takes so much to over come those falls, then to it with no ropes, as that dude Alex did, such determination & for this lady to do what she did. Respect to people, who strive to get the optimum from life. Way more than I do, or ever done.

[@cmgrunwald]

So inspiring!!!!!!

[@johnblankenship2826]

Congratulations lady. Good job. Awesome!!!!

[@whollymary7406]

I have a hard time climbing out of the bathtub I cannot imagine going as far as these climbers have gone so good on you mates keep climbing the good ones

[@fredwelton806]

Great Accomplishment

[@DumpsterMarcus]

you ROCK Emily!!!

[@stevebahoura2219]

r m 98 In

[@Samimies]

PO

[@robgarnett3767]

So inspirational! Absolutely Awesome!!!

[@ericpmoss]

Badass! Two years before, and she was 'barely' climbing. Two years after this, she's climbing with Alex Honnold. The best I could do for Honnold is bake some cookies. Damn good cookies, but still. ;)

[@lvl300mrmime]

Are we not going to address the panic inducing screams as she was falling? I gasped every time. She's absolutely insane in the best way possible. Super human. I can't even fathom how difficult this was.

[@Uscenes]

Great video, makes me want to add climbing El Cap to my bucket list.

[@preppystitch1963]

Uscenes relaxing videos ,msmkmme.emmem

[@mauriciotobar695]

Uscenes relaxing videos 11111

[@mauriciotobar695]

Ashley Fenchel. +

[@scottwall8419]

Me too, but i gotta start climbing first ha ha

[@gdgdgdgdgdgify]

its so refreshing to see a climber struggle with a climb and show the emotion that goes into that struggle rather than other climbers where it comes so easy and there is no sense of the hugeness of their personal achievement.

[@Jacob-sg9io]

Thank you for inspiring me to find what it is that I’m passionate about as you are with climbing

[@lumburgapalooza]

1.7k people get winded climbing up a flight of stairs

[@londongloryboy]

Amazing achievement. No one should knock this lady !!

[@askellemichele763]

my heart is beating just WATCHING this!

[@theshopdawgdesign]

WOW some of the most amazing climbing I have ever seen. I wish I was young again.

[@nicholas1053]

That must've been worth it simply for the last night's sleep alone. To be be in bed hanging off the side, on top of a large cliff looking out over the trees, at night, sunrise, etc. I wish I was there. Well done.

[@JuanGarcia-yn9wx]

Nicolavs Iohannis Eīganvs ooooooo

[@jeromemalrperault9924]

like to see pretty ladies

[@maudlynsenior.7496]

JeromeMalr Perault :-)

[@jeromemalrperault9924]

thanks+JeromeMalr Perault

[@jeromemalrperault9924]

thanked+

[@Dominini]

Hey its Adrian!! I just watched a video about him on Everest. Sweet!

[@NicholasLagaso]

Damn this video had me super emotional. Mad CONGRATS to you on this ascent. Excellent video!

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

Incredible . All of it

[@flexr2284]

i'm so jealous =D realy liked it

[@larryreeves4305]

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