Freerider - Free climbing El Cap

[@carlrhoads8561]

What a super film!!! 3 years after the fact, I love this lil clip!!! THANK YALL PEACE!!

[@sjraroberts]

thanks, great video, really helped me to understand what a freak Honnold is.

[@fjc8900]

Yes sir..

[@mynameisbello5521]

Honnold is not human

[@josephastier7421]

@@mynameisbello5521 He is not built like a human, nor does he experience fear like a human.

[@mynameisbello5521]

@@josephastier7421 well that's soo true.. chapeau

[@preacherofthecross]

Unimaginable that Alex Honnold free soloed this in 4hrs.

[@spadgm]

You're not wrong, mind blowing!

[@josephastier7421]

There is nothing for comparison. It would be as if someone swam from California to Hawaii.

[@magicalpjooon]

Yea, totally amazing. Only thing he did different is that he found a route to bypass the part where they jump and grab a ledge.

[@josephastier7421]

The Salathe headwall pitches are so grim for free climbing that even Alex Honnold went around them.

[@jamofbob715]

Joakim Nordberg he didn’t bypass it, just chose to take the safer option using the karate kick

[@jamescampbell2521]

Absolutely loved it !! As a climber I still cannot imagine being that casual on El Cap.

[@felipegarcia05189]

People out climbing having fun, that is the best in the world, so cool to see you climbing hard and having a blast

[@phoebewinterbottom938]

You guys are so fun I love to watch you climb

[@MindsetMastery75]

I know. Mostly the very cute girl climber! I would love to belay with her :)

[@andyblanco3409]

Love this video, just watched it for at least the 100th time, makes me just want to go out and backpack around the sierras for the rest of my life.

[@nwclimbing2836]

Okay, new favourite video on KZbin. You all rock, it was filmed perfectly and you seemed to have had a dun time climbing this epic!

[@craigbritton1089]

Cool to see the dynamic moves.

[@Furious_George]

3:40 who gets the chills thinking of free solo?

[@bechelliz]

Just good vibes... One of the best climbing videos out there!

[@daveus111]

Elite and still down to earth and funny ... love this.... amazing!

[@Wissahickonwild]

Is this the guy in the unicorn onesy?!!!

[@stupidmg]

i was wondering the same thing.

[@HH-xf9il]

Nice video, felt the funky feeling in my little warrior seeing some of those heights !!!

[@erikbuchjorgensen]

Such a good video!. Both fun to watch and very inspiring!. Please keep posting :)

[@michaelhub243]

it´s by far my favorite climbing video!!

[@numcrun]

"Unlike Moonlight Buttress, a route that Honnold has never fallen on, the Boulder Problem pitch of Free Rider has spit off Honnold repeatedly. It’s an insecure V7 crux, 1,700 feet up the wall." Yet he still did it free solo. OMG.

[@josephastier7421]

IKR? I've climbed El Cap a few times and can't watch the videos. Gut wrenching.

[@Kaspaar]

Those first ten seconds are the best bit of climbing film fun since the last ten seconds of the Valley Uprising trailer! 😄

[@starcloud4959]

Joris Casaer - Is it possible the rope could snap? That's a long drop down on a rope isn't it?

[@AstralHiGH]

@@starcloud4959 look up Dan Osman.

[@MindsetMastery75]

@@AstralHiGH That is a completely different story. Dan Osman's rope didn't snap from climbing a rock face. Osman's rope snapped, first of all because he was doing a form of bungee jumping off of high cliff's with a certain kind of rope. And the time his rope snapped was because he had already done the jump once with the gear and successfully completed his jump. Then he decided to go back months later to retrieve the rest of his gear, and that same rope was still rigged but was outside and laid bare to mother nature for all of those months and very weak because of this. Dan Osman decided against advice from his friends to go ahead and trust the same rope that has been out in the rain and snow for months and jump again with it. Well, needless to say, he died that day from that poor choice. He knew deep down that rope might not hold and that it could be compromised by the weather over time. But was stubborn and paid for it with his life. He had a young daughter when he passed who is alive today and keeps her dads name alive. She is an avid outdoors person herself, just like her dad!

[@chewba2008]

The frog is enjoying his little climb too ! :)

[@gallanonim6535]

Honnold soloed it today!!!

[@morgann1862]

He sure did. But, give this team some props, free climbing the free rider is a colossal achievement.

[@gallanonim6535]

I have props for the team but free climbing 12c/d shouldn't be considered a colossal achievement.Free climbing the Dawn Wall was one, or onsighting 14d, or flashing a V14. These are clossal achievements.

[@morgann1862]

Gall Anonim, I'm not sure what you're climbing level is. But most people who starts climbing will never climb 12c/d, let alone to apply it to a big wall. Climbing at that level is considered elite. But if you want to diminish the accomplishment by comparing it to the accomplishments of the top 5 climbers of the world, well you go right ahead.

[@gallanonim6535]

Well, I need to start to consider myself as an elite climber. My max RP is 7c(french scale, which roughly translates to 12c/d) and I'm 6'5" and weigh around 200 pounds. My cousin climbs 14c and certainly does not consider himself as 'elite'. There is still room to grow. I know what I'm talking about. I don't say it's nothing(would like to try Freerider one day, but I give a big F to the US gov. and their visa policy), but definitely not a "a colossal achievement". Maybe if they did it OS with no falls(Pete Whittaker was close, but no cigar).

[@morgann1862]

Ok respect, I'm more of a 12a/b climber myself. But I give major props to anyone free climbing the free rider, it's a proud line. Once Trump is gone hopefully you can give it a go one day. As for your cousin, most surveys show that less than 2% of climbers can climb 5.14, so being in the top 98.5% of all climbers sounds elite to me.

[@shLSS]

Awesome climbing, great fun, groovy music...a total blast to watch! Thank you!

[@Chance-ry1hq]

I bet these folks have a true understanding of how great a feat Honnold’s free solo was.

[@bluemarblebig3290]

Great climbing great music selection and very wicked video! Thanks for your upload!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@MS-fg8qo]

Great vid, great music. THX 4 the inspiration and the shared joy.

[@andywillhite]

Awesome video! You look like fun people and good friends. I do have to admit I'm mostly just here to at least try to comprehend what Alex Honnold just did the other week. I don't even climb, but what Alex just did, I believe is the single most impressive and monumental achievement in the history of sports.

[@strayster2]

I've been spending all day just trying to comprehend what he did, reading countless articles and watching dozens of videos. Still don't feel like I fully grasp his accomplishment.

[@andywillhite]

This is probably the best article/interview I have read so far. I've been doing the same. I've probably seen 10 or so KZbin videos and read well over a dozen interviews. www.alpinist.com/doc/web17s/newswire-honnold-freerider-solo

[@strayster2]

andywillhite Yeah I've read through that one a few times already. Great article. And has actual pictures from the climb (especially the one of him at the boulder problem)

[@starcloud4959]

andywillhite - and to jump the boulder problem 2:58..without a rope..that's one hell of a boulder problem.

[@marcopaccosi6394]

Bellissime riprese, Complimenti, questo approccio alla parete allegro e spensierato é semplicemente magnifico

[@birdman1843]

These are some real hippies. It’s not fast you solo, it’s just the adrenaline you get from getting up there 👆, and the memories you build on the way up .

[@Sam-hd9cj]

Still one of my favorite videos

[@Abolas452]

Puts into perspective not only how small we really are compared to Mother Nature but how much of a mental feat free soloing el cap was. Absolutely 100% dialed in and present. Even with rope that shit looks absolutely horrifying and they look like some bad ass climbers. Such an underrated and under appreciated sport.

[@JuffruyBuruthuun]

I'm flabbergasted you stay so chill when you fall

[@hirokiide7750]

This film captures the real core meaning of climbing. This is what climbing is all about. Having fun! I really enjoyed your vid! (and the other ones you've made) Much better than other self promoting pros stuff imho.

[@AstralHiGH]

Hiroki Ide if you have alot of money you could do this, even the best climber might not have a chance because of how expensive this sport is.

[@timoh9220]

the true meaning: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/climb

[@JonnyBeoulve]

The footage on Boulder problem was GREAT.

[@bazcardinal1176]

What a great short film. Inspiring!!

[@mtadams2009]

Can we please stop with Alex soloed it. Everyone knows he did and he is a great climber, I hope he is done soloing because at my age I know how that story plays out. What I noticed from this climb was how much fun you were all having. I have not climbed in a long time but that is my memories of climbing, having fun with my good friends. There is a bond with your climbing partners that is like nothing else. Thanks for sharing your climb, it looked like a truly great adventure.

[@OoFaTuMoO]

you are nice people :)

[@Thore2k24]

I worked with wind turbines. 140m up and down a ladder and youre done for a day... even though i have not the first idea about climbing, i can see that what Honnold did was one of the biggest achievement in any sport... 4 hours... Btw. how can these guys sleep up there? i wouldnt be able to stop thinking about that tiny layer of fabric being the only thing between me and me exploding on the ground like a bag of water...

[@robotturkey2929]

I like the addition of the shark to the porch swing. I don't think I could build up the nerve to do that.

[@erato99]

Beautiful video. And great camera work.

[@johnsagnella7445]

Create ur own stardom, that's sweet, rite on so inspiring watching people climb together.

[@christopherholland3706]

An inspiring video. You must have a lot of stamina to keep climbing and smiling on such an expedition!

[@blitzkriegfreddy5717]

Just another day for these guys

[@jojo-iz8gu]

Damn, I wish I wasn’t terrified of heights. This looks so fun!

[@str8dominican]

Don’t be. If you aren’t terrified of heights you’ll eventually fall to your death.

[@bfosterETV]

what a great video, looks like so much fun

[@Kevinschart]

2:58 please tell me Alex didn't have to make this move to complete the climb

[@bodybait]

I think that is easy to compared, "Other sections required him to down climb highly technical moves as hard as 5.12a to access features that would allow him to traverse into the next crack system. "

[@Kevinschart]

bodybait your comment doesn't make sense. wha are you quoting?

[@ysf-psfx]

+beastwork he is quoting the article at alpinist.com/doc/web17s/newswire-honnold-freerider-solo

[@katie3867]

He didn't jump, he did it the same way the guy after him did it (kicked his foot out to the side).

[@PantherTrax]

There's an alternative approach to this same problem called the "karate kick" where he kicks his left leg onto the wall on the left, and uses friction to support himself (basically what the black-shirt guy does around 3:20). An important part of the film "Free Solo" was whether to do the jump or karate kick, but I don't want to spoil the movie for you. Just gotta watch it yourself.

[@BrendanWilliamsTutorials]

hit the like button 10 seconds in... that opening clip is too good :')

[@nhoover]

Great video - looks like you had a total blast! What a climb! Although the whole time I was thinking about how Alex Honnold felt climbing there.

[@elsinoreandfriends9220]

Dude solving boulder problem. You kick ass!

[@ewaldsteven]

Oh my god that first part is PSYCHO haha much love :p Beautiful video you three, thanks for sharing!

[@husq2100]

Cool vid guys 👌👍. Amazing stuff

[@stephenunderwood2296]

Spectacular . Awesome times infinity

[@josephastier7421]

I did the Salathe in '91 (with a partner + not just one but several ropes) and one thing I didn't see on it was chalk.

[@rinaldosspecialitycoffeete2825]

That looked like one heap of fun! Great stuff...

[@FrLawRE]

4:54 "The Sewer" - yes and this name inspired me for the following question. On a climb that lasts several days how to the climbers perform their bodily functions?

[@snowsniffers]

They shit in a bag :D

[@PMMM9]

Great video guys and lady 😎 enjoyed watching very much

[@davidcooper2516]

Really enjoyable video. Thanks!

[@SerbianNacionalist]

Awsome vid man! And congratz on the climb!! You really look like a great people :)

[@jenniferw8963]

3:23 This is the boulder problem right? I am not a climber but it looks like what Alex Honnald did in Free Solo. That looks insane! Good job :). Cool to see it from this camera angle (not in film).

[@FaenorOW]

yes it is

[@jenniferw8963]

@@FaenorOW Really cool thanks!

[@Superbates123]

Rock climbers are the coolest people on the planet.

[@starlite556]

They are just people that hate life so they are always tempting death. Two people just died today rock climbing in Yosemite I hope it was not those 2 guys.

[@blakechristofferson9337]

We have our priorities straight

[@teodorikcaratangracin9581]

starlite556 they are cool I started climbing 9 months ago and can barely wait to get to a real cliff. You just don't want ti tako any risks and you are scared, but it is ok

[@BoboEverest]

Yes we are ;)

[@grassgrazer22091]

Thank you!

[@TheInnerParty]

At 8:08. I've done a little climbing (only a novice) but there is no way I could sleep on a portaledge. That scares me more than the climbing.

[@pourtoukist]

When you watch Alex Honnold climbing Freerider, it feels natural, almost easy. But these guys remind people like me who do not climb that in fact this is really hard stuff :O

[@sparkytoday8455]

pourtoukist , I know, you are so right!

[@DylanBrady1]

why did u use ropes

[@aricyr]

Safety. Climbers use ropes to protect themselves from falling.

[@TheJeffDing]

gec

[@didaquis]

Why are there climbers who do not wear helmets in 2017?

[@wraith8988]

Some dont use ropes

[@orangutanklaus7035]

Sorry for the question, but where do they 💩? and when it's down the wall and someone passes down there?🤔

[@bman6065]

You use a toilet bolted to the wall

[@Johnnyhumbkr]

Awesome video! Thanks for that. Surprised at that frog that lives up there!

[@filmingfamily]

Liked very relax style of the video - this way the climb looks easy (I am sure I will never get to this difficulty level). Good job with the video and the climb! Btw. Shark was very cool!

[@jonathanrath3036]

Sending it on Free Rider is the holy grail.

[@origin32]

Awesome shark ride to kick off the vid.... Good times!!!

[@christianhardwick6530]

Even with all your ropes it’s still hard to watch. So.. imagine my pucker factor when watching the last 20 min of Free Solo!!

[@deelo2281]

Hard to watch? Hardly. They’re hauling up a fucking inflatable shark so it obviously feels much less dangerous to them than the viewers. After watching Free Solo these guys look like a bunch of fucking posers

[@jonesjeremiah]

@@deelo2281 Posers? Jesus way to talk sitting at home infront of your computer... Jackass

[@deelo2281]

jonesjeremiah ya that’s right they ARE fucking posers. If you can’t see the difference between what’s these guys do as compared to Honnold does then you need your fuckin head check you dip shit.

[@jagutichsachma]

@@deelo2281 just because honnold is a freak it doesn't mean that this shit is a cakewalk with ropes. But your two earlier responses already showed what a tough guy you are so I am not sure why I even bothered.

[@cinakakar197]

@@deelo2281 What they are doing is impressive and nothing to do with what Alex did. Go and do their things and prove yourself instead of sitting in front of your computer.

[@pierreponsot]

Bravo une très belle vidéo qui montre bien l'esprit de l'escalade

[@michaelaleach8195]

Can someone explain to me why that part is called the sewer? I hope there’s not actual poop involved 😬

[@charlielee3396]

Honnold is a God among men ...

[@GravityLabz]

Hey man what do you use for a camera? Your videos are super clear and high quality

[@owengmassey]

Amazing film!!!

[@emanuelito84]

Nice footage... im curious about the dolphin matter

[@imgoingtotakeashower5960]

Emanuel Garcea Shark?

[@craigward7691]

2:16 and suddenly the poshest man on earth appears

[@alexfreeman525]

good work out, great job guys!!

[@rogergarcia1550]

Nice vlog guys!

[@leonidas941]

Question: how did you prevent your cameras from falling down ? :D did you have straps on them ?

[@tomf8627]

Weird question, but what shirt/pants are you wearing at 1:00?

[@mikedonaldson578]

So freakin TIGHT! great video

[@bobbydale1938]

I will watch you having fun )) lots of trust in the ropes and equipment )))

[@blueoystercultt]

I always wonder if one of them had an emergency and needed to descend to the ground immediately, would it be possible without a parachute or sth?

[@boppob1343]

They would probably try to call emergency services first and they would repel down to get them. If not, most climbers would probably be able to get down before just giving up and jumping...

[@maxrav1831]

Great video but I have a serious question. How do you do a number 2 up there? I ask because I would be shitting my pants after the first 15 feet 🤔

[@blakechristofferson9337]

In a doggy bag my dude

[@jacksilke5987]

aight, I don’t know much about climbing so could ye fill me in: 1) what’s the difference between free soloing and free climbing?? 2) when climbing with ropes, in a group, does the first person in each group put the metal bits into the cracks, and the last person bring it up with them when they’re climbing, or do they stay there permanently and are just used by all climbers?

[@jacksilke5987]

Sorry I know they’re probably stupid questions, please don’t be harsh on my cluelesness ahaha

[@notaname8140]

Free climbing means that if there is a rope, it is purely there to catch you if you fall, as opposed to aid climbing, where you can pull yourself up on ropes and use climbing aids like rope ladders and pitons. You also get rope solo, which can be either free or aided, so it's possible for a climb to be both free and solo, but not free solo Essentially, Free - done without climbing aids, but safety gear can be used Solo - done without assistance from another person

[@notaname8140]

@Pete is never wrong Lol, I was just expanding on what you said, I guess I'm sorry if that triggers you

[@notaname8140]

@Pete is never wrong Lol ok then

[@marklide3492]

That looked like quite a ride at 5:40 XD

[@gregdavis6071]

Great video!

[@gillean2]

Outstanding!

[@zomba109]

Love it guys!!

[@turkeyphant]

What happens if all of you get stuck on a certain pitch?

[@AlexanderSiassi]

turkeyphant I want to know too. I'd imagine most people climb with a more experienced climber, preferably one that has done the route before. I'm pretty sure they looked over the route and route difficulty many times before attempting it.

[@josephastier7421]

Portaledge party!

[@katie3867]

Probably aid climb it or rappel back down if all else fails

[@myfirstcrappyvideobilly]

How do you not have nightmares

[@JZR-z71]

Is it easy to get back down?

[@zzip0]

Guys, now is time for the next challenge - free solo downwards... Who is the next crazy?

[@marcusstrymon693]

AMAZING!

[@occuz24]

congrazt seeems a huge victory and a lot of fun... i go back to mine 6a :P

[@tommygaillardon959]

4:38 - The frog climb better than me 😂 Im dreaming of climbig in the Yosemit

[@TSNchannel]

Wowwww beatiful pictures

[@GeoffreyGonzales]

Man I wish I knew what a Luna bar taste like

[@FreshlySnipes]

How’d he die?? He died riding an inflatable shark off a cliff...

[@leoingson]

SCARPA - no place to fart. Always gets me.

[@ayoutubechannul]

Love jah music!!