Kevin Jorgeson | Blue Collar | Grade V, 5.13d | First Free Ascent | Higher Cathedral Spire

[@adamploof3528]

Absolutely loved this film. Very refreshing to see something that's not presenting itself as the most difficult, most dangerous, most badass, etc. Though this was no doubt an awesome achievement, the vibe is of fun climbing in an inspiring place. The shots stay on the climbers for multiple moves which is such a welcome change from the usual hyper-speed, ADD style of editing seen in lots of other climbing films. Hats off. Hope there's more where this came from!

[@levainpaesbolachastortasbo8179]

Very good

[@IT-fr4wb]

Nice one from NZ guys, love t understated vibe

[@eddiekeh1176]

Watch The Dawn Wall on Netflix!

[@cwoodside907]

The music in this is absolutely bomber!!! Absolutely loved it! Perfect for the videography and narration by KJ

[@akusantafe]

Digital Stoke Media really has it all together now! Great climbing, great camera coverage, excellent music, good commentary, all applied to one of Yosemite's most exquisite formations IMO. Wonderful!

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thanks for the positive critique! I'm currently working on a bit of a longer version but, running into some budget issues. Hope to have it up soon though.

[@philipwire6988]

So much climbing content nowadays is produced in such a quick cut, loud, in-your-face fashion, that this was such a cool change of pace. Really well done. I wish more videos were like this.

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thanks. The feedback is really appreciated. And, I'm glad you appreciate our style and, will definitely strive to bring more content out like this.

[@robertnewell4054]

A wee bit of a historical correction. Royal Robbins & Tom Frost we’re not part of the Stone Masters. Frost & Robbins we’re part of the Golden Era , covering the 50’s through the 60’s. The Stone Masters were approximately 1.5 generations later, starting in the mid 70’s with climbers like Tobin Sorensen, John Long, John Bacher, Lynn Hill, et al. Proud line & awesome editing. Thanks for inviting us on the adventure

[@cobyhart8816]

I concur.

[@jordanlagana3023]

Loved the content. It's great to hear from Kevin again after the Dawn Wall! Only change I'd like to see is choosing music that embodies Kevin and this ascent better than the gratuitous 10-minute guitar solo we're stuck with :)

[@peterchesko9537]

Hey you guys, Great effort! So nice to see the evolution of the sport. Me and Mike Corbett did the Northwest Face route in a day back in 1981. Beautiful location with very featured rock. I led the Chimney of Horrors and it was gnarly with the gear back then. Some steep A3 to finish it. Lots of nailing. Aid climbing with a pin rack in about 20 hours. My hat is off to you! Cheers!

[@eddiekeh1176]

Kevin I just watched The Dawn Wall- and could not be more impressed with your perseverance, and happy for your success. Congratulations on a monumental feat!

[@ChrisHaileyTrainHardDiveEasy]

I really stepped back into the 90s with this epic soundtrack 😂

[@MykolasSimutis]

This video has a really nice vibe to it :)

[@claudiarojas1186]

It looks amazing !!! 👍

[@IT-fr4wb]

beautifully presented + appreciated from Noozieland. Cheers

[@guyfaux1494]

I always dreamed of doing the Spire when I examined it intensely when climbing the Braille Book on Middle Cathedral. I took some nice photos of it. Thanks for filling in my void. That was absolutely beautiful. Great Camera work too, Kodos! (By the way, We were washed off the top by a relentless thunderstorm that soaked us to the bone. Got back to get the last wasabi snacks at the Curry Bar when it closed! )

[@olmy5297]

Beautiful climb and film.

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thanks!

[@origin32]

That spire is a beauty!!! In the shadows..... love it.... totally my style as well... 😀👍

[@PhilippeLobo]

beautiful climb!

[@jamescampbell2521]

Very well done, from the climbing to the film editing , the soundtrack & the route description, even the woodpecker in the background added something.Loved it.

[@SolaceEasy]

Clean production. 13d

[@climberdad]

Love it. Thanks for telling the story in such a great way.

[@gumbygang8033]

As usual very well done. Thank you

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Welcome! I'm glad you like it! We definitely keep working on bringing out professional-quality content.

[@gumbygang8033]

I was very impressed with Tales from the Steep. I've been spreading the word this is great work.

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

@@gumbygang8033 Thank you so much! I'm hoping to bring more of those out soon and, we're working on some new stuff. If you haven't, please Like, Share and, Subscribe! Thanks again!

[@stevendouglasspooner6324]

Great job y'all. Proud send.

[@lukemoorefield9596]

Awesome video, its fun

[@BetaClimbers]

What an awesome one, got me eager to try.

[@MrBurgertron]

Great short film!!!

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thank you!

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

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[@bmcg107]

Awesome! Thanks for the great content!

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[@highcurrent1125]

Great job! Climbed a few routes up in that area many years back. Always eyeballed the lower pitches (at 1:50) while on approaches....thinking they looked cool. Did the Reg route on higher with Steve Vinson(?)...good times.

[@petervanzyverden]

My face is melting!

[@ficklemedia8733]

Wow what a stunning production. Loved every second. Thanks so much for this. ✌🏼

[@carlswenson5403]

4:49 - This kneebar rest is sensational. Acrophobics need not apply

[@luvitube]

Wow! Awesome!

[@dwgoutdoors831]

I liked the music, can I have a list of the songs, they are very familiar. Especially the first one

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@rundown132]

What song was playing in the background near the end? 10:20-ish?

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

The music is all written by composer Pat Dimitri for our productions. He's primarily a guitarist but, does plenty of other styles.

[@paulmitchell5349]

50 DAYS ?!

[@pnwmotocross]

How do you get down lol?

[@tomdavis3319]

What about High Life? Rob Miller and Jay Selvidge. It was freed 15+ years ago and shares 4 or 5 pitches with this route. The "Jorgeson Roof" and other pitches were done as part of that ascent in the early 2000's. Please, give credit when credit is due. I freed most of High Life myself 15 years ago (I bailed at the "Roof"). Not to take anything away from the climbers or the film, looks good, but please credit those that did the work before you.

[@professorsogol5824]

Second the motion. 10:42 "Higher Cathedral Spire; first free ascent" Not quite. "AClimber's Guide to Yosemite Valley" by Steve Roper, Sierra Club Books, 1964 says "Route 1. Southwest face. III, 5.8. First ascent on April 15, 1934 by Jules Eicorn, Nestor Robinson, and Richard leonard."

[@brianprince2587]

Also Scott Cosgrove worked and sent up through the crux on this route, AFAIK. That's cool you tried the High Life, how was it?

[@yahtzeeeuook3193]

Loving the old school porno music

[@merryjane7558]

Reminds me of the music used for the rock climbing scene in K2, the ultimate high. Love love.

[@JB-rt4mx]

Gud pooper legges

[@MrChasenye]

If the porn industry made a climbing film

[@MckayMoline]

Great video! Annoying music though...

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

@Pete is never wrong Thanks for the crit but, that's a creative decision we purposely made.

[@johntuttle9544]

Huh, what would Tommy have done, Kevin? He would have waited for his partner to heal up.

[@cobyhart8816]

I second that motion.

[@konnyknees]

Christ, couldn’t handle the guitar solos. Felt like I was watching a dramatic action television show from the 80’s. Of all the climbing videos on KZbin, this video has, hands down, the most annoying background music. It almost feels trolly. Poor Kevin deserves better.

[@pigswineherder]

Great film. Music is absolutely horrendous and detracts from the film - what a shame. Rock Muzak... Erm no thanks.

[@blakegordon5190]

This is bulllllllllllllllll

[@nudetaynehatwobble]

Wut?

[@nudetaynehatwobble]

Awesome ted thanks man

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@nudetaynehatwobble]

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