Lynn Hill On The Nose

[@LynnHillClimbing]

Hi Bruce! Free climbing means climbing up the rock using the natural features rather than using the "aid" of our safety equipment. I did use a rope and safety equipment on the Nose and in general when I go rock climbing because I don't want to get hurt or die in case I fall. When pushing the level of difficulty, we fall often! Thanks to our "safety equipment", I'm still here to talk about it! Cheers!

[@rushthezeppelin]

+Lynn Hill Hopefully you can continue to stay safe, especially on your free solo routes.

[@Biltospill]

the changing corner pitch is what defines this route.. Did you prepare before hand? Did you top down to practice or how did you figure it out? The fact that you did the nose means your one of the best climbers in the world. You are amazing but i would like to know how you figured out changing corners.. or the roof for that matter. Such amazing climbing. You are a hero.

[@djvista38]

sorry bolts are not included, that's called aid and and leaning on your gear

[@djvista38]

no shit fuckface

[@michellejohannsen9823]

djvista38 free climbing means no upward assistance/aid. setting and using protection in the case of a fall doesn't mean that it's not free climbing.

[@alonsoperez9987]

Here after the new Climbing Gold Episode, such an revolutionary of the sport

[@mladenbradac3832]

Same 😂. Aldo I saw the footage before but had to revisit it, cause it's just wort it and it's all inspiring.

[@ethannolastname]

I have to credit Lynn Hill as being one of the greatest and most daring athletes to have ever existed. The physical and mental strength required to take on these challenges is amazing. She is truly an inspiration to all athletes.

[@ozdogan76]

I have started climbing in 1998... You were the Goddes of rock climbing that time for us.. And you still are! Thanks for inspiring us @LynnHillClimbing !

[@nyguy5370]

I climbed my first time in 1985 in the Gunks with a female guide named Rosie. She had me top roped on a 5.4 and I was struggling with it. Lynn came strolling by and stopped to talk with Rosie. She saw that someone had left a tricam in a crack near me. So she free climbed up to it, retrieved it, and downclimbed. When I lowered off Rosie introduced me. Lynn was very nice, very encouraging, and rather happy to find a free piece of pro. All I could think was damn what a badass!

[@LynnHillClimbing]

Hi NY Guy! Thanks for sharing your story! Rosie Andrews was your guide. I hope you are still climbing and enjoying the Gunks!! Cheers! Lynn

[@nyguy5370]

@@LynnHillClimbing I can’t believe you replied! Yes - Rosie Andrews was my guide. That was a pivotal day in my life. I became obsessed with climbing and mountaineering and climbed all over North America during the next 10 or so years. had great adventures and met lots of amazing people along the way. It has been a long while since I last roped up, and I haven’t lived in the NYC area for years. But I wouldn’t trade those days for anything.

[@swoyzealander3004]

Hi, have you ever done rock climbing? I'm from Russia, I saw your comment under the video with Lynn Hill and your story inspired me once again, I'd really like to try rock climbing. As a child, I always thought it was not serious, but when I grew up, I realized that it is a real (and incredibly cool) sport that needs to be approached very thoroughly.

[@HarryBrielmann]

rosie andrews?

[@echetlos]

you are an inspiration lynn

[@NickFalacci]

I truly appreciate the difficulty of the Dawn Wall climb that just went up. But I've run into some folks online calling it the "greatest climb of in all rock climbing history." That may yet be proven out. But it's maddening to know that so few know about Lynn's visionary climb of The Nose. They don't know how hard it is, how it took years before another climber managed it. They don't know that Ms. Hill, with this climb, opened Yosemite climbers' eyes to what could be accomplished on El Cap.

[@DiamorphineDeath]

NickFalacci From my understanding, it blew everyone's mind and made her a superstar, she was one of the only real professional rock climbers at that time along with a few others. But it made the sport progress almost overnight because she was the visionary that did something no one else thought was possible, then everyone else hoped on board and started trying to do the same once the barrier had been broken....the dean potters and the hans florine's for instance making speed and first ascents of super tough aid routes. I really don't think freeing the nose is/was undervalued or unappreciated bud

[@TJGermany]

I feel you, Nick. I can't believe how many forgot that this happened more than 20 years ago.

[@lucasb6207]

Just watched an interview of Magnus Mitboe with Alex Huber. Alex Huber mentioned Lynn as the person who opened his eyes to this kind of climbing. And what Alex Huber did in Yosemite afterwards, is well known :-) => Her influence is incredible!

[@jps226]

Not sure how I'm just now finding this video, but so glad it's out here! Absolute legend.

[@rogermarlowe6377]

"It goes boys." Yeah it does if you can climb like Lynn Hill.

[@nicolasduguay4]

This. The climbing culture is getting wider and richer today, which is great. And I can't help but admire, be inspired by and become a great fan of you Lynn, because you have thrived while this culture was still quite narrow, unknown and mainly driven by masculine ego, you are a pillar of the modern version of this sport. I love watching you being right where you want to be; on the rock, climbing, surpassing not only yourself, but also every common limits.

[@alexgin1031]

I met Lynn at a speaking event in Seattle circa 1997 when she talked about this ground breaking ascent. I was a teenager at the time and she signed a poster! Last week, (almost 20 years later) I took my family to Yosemite to see El Cap for the first time (just from the ground). I think back about this single-day free climb and am still astonished beyond words. Still goes down as one of the most epic achievements in free climbing history. Thanks for posting.

[@PamelaClare]

I'm a huge admirer. You are one of my personal heroes. Thanks for what you've done to advance the sport of climbing and for women.

[@isaacayala4642]

Thank you for the inspiration! When I hear in the gym, I got to the top, it does not matter how. I reply Lynn Hill says it is not if you get to the top but how. Like you said it is a dance. It keeps me and my wife centered and calm. We met in the gym and have climbed in Texas, Switzerland, Germany, France and Mexico, certainly not at your magical level but we have fun and stay inspired and hope to inspire are kids. :-) The climbs have gotten less daring but not less fun. Thanks for inspiring us @LynnHillClimbing Gentiana + Isaac PS, my wife's parent met climbing, thus the name.

[@LynnHillClimbing]

Thank you for the kind words of appreciation! I'm happy to hear that climbing has been such an important part of your life! I wish you all the best on your climbs and adventures out there with your family!

[@pierceferris]

I love this video... God only knows how many times I have watched it.

[@silvanonovalis-kj2dx]

Hi Lynn, you are a very courageous woman whom I enjoyed watching during the climb. I am happy that you are still here and well. Just be careful and aware of your limitations (even though your sport forces you to go beyond the possible)! May your smile stay with us for a long, long time! Greetings from Novalis.

[@rattemateng]

when i started bouldering 30 years ago…you Lynn were already a star.. i heard your podcast last week and it is so nice that you are still at the rocks somewhere out there.. good for you. stay safe and all the best for you. greetings from Cologne joh

[@joschfromthelake]

For me (around 5.10a and so far away from Nose Level) this is so inspiring... wearing sunglasses on the Head while climbing great roof is... simply cool (i wrecked my favorite sunglasses on a little roof here in northern germany) great Music too thx for the Motivation

[@MrYetidesigns]

Lynn you have been a huge inspiration to me as a female rock climber by showing we can crush as hard as the guys! Awesome vid!

[@neilrankin4133]

That smile at the end. Such a special moment.

[@aidanloeser4890]

Best thing on youtube. You made changing corners elegant and graceful. That's my ultimate life goal pitch that I hope to climb someday.

[@tyharlacker8703]

What a badass, she makes it look so easy.

[@jamesrugenstein3303]

Hi Linn happy birthday thanks for the inspiration you gave me in a timely manner though my life, me 1/3/65

[@MikeB-1965]

Truly amazing accomplishment! Bravo!

[@steventhaw3765]

Hey Lynn, I was climbing in the Valley Monday and Tuesday May 9 &10.This morning we were at El Cap Meadow gazing up at your route (the Nose)! From now on I will call it the Lynn Hill route!

[@indolegaines]

"There have been a lot of tough guys. There have been pretenders. And there have been contenders. But there is only one Lynn Hill."

[@policywatch9723]

WHEN ever i am faced with a daunting task, i watch this.....and do it..... sweetness!!!

[@Santos-oc2no]

always amazing to see climbing a great elegant person and climber. So inspiring your climbings life and book, thank you Lynn

[@kevingeary1472]

So powerfully graceful. Supreme body control and awareness.

[@odyxanthi]

Her climbing is an inspiration. Amazing climber! And of course, amazing eyes too :)

[@transientdreams]

I didn't know that I could be more blown away than by Alex Honnold. You just did that by watching what you are made of in this last climb here. This actually made me very emotional. Look forward to learning more about you. Awesome!~

[@escaladaseguraamimanera3621]

Hola Lynn, llevo tiempo siguiéndote y lo que hace es tremendo. aprecio tu esfuerzo, y te agradezco que lleves cuerda.

[@patrickodonovan5066]

In our household and town you are considered a great athlete, Lynn. A pioneer who pushes limits.

[@PaulCarterArt]

Wow went through many emotions watching this Lynn, inspiring me on a few levels thanks for sharing this amazing time capsule 👍🏼👊🏼🎨🙏🏽🇺🇸

[@snakedike]

Younger climbers today probably can't appreciate how much Lynn's FFA of the nose in 93 changed perceptions of people raised on I Love Lucy and Leave it to Beaver. The culture in climbing today clearly stands in large part on her shoulders.

[@Linksimpson]

Her technique is so flawless a true master.

[@steventhaw3765]

Hi Lynn, You will always be the Best!

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Just finished climbing free for the second time, love what she’s done, big inspiration to me.

[@winstoncat6785]

You are quite literally a living legend.

[@maddiepilz5711]

So frickin amazing and inspiring! 😍💪

[@intterror]

Lynn, you're the great one! Such an inspiration till today! =)

[@BzAdt]

Nice to be able to just watch her climb. Seeing her do the horizontal crack under the roof with no footholds, for example--sick! One of the best American athletes of all time.

[@aidanloeser4890]

the great roof

[@leagallien-currier6539]

Wow I truly admire you and from personal experience with climbing appreciate how hard climbing can be

[@lotuszkaszczurek9022]

Human abilities could be amazing. Video looks natural so I felt thrills when i was watching it.

[@TheInnerParty]

What an amazing person! She can certainly do something I can't :)

[@marijan532]

This is poetry for my eyes! 🤩

[@glampreda3803]

Wow. Simply inspiring and amazing. What a Rock.

[@KevinP_1987]

Amazing performance Lynn.

[@george221999]

Greatest climber of her era, and, possibly, greatest of all eras

[@rongranado6135]

wow, as someone who climbs, the difficulty of this accomplishment cannot be described in words or even video, amazing

[@esalvaterra]

Great climber and great woman

[@lucacycles8623]

"it goes boys" Incredible stuff :)

[@jhserres]

Capricorn! No wonder u like those climbs...Congrats on your persistence, resilience and tenacity

[@jean-patrickpelletier4162]

dat techie footwork... just wow

[@Oceansiders]

Great footage!

[@Lilliputian63]

She's an icon. What an inspiration for young women! That Alex Honnold did the entire route solo continues to astound me.

[@LynnHillClimbing]

Alex did NOT free solo the Nose! He did an easier route called, Freerider. It is still a very impressive feat for sure!!!

[@Lilliputian63]

@@LynnHillClimbing I'm sorry...laying in bed last night, I wondered about exactly that but forgot to research it and modify my comment. My apologies Ms. Hill.

[@jimbarron8688]

Happy woman's day! You inspire us.

[@randydewees7338]

Hi Lynn, You don't know me and wouldn't remember me. But back in the halcyon days of the late 70's me and my wife Linda crossed paths, or were sitting at a table, near you and John, in the Yucca Valley Taco Bell. This happened more than once, always late Sunday afternoons, we being on our way home from JT to San Diego. By that time I had chatted with John a few times in different places, and he probably recognized me, but he was cool about it. While you and I had eye contact a couple times, I was too shy to even say hi. So, after all these years - Hi!

[@elliotmin6246]

Legendary athlete and human.

[@johnnyfreetanga5506]

Absolutely amazing. Excellent athlete.

[@error.418]

Hard to believe this was 20 years ago

[@lightningsmokerXx]

***** Time Stops for None of Us. Just seems like it moves faster for some of us.

[@jeanfrancoisdetaille]

I was there a few weeks ago, now it hurts everywhere, well 61

[@andrewz4537]

In the book you say that small fingers were your secret weapon on The Great Roof. Probably true but there's a whole lot more to freeing the Nose, either in a day or at all. Dedication, persistence, skill, believing in self, and a whole lot more. Hats off to you Lynn!

[@g.fisher6602]

I'm trying to remember how news of this ascent hit the climbing world. It was like a quiet bomb, if such a thing is possible. The future was revealed. That it was over a decade before the feat was repeated is shocking, and it's not like there were no attempts. 22 years out and only four people have done The Nose free, two of them women. There was a memorable ad on the back cover of one of the climbing mags, bought by Boreal, the maker of the shoes she used. There's little 5'3" Lynn casually dangling a pair of climbing shoes and wryly smiling at the camera and saying "It goes boys". It's a taunt, though not mean. I guess if your sexist it might have ticked you off. I thought it perfect. BTW: I'm a male climber who started before Lynn was born.

[@HondoTrailside]

Some routes are easier if you are small, some are easier if you are large. Nobody makes a big deal about it. She was first on one of the all time plumbs. Fantastic. And no fluke to it she has advanced the maximum grade several times.

[@nosvamosdeaventura]

that's fantastic!!!! thanks Lynn.....

[@rockblog6047]

Great climb - still remember how it inspired me when I started climbing more than 20 years ago :-)

[@MrSilencetreatment]

I grew up watching closely Lynn's achievements. She was a total inspiration and continues to be. In a male dominant world she showed the testosterone fueled men that everything is possible regardless of sex so long the mind is ready to commit and there is a real focus on your goal. As a man myself I always looked at Lynn as a real inspiration in climbing and in life. Thanks for the legacy Lynn, Om Shantih.

[@everjit]

Inspiring! One of the living Legend

[@Braappbraaaap]

I feel like the video tailed off there, i mean, you're ascent was phenomenal. Unbelievable. I aspire to have the strength, dedication, knowledge, patience and determination that you do. Amazing. thank you! I would love to ask you some questions, congrats!

[@Jim-nq9el]

Wow. Twenty years ago. Time flies.

[@steventhaw3765]

Hi Lynn, Happy New Year! Best Steve

[@steventhaw3765]

Still the World's Greatest and Best!

[@lollerskates1992]

Beautiful.

[@norbertlazzeri1176]

troll

[@gregparrott]

TupacLives In searching Google, I find NOTHING to suggest Lynn has died - nothing support your misleading 'RIP' comment.

[@outdoorgearinnovations5883]

Great climb Lynn! And all done with out tape or gloves.

[@norcalviking8992]

Lynn, you are amazing! I’ve wondered what your thoughts are on Alex Honneld and climbing with no ropes! That to me seems crazy

[@chasepalumbo2929]

Wow. Just wow.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Would like to see a continuous unedited version

[@HaruMexico]

A big time route and a big time climber, great stuff!

[@billjensen51]

How do you even stay on the wall. So cool to watch someone climb with such great skill.

[@Monscent]

Just amazing.

[@BushCampingTools]

Man, I don't know why Google sent me this way but i do know when i was climbing heaps, there was a poster of you on my wall as inspiration LOL! My kid just asked me "who is Lynne Hill?" Don't worry i explained, she was/is a super hero climber!

[@kennethgibson1092]

Rock goddess!

[@rickc661]

the OMG effort of all rock climbing. ever.

[@Ada-tv7zl]

G.O.A.T.

[@bd-pl7oo]

Quintessential Capricorn ♑️ Excellence!!! 🐐

[@steventhaw7711]

Hi Lynn, Met you at the last Facelift. Tried to Facebook friend you, but it was full. Would like to meet you again sometime. Thanks. Steve Thaw, Moraga, CA

[@waysbcn]

love this woman!

[@miguelcastorena4293]

so fucking sick, changing corners and great roof looks fucking mental

[@trabvertrabajosverticalesv1329]

Que grande Lynn, un ejemplo de escaladora.

[@trickeyt.v96]

She is awesome ❤️🙏😎

[@akseli9]

6:27 she's so small and light, and yes, magic shoes too...

[@lightningsmokerXx]

akseli9 Ya she's actually smaller than I thought. But she must be Super Strong.

[@michaelcapeless3268]

Elegance. That's Lynn Hill.

[@hectorcamacho1259]

Bella por fuera , más bella por dentro, un abrazo fuerte para Lyn

[@lightningsmokerXx]

Lynn Hill Great Climber Great Video Great Song - (Ben Harper - Fly One Time) Seems like a very nice person. Doesn't hurt she's a nice looking lady too.

[@Caver461]

Love the move at 03:21

[@loganmcclinton4492]

Epic hair

[@JakeLT]

amazing

[@vishwajitchavan3881]

I think it will be interesting to know "The Legend" Lynn's view/thoughts on Alex Honnold free solo climbing work so far...

[@leoingson]

She soloed herself IIRC.

[@mentaltminefelt6469]

Lynn Hill puts my climbing to shame. To Shame. ;) What an awesome woman!

[@artl5034]

2:00 His mustache alone looks like it cracks open a 6 pack

[@dannybodros5180]

very impressive

[@stacram87]

boss. so inspiring