Now That's What I Call a First Ascent - EP1 - Dynamics of Change E9 - with Wide Boyz - Pete Whitaker

[@danielmelnyk3383]

toprope toprope toprope toprope

[@MPHshoots]

Top rope come one…. Top rooooope

[@voidallyn1538]

pete chanting toprope at the end is amazing

[@paulthreesixty]

Watched this about ten times over the years and it just gets more impressive

[@placeborick]

Same, keep coming back. Pete is a legend

[@gigglysamentz2021]

3:12 I bet he's wondering "where's my last protection?" before he says "Miles..." XD

[@logann]

I've watched a lot of climbing videos. This is definitely one of the most intense ones out there. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@DanDanNode]

This "first ascent" series is outstanding.

[@HotAches]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Charliened1]

Best bit of climbing film ever. You really get a sense of what petes feeling.

[@davidhwhewell376]

That left knee has to be left to medical science

[@bighandg]

Incredible effort. Perhaps the most consequential, thuggish lead requiring incredible finesse on grit I've seen. Well done.

[@tedjung6978]

I’ve been climbing for over 30 years and this has gotta be one of the best FA’s I’ve seen on video. Goes to show you it doesn’t need to be a futuristic 5.15+ line to be exciting to watch. Great job!

[@DaveHope]

Pete's first ascent was just insane. Great job.

[@SloperMC]

Just amazing climbing. Incredibly bold ...both super-strenuous and highly technical. Breathtakingly brilliant... and other superlatives ....

[@apostatepaul]

Amazing! It made it SO much better hearing you speaking to yourself! Respect!

[@bighandg]

Watching from the comfort of my home in Reno, Nevada while watching this I found myself making the exact same noises as Pete did on the same moves. I'm so blown after that effort I can't even untie my knot, I mean climb out of my chair.

[@louisgandy4139]

My palms were sweating just watching, unbelievable. Hope this guy has a long and healthy climbing career, really. May God be with you!

[@mw5360]

This is easily one of the most nutty climbing videos on YT. So badass.

[@apostatepaul]

That was insane! Marvellous line and moves I’d never dreamt possible. You’re a beast!

[@Mdjagg]

I need a shirt that just says "Top Rop Top Rope Top Rope", but really small and casual

[@SomersErik]

Awesome to see a top climber wearing a helmet for change :-) Freaking first class effort!!

[@drofngudmundsdottir1489]

my hands were sweating just from watching! Brilliant! :)

[@stefandesu]

+Drofn Gudmundsdottir My hands were soaking wet after the video!

[@bboyHarrypotter]

I have never seen a harder mantle in my life.

[@horstfish]

in tears full of respect- cajones amigo!

[@thesvenvids7708]

Was up at Burbage today, looking from the bottom I have absolutely no clue how Pete managed it!

[@apostatepaul]

A stunning performance from a beast!!! Amazing!

[@YerraChube]

Awww man, so stressful to watch that again! Need a cuppa and a sit down now...

[@Papershields001]

Wow! It’s Baby Pete!

[@apostatepaul]

You’ve got some iron balls there Pate! Astounding stuff Respect!

[@ashtonal.2634]

wow, fantastic I found myself holding my breath then till he got to the top

[@nathanballentyne]

We will never know our limits without people like this, don't hate that he's willing to put his life on the line for what he loves just because you don't love anything that much.

[@climbhigh777]

this is absolutely amazing!!!!

[@alvarobriceno4500]

this just popped up on my feed... thanks algo

[@DavidGrierson]

Yes but what's he ever done on grit ... oh ... wait. Amazing climb definitely no opportunity for error on that.

[@bigbruh4399]

The stuff of nightmares. Top rope top rope top rope! LOL jesus!

[@MIKEKESWICK]

Good on ya!!!! That was badass :)

[@oscarmazur4285]

Sick send!!

[@WayneFenton]

Fantastic

[@benediktjustenhoven5900]

Lovely series! I'm dying to know the song playing in the background. Can anybody help?

[@MrDoublestone]

Amazing psycho-technical moves but why does'nt he put protection in the upper part ? Too easy or impossible in theses apparents cracks ?

[@NeverRubARhubarb]

Couldn't you hear? Because he was on top rope, top rope, top rope, etc.

[@terryholland4064]

There are zero gear placements on the top half of the climb (Braille Trail)

[@danieljensen2626]

I think the cracks are more like dents, enough to grab on the edge but nowhere to put gear into.

[@rara58524]

Okay this is amazing, but I didn't understand why not place some gear in the cracks after the crux section? Seems like an enormous runout with terrible consequences...

[@thingswelike]

There's no gear that'll go in there

[@rara58524]

@@thingswelike Seems the last couple of good cracks just bellow the top could hold some gear. But at the same time when you get there, you are again in full control and just a couple of easy moves to the top so I guess it becomes pointless to put pro. And yes, below that, right after the crux, there's just nothing to put gear in. In my country we are more primitive with natural rock preservation and would probably just drill one bolt there.

[@benoitvercruysse3436]

awesome

[@kutilkol]

is this like his mum?

[@HotAches]

Yep, mum belaying, Dad and sister watching. Strong family!

[@stephanvg]

@@HotAches Pete's always keeping it real.

[@CB222HOTMAIL]

Impressive !

[@MrHassancehef]

I would prefer climb that route, than belaying someone in it, and I really doesn't want to climb it :p

[@alexpp74]

In the end it was solo😮

[@robert.hucknall]

Probably goes up an E grade trying that mantel with 5.10 heels lol

[@davidhwhewell376]

Technical Master

[@abuzarov]

Shit I forgot to breathe just watching him

[@rossgardiner2197]

Damn! How old is Pete here?

[@jirikral1733]

17

[@bencoward2748]

Has this route been repeated since?

[@wyattmadson]

i know im a little late, but yes. neil kershaw climbed it in 2014. he's the only other person who's sent it that i could find

[@iplanes1]

That is his mum and dad holding the rope. I cannot understand how she would feel if he hit the ground.

[@stebostock20]

How the fuck is this not E10?

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[@TatankaIXc]

nice ascent, hard route. bad cropping @HAP

[@ChocolatTherapy]

holy.. fuck

[@SROribe]

The belayer suffering as much as the climber…

[@mike569112]

Dear god.

[@konradfurmanek298]

Why does he even use rope? xD

[@bonefishboards]

Balls of climbing a hard Yosemite wall in 35 feet.

[@yungODB]

wtf pete

[@adambarlow7787]

To each their own. But that last bit was a solo (NO chance of him not hitting the ground) and he didn't sound 100% confident he was going to make it...

[@nerfzinet]

Agreed. I think it's irresponsible and unsustainable. You could tell from his "comments" near the top he was far from confident. At that point you're gambling with your life for, well, what exactly? Bragging rights? He'd already done the damn route on top rope there is literally no reason whatsoever to risk your life doing it again without the safety, other than britain's silly gritstone culture.

[@JoeMalliaSheffield]

There's no reason to expect you to understand the motivation of a gifted adventure climber but it's a shame you felt the need to criticise. I know Pete well and a less "bragging" climber would be hard to find.

[@nerfzinet]

I just don't understand the culture. Why take such unnecessary risks?

[@bighandg]

Clearly you don't get it. If we're going to toprope everything why not bolt it up so it can be led safely? Hell, why climb at all when you may get in a car wreck on the way to the crag. Let's all stay home and live in fear while cossetted in great comfort. If we must pursue silly climbs let's keep it to V Diff, and if we're feeling bold perhaps take in an HVS. Excess grades are excessive, so let's all take a giant step backwards and do so safely. Please.

[@Musicpins]

Unsustainable??? Ok lets compare it, obice or otherwise unhealthy people are doing an irresponsible lifestyle aswell and who know they might suffer from a heart attack at any time? The difference? This guy is out there living it, not feeling ashamed of what he is doing. I think these guys derserve the most respect :)

[@theforgottenbrawlers]

Alex Honnold saw and probably liked this video 🐸

[@DenzelLN936]

Dominic Strawberry yawn

[@tomdun7684]

Look at me, i saw free solo!! Wow

[@stephenmneedham]

Something about a wall covered with chalk makes me doubt we're looking at a first attempt. Maybe that climber's first but..

[@IntraBratwurstParty]

It was a first ascent not first attempt. He was the first who could lead climb this line.

[@stephenmneedham]

@@IntraBratwurstParty If you say so.

[@robertnewell4054]

@Stephen Needham ..... this was a Headpoint Ascent as he had practiced on TR. The chalk there was Pete’s. Conversely we heard from the great John Arran that it was a long standing problem. It probably has had folks playing on it on Top Rope. TR doesn’t count here though, only the lead

[@stephenmneedham]

And you wouldn't have and extra to spare for company

[@tomdun7684]

@@stephenmneedham you should do some research about First attempt, first ascent, on sight, flash, redpoint, pinkpoint. Then you can come back and discuss the chalk marks.

[@jimtomlinsom1279]

Not very high for rock climbing

[@robertnewell4054]

Grit is legendary, even in the States, for packing a lot of excitement into small packages....

[@jimtomlinsom1279]

@@robertnewell4054 I did a rock climb 120m so harder than just off the ground. This looks easy for rock climbing.

[@robertnewell4054]

Jim Tomlinsom in technical RockClimbing the technique needed to climb the route is the main concern. This looks easy to you.... but after climbing for 37 years this climb looks scary as shite to me. The climber is looking at ground-fall numerous times. There’s only a handful of Climbers willing to brave the danger of climbing this route on the sharp end

[@jimtomlinsom1279]

@@robertnewell4054 okay thanks. Looks hard but not high. Strange type of rock climb. Alex holnold would just laugh at it though if he saw it

[@badbenjy]

@@jimtomlinsom1279 haha, you again... I gave you the benefit of the doubt but clearly you know fuck all about climbing. There are a handful of people on the planet who could do this climb and every chance Alex H isn't one of them. Learn more before dismissing others.