Climbing the Steepest Route on El Cap (Native Son, 5.9 A4)

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  • @spencershields9186
    @spencershields9186 3 роки тому +484

    I really admire that man's dedication to tethering.

    • @jesperheuver5779
      @jesperheuver5779 Рік тому +5

      I feel so connected to him..
      Hold up, did you tether my soul to your harness, alex?!

  • @themeatpopsicle
    @themeatpopsicle 3 роки тому +329

    Alex "Tether Everything" will be a Yosemite legend in 20 years, mark my words

    • @shanepoli8121
      @shanepoli8121 5 місяців тому +2

      AKA The Rocket Snail is already a legend

    • @darrellfolk5284
      @darrellfolk5284 3 місяці тому

      I started Tethering everything because of Alex!!

  • @jsparger
    @jsparger 3 роки тому +124

    This is one of the best climbing films I have seen. I really felt like I was there. Awesome job.

    • @jigglestumps
      @jigglestumps 2 роки тому +4

      'Climbing'... I mean, aid climbing is definitely climbing. But compared to the top level Trad or Sports climbing videos this just isn't that great. It's always good to see the views of Yosemite, it's a lovely place. Personally, I wouldn't want to Aid climb such a magnificent face.
      I loved the start though, tree climb start.

    • @Nano71896
      @Nano71896 2 роки тому +1

      @@jigglestumps agreed

    • @puma-white
      @puma-white Рік тому +2

      @@jigglestumps I feel like this sort of climbing more appeals to those wanting to traverse mountains, not necessarily just the climbing aspect. Also, their dedication to aid usage is inspiring for those not too keen on exposing themselves to great risk via strain and general climbing dangers

  • @jus1085
    @jus1085 3 роки тому +77

    Its amazing how cool and calm you guys are, taking all precautions, but with humor and fun. It really seems like you boys are living a good one.

    • @Icetea-2000
      @Icetea-2000 2 роки тому +4

      I guess unless you’re a freak of nature climbing this alone for three days would be jarring

  • @spacescienceguy
    @spacescienceguy 3 роки тому +117

    This is a really cool insight to the minutia of big wall climbing that I feel like documentaries don't give you.

  • @brianhusted6793
    @brianhusted6793 3 роки тому +197

    The amount of gear maintenance in the climb is mind blowing haha

    • @mikeposner8563
      @mikeposner8563 2 роки тому +4

      Exactly why it doesn't look worth it to me

    • @BrianJT
      @BrianJT 2 роки тому +16

      @@mikeposner8563 well there's no intrinsic value to doing it, except to prove to yourself that you can, and to be able to say you did it 🤷‍♀️

    • @dabisnit
      @dabisnit 2 роки тому +19

      That’s why I free solod El Capitan instead, I no good at tying knots

    • @Tracomaster
      @Tracomaster Рік тому +19

      @@BrianJT or..... You know... Doing something because you enjoy doing it. Fucking wild concept I know

    • @Clov33
      @Clov33 Рік тому

      @@dabisnit Sure you did 💀

  • @buckbuchanan5849
    @buckbuchanan5849 3 роки тому +11

    I’m s 57 year old that knows NOTHING of climbing but love your videos! Skill skill skill! Thanks for posting!

  • @mattdimona412
    @mattdimona412 3 роки тому +130

    working 40 hours a week in a cubicle is A6

    • @bkl8804
      @bkl8804 3 роки тому +1

      Heck ya. I'd say it might also be a 5.13+ RX.

    • @rockies5295
      @rockies5295 3 роки тому +10

      @@bkl8804 With a glaciated 20 mile approach

    • @James-nc2zx
      @James-nc2zx 5 місяців тому

      No it's not

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 3 роки тому +14

    I love watching these type of videos and I really appreciate the dedication, strength and the gear handling abilities that this type of trek takes to safely complete. Thanks for sharing your adventure, Tyler!

  • @ryansheridan5015
    @ryansheridan5015 3 роки тому +21

    Badass climb boys! People have no idea what an incredible part of Elcap you are showing them . Only a small percentage of the people who climb The Nose will ever manage to scale a line of this difficulty. Thanks for showing us The Golden Nipple and Finger of Fate. I dont know if I will ever have the mental strength to see it myself. So hardcore

    • @matthewkelly99
      @matthewkelly99 3 роки тому +4

      Yea, this is pretty darn amazing. There is very little hard aid content on yt. This is the clearest out there now. I would love to see more placement and process action whilst aiding through the hard stuff!! Got any of that, Tyler?!!

    • @CloroxBleach-hi6jd
      @CloroxBleach-hi6jd 3 роки тому +1

      I think this type of climbing is fucking stupid. You're using ladders and shit to get up the rock. I don't even consider this climbing. Should only have the ropes there to catch you incase you fall, not assist you every second.

    • @crashoverwrite5196
      @crashoverwrite5196 3 роки тому +3

      @@CloroxBleach-hi6jd did you see the route? climbing without should be maybe to difficult to do

    • @crashoverwrite5196
      @crashoverwrite5196 3 роки тому +2

      the whole video looks mostly nothing but blank wall. this is awesome to watch.my brain cant imagine to do such a 3 day trip. those people are impressing

    • @CloroxBleach-hi6jd
      @CloroxBleach-hi6jd 3 роки тому

      @@crashoverwrite5196 that's fine and dandy, you obviously need the shit to get up the wall but to me it's still not climbing. Scaling shit like this is just all ropes pulleys and ladders. True climbing is using all muscle power to hold onto the rock

  • @robertwhite3752
    @robertwhite3752 2 роки тому +6

    And the best thing about climbing as safe as one can is that you get to go home to the ones that love you. Good job boys!!

  • @jmaraboli1394
    @jmaraboli1394 Рік тому +2

    You guys seem awesome to watch. Just everyone is in good moods and seem super happy! gotta love being out in nature. :)

  • @jrigs30
    @jrigs30 3 роки тому +10

    So many props and so much respect for you all! That aid climbing stuff blows my mind. The video was great and music was all classic. Ill stick to my sport routes and mostly bouldering days of climbing. Stay safe out there!

  • @stevesosa8691
    @stevesosa8691 2 місяці тому

    Just tripped across this. Nice work. That dude looked like he ran up the Coral Sea in 15 minutes. Always wanted to do that route. Closest I got was the POW 30 yrs. ago and Zodiac 40 yrs ago. Thanks for sharing and reminding me how scary aid climbing can be.

  • @ellis.m.m
    @ellis.m.m 2 роки тому +6

    Just got back from Yosemite yesterday. My 7 year old daughter was mesmerized by the climbers! INSANE!

  • @Vikasrajput-kg6et
    @Vikasrajput-kg6et 8 місяців тому +1

    7:23 i cannot believe when i saw my city name JAIPUR on that rapper .Love from JAIPUR ❤

  • @cameronmueller
    @cameronmueller Рік тому +1

    I dont climb, but I am fascinated by this journey as I know what it takes to do big adventures. Thanks for sharing Tyler.

  • @Halfdead211
    @Halfdead211 3 роки тому +3

    My pops made 2 routes up Yosemite in the 70s.Great video for me to be able to see how it looks from first person view..I got some cool old pics and it’s amazing what a different time it was..Got pics of them hanging in hammocks smoking weed up there..I remember pops told me how much it tripped him out when he was up there and seen a frog come out of a crack and go climbing straight up like nothing..great video man and RIP to my Pops

  • @blainewinters8492
    @blainewinters8492 3 роки тому +11

    Dude I got do excited when I saw the notification that you posted 3 vids!! So stoked on all of them. Looks like you've had a pretty rad year so far!

    • @Sicnus
      @Sicnus 3 роки тому +1

      LMAO sames!

  • @Landolini
    @Landolini 3 роки тому +7

    Yo dude, that's so epic! One of the funniest climbing vids ever. The first pitch is already such a cool start to that route!

  • @alcupone6462
    @alcupone6462 3 роки тому +9

    This video is a blessing!
    The copperheads in the A4 looked super scary, good job

  • @Blackdynasty123
    @Blackdynasty123 2 роки тому +33

    I thought sleeping in the middle of ocean in small boat on the bow of boat for a week was crazy this is a million times more insane

    • @sidhayes6168
      @sidhayes6168 8 місяців тому

      They are all cheating you know. Using this "protection" is pathetic. The only real way is to use none of it. That will not happen because they are weak in mind and body.

  • @LBOB.97
    @LBOB.97 8 місяців тому +1

    I like the way you said "ohh dude the camitrail is coming" hahaha you know the conspiracy thow 😂

  • @garywheaton7112
    @garywheaton7112 3 роки тому +14

    I felt more exposure watching this video than I did climbing the Lost Arrow Tip. The climbing around the ten minute mark had me getting up and turning the lights on like I was watching a horror film.

  • @brandonpenny7079
    @brandonpenny7079 3 роки тому +8

    Dude your channel is awesome. I'm from Texas so I haven't had an opportunity to do any big wall routes. You inspire me to tackle big walls in the near future! Keep it up man, you definitely deserve more subs.

  • @SpazmanianDevi1
    @SpazmanianDevi1 3 роки тому +5

    Always nice to see something to keep the stoke high! Keep sending bro!

  • @kyemoreno
    @kyemoreno 2 роки тому +2

    When the pharcyde came on, that got me so hype haha.

  • @randyelmomento1
    @randyelmomento1 2 роки тому +2

    I was sweating watching this video laying down on my bed. Props to you guys 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @JordanGreenPNW
    @JordanGreenPNW 3 роки тому +9

    Dude love this raw no music video style! Looks like you guys had a blast up there, writing this from my cubicle lol mad jealous.

    • @szldkfj
      @szldkfj 3 роки тому +2

      That's the problem. Shouldn't be fooling around at 2000 feet

    • @dannydevito6407
      @dannydevito6407 2 роки тому +1

      @@szldkfj having fun ≠ fooling around

  • @Chrisidiart
    @Chrisidiart 3 роки тому +4

    Definitely the most epic Big Wall video for recent times! Rad Venture!!

  • @brandonadams3195
    @brandonadams3195 3 роки тому +5

    Solid work dudes! Looks like you had a great time!

  • @AvonNabors
    @AvonNabors 3 роки тому +7

    Always Great to see more El cap content

  • @briansimpkins985
    @briansimpkins985 3 роки тому +21

    U really need to do a gear video of all that, that was soooooo much stuff be great to learn why or what purpose the gear is for granted I know some of it

    • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
      @feelinghealingfrequences7179 2 роки тому +1

      it is all in books
      like "hooked up"
      and other big wall aid books your library can get them for u

    • @briansimpkins985
      @briansimpkins985 2 роки тому +1

      @@feelinghealingfrequences7179 thanks really wasnt what i was looking for though ..i can read but thought it would be a good idea for them to do a gear video just so people can learn that way too by seeing it while its being described on how to use and why its used

  • @guillemferrarons-xq2pv
    @guillemferrarons-xq2pv Рік тому

    Sick video! Amazing to see that Lagrimas de Sangre made it so far as well! Great tune!

  • @JohnRuhl
    @JohnRuhl 3 роки тому +2

    Nice work and kudos for including "The Best Ever Death Metal Band Out of Denton"!

  • @tuomasholo
    @tuomasholo 3 роки тому +4

    I’m afraid of heights so I’ll just enjoy the video from the safety of my couch.

  • @AlaskaB83
    @AlaskaB83 3 роки тому +3

    This definitely reminds me that one of the big challenges on a big wall is managing the ropes and gear. I think I never got good at it, and that held me back.

  • @kwahwah
    @kwahwah 3 роки тому +7

    My hands are pouring sweat just watching this. Not sure how you guys do this!

  • @rotorguru9702
    @rotorguru9702 3 роки тому +57

    Can confirm this is something I will never do in my life.

    • @danifem
      @danifem 2 роки тому +1

      The climbing maybe, but the sleeping 🤣

    • @dreadfullyeti6686
      @dreadfullyeti6686 2 роки тому +2

      @@danifem you mean the freaking logistics gosh it looks crazy

    • @dabneyoffermein595
      @dabneyoffermein595 8 місяців тому

      u should at least try it, with the right teacher and months of prep, you can do it.

    • @radscorpion8
      @radscorpion8 8 місяців тому +1

      @@dabneyoffermein595 the whole sleeping on a thin layer of canvas while my life is dependent on a few carabiners is something I don't think I'd ever do. Especially with a fear of heights. Meanwhile these guys are fist bumping and going bro-ho-ho-ho-ho while peeing standing up, its just so funny. I don't know if it is expertise or carelessness

    • @AusAlb
      @AusAlb 4 місяці тому

      Why not I think you should give it a go

  • @zachtrout6643
    @zachtrout6643 2 роки тому +2

    Watching this makes my palms sweaty

  • @nickcovington6454
    @nickcovington6454 3 роки тому +13

    Not gonna lie the swivel on the daisy is genius.

  • @llovebeats3749
    @llovebeats3749 Рік тому +1

    4:16 isnt that really dangerous? Usually you would put the rock in a bag no?

  • @matthewrdgo
    @matthewrdgo 3 роки тому +21

    Watching this in my cubicle. sad face.

  • @DeFausti
    @DeFausti 3 роки тому +6

    Tether guy is my spirit animal

  • @ipaales7552
    @ipaales7552 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely insane and I mean that in a good way ....built differently

  • @juhaisotupa4255
    @juhaisotupa4255 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic film! Thank you!

  • @psul42
    @psul42 Рік тому

    That see through huge rock flake or whatever you call it was pretty amazing. I guess that's coming down before way too long.

  • @nicksweeney8168
    @nicksweeney8168 3 роки тому +1

    This almost got me psyched on big walling! Great work on the climb and video

  • @mattdimona412
    @mattdimona412 3 роки тому +1

    TYLER K SUPERSTAR CLIMBER!!!!! i did not like 09:56 lol. u guys look like ur having hella fun

  • @NorthwestLights206
    @NorthwestLights206 Рік тому +1

    4:17 isnt releasing rocks like a MAJOR no-no in areas where there is a high likability of people below?

  • @Shawn-tr5bv
    @Shawn-tr5bv 8 місяців тому

    this is a bucket list thing for sure. That and ice fishing camping

  • @saint5203
    @saint5203 Рік тому

    40 hours a week in a cubicle is a slow death to your soul. Find some thing else to do if you can. This video is awesome guys. I’ve done a lot of cool stuff in my life but this blows my mind

  • @bonefishboards
    @bonefishboards 2 роки тому

    I've watched this like 3 or 4 times now. Love it.

  • @garygrinkevich6971
    @garygrinkevich6971 3 роки тому +40

    palms are sweating i think this is as close to that climb as i ever want to be 0_o.

    • @Riddryy
      @Riddryy 3 роки тому +3

      sweaty af

  • @MarioLorentz23Art
    @MarioLorentz23Art 2 роки тому

    love your videos. I have never climbed so this is a real eye-opener for me. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Baasicstuff
    @Baasicstuff 2 роки тому

    great filming dam outstanding

  • @mloic1
    @mloic1 3 роки тому +2

    Bravo à vous!! Super vidéo, superbe musique 😂

  • @Sicnus
    @Sicnus 3 роки тому +31

    I'm 52yo, yet when I saw the post I screamed like a little girl "IT'S A NEW TYLER VIDEO!"

  • @markknight1161
    @markknight1161 2 роки тому +2

    "Working a 9-5 in a cubical is A6," realest shit I ever heard 🙏

  • @MattCantu76
    @MattCantu76 3 роки тому +2

    I can't finish the video, my heart's starting to pound. Lol, that's one fear I don't want to have to conquer.

  • @tehalexy
    @tehalexy 3 роки тому +2

    "vertical camping lifestyle"

  • @bobcreature2127
    @bobcreature2127 2 роки тому

    I caught the Lettuce in the background around 15 minutes, very nice!

  • @tymesho
    @tymesho 3 роки тому

    totally incred vid. The music made it as well! of course I subbed! (don't forget a few motown songs, lol!) would have LOVED some night time comradery shots!

  • @BryceU
    @BryceU 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome adventure, thanks for sharing

  • @Di13F
    @Di13F Рік тому

    you guys make it look so fun, even for a person like me that is freaking scared of heights 😃

  • @jimhernandez7712
    @jimhernandez7712 3 роки тому

    I love being around my family more. But what a great view.

  • @thisisengland3503
    @thisisengland3503 Рік тому

    Mobb deep on the mountain side interesting choice of music temperatures rising

  • @dannydevito6407
    @dannydevito6407 2 роки тому +1

    what was the story behind the "first and hopefully only cut line"?

  • @VacationChris
    @VacationChris 3 роки тому

    I am nervous watching this the whole time so far LOL!!!! You all are SUPER BRAVE and Absolutely FANTASTIC at your craft!!! You have a Sub from me!!!

  • @oysteinlons
    @oysteinlons 3 роки тому +6

    Haha, probably the funniest climibng video i have watched

  • @noxmtg7017
    @noxmtg7017 3 роки тому +2

    You have a really soothing voice!

  • @coryupton669
    @coryupton669 Рік тому +1

    wow. that micro trax breaking at the end was scary.

  • @Budda-h9r
    @Budda-h9r 7 місяців тому +1

    are there ways to climb like this with less gear?

    • @Ron4885
      @Ron4885 13 днів тому

      There's always free climbing. But 😳🤯

  • @ebee6874
    @ebee6874 3 роки тому +11

    8:11 I didn't know these people existed.

  • @pradeepchandra6157
    @pradeepchandra6157 3 роки тому +6

    11:42 zen level wisdom

  • @Cobra0911
    @Cobra0911 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Its so good!

  • @TaylorONEism93
    @TaylorONEism93 4 місяці тому +1

    Man I love climbing and would love to do this, but it’s very apparent, these guys are seasoned pros. They don’t even make any comments about how weird it is to be so high up for extended periods of time. Shit is just normal to them. I would be a nervous wreck sleeping that night.

    • @Ron4885
      @Ron4885 13 днів тому

      Me too. If I could get up there at all.

  • @skinnyskinhead9492
    @skinnyskinhead9492 2 роки тому +2

    4:20 i dont know much about climbing or etiquette but i do know that was hella sketchy and better hope no one was down at the base lol

  • @exploringgodscountry
    @exploringgodscountry 10 місяців тому

    Seems about right, you film those India food mountain meals then cut to pooping. Sounds about like my expiernece with those too!😂

  • @BootsORiley
    @BootsORiley 3 роки тому +3

    Lance is super chill, i feel like i would love being friends with him. my kind of people for sure.

  • @FlecheDeFer
    @FlecheDeFer 3 роки тому

    Awesome spot, awesome camera, awesome climbing!

  • @vinm300
    @vinm300 2 роки тому +2

    An incredible climb.
    To go where angels fear to tread.

  • @vMoppyMedia
    @vMoppyMedia 3 роки тому

    5:00 - "You have a belay bitch, and a belay bitch's bitch." at the double belay 😂

  • @artisticanna5275
    @artisticanna5275 Рік тому

    Such a fun video to watch

  • @rushthezeppelin
    @rushthezeppelin 3 роки тому +3

    "My tether has a tether"

  • @virgill6881
    @virgill6881 Рік тому

    Hi, I have never climbed in yosemite and I dont know a lot about the ethics there. Are the holes used for the hooks (ex at 9:54) drilled?

  • @Govanification
    @Govanification 3 роки тому

    At 9:01 did tether man make his own petzl dual connect adjust vario? Looks like a different rope strand and 2 of the adjusters.

  • @Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28
    @Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28 6 місяців тому

    Is there a video anywhere that delves into exactly how you coordinate a climb like this? How you prepare, plan, and execute the climb? I'm not a climber and I don't quite understand how you set anchors and maneuver your way up the cliffside. It all seems so chaotic, and looks like a jumbled mess of ropes. Any explanation would be appreciated. Thanks ✌️

  • @justinmeighan9683
    @justinmeighan9683 2 роки тому +2

    Did you mean to knock that rock down? I mean it was loose but was it safer to shake it off and send it down?

  • @timothychang8284
    @timothychang8284 3 роки тому +6

    Kinda scary that you guys just dropped a huge rock towards the base at 4:18. People could be down there…

    • @Luke_______
      @Luke_______ 3 роки тому +3

      It's called scalling, climbers do it all the time to protect both themselves and future climbers.

    • @jr.6199
      @jr.6199 3 роки тому +2

      Description says "Called down earlier to ensure no one was below", but thought i heard several people near the base voicing their surprise. Not sure how you "ensure" in that environment without comms. Says the one making fun of tethered gear. I can tell you sending urine or anything off the wall without a real plan is not chill.

    • @Luke_______
      @Luke_______ 3 роки тому +1

      @@jr.6199 Wtf are you talking about? I think you responded to the wrong comment

    • @timothychang8284
      @timothychang8284 3 роки тому +4

      @@Luke_______ I posted this on Reddit and other climbers agree that this was not good climbing etiquette. The reason is because it doesn’t seem like they have comms to ground personnel to make sure that there isn’t anybody at the base of the rock. Their behavior was also blasted on a rock climbing forum called Mountain Project. Check it out. reddit.com/r/climbing/comments/nmk0uc/curious_as_to_the_dangers_of_letting_a_loose_rock/

    • @Luke_______
      @Luke_______ 3 роки тому +4

      @@timothychang8284 Dont much care what some random people on the internet think, if there was a chance that someone was below them, they wouldnt have done it. But it's the internet, everyone here is an expert in rock climbing and rock climbing "etiquette". Get bent tool

  • @VistasNatureWildlifeFilms
    @VistasNatureWildlifeFilms 3 роки тому

    Good to see you back at it

  • @quirkworks4076
    @quirkworks4076 8 місяців тому

    I once dropped a hook from the fourth pitch of an aid route in New Hampshire and a buddy on the ground heard the pinging and found it in the talus.

  • @TheQsanity
    @TheQsanity 3 роки тому +1

    What a ride. Watched the whole video. That rope break at the end. What an ender!

  • @kottuning3294
    @kottuning3294 Рік тому

    How do those little hooks hold there body weght? I cannot understand it and the trust they have in these things is just insane

  • @ronnance
    @ronnance 3 роки тому +3

    Dude! Around 17:55 when you’re chatting with your bro, who’s lounging on the porta, the flake by his right elbow totally appears to be flexing as his elbow leans against it. It may just be a shadow and a GoPro effect but it brought back memories of many a loose granite flake. Btw-I love this vid. That’s some scary @ss aiding well above my pay grade. Impressive!

    • @ronnance
      @ronnance 3 роки тому +3

      I rewatched it with my reading glasses on and realized it’s just the shadow of the porta webbing; it still gave me the willies though.

  • @TiffMcGiff
    @TiffMcGiff 3 роки тому

    Tyler, this is the first time I have ever been inspired to go aid climbing. Keep having fun.

  • @Charlestonkayakandfishing
    @Charlestonkayakandfishing 2 роки тому

    The screamer with lockers is rad

  • @AlanDunkin
    @AlanDunkin 3 роки тому +1

    were you guys back on El Cap in late April? I have some pics/video of a very similar setup but I was in the Valley on the 27th.

  • @truthexplorer5600
    @truthexplorer5600 3 роки тому

    Damn my palms are sweaty! that was sweet as hell!

  • @tamasblum4720
    @tamasblum4720 2 роки тому

    does anyone know what kind of bag this is around 18:07