30 December 2014

Caldwell and Jorgeson attempt the Dawn Wall project

Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson have started their first real push of their Dawn Wall project in Yosemitewhich they have been working on for six years. In total there are 20 pitches out of which 14 are harder than 8a and three could be 9a. Kevin reports their progress with great pictures every day and so does Tommy, "@alexhonnold made a visit to the wall bearing moral boosting treats. Then we sent pitch 10. Now we are battening down the hatches for for forecast very high winds tomorrow. Good thing it's a rest day." It could be mentioned that in the climbing history, no other climbers have so consistency been working on a project for six years. The Dawn Wall, might just be the hardest challenge out there...
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