Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

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Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell set out to conquer the 914-meter El Capitan granite monolith located in California's Yosemite National Park. However, they do not use bolts or other climbing equipment. For Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson, this is the third attempt to climb the vertical slope. They started their ascent on December 27, 2014 and celebrated the New Year in hanging tents. Extreme sportsmen use only their hands and feet. True, there is also a safety cable, since some difficult sections have to be passed three, four or even five times. Razor-sharp ledges on the rock cut their fingers, so they have to rest in tents nailed right to the mountain a few hundred meters from the ground. How did you spend these holidays?

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Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route
Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

1. Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell climb a 914-meter granite wall to the top of El Capitan in Yosemite Park.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

2. They are already halfway there and share their experiences with the world via Twitter and Facebook.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

3. Many consider this peak to be the most difficult to climb in the world.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

4. In some places, climbers rely only on the strength of their own hands and feet, and sometimes only on the strength of their fingers.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

5. They have to wrap their fingers with tape and glue so that they heal faster after climbing up razor-sharp ledges.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

6. They were the first to climb this legendary route without climbing equipment.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

7. Guys prefer to climb at sunset when their fingers don't get sweaty from the heat.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

8. The ropes that climbers use are for belaying only - they don't make climbing easier.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

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Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

10. Their team sends food and water down to them, and they use solar energy to charge their gadgets.

Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

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Historic ascent of the world's hardest climbing route

18. The climbers, who started their ascent on December 27, are already at the finish line - most of the way is already behind them. Follow their historic rise on Facebook (Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell) or Twitter!

Keywords: Climbing | Mountains | Route | Legs | Arms

     

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