Hem Climbing Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Defeated El Capitán

Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Defeated El Capitán

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Dawn Wall Project. Credit Ben Margon / AP
Dawn Wall Project. Credit Ben Margon / AP

The two American climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson finisched, the night to today, thursday 19th, the historic free climb of Dawn Wall on El Capitán in Yosemite national park.

They started the climb on the 27th of December and have spent the time since on the wall.

Tommy and Kevin have planned and prepared the climb for 7 (!) years. The route, topping at 5.14+, is considered one of, if not THE, hardest in the world. Hats off.

Read more at Cbc News or in the article from ESPN. Climbing.com also have two good articles. One that sumerizes the complete climb and one about the news that the climb was a success.

ESPN also features this video:

Yet another flix from the climb: