a Belgian guy climbed El Capitan in 4 days. He was a beginner in climbing, he had never ever climbed a mountain before. He only trained two weeks before climbing El Capitan. That's what impresses me.
I don't know anything about climbing really and even I can tell they are using an awful amount of equipment compared to other videos I've seen... but they did better than anything I could do.
there are alot aids, fixed ropes and stuff, on Everest too, but this just a rock... sorry they did not have any Sherpas pulling them up aswell.... a lot snobbery in climbing i guess, some of the comments here implies that, that´s kinda sad...
The Hubers' record ascent was the brilliant culmination of many attempts over many months of practice and training across a nearly three year span.
This was Hans' 68th ascent of the route, setting many records over many years. Hans and Yuji spent less than two weeks training on the route that year before they broke the Hubers' record.
@1stonemaster Oh, so you don't think the first trad ascent given 5.13b with a 5.14a pitch was impressive? If you think a criticism requires the poster to be able to do better, don't criticise my response unless you can climb it in the trad free style.
@1stonemaster As I'm from the UK which has more of a history of trad, I find the trad ascents more impressive. This isn't a cause for distress on your part - youtube is after all supposed to be an outlet for opinion. When a landmark route is done in the aid style, the question on everyones' lips is "when will it go free?", at least in the British climbing press. I do of course look forward to seeing the results of Stecks attempts to beat this time on The Nose though.
@1stonemaster I'd also like to add that your personal climbing ability, while no doubt very good, does not allow you to define what other people personally find impressive. They are attracted to what they are attracted to, and my views align heavily with the climbing scene in my area.
@Fhuaran Don't be silly. Everyone except Lynn Hill climbs the Nose with aid, and most people that do it in a day yard on fixed gear. The Hubers, Hans, and Yuji are excellent trad climbers. Speed climbing is just a different discipline.
con DAN OSMAN muerto master of stone ya no será lo mismo ahora es un simple video de escalada más como tantos que hay.Ningún escalador podrá hacerle sombra aunque hagan más grados ad+ aprovecho para decir que en España el mundo de la escalada está plagado de fantasmas y flipaos
....Dean potter... that is all
Hodovnik 2 days ago
a Belgian guy climbed El Capitan in 4 days. He was a beginner in climbing, he had never ever climbed a mountain before. He only trained two weeks before climbing El Capitan. That's what impresses me.
Arnetrumpet915 1 week ago
Took us 4 1/2 hours our fastest try :( But then again it takes 3-5 days on average...
marshonmellows 2 months ago
I don't know anything about climbing really and even I can tell they are using an awful amount of equipment compared to other videos I've seen... but they did better than anything I could do.
bobbyewing311 8 months ago
@bobbyewing311 look up dean potter, he has the best nose record at 2:36:45. He practically free soloed it also.
BeepimajeepBeep 8 months ago
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bobbyewing311 8 months ago
there are alot aids, fixed ropes and stuff, on Everest too, but this just a rock... sorry they did not have any Sherpas pulling them up aswell.... a lot snobbery in climbing i guess, some of the comments here implies that, that´s kinda sad...
EnjoyTheSurface 9 months ago
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EnjoyTheSurface 9 months ago
2 much aid...this is not climbing...watch didier barthod..that is a climber
GagiFromTheTribe 1 year ago
Is there the Part2 of this video anywhere??
shmmts 1 year ago
The Hubers' record ascent was the brilliant culmination of many attempts over many months of practice and training across a nearly three year span.
This was Hans' 68th ascent of the route, setting many records over many years. Hans and Yuji spent less than two weeks training on the route that year before they broke the Hubers' record.
1stonemaster 1 year ago
they tried 68 (!) times.
thats nothin against the 'huber buam' who broke the former records
within a few tries at all.
0lth 1 year ago
SO MUCH GEAR!
JimboWizbo 1 year ago
went to see it still a dream to climb it i live in holland went to SF on holliday and to yosemite im nearly 13 so i got the time.
benpaul97 1 year ago
excellent!
missionpeak1 1 year ago
More impressed by the trad ascents...these guys are pulling on placed gear and everything! Aid is history.
Fhuaran 1 year ago
Try it sometime. See how fast you can go. Then comment.
1stonemaster 1 year ago 4
@1stonemaster Oh, so you don't think the first trad ascent given 5.13b with a 5.14a pitch was impressive? If you think a criticism requires the poster to be able to do better, don't criticise my response unless you can climb it in the trad free style.
Fhuaran 1 year ago
Lynn's ascent was very impressive, particularly when she came back and did it in one day.
For myself I've climbed it as fast as I can, (not as fast as Hans and Yuji), and as free as I can (not as free as Lynn).
How about you?
I don't expect the poster to be able to do better. Just to have some experience and a realistic basis for his opinion.
1stonemaster 1 year ago
@Fhuaran Lynn's ascent was very impressive, particularly when she came back and did it in one day.
For myself I've climbed it as fast as I can, (not as fast as Hans and Yuji), and as free as I can (not as free as Lynn).
How about you?
I don't expect the poster to be able to do better. Just to have some experience and a realistic basis for his opinion.
1stonemaster 1 year ago
@1stonemaster As I'm from the UK which has more of a history of trad, I find the trad ascents more impressive. This isn't a cause for distress on your part - youtube is after all supposed to be an outlet for opinion. When a landmark route is done in the aid style, the question on everyones' lips is "when will it go free?", at least in the British climbing press. I do of course look forward to seeing the results of Stecks attempts to beat this time on The Nose though.
Fhuaran 1 year ago
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Fhuaran 1 year ago
@1stonemaster I'd also like to add that your personal climbing ability, while no doubt very good, does not allow you to define what other people personally find impressive. They are attracted to what they are attracted to, and my views align heavily with the climbing scene in my area.
Fhuaran 1 year ago
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lmurphey1 1 year ago
@Fhuaran Don't be silly. Everyone except Lynn Hill climbs the Nose with aid, and most people that do it in a day yard on fixed gear. The Hubers, Hans, and Yuji are excellent trad climbers. Speed climbing is just a different discipline.
gt40f 4 months ago
Sunny ich?
nincumpoop4580 2 years ago
that's pretty amazing he's done it 68 times they make it look so easy
719circusarts 2 years ago
con DAN OSMAN muerto master of stone ya no será lo mismo ahora es un simple video de escalada más como tantos que hay.Ningún escalador podrá hacerle sombra aunque hagan más grados ad+ aprovecho para decir que en España el mundo de la escalada está plagado de fantasmas y flipaos
warneriza 3 years ago
@warneriza lo segundo es pero que muy muy cierto amigo! jaja
pablosearcher19 1 year ago
yeah, but where's the rest of it???? :)) congrats guys,well done :)
Lorenz028 3 years ago 3