The Freerider route up El Capitan is rated as a 5.13a, which means it is an extremely challenging climb. Recently, a team of three rock climbers took on that route, and filmed their experience on the iconic rock face in Yosemite. This video is there result of their efforts, taking us to the mountain with them, as they make their ascent. It features some dizzying shots of the spectacular landscapes that surround El Cap, as well as some impressive images of their climb. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to go up the most well known rock climbing wall in the world, this will give you an idea.
Freerider from Jacob Cook on Vimeo.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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