Yesterday we shared the news that Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on The Nose in Yosemite. For those who aren’t familiar with this iconic climbing route on El Capitan, this video will give you a good idea of what it is like. In the clip, we join climber Jorg Verhoeven as he makes his own ascent of the rock face, showing us the challenges that are faced on the way to the top.
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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