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Climbers' Media Bubble Breakdown
- Tommy and Kevin experienced their Dawn Wall climb mainly isolated on the wall with limited media interaction.
- After an initial interview, media interest exploded, creating stress and a flood of interview requests.
Real-Time Storytelling Engages Fans
- Real-time, multi-day storytelling of the Dawn Wall climb captivated audiences and increased climbing's appeal.
- The prolonged daily updates made the ascent feel like an exciting spectator event akin to the Olympics.
Topping Out Spurs Media Frenzy
- Near the end of the Dawn Wall climb, a large crowd gathered to cheer Tommy and Kevin, showing intense public interest.
- After topping out, media and even President Obama attempted contact, highlighting the event's massive impact.