Climbing Gold Girl Climber: Emily Harrington
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Aug 22, 2025 Emily Harrington, a trailblazing professional climber known for her incredible feats like free climbing El Capitan and summiting Everest, shares her journey in the film 'Girl Climber.' She discusses overcoming fears and the emotional challenges faced in her ambitious climbs. The conversation touches on the evolution from competition to community and the power of personal storytelling in climbing. Emily also explores the intersection of climbing and parenting, revealing how her new role has reshaped her approach to risk and resilience.
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Project Born From A Childhood Idol
- Emily describes Girl Climber as a feature documentary centered on her attempt to free climb Golden Gate in under 24 hours.
- She says the route distilled decades of skills into a single day and became a lifelong pedestal goal inspired by Lynn Hill.
Years Of Attempts Before The Send
- Emily explains she began playing on El Cap in 2014–2015 and ultimately sent in 2020 after years of attempts.
- The film captures that multi-year process and the emotional roller coaster leading to the 2020 success.
Use Video To Troubleshoot Moves
- Emily used video footage of her own climbs to solve a tricky downclimb sequence by pausing and analyzing her exact foot placement.
- She recommends reviewing recordings to find subtle technical fixes you miss in the moment.