The Joe Rogan Experience #1571 - Emily Harrington
Nov 27, 2020
Emily Harrington, a five-time US National Champion in Sport Climbing and the first woman to free climb El Capitan in under 24 hours, shares her exhilarating journey in climbing. She discusses the risks of big wall climbs, her personal experiences with injury, and the mental battles climbers face, including imposter syndrome. Emily also reflects on the commercialization of Everest and the growing popularity of climbing. Her insights on training, nutrition, and the emotional connections formed through the sport highlight the passion and resilience of climbers.
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El Capitan Climb and Head Injuries
- Emily Harrington free climbed El Capitan via Golden Gate in under 24 hours.
- This was her second head injury on the route; the first resulted in a hospital visit.
Multi-Day Climbing Logistics
- Most climbers take 5-7 days to climb El Capitan, sleeping on the wall.
- Sleeping involves harnesses, portaledges, and wag bags for waste.
Tommy Caldwell's Dawn Wall Climb
- Tommy Caldwell, a climbing hero of Harrington's, free climbed the Dawn Wall on El Cap in 17 days.
- He also notably lost a finger in a table saw accident.