

E74: Billy Ridal and Alex Waterhouse free climb the nose!
4 snips Nov 29, 2023
Billy Ridal and Alex Waterhouse, two retired comp climbers, talk about their fantastic adventure in Yosemite, including their decision to free climb the nose on El Cap. They discuss transitioning between climbing scenes, differences in grading systems, preparing for a big wall climb, and the challenges of climbing the Great Roof. They also explore the similarities between competition bouldering and climbing in Yosemite, overcoming the challenges of rain and changing corners, and the discomforts of using makeshift bathrooms while climbing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Transitioning Between Climbing Scenes and Reflecting on Past Appearances
05:32 • 4min
Deciding to Free Climb the Nose
09:35 • 2min
Experience in Climbing and Differences in Grading Systems
11:35 • 10min
Preparing for a Big Wall Climb
21:53 • 15min
Logistics and Challenges of Climbing the Nose
36:42 • 17min
Navigating the Challenging Great Roof
53:23 • 13min
Exploring the Similarities and Possibilities of Climbing Styles in Competitions and Yosemite
01:06:09 • 2min
The Strength of Climbing and the Uncertainty of Rain
01:08:22 • 8min
The Challenge of Setting Up the Port Ledge Fly
01:16:19 • 3min
Wet and Cold on The Nose
01:19:33 • 13min
Climbing Changing Corners
01:32:37 • 18min
Overcoming Sweaty Hands and Regaining Confidence
01:51:05 • 3min
Climbing Camp Six Before Sunrise
01:54:08 • 20min
Overcoming the Challenge of Changing Corners
02:13:45 • 8min
The Challenges of Using MakeShift Bathrooms While Climbing
02:21:32 • 4min
Climbers peeing off the ledge and transitioning between competition and big wall climbing
02:25:18 • 6min