Billy Ridal and Alex Waterhouse

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.