Cory made a decision to start his outdoor rock climbing journey in July of 2022. With no formal training and armed with only the knowledge available to him on the internet and in books, he has taught himself how to Trad climb. His goal is to climb El Capitan's Freerider 5.13a . Join Clove Hitch Cory On his journey to Yosemite Valley and watch dreams come true right in front of your eyes.
these were my first multi pitch climbs. I have since expanded my rack. I laugh at some of the stuff i was doing in the past but that is what this channel is all about. I want you to see the progression. to show you that with enough dedication anyone can climb el cap in yosemite.
The rest of the gang was going to try wight horse this week but the rain crushed are dreams did get to watch the attack of the evil 🍅🍅🍅part one and two last night in Vermont
You some kind 9f n@zi sympathizer or something? Defying the cureent name to honor that man is disgusting knowing you went out of your way to include it.. Nice climb, though. 🫡
Funny that people took his name off that route and all the others he was a part of. I looked up his history and then I was not surprised but that desire. You made that route look hard, lol.
Nice job brother! 5.6 ain't no joke at the Gunks. I recommend working on/learning hand jam techniques. Could prove to be highly valuable on these climbs! nice work.
The crack looks nicer than it is. I love jamming but when I got up there I discovered the crack is very blown out in the back. doesn't accept cams too well and it just opens up wide in the back. Not the best for jamming, which made the crux slightly harder than expected. Most of the holds are massive jugs and I found doing the layback method worked much better.
Gotcha. Well I appreciate the beta then man. Thanks for the footage. Heading down there 3rd weekend of May. Looking forward to it! Maybe I'll get on this climb. Thanks brother @@CloveHitchCory
Thats my 240cm sling, I use it for belays and making anchors around big trees. It is the perfect length for trad anchors. I usually carry 2 of them when on a big wall. 1 for me and the other for my partner.
Dude, you should not be climbing this crack. You look sketch AF, and you back clipped your gear placement at 4:30 in and cut to a new take where you fixed it.
I learned to climb out in Washington state. I was (and am) a trash climber and the community out there was so welcoming and helpful. Maybe it’s more about it being on Facebook, where conspiracy theories and cynicism reign supreme 😬
As long as it is not climbers from China looking for training so they can have a better time invading are country and I am pointing at you Canada 🧗♂️🧗♂️🏔️😉
I know grades are subjective, and this FA shows you have way more mileage on the stone than I. I couldn't grade a 5.2 if a midget was wearing a trench coat as they say. Thanks for the footage Hitch. Happy New Year
lots of people hating on this climb in a local facebook group that I posted in. I will be making a video showcasing the toxic energy that seems to plague climbers in my state. It's kind of sad, not gonna lie. but I feel I need to present it because something can be learned from my experience. we should all strive to be more positive and learn from others in order to become better people in general. Thank you for being a positive part of this channel.
_What an amazing hiking adventure video, this captivating hike showcases nature's splendor and unwavering spirit of the hikers, offering a dose of motivation and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your insight and passion with the world._
The last time I was out there I herd yelling in the woods but I thought it was a animal . 30 minets after that cop cars went to the old farm next door And I saw flash lights going in to the woods . I kept climbing and I suspected some one got lost. I was the only light that was constant and if if was some one they would go tords it. The cops ended up finding the person thank good 👍👍
Sick vid, but you might want to make a few small changes to your setup, in my opinion. Tie slipknotes every 6-12 ft in your rope before you start, and with the micro, you are able to pull them out one handed as you climb. Also, switch to a quick link on the grigri. There was a situation a few years ago with someone lrs in yosemity and took a huge whip and broke their aluminum screw gate carabeaner. Tie slip knots under your cams to prevent the rope backfeeding and once you place your next peice you can pull the rope to pop the slip knot and re-tie it on the next peice and in the event of a fall it will undo itself so you wont take a factor 2 like if you clove hotched your rope into the cam. Just a few things from my lrs adventures that might help, but everyone has their own sense of risk management.
Hey dude I’ve seen a few of your videos and I know you get some hate sometimes, all I can say is I’m glad I didn’t have go pro footage of my early trad days because I would get absolutely dragged. Keep cracking, slow down a tiny bit and don’t get yourself hurt. It takes time to build your skills but it’s always worth it. NO SHORTCUTS ⚒️
It will take time but thats what this channel is about, to see my progression. I know I am super green at this but it show's others that they can do it too. It's also a way I can look back and improve my skills. I welcome the criticism. 🙏 only one way to get good. One day I hope to be as good of a climber as you. The stuff you climb blows my mind. 🤟
Thank you, I like your videos and some of them remind me of the predicaments I got myself into while I was learning and others of the joys of success. I had an incredibly steep learning curve in terms of my natural climbing ability(I have none) and my trad skill building. You're right, the only way up is through. @@CloveHitchCory
Have it in my head that I want to lead (Blade Runner 5.10 R) over there. its a big goal but I think with enough practice its possible. You will all be the first to witness me climb a true R rated route on here, once I man up and do it. Stay tuned!
At 21:33 by your right hand, maybe you could place a nut there? hard for me to tell. Good job placing a bunch of pieces before making those runout moves when you had the chance! Crazy whip and be safe out there!
I use tape from other climbs for crack cloves. Im cheap so I just reuse old tape. This was John Parla's green climbing tape from when I lead Pieces of 8 and I took the biggest whipper of my life 🤣. I'm sure you saw that video, if not definitely check it out.
