Tommy Caldwell and The Return to 9a: Chapter Two - King Lines | EDELRID

"Tommy Caldwell and The Return to 9a: Chapter Two - King Lines | EDELRID" is a rock climbing video (11 minutes) published by EDELRID on May 19, 2026 with 36K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.

In Chapter Two of his Return to 9a series, legendary big wall climber Tommy Caldwell continues his pursuit of elite sport climbing, picking up where his send of Empath left off. His search takes him through established testpieces before leading him deep into the Northern Sierras, where a potential new king line awaits discovery. This film is a compelling look at one of climbing's greatest all-around athletes pushing into unfamiliar territory with the hunger of someone half his age. Whether you're drawn to the beauty of the Sierra landscape, the obsession behind route development, or simply watching a legend evolve his craft, this episode delivers both inspiration and raw climbing action.

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The Race to 9a Continues! Following his send of Empath, Tommy Caldwell sets out in search of a new project. His journey takes him from established classics like Everything Is Karate to discovering a potential king line hidden deep in the Northern Sierras. Featuring Tommy Caldwell | https://www.instagram.com/tommycaldwell/ Video by Hendrik Pot | https://www.instagram.com/pothendrik12/ Follow us! Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/edelrid_sport/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/edelrid/ https://edelrid.com/

Categories: Tommy Caldwell, 9a, Sport, USA