CLIMBING THE NOSE - Jorg Verhoeven's ascent of the most famous route in the world
In CLIMBING THE NOSE, climber Jorg Verhoeven arrives in Yosemite Valley with a single obsession: to free climb The Nose on El Capitan, one of the most storied lines in the sport. Over 30 days in the shadow of the big wall, he breaks down what makes this 5.14 testpiece so unforgiving, what stands between strong climbers and a true free ascent, and what it costs—physically and mentally—to keep returning to the same moves until they finally go. What makes this film hit is its blend of intimate, step-by-step struggle and the weight of history behind the route, with Tommy Caldwell and Lynn Hill adding perspective to a modern attempt on an icon. It’s a compact, high-stakes watch that captures the grind of big-wall logistics, the razor-thin margins of hard free climbing, and the quiet determination it takes to turn a dream into the 5th free ascent of The Nose.
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In October of 2014, Jorg Verhoeven spent 30 days in Yosemite Valley, California with one goal in mind; Make a free ascent of The Nose (5.14), on El Capitan, arguably one of the world's most famous climbs. Join Jorg as he explains why this route is so hard, what keeps people from climbing this iconic route free, and what he personally invested into his remarkable ascent. Tommy Caldwell and Lynn Hill help narrate this incredible story of determination and perseverance that ultimately leads to the 5th free ascent of The Nose. Produced By Louder Than Eleven (lt11.com) Original Score by: Fizzix Productions (www.fizzixprodutions.com).