ARC'TERYX Jonathan Siegrist - 24-Karats, 5.14c

Jonathan Siegrist steps into the steep limestone of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge with one goal: unlock “24 Karats,” a razor-sharp new 5.14c that ranks among America’s hardest sport routes. In this tight, five-and-a-half-minute snapshot from Arc’teryx, you’re right there for the quiet focus, the trial-and-error, and the final push as effort turns into a clean send. What makes this film worth your time is how much intensity it packs into a short runtime—no fluff, just the essentials of cutting-edge climbing. Filmed and edited by Keith Ladzinski, it captures the texture of high-end redpointing: reading sequences, managing fatigue, and committing when the margins are thin. If you love watching world-class athletes problem-solve on the sharp end, “24 Karats” delivers a quick hit of pure, modern sport-climbing tension.

Arc'teryx · 5:30

After a few solid days of effort, Arc'teryx team athlete, Jonathan Siegrist sent a new line at Red River Gorge, naming it "24 Karats", and at the grade of 5.14c, it is one of America's hardest sport climbs. Filmed and Edited by: Keith Ladzinski http://www.arcteryx.com/Athlete.aspx?EN/JonathanSiegrist