Drew Ruana (13) redpointing Scarface 14a/8b+ at Smith Rocks, Oregon

Mid-winter at Smith Rock, Oregon, 13-year-old Drew Ruana steps onto the steep, iconic line of Scarface (5.14a/8b+) with a single goal: link it from bottom to top. Filmed on a family climbing trip and captured by the christineruana channel, this 20-minute session follows Drew’s redpoint of the route on 2-23-13—an age-defying performance made even more striking given his height at the time (about 4'8.5" / 143.5 cm). What makes this worth watching is the pure, unvarnished reality of hard climbing: the pacing, the attempts, the micro-adjustments, and the calm commitment it takes to fight through cruxes when every move counts. Scarface demands precision and confidence, and Drew’s effort is a reminder that strength is only part of the equation—focus, efficiency, and determination are what turn a try into a send. Turn it up to 1080 HD, settle in, and enjoy a classic Smith Rock redpoint with serious inspiration baked into every sequence.

christineruana · 20:18

On a climbing trip to Smith Rocks, OR during mid-winter break 2013, Drew Ruana (age 13) redpointed Scarface 5.14a. Redpoint date 2-23-13. Make sure to adjust the settings and watch it in 1080 HD... it views much better. At the time, Drew was about 4' 8.5" / 143.5cm tall.