Now That's What I Call a First Ascent - EP4 - Century Crack 5.14b Pete Whittaker & Tom Randall
Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, the Wide Boyz, take on one of crack climbing’s most infamous nightmares in Episode 4: Century Crack (5.14b). In this punchy Hot Aches Productions installment, the pair bring their Sheffield-born offwidth obsession to the USA, aiming for a first ascent on a line that’s less “hand jam” and more full-body combat. What makes this worth your nine minutes is the intensity: the raw, awkward mechanics of offwidth climbing, the grit behind a specialized training ethic, and the calm problem-solving it takes when every move hurts. If you’ve ever wondered how elite climbers turn bruises into progress and fear into precision, Century Crack delivers a front-row seat to a truly wild test piece and the partnership it demands.
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