A Line Across the Sky | Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold | Patagonia

Long considered impossible, coveted by many and attempted by a few, the Fitz Traverse has fueled the imaginations of climbers in Patagonia for decades. Tracing the iconic skyline of Cerro Fitz Roy and its six satellite peaks, it spans four miles and 13,000 feet across snow and ice-covered rock, with epic route finding and endless rapelling. Seizing their chance during a rare extended weather window, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold went big. The pair completed the first ascent in a five-day push during February 2014.


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[gregsadler]

Alex Honnold: "what's a crampon?"
Also Alex Honnold: does an alpine climb no one has done before

[spoondancer]

"I've never had much interest in alpine climbing, I don't know how to use ice tools, I don't like being cold...."
Goes ahead and does it
I love alex honnold

[prp]

I love how alex is wearing north face in a patagonia ad.

[tylernguyen]

i wonder if all of these world class climbers have some kind of group chat.

[LeonGalindoStenutz]

For those who don't climb, and those who do -- this feat is off the charts! Beyond brave, gnarly, genius, talented, tough! Hat's off. Real life heros. Love these guys.

[BostonReapers]

What a perfect example of the climbing community helping others to succeed in your dream.

[Brian.Kleven]

“Ah yes, that’s the route I would take to school everyday”
-everybody’s grandparents

[trickee]

I'm not a mountain climber. I'm not a rock climber. I've done the rock wall at the mall maybe 3 times. I've been binging youtube videos and Netflix documentaries about climbing since watching Free Solo.

[alexsideris]

“ don’t worry your a total boss!” Alex is the best

[witch.y]

I love how both of them just talk each other up so much in all of the videos they're in

[natewilairat]

"This is the kind of thing I see in Alpinist Magazine, except we're actually doing it."

[humanentity]

Recently finished Tommy's incredible book "push". From the book, I didn't realize this climb was so ferocious, bravo Tommy and Alex!

[idn]

Rolando and Colin: kudos to you guys for your actions. Tommy and Alex: great achievement. Can't wait to see the full film!

[MrBrachiatingApe]

Words cannot express.

Wow. This is sublime...I'm glad human beings are willing to pursue excellence with this much passion and commitment. I try in my small way, but nothing like this. Congrats to all who made it.

[ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Both Tommy and Alex are fascinating by themselves, but the chemistry they produce as a team is just...mind-blowing.
Unstoppable combination!

[drg]

EPIC! The 2 gods of climbing working together...gave me chills. Incredibly awesome.

[pierrecamoin]

Alex, your voice alone inspire a sense of both confidence and defiance!

[dubravkoprimorac]

"If one lobe is on ice is that ok",
 lol hilarious, top man both of them, live the moment ;-)

[ashishkiift]

Two Legends of our times ! What a tag team !

[michaelcleveland]

I'm not a climber, unless it's on a mountain bike but this film was one of my two favorites at E.O.F.T. this year. These two guys are fantastic.... their humor, positive attitude and the scenery... fantastic! I too am looking to see the whole film but it's tough to find.