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Tommy Caldwell (born August 11, 1978) is an American rock climber who has set records in sport climbing, traditional climbing, and in big-wall climbing. Caldwell made the first free ascents of several major routes on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. [1]
The Push. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. A dramatic, inspiring memoir by legendary rock climber Tommy Caldwell, the first person to free climb the Dawn Wall of Yosemite’s El Capitan.
Apr 28, 2015 · Tommy Caldwell's death after an April 1980 car accident didn't end the Marshall Tucker Band, but it changed things forever – in particular for his older brother Toy Caldwell.
Jun 9, 2017 · Boldness and humility are a remarkable combination. Tommy Caldwell seems to have both in abundance, as evidenced by his autobiography, The Push, which was released May 16.
Sep 18, 2018 · On January 14, 2015, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson topped out El Capitan’s Dawn Wall in Yosemite Valley to a circus of friends, family, and media. Their 19-day push to...
May 3, 2022 · Tommy Caldwell (August 11, 1978) is an American climber, primarily known for his big wall exploits, particularly in Yosemite National Park, in addition to pioneering hard sport climbs, such as Kryptonite (5.14d) and Flex Luthor (5.15b).
Jun 6, 2018 · On June 6, 2018, in California’s Yosemite National Park, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell accomplished the seemingly impossible—climbing the 3,000-foot Nose route of El Capitan in 1 hour 58...
The Dawn Wall. What sticks with me about the Dawn Wall are the incremental steps; when I felt myself growing and getting stronger. I realized the power of a big goal. That pursuit is the true magic. - Tommy Caldwell.
Oct 5, 2015 · Tommy Caldwell on the Dawn Wall (VI 5.14d), considered the longest, hardest free climb in the world. After spending 19 days on the wall, he and Kevin Jorgeson reached the summit of El Capitan...
Tommy's Story — The Push. About Tommy. Tommy’s dad taught him to embrace fear and doubt and turn them into inspiration. Given this attitude, Tommy has established some of the hardest routes in the country and free climbed 12 routes on El Capitan in Yosemite. He believes difficult journeys, with little chance for success, teach him the most.