Climbing Devil's Tower

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2020
  • We’re in Wyoming at Devil’s Tower National Monument about to tackle a technique called crack climbing up more than 800 feet of sheer rock. Our goal is to ascend El Cracko Diablo - a route which takes up to sections called pitches that get progressively harder the higher we climb. Devil’s Tower was formed underground 50 million years ago by the same forces that created the Rock Mountains. Magma welled up and eventually cooled and hardened into rock columns over time. Those columns were forced upwards and Devil’s Tower emerged. Of course, there are many other creation stories passed down by Native Americas which are just as fascinating.
    This is our nation’s first National Monument. There’s a certain mystique and power about this place. The tower jets out of the ground and completely dominates the landscape. Devil’s Tower rises more than 1,200 feet about the great plains of North Eastern Wyoming and is considered sacred by the Northern Plains Indians. We’re here to explore that spiritual connection and tackle what early explorers thought was impossible - standing at the top of Devil’s Tower.
    Rock the Park is an Emmy award-winning adventure series seen every Saturday on ABC featuring our national parks and other public lands across America and the world. Now in its 6th season, Jack Steward and Colton Smith go off the beaten path to explore magnificent landscapes, incredible wildlife and all the exciting ways to immerse yourself in and around nature. Whether it’s swimming with sea turtles, climbing to the top of a volcano or repelling into a glacier, Jack and Colton are living life to the fullest and inspiring others to do the same.
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ความคิดเห็น • 238

  • @wetbadger2174
    @wetbadger2174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    The guy who put the climbing rope up there is the real hero

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed

    • @MatanuskaHIGH
      @MatanuskaHIGH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lead climbing with some cams. 🤷‍♂️. Easy 5.7 route. I wasn’t ever a great climber but even a novice trad climber would be able to set a top rope on that route. I never lead higher than a 5.10 in my prime but would have easily done that. Everything I ever learned came from a book called “freedom of the hills”. Check it out. Started on 5.6-5.9 climbs and had a lot of fun. Learned to face my fears as I’m afraid of heights also. Climbed local rock 2-4 days a week in Oregon. Now I don’t climb often anymore but still have all the gear I accumulated. Never could get rid of it. Someday I might go back to being a rock jockey again. Idk.

    • @drinnerd8532
      @drinnerd8532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@MatanuskaHIGH you sound like someone who is very aware of his climbing accomplishments... and enjoys talking about them, lol

    • @TheGoonSquadd
      @TheGoonSquadd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MatanuskaHIGH ayyy man. You interested in selling some gear to a newbie getting into the sport ??!!

    • @yolorogue7720
      @yolorogue7720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And what about the camera man!!!

  • @lamboplayz5520
    @lamboplayz5520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Im impressed with the camera man more then them....

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He's amazing!

    • @azucarinho1
      @azucarinho1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It looks to me as if the climb was filmed with a drone... but all the same it's quite impressive!

    • @therandomguy4233
      @therandomguy4233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Than*

    • @Lysa622003
      @Lysa622003 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always say that. The camera person was there first and is hanging on a rope filming the climber, much harder.

  • @skinnyguygains2459
    @skinnyguygains2459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    that dude who helped you guys is a legend too!! super chill guy

  • @eiendeflowlight
    @eiendeflowlight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That old man still rockin dayyum

  • @leewilliams6174
    @leewilliams6174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Frank is the king, what an experience I hope you guys treasure it.

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Frank is the best!

    • @johnvonhorn2942
      @johnvonhorn2942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RockTheParkOfficialFrank really is the best! I also don't like heights but am tempted to try this under Frank's excellent tutelage.

  • @johnperez1730
    @johnperez1730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Old Frank is my hero.

  • @KyleRockHill
    @KyleRockHill ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "It's considered a sacred place so let's climb all over it and film it" lol 😅

  • @smol9832
    @smol9832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys deserve more than 22k subscribers goddamn this channel is underrated

  • @Uncommonsensetoo
    @Uncommonsensetoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Tried climbing it without ropes once. Did not get very far ;-) Amazing place. First learned about it watching that Spielberg movie. Just had to see it when visiting Wyoming. Very nice documentary. Good job.

    • @MatanuskaHIGH
      @MatanuskaHIGH 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn’t there some 5.7 routes on it?

  • @mikebrummy
    @mikebrummy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was awesome! Production quality is a 10/10, I was surprised you guys don't have millions of subs. Just joined a rock climbing gym the other day because I want to climb this and El Cap one day!

  • @skinnyguygains2459
    @skinnyguygains2459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your guys channel is so sick!! surprised you don’t have more subs!! keep grinding guys !! great production value too!!

  • @nombreapellido9038
    @nombreapellido9038 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Frank rocks! In shape for sure.

  • @GodofKings-Raj
    @GodofKings-Raj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful atmosphere on the Top ❤️

  • @ellaxracz
    @ellaxracz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Astonishing... what an achievement..... my legs are wobbling here on my sofa watching this... my trip to the tower next mth rom England I cannot wait...

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stayed at the KOA there on the 4th of July a few years back while moto-camping. That moved me. Glad I got one of their little cabins because it rained and was windy as hell that night. And I remember seeing the headlights from climbers up on the summit. Not in that rain and wind! Thanks for sharing!

  • @user-qc7hr4my7r
    @user-qc7hr4my7r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wish I could rock climb but can’t stand heights. What an awesome experience and great video!

  • @PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs
    @PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are awesome... Thanks

  • @agungwarih
    @agungwarih 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool guys, great journey. Frank is a really wise man.

  • @jerryde2861
    @jerryde2861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys inspire me. Much LOVE.

  • @roadtojrs
    @roadtojrs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job dudes 👏 finally you did it

  • @austinjacobs7680
    @austinjacobs7680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Devils tower is awesome. I took a trip their with my grandparents and they made us watch close encounters of the third kind before getting there. great movie and great place!

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a pretty eerie and really cool. Glad you got to check it out.

    • @sasquatch6772
      @sasquatch6772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish me look I’m going to climb it

  • @albertlutton9920
    @albertlutton9920 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Frank Sanders is quite the legend.
    Many 1st ascents to his credit are included among his more than 2000 total ascents! Major history!!

  • @hollowkaizer7419
    @hollowkaizer7419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this illustrate my feeling when I climb Peter Both Mountain. My 1st ever rock climbing experience

  • @jasonlewis460
    @jasonlewis460 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Frank is the Real MVP

  • @JasonT850
    @JasonT850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I just found one of my favorite channels. And I also am from Minnesota.

  • @laffilmfest3759
    @laffilmfest3759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great adventure guys!!

  • @MatanuskaHIGH
    @MatanuskaHIGH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That old dude is dope!

  • @chatter3422
    @chatter3422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome... 👍❤😍

  • @rajathiruppathi4706
    @rajathiruppathi4706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really amazing man...

  • @christinerogers731
    @christinerogers731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to try this in October!

  • @jochenbecht6191
    @jochenbecht6191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks my friends. Take care and god bless.

  • @21cbrandon
    @21cbrandon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Frank seems like an awesome guy

  • @yuyito83
    @yuyito83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna be like Frank when I grow up ! God bless him !

  • @xsolent
    @xsolent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you guys feel changed by this experience? Enjoyed your video.

  • @nathanlindahl8336
    @nathanlindahl8336 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel like the climb down must be the most terrifying part of rock climbing.

  • @db90990
    @db90990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Visited there in 1987 its Awesome!!

  • @JG-fx8jm
    @JG-fx8jm ปีที่แล้ว

    I climbed Durance back in 93. Amazing experience.

  • @USARoadtrip364
    @USARoadtrip364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow it is incredible.. honestly I went to the Devil's Tower national monument last July,2020. I saw three teams doing rock climbing.. looks like you are the one of the teams? hehe.. enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing your video

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's so awesome! Well hey, hopefully we'll stumble on each other in the future. Make sure to say hi if spot us 🙌

  • @Tom-tt1vg
    @Tom-tt1vg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW that was cool Id Love To Go Se Devils Tower.

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You totally should. There's nothing quite like it.

  • @sasquatch6772
    @sasquatch6772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Frank and Rich are homies and cheer for me because I’m climbing Devils Tower this summer with Rich and Erik

  • @elliswoodall407
    @elliswoodall407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm happy for you and congratulations! I wish I was there with you.

  • @df2studios
    @df2studios ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Frank is a pro but i want everybody to listen to me.This is dangerous if it wasnt for Frank Sanders they would not have made it.Frank Sanders i have the utmost respect for you sir.

  • @alvarofunes1486
    @alvarofunes1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just earned a new subscriber

  • @chatter3422
    @chatter3422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it bro

  • @smol9832
    @smol9832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long does it take to reach the top?

  • @paulcorrigan7999
    @paulcorrigan7999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    11:16 another thing I noticed was how little pro Frank placed. He's climbed the tower so many times this easy route probably feels like a hike.

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Frank is the man. He scaled that like it was nothing.

  • @evangelinarodriguez0
    @evangelinarodriguez0 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👁️🙏👁️
    SO BEAUTIFUL 🙏❤️

  • @Carteramazing2000
    @Carteramazing2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Rock The Park!

  • @anthonydennis82
    @anthonydennis82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys gave me mad sweaty palms from those heights and I used to be a roofer. Mad respect but I have to ask how old was frank? He has mad strength! In all seriousness all 3 of you need to enjoy conquering that summit. Was so steep.

  • @dubthedirector
    @dubthedirector 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny, El Cracko Diablo is my Ex’s name too. I will always think of it as Bear tower because of the natives, hope to visit one day

  • @braynhaze
    @braynhaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Frank is awesome!

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Frank is the best!

    • @braynhaze
      @braynhaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RockTheParkOfficial I’ve never met him IRL, but I know a genuine and kind person, when I see one. Thanks for responding!

  • @nickclark6240
    @nickclark6240 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What was the grade of the climb ?

  • @jeffreymccommon8759
    @jeffreymccommon8759 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I climbed with them and signed the leger also...Thank you to Rock the Park,Tremendous Entertainment and U Tube...I can now say that I also climbed The Devil's tower...

  • @LadyT94577
    @LadyT94577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still wondering how you got down?? The same way or heli??

  • @strawberrymilkshake5419
    @strawberrymilkshake5419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    big clap to the cameraman!!!

  • @DANNY-bv7od
    @DANNY-bv7od ปีที่แล้ว

    You should come to UK and climb Malham cove

  • @cindyrissal3628
    @cindyrissal3628 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanna know if there's anything like tree rings visible up there...per the theory that it's a huge tree stump..

  • @janzimmermann5861
    @janzimmermann5861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Franky is the man

  • @simspektor
    @simspektor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So much potential with this channel. Great scene work, great dialog. Too many cut shots to you for reactions, head nods, eyebrow raises, etc. and lose the Subaru for God’s sake.

  • @DarkstarDarth
    @DarkstarDarth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would of liked to see Richard Dreyfus climb that rock😄👌🏼

  • @michaelchurch5110
    @michaelchurch5110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:47 ol dad in red hiding in the background trying to take a good piss before the point of no return lol!! Haaaaoooohhhhh yeaaaaahhhh

  • @jeremyoliver
    @jeremyoliver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you get back down? Repel?

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly! It's a lot quicker going to down that it is going up. Haha!

  • @Nomo_Popo
    @Nomo_Popo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Frank rules!

  • @ichirofakename
    @ichirofakename ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Climb starts at 10:38

  • @theguy7604
    @theguy7604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish we saw the descent.

  • @gaames
    @gaames 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you get down? Shouldn't that be part of the story?

  • @MegamiSaikou7
    @MegamiSaikou7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay but have you seen the devils tower battle??

  • @juansebastianrodriguez4428
    @juansebastianrodriguez4428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    im here because reading "Yakari", a very beautifull comic

  • @sophallaseng9606
    @sophallaseng9606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @dougheffernan6546
    @dougheffernan6546 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did they get down - did they get a helicopter to get them down

  • @joshuastreich5638
    @joshuastreich5638 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine If Space Aliens From Mars Saw You At Devils Tower While You Were On Top Of It! Like They Did In 1977!

  • @feekey21
    @feekey21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damm thats a big tree stump

  • @thelyrebird1310
    @thelyrebird1310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't climb a 6' ladder no way could I even contemplate this

  • @therandomguy4233
    @therandomguy4233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to live up there

  • @riverblueheaven7176
    @riverblueheaven7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks like a stem of a giant tree.

  • @robertliepe6766
    @robertliepe6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯"For it grew from the earth are ancient Indian ancestors named it the tree of life"🎄🥂😎🇺🇸

  • @longliveDAC
    @longliveDAC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is one of these guys brothers with the expedition unknown guy

  • @LVThN_von_Ach
    @LVThN_von_Ach ปีที่แล้ว

    7:57 Aaah! Loose shoestring!

  • @kennyw871
    @kennyw871 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As the saying goes: "The summit is only half way." I think you should have documented the difficulties descending the Devil's Tower. People watching need to understand that descending can, and often is, more difficult. Thanks.

  • @raven_salvation
    @raven_salvation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you think I did?
    Frank: How did it feel?
    Frankie deeply connected with mother nature!

  • @chadhalbert2914
    @chadhalbert2914 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Then you take the down elevator?

  • @virtualcommercialaviation-9302
    @virtualcommercialaviation-9302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good men´s !"

  • @launiesoult3248
    @launiesoult3248 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been to devil's tower of quand double tower I think that it was the 1st Yellowstone I mean you're in the general area so it makes sense to me that it was the 1st Yellowstone

  • @GodofKings-Raj
    @GodofKings-Raj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to be part of your mission 👍

  • @HighTekVR
    @HighTekVR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been there

  • @BenChorba
    @BenChorba 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m confused is this a tv show or TH-cam thing?

    • @RockTheParkOfficial
      @RockTheParkOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Ben 👋, glad you asked! Rock the Park is an adventure series seen every Saturday on ABC featuring our national parks and other public lands across America and the world. Our host, Jack Steward, has a TH-cam series that provides helpful hacks and how-to’s to make your outdoor adventures the best they can be. Jack's vlog aligns more with a TH-cam series if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/users/JackStewardHappiness. Hope this was helpful! Let us know if you have any other questions

  • @kermitderfrosch5432
    @kermitderfrosch5432 ปีที่แล้ว

    Frank is a real gigachad

  • @matrixsurvivor3216
    @matrixsurvivor3216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its the foot (tendon of a Giant)

  • @thisgame2
    @thisgame2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    my dead auntie used to cling to the smallest of rocks. lol

  • @seangoodrich7177
    @seangoodrich7177 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would hire frank as my life coach.

  • @leaksquad355
    @leaksquad355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is clearly a Tree stump that's why it was so "grippy"

    • @michaelmerck7576
      @michaelmerck7576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just imagine an entire forest of redwoods like that one used to be

    • @leaksquad355
      @leaksquad355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelmerck7576 exactly!

    • @jacktherex9242
      @jacktherex9242 ปีที่แล้ว

      No.....it's not
      Remove the tinfoil hats

  • @0_dearghealach_083
    @0_dearghealach_083 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, as long as ya don’t parachute on top of it like George Hopkins.

  • @thomasphenomas7007
    @thomasphenomas7007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Frank

  • @ogedeh
    @ogedeh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah yes, the mountain jimi hendrix historically stood up against

  • @haydenamaro
    @haydenamaro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand why this is being shot like an old fashioned cable television show. Is this being screened on syndicated television too?

    • @CESmith
      @CESmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rock the Park is a show that was syndicated to tv stations around the US. It aired generally on Saturday mornings but the stations had final say as to when it aired. It also qualified for the required educational shows that stations had to show. As such, it was aimed at Saturday morning families in style.

  • @kotastrophie
    @kotastrophie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @notafortnitegamer
    @notafortnitegamer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thats a big tree stump!

  • @nicholasensz4209
    @nicholasensz4209 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I want to meet Frank!

  • @ksaorganization6100
    @ksaorganization6100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They should built a stair

  • @michaelbruns449
    @michaelbruns449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really bad time to get Vertigo (bppv).