Frick yeah. And awesome to see Vince sharing in the climb and experience. Old school keeping it alive. And Josh is such a stellar climber. And of course his actions are not social media, just putting up and sending routes in all styles.
After watching Devil's Thumb with Honnold and Caldwell with that mindblowing drone footage, it's a real treat to now watch this as insanely magnificent footage. Bravo!
Big UP and Sender Films consistently make the best climbing films. Such a beautiful balance between objective and larger purpose in this one, wonderfully imagined by detailed character building. Great work!
very proud to see Vince on something like this - he leart me on TH-cam the Quad Anchor for Iceclimbing - where i liked his coolness right a way - of both :-))
In August this year I camped in the valley below Jirishanca, marveling at the stunning mountain. I sat and wondered, is there a route up this in current conditions, and if so, who would go for it? Now we know. Congrats Josh and Vince, and thanks for inspiring us to keep getting after it in the Blanca and Huayhuash before these glaciers are gone.
I gotta ask.... how did you descend something like that? Is there enough solid ice for rapping on ice screws? Albalakov's? Snow bollards? Cams/Pro? Up is one thing but in such technical terrain I'd think the decent could be just as harrowing.. pulling ropes, loss choss... bloody hell that sends shivers down my spine... nice work lads.. I'd like to see either of you at 50th anniversary of Banff Mountain Film Festival in 2025...
Probably some downclimbing where the terrain warrants it. A threads and snow bollards as much as possible, then you sling boulders where it's just rock. Worst comes to worst you start rapping off pitons, nuts and cams. Some footage of the descent would've been interesting.
Great question! In article written for the American Alpine Club, Vince recounts their descent route, "Many of the traversing pitches Josh and I had climbed on the way up had to be reclimbed, which made for slow going. It got dark quite quickly, further complicating route-finding. Tired, but cautious, Josh and I slowly made 12 to 14 awkward rappels back to our bivy, dealing with a few fatigue-induced route-finding errors and some seriously tangled ropes." You can read the rest of the article, Buena Suerte: The First Free Ascent of Jirishanca's Southeast Face, on The American Alpine Club Publications, or listen to their episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, Vince Anderson and Josh Wharton on Jirishanca.
It’s probably intentional to leave out shots of anchors eh? It would be so cool to see a photo of every anchor used on ascent and descent. Maybe it’s just me?
Hi there! The summit shots in this film were taken moments before Quentin and Alik made it to the summit. You can see a great image of Josh, Vince, and Alik on the summit while waiting for Quentin to make his final push here: pat.ag/TY/Jirishanca
Hats off to Josh & Vince for such an incredible climb, and thanks to the film crew for putting together this masterpiece. What a story!
love your videos too bury
Incredibly well-told story all around. Two badass, cool dudes. Loved every second!
Frick yeah.
And awesome to see Vince sharing in the climb and experience.
Old school keeping it alive.
And Josh is such a stellar climber. And of course his actions are not social media, just putting up and sending routes in all styles.
absolutely metal, that shot of them on the summit is unreal. i can't even begin to imagine the downclimb
Best soundtrack to a climbing movie hands down! Theeosees for the win!!!
Brutal documentary Patagonia!!! Probably the best I have seen. Amazing climbing. Es bestial ! Enhorabuena y gracias!!!!
After watching Devil's Thumb with Honnold and Caldwell with that mindblowing drone footage, it's a real treat to now watch this as insanely magnificent footage. Bravo!
What a great achievement. Brilliant filming and great editing. I would love to have had a few shots of the downclimb.
Amazing movie and amazing accomplishment! So down to earth and just overall badass, love to see it!
That was fantastic and inspiring - all 40/50-something folks who love the mountains should watch this.
We couldn't agree more!
Tremendous climb and spectacular film to document it. Really well done!
Big UP and Sender Films consistently make the best climbing films. Such a beautiful balance between objective and larger purpose in this one, wonderfully imagined by detailed character building. Great work!
This was amazing thank you for putting this out there
Glad you enjoyed it!
That is the definition of adventure and badassness !!! Congrats to the climbers and the movie team.
very proud to see Vince on something like this - he leart me on TH-cam the Quad Anchor for Iceclimbing - where i liked his coolness right a way - of both :-))
great production here. amazing climb and climbers. and dads.
Some of the raddest dads out there!
Well done boys and super coop docu. 💪🤘
Best alpine film in ages!
Unbelievable adventure
insane climb and story!!!!
would have loved to see them repell down :D
crazy Video, thanks a lot
In August this year I camped in the valley below Jirishanca, marveling at the stunning mountain. I sat and wondered, is there a route up this in current conditions, and if so, who would go for it? Now we know. Congrats Josh and Vince, and thanks for inspiring us to keep getting after it in the Blanca and Huayhuash before these glaciers are gone.
Thank you for sharing! Sounds like an incredible experience!!
Fucking great! Drone footage also amazing!
Amazing!!!
great video, keep making the pure aline gear to make these expeditions happen
Grandi ❤
Gotta love Josh, go Estes Park!
That made me want to get the ice tools out!
Yep, that was rad!
I gotta ask.... how did you descend something like that? Is there enough solid ice for rapping on ice screws? Albalakov's? Snow bollards? Cams/Pro? Up is one thing but in such technical terrain I'd think the decent could be just as harrowing.. pulling ropes, loss choss... bloody hell that sends shivers down my spine... nice work lads.. I'd like to see either of you at 50th anniversary of Banff Mountain Film Festival in 2025...
Probably some downclimbing where the terrain warrants it. A threads and snow bollards as much as possible, then you sling boulders where it's just rock. Worst comes to worst you start rapping off pitons, nuts and cams.
Some footage of the descent would've been interesting.
Great question! In article written for the American Alpine Club, Vince recounts their descent route, "Many of the traversing pitches Josh and I had climbed on the way up had to be reclimbed, which made for slow going. It got dark quite quickly, further complicating route-finding. Tired, but cautious, Josh and I slowly made 12 to 14 awkward rappels back to our bivy, dealing with a few fatigue-induced route-finding errors and some seriously tangled ropes."
You can read the rest of the article, Buena Suerte: The First Free Ascent of Jirishanca's Southeast Face, on The American Alpine Club Publications, or listen to their episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, Vince Anderson and Josh Wharton on Jirishanca.
Is it dangerous? "I mean, its not tennis" 😂
Vince is a real one 😂
15:56 awesome, I also have a vinyl-records collection
Yes!!
Fan-fuckin-tastic, fellas ... Great film! Bring back the Grade VII, please!!
The glacier is shrinking drastically. Did you fly there ? Remind me of the name of the video sponsor ? Presumably they want cold places to stay cold ?
“Death is a reminder to live “ - god bless 🙏
kick ass
It’s probably intentional to leave out shots of anchors eh?
It would be so cool to see a photo of every anchor used on ascent and descent. Maybe it’s just me?
ok wow... the story i wanna see
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1:54 that's choss
Why edit Quentin and Alik out of the summit shots?
Hi there! The summit shots in this film were taken moments before Quentin and Alik made it to the summit. You can see a great image of Josh, Vince, and Alik on the summit while waiting for Quentin to make his final push here: pat.ag/TY/Jirishanca
Anyone else's plams sweaty? Hard core.
Holy feck
WHEW
technoodle
Super man in the andes !