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Tommy Caldwell Pushing the Limits

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  • Why do people do extreme sports?
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  • What's the name of this mountain?
    the Down Wall (El Capitan)
  • What was the scariest moment they had up there?
    Ice falls when the sun hit the frozen water.
  • Were Tommy and Kevin really close friends?
    No, they weren't.
  • Is it better to climb the mountain when it's cold?
    Yes, it is.
  • Who were the first climbers to successfully free-climb the Down Wall?
    Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson
  • How long did it take for Tommy and Kevin to climb the mountain?
    19 days.
  • Where is El Capital located?
    California's Yosemite National Park
  • How did Tommy Cladwell cut his finger off when he was a child?
    He cut it off with a table saw.
  • When did Tommy and Kevin free-climb the Dawn Wall?
    January 2015.
  • Did Tommy Caldwell grow up in New York?
    No, he didn't. He grew up in the mountains,
  • Was Tommy Caldwell familiar with rock-climbing?
    Yes, he was.