Hazel Findlay’s Secret To Freeing El Cap - 'Just Try' | Cedar Wright Climbing Reels, Ep. 7

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • Hazel Findlay is not just one of the best and boldest female trad climbers around, she's one of the best regardless of gender. But, what makes Hazel truly special is her down-to-earth personality, which shines through in this video. Join Cedar Wright as he follows Hazel up two of her hardest sends in Yosemite Valley; 'The Book of Hate' (5.13+) and the second ascent of 'The Pre-Muir' (5.13+) on El Capitan. Beyond the climbing, Cedar also gives us a look into what makes Hazel tick: what it's like to be a female in a predominately male sport, what it's like to make your living from climbing, what motivates Hazel as a climber, and what it's like to have your pick of the boys.
    Hazel Findlay’s Secret To Freeing El Cap - 'Just Try' | Cedar Wright Climbing Reels, Ep. 7
    Director: Cedar Wright
    Producer: Cedar Wright

Komentáře • 213

  • @christinekoper2407
    @christinekoper2407 Před 7 lety +161

    "It helps to be smart in climbing. That's why I'll never be the best because I'm slightly dumb..."
    LMAO she is the actual cutest thing I've ever seen. I like how she doesn't take herself too seriously.

  • @HighDesertAirsoft
    @HighDesertAirsoft Před 9 lety +104

    Hazel has such a wonderful personality

    • @heinzsielmann5952
      @heinzsielmann5952 Před 7 lety

      Every natural person have a wonderful personality. She is not a victim of the capitalism system.

    • @amsbeats841
      @amsbeats841 Před 3 lety +2

      @@heinzsielmann5952 only on CZcams would you find a comment about the "capitalist system" on a fuckin trad climbing video

    • @brianh1475
      @brianh1475 Před 2 lety +1

      Its just like, the capitalism, man.

  • @bhaddock9277
    @bhaddock9277 Před 5 lety +7

    I'm in awe watching this video at the great climbing and beauty of the locations. Very good advice as well. We all have to start somewhere and have to stick at it to get better.

  • @7thfleet306
    @7thfleet306 Před 4 lety +11

    Such a young lady but yet you are already a legend. I watched when you climbed with Alex Honnold you are amazing

  • @ripgnar4352
    @ripgnar4352 Před 8 lety +24

    Not only did she teach me how to mentally be as I am climbing anything, but she also gave me advice on how to get women :) thank you and keep climbing! You inspire me so much!

    • @maud8514
      @maud8514 Před 8 lety +1

      Same here!

    • @steilkurbler4973
      @steilkurbler4973 Před 7 lety +2

      RipGNAr She actually inspired me to approach a girl I like :)

    • @platter1000
      @platter1000 Před 7 lety +20

      i went up to a girl yesterday and asked if she wanted to go for a coffee...she told me to go fuck myself

    • @ripgnar4352
      @ripgnar4352 Před 7 lety +3

      dave lastman lmfao my life man

    • @platter1000
      @platter1000 Před 7 lety

      yeah and i asked in a polite way too...go figure

  • @peteranelson
    @peteranelson Před 6 lety +4

    Nice! As an aside, it's great seeing Hazel placing gear and making those clips--that can be one of the hardest aspects of a climb.

  • @rodthelimey
    @rodthelimey Před 4 lety +4

    At 4m 52s, Hazel explains that climbing is like chatting up girls. I never knew it was that easy!

  • @orianakorkosz4692
    @orianakorkosz4692 Před 7 lety +11

    Wonderful young woman and fantastic role model. Love her.

  • @littlelionmanJ
    @littlelionmanJ Před 8 lety +21

    5:03 is so adorable hahaha

  • @blackbird5634
    @blackbird5634 Před 5 lety +6

    We don't need Marvel Comics Universe, we have a real live Hazel Findlay right here doing amazing things!!

    • @DonovanHaumpy
      @DonovanHaumpy Před 2 lety

      I don't think hazel can travel the universe tho

  • @nkdoson8200
    @nkdoson8200 Před 3 lety +2

    So cute her laugh!! ❤️😁

  • @VRIceblast
    @VRIceblast Před 5 lety +1

    Everyone fails, they fail over and over again, till they learn the correct way to do something. That's where experience comes from. A Master climber is someone who has failed, or has seen failure by others, in just about every single way, and learned from the experience.

  • @Carlos31416
    @Carlos31416 Před 4 lety +2

    Refreshing. 😊 Congrats ! 👏

  • @Notaserioushuman
    @Notaserioushuman Před 8 lety +1

    What a great mindset!!! You set your own limits.

  • @iain323
    @iain323 Před 7 lety +9

    That's such a great message. Nice one Hazel.

  • @brianh1475
    @brianh1475 Před 2 lety +1

    I wish I could take her advice more easily. I took a climbing course right before deciding to remodel a house and move, which consumed like a year and a half right before covid BS started (a busy time for a healthcare worker). Im trying to find climbing partners now to get back out there and really finally get in to climbing and mountaineering, but Im afraid to be 'that guy' that just drags down an otherwise fun day with his newness.
    It sucks to live in your own head but its so hard not to.

    • @EpicTV
      @EpicTV  Před 2 lety +1

      keep trying Brian, lots of opportunities at climbing gyms for days out with other people, and also there are lots of courses running, where you based?

  • @PatrickPierceBateman
    @PatrickPierceBateman Před 3 lety +2

    She has the cutest voice.

  • @chrish1657
    @chrish1657 Před 5 lety +4

    Lol. 'Most people don't climb cos they're worried about looking stupid in front of their mates.' Yeah, got nothing to do with hanging off a rock face being fkn terrifying 😅

  • @StephenFasseroMusic
    @StephenFasseroMusic Před 7 lety +7

    this is a precious person speaking their truth!

  • @dirtyblond2332
    @dirtyblond2332 Před 5 lety +13

    Great combo of adorable and bad ass...

  • @cyclingfreak56
    @cyclingfreak56 Před 11 měsíci

    Hazel is the most lovable badass ever! 😊

  • @gigglysamentz2021
    @gigglysamentz2021 Před 4 lety

    What happened to the sound? The music and voice sound very low quality for some reason...

  • @SalmanSalman-dd7xe
    @SalmanSalman-dd7xe Před rokem

    Wooowww.....so cool 👍 guys ...i love it .... stronger girls with climbing

  • @jeffconstine2344
    @jeffconstine2344 Před 8 lety +2

    Pre Placed protection = Pinkpoint. Redpoint is repeating the climb while placing gear with no falls.

    • @steilkurbler4973
      @steilkurbler4973 Před 7 lety

      jeff constine Actually the guy who invented this said it was OK to pre-place gear, because it can interrupt the flow of the climb

    • @jeffconstine2344
      @jeffconstine2344 Před 7 lety

      Hey they do as they like! No going to be my legacy. Pink Is the norm now, just bringing down a level.

  • @CAIrondad
    @CAIrondad Před 5 lety +1

    What a turbo sweetie pie.... love, LOVE her attitude!!

  • @rustyolgun
    @rustyolgun Před 7 lety +5

    what a sweetheart

  • @Bward216
    @Bward216 Před 5 lety +1

    So do you just leave all those little connectors in the wall? Or do you climb back down after reaching the top to collect them?

    • @Aaron-xq6hv
      @Aaron-xq6hv Před 10 měsíci

      I realize this is 4 years late, but still: Those are all removable, they are cleaned either on lowering or by the second (the person belaying will then come up after) while they go up.

  • @pocker91
    @pocker91 Před 8 lety +3

    very nice :) I just had a moment of self reflection about "just try". Very well put!
    also, camera-man check your focus on the interview ;)

  • @Jirconny
    @Jirconny Před 8 lety +33

    music in the background is....annoying

  • @StewartGartland
    @StewartGartland Před 7 lety +3

    Nice work Cedar.

  • @Lehmann108
    @Lehmann108 Před 6 lety +7

    I like how she climbs. She's an amoeba flowing upwards!

  • @Spacegoat92
    @Spacegoat92 Před 3 lety

    As the lord of looking stupid, i can honestly say to anyone that's worried about it, don't let it stop you!!!!

  • @smoothjamskillmoure
    @smoothjamskillmoure Před 7 lety +1

    dang so the El capitain spot, kind of made me feel sick when I realized how far up, the their little camp is just on the side of that rock, I wanna go up there, just not by climbing

  • @orlan2p
    @orlan2p Před 7 lety

    Linda eres un encanto y una chica muy valiente, te felicito.

  • @jammin1881
    @jammin1881 Před rokem

    Why do I watch this climbing stuff at 1-6am? I get vertigo and start sweating just watching it.
    🤣

  • @johnkeightley7029
    @johnkeightley7029 Před 2 lety

    Lovely photo at the beginning of you, your dad with Emma and Paul.

  • @bjaminbjamin
    @bjaminbjamin Před 8 lety

    incredible climber. great pics

  • @steedsful
    @steedsful Před 8 lety +2

    sweet video

  • @johnhall8492
    @johnhall8492 Před 8 lety

    Good tunes Cedar!

  • @rosydonut
    @rosydonut Před 8 lety +38

    if i just tried to free el cap hazel i would die

    • @DrewNorthup
      @DrewNorthup Před 8 lety +4

      +Rosie J I believe she's talking more about setting oneself free from the shackles in one's own mind than about free soloing.

    • @jeffries848
      @jeffries848 Před 8 lety +13

      +Drew Northup Just a heads up, free climbing and free soloing are not the same. Free climbing is using protection but no aids while free soloing is no protection or aids.

    • @DrewNorthup
      @DrewNorthup Před 8 lety +1

      jeffries848 I know darn well what the difference is. Please read the whole set of comments before concluding that somebody is an idiot. When Ms. Findlay refers to "soloing" something I think we both know what she's talking about. She sure was doing a lot of standard free climbing in the piece (and not soloing), but do please pay attention to the context of the conversation before concluding I wasn't paying attention to the video.

    • @aviduke
      @aviduke Před 8 lety +1

      your comment will clarify things for someone so i'm sure it's appreciated

    • @kdmc40
      @kdmc40 Před 7 lety

      border patrol Ha ha ha, what a knob you are!

  • @jamieweyndling1861
    @jamieweyndling1861 Před 4 lety

    Is all the protection pre placed?

  • @yoyehh
    @yoyehh Před 3 lety

    Isnt the music drive you guys mad?

  • @chrisfreeman3241
    @chrisfreeman3241 Před 5 lety +1

    Hazel you are what you call every guys dream girl!!!! not to mention your one of the best female climbers in the world !!!!!! Funny personality!!!!!!! 100% Ring worthy !!!!!!!

  • @raulfernandezg
    @raulfernandezg Před 4 lety +1

    1:54 amazing.....

  • @gregmathews715
    @gregmathews715 Před 7 lety +1

    Is the pro all in place on this climb?

    • @TiffMcGiff
      @TiffMcGiff Před 4 lety

      Greg Mathews yup, that’s the new standard...if it’s too hard...just stick click every piece...

  • @NickFalacci
    @NickFalacci Před 7 lety +11

    All this talk about the difference about men and women and the difference between male and female climbers ... and being up on El Cap ... and yet not one single mention of Lynn Hill doing he first *free* ascent of The Nose back in 1993? It would take five years before the next person was able to repeat the route. Lynn also did the route in under 24 hours and I took TEN YEARS before anyone (male or female) could repeat this accomplishment. Lynn's climb of the The Nose Free was so ahead of it's time, she didn't rate the crux pitch (the Changing Corners) as hard as they really are -- which I think people now rate 5.14a/b. It is still a route that is very rarely repeated and it proved that women climbers (at least Lynn anyway) could climb just as hard if not harder than men.
    Also a little disappointed that they don't talk about the history of the particular route they are climbing (Book of Hate). Book of Hate was one of Randy Leavitt's many futuristic climbs ... he did a particular number of big corner climbs like this (thus the route names "Book of Hate, Book of this, Book of that ..." and the route requires state-of-the-art smearing and balance moves. This was possibly Randy's grandest achievement ... 5.13d smearing. Maybe it's just me, but I do like to hear a bit about a route's history and the first ascent.

    • @johnblack7862
      @johnblack7862 Před 7 lety

      Five years to repeat the free nose? I thought the 2nd free ascents were Tommy and Beth in 2005 (12 years after Lynn's FFA)

    • @readmoreon2390
      @readmoreon2390 Před 5 lety +2

      NickFalacci funny that you said that because I just watched a video on Lynn hill and her ascent it’s amazing

    • @crowtein6104
      @crowtein6104 Před 5 lety +1

      Are you part of the professional offended group or just a recreational whiner?

    • @readmoreon2390
      @readmoreon2390 Před 5 lety +1

      Crowtein lol neither I don’t climb at all but started watching climbing videos and it was ironic that I watched the video over Lynn hill and then this video popped up on my feed.

    • @crowtein6104
      @crowtein6104 Před 5 lety

      I’m sorry, that was rude of me.
      It’s your opinion and I should’ve respected it instead of making a stupid joke.
      Good day.

  • @Solontire
    @Solontire Před 7 lety

    Curious as to why she doesn't wear a helmet? I get she's a professional and it's probably an inconvenience, but I feel like it would be super helpful if she did fall?

    • @aidanwoods1845
      @aidanwoods1845 Před 5 lety

      I've seen her climb in other videos, she didn't climb with a helmet in those either. Maybe it's like the skateboarding mentality. 'FUCK IT I'M GOING DO THIS RIGHT OR I'M GETTING CONCUSSED'

  • @muhfukka4785
    @muhfukka4785 Před 7 lety +7

    she is so cute

  • @maryforbes3724
    @maryforbes3724 Před 7 lety +2

    She has to be the cutest little person ever

  • @circuh1981
    @circuh1981 Před 6 lety

    what is the meaning of the notation at 1:10?

    • @juanplasencia7996
      @juanplasencia7996 Před 3 lety

      5 .13+ is the degree of difficulty in that particular section of the climbing route called Book of hate. It is so difficult that it is reserved for only the best climbers in the world, the elite.

  • @bobforer5798
    @bobforer5798 Před 2 lety

    I don't care if she is roped in. The protection is not fail safe. Takes guts and talent.

  • @cugir321
    @cugir321 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing woman

  • @beamarie8041
    @beamarie8041 Před 6 lety

    Climbers are the most chill type of athlete out there

  • @ianthomas1201
    @ianthomas1201 Před 5 lety +1

    She is too cute for words.

  • @doro3089
    @doro3089 Před 6 lety

    Ton moteur est cette belle énergie positive.. What a route, what a girl !
    We Have to learn in Alps...! 😉

  • @rudychavira5558
    @rudychavira5558 Před 7 lety +1

    Ok I'm asking, you are an awesome girl beautiful personality.

  • @evanamakhoul849
    @evanamakhoul849 Před 3 lety

    Her and emily harrington are the most adorable and badass female climbers!!!

  • @georgezelenz2060
    @georgezelenz2060 Před 8 lety

    Who placed your pro?

  • @paultoms6139
    @paultoms6139 Před 4 lety

    By alex lowes reckoning you look like one of the best climbers in the world

  • @whynottalklikeapirat
    @whynottalklikeapirat Před 7 lety

    I worry just watching the video

  • @HolbergEM
    @HolbergEM Před 5 lety

    Strong girl.

  • @Visionery1
    @Visionery1 Před 6 lety

    What is it with that word "like", it like serves no purpose? I'm like trying to tune out the background music but it's like quite difficult. Otherwise you're like amazing!

    • @Gregorypeckory
      @Gregorypeckory Před 5 lety +1

      Your comment serves no purpose, except to announce that you're a petty nitpicker.

    • @apostatepaul
      @apostatepaul Před 5 lety

      Not a good point. You’ve quibble over a silly word and ignore the amazing feat of what’s she’s talking about! Grammar police are not welcome.

  • @michaeljohn8905
    @michaeljohn8905 Před 5 lety +1

    So pretty.

  • @incidentalist
    @incidentalist Před 5 lety +6

    Fk, shes beautiful!

  • @weiluke982
    @weiluke982 Před 2 lety

    勇敢的女英雄
    十分优秀的登山勇士

  • @glampstronzartonalbee3097

    i took a nap watching this

  • @jonki2402
    @jonki2402 Před 5 lety

    can you please make the music louder, i could still hear hazel

  • @Natur-Bueb
    @Natur-Bueb Před 5 lety

    sweet and strong big respect..

  • @rayaguirre2084
    @rayaguirre2084 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow mountain climbing from a regular person.

  • @R1FamilyR1
    @R1FamilyR1 Před 6 lety +1

    Gosh she is hot. Not that it matters but I'm digging her personality.

    • @randomvintagefilm273
      @randomvintagefilm273 Před 6 lety

      Steve B actually she's not, you should see her other videos in shorts. She's really short with heavy legs and cankles

  • @crowtein6104
    @crowtein6104 Před 5 lety +1

    No matter how many times I watch climbing I get a freaky twitchy feeling.
    I’ll ask ya!

  • @imperialdeathstar9965
    @imperialdeathstar9965 Před 6 lety

    Why the rope if you don't wear a helmut?

    • @patchoulijulie7769
      @patchoulijulie7769 Před 5 lety

      Because if she falls from that high it wont matter if she's wearing a helmet or not.

    • @grimlund
      @grimlund Před 3 měsíci

      The helmet is used mostly to protect you from falling stones from above. Some climbers never uses helmets.
      I dont know why.

  • @ProudPapaJD
    @ProudPapaJD Před 5 lety

    I don’t see why anyone would free solo, I’m just as impressed with free climbing and I don’t think you’re a crazy person with a death wish when you have the ropes there.

  • @Talisman09
    @Talisman09 Před 3 lety

    Oh is "freeing" not the same as free soloing?

  • @StoutProper
    @StoutProper Před 6 lety

    Hazel ever done anything with Alex Honnold?

    • @jonnowindow2075
      @jonnowindow2075 Před 6 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/KzdCmUDnTpc/video.html

    • @StoutProper
      @StoutProper Před 6 lety +1

      Jonno Window ha yeah as soon as I put that comment I searched out and found out they've done tons of stuff, including each other probably 😂

    • @holyworrier
      @holyworrier Před 5 lety +1

      @@StoutProper - Two gods...

  • @MrFg1980
    @MrFg1980 Před 2 lety

    She's a cutey, and an accomplished climber. :-)

  • @namaikatiusernamea
    @namaikatiusernamea Před 8 lety +4

    Im the never get a girl guy...should I be sad :(?

    • @adamdecoder1
      @adamdecoder1 Před 8 lety +11

      yes

    • @steilkurbler4973
      @steilkurbler4973 Před 7 lety +1

      Cvetan Velinov Yes, or you take her advise and do it.

    • @rushthezeppelin
      @rushthezeppelin Před 7 lety +2

      Take her advice......just go up and ask girls out, consequences be damned. The worst that happens is you get rejected and move on. The more you are rejected the less of a big deal it is. Confidence is HUGE HUGE HUGE though. And remember you can always fake it till you make it. Fake confidence and you get a positive response and it boosts your actual confidence. Fuck the butterflies in your stomach.

  • @NessunDorma732
    @NessunDorma732 Před 5 lety +1

    How do these ppl got the money to just climb all day???

    • @chad1682
      @chad1682 Před 5 lety

      no vnm corporate sponsorships

  • @duckisapuppy2480
    @duckisapuppy2480 Před 6 lety

    No helmet ?

  • @CyPhi68
    @CyPhi68 Před 3 lety

    I am not a climber but I enjoy climbing videos. When Hazel is speaking, please mute the music. I think it is an insult to anyone in a video like this to have their story competing with some inane soundtrack. In fact, confine music to music videos. Let others say what they have to say. I want to hear them.

  • @hotstixx
    @hotstixx Před 5 lety +2

    Total cutie pie.

  • @karysquinceaneraboutique

    wow...🤗

  • @twotrees510
    @twotrees510 Před 6 lety

    Damn she good

  • @SuperDave-vj9en
    @SuperDave-vj9en Před 6 lety

    Oh hell no, I won't go!

  • @illampu100
    @illampu100 Před 9 měsíci

    🌷🌷🌷🌻🌷🌷🌷

  • @amymcclintock1230
    @amymcclintock1230 Před 7 lety +19

    Turn the freakin' music down when women speak, please.

    • @MakeMeLo
      @MakeMeLo Před 5 lety

      Yes!!

    • @DeathBringer769
      @DeathBringer769 Před 5 lety +2

      Shouldn't have overly loud music when someone is being interviewed in general, regardless of male or female.

  • @shifttube1283
    @shifttube1283 Před 5 lety +1

    well all she think about is her boyfriend or mate whatever

  • @Chance-ry1hq
    @Chance-ry1hq Před 6 lety

    “Women are more afraid looking stupid” like splattered at the bottom of a mountain.

  • @MikeJohnson-nj1ry
    @MikeJohnson-nj1ry Před 3 lety

    Can you say John Bacher?

  • @JohnSmith-zv8km
    @JohnSmith-zv8km Před 6 lety +1

    who pays climbers ?

  • @liderpakasi9411
    @liderpakasi9411 Před 4 lety

    coolllll..... @hazel finlay

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Před 9 lety

    So I guess from now on we all have to now mention (gender) on planet earth.

  • @insanenative445
    @insanenative445 Před 5 lety +1

    She fine

  • @scottgudsg
    @scottgudsg Před 7 lety +1

    Then you won't be the rubbish climber anymore! So cute!

  • @rawdog42
    @rawdog42 Před 3 lety

    "What does it matter if you totally fail ?"
    Well...

  • @swadlikesapplesbigred8547

    Damn she has shoulders as wide as mine...

  • @TR-nw8hz
    @TR-nw8hz Před rokem

    Can she lose the mouse voice or what?

  • @neoseyes
    @neoseyes Před 7 lety +3

    I prefer the girls that ask guys

    • @Lewdacris916
      @Lewdacris916 Před 7 lety +4

      Yes if she is attractive.......haha im like a magnet for fat chicks

  • @myfirstcrappyvideobilly

    ...but this promotes safe climbing.

    • @Sakuxxx1x
      @Sakuxxx1x Před 5 lety

      I think you are confusing free climbing and free soloing.....like most people.
      free climbing: hands + feet + rope in case you fall
      free soloing: no rope....you fall...you probably die.

  • @suboptimal2019
    @suboptimal2019 Před 7 lety

    "like"