Why is the “free climb” of the Dawn Wall on El Capitan called the hardest climb ever? And what exactly does “free climb” even mean? Watch the video above to find out more about this nearly impossible feat that two men, only using safety ropes to prevent falls, appear poised to complete this week.
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