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202234 minPGdocumentary

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Cuddle

202234 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell scale 17 summits in Rocky Mountain National Park, covering 56 kilometers and gaining 6,000 meters in elevation.

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Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell scale 17 summits in Rocky Mountain National Park, covering 56 kilometers and gaining 6,000 meters in elevation.

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Nick Rosendirector

Peter Mortimerdirector

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Tommy Caldwellcast

Adam Stackcast

Synopsis

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell stand at the base of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. They aim to complete the Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup (CDUL), a demanding climb that involves scaling 17 summits in 36 hours. The route spans 56 kilometers and ascends 6,000 meters in elevation. The climbers tackle 65 pitches, with difficulty ratings from 5a to 6b+. Their efforts are inspired by Adam Stack, a childhood friend of Caldwell known for his climbing achievements.

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Watch Alex Honnold tackle extreme climbing in Colorado.
See Tommy Caldwell push his limits in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Find out about the technical demands of high-altitude climbing.

Did You Know

The CDUL requires climbing 17 summits in 36 hours.
Climbers cover 56 kilometers and gain 6,000 meters in elevation.
The climb includes 65 pitches with difficulty ratings from 5a to 6b+.
Tommy Caldwell was inspired by his childhood friend Adam Stack.

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Rock climbing enthusiastsOutdoor adventure fansMountaineering followers

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What is the Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup (CDUL)?

The CDUL is a climbing challenge that involves scaling 17 summits within 36 hours, covering 56 kilometers and gaining 6,000 meters in elevation.

Who are the climbers attempting the CDUL in the documentary?

The climbers are Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell.

What is the range of difficulty ratings for the climbs in the CDUL?

The difficulty ratings for the climbs range from 5a to 6b+.

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