The tagline (or Vimeo description) reads: “Two ambitious climbers confront dangerous rock, unpredictable weather, and their deepest fears as they chase the summit of their dreams: the Second Flatiron in Boulder, Colorado.” And upon seeing it, you’ll realize that this ascent is truly special, unlike any you have ever seen — the sickest thing you have ever seen, if you will.
In the end, it is a story of struggle and sacrifice, all in the name of doing the impossible and conquering the unconquerable. And, in a way, getting higher than anyone else in Boulder, which is a feat, both literally and metaphorically.
Quotes, pulled from the documented journey, offer up telling insights into just how exhausting the ascent was.
Want to avoid Broadway at all times… it’s kind of worth stopping at Einstein bagels though.
The weather is like — it’s like trying to read the Illuminati code.
But when they summited, there was a sense of accomplishment that neither of these two ambitious climbers had realized before…
I mean, just having that perspective over what seemed like half the world beneath us.
