description Tommy Caldwell Overview
Tommy Caldwell is an American rock climber known for difficult free climbs, big-wall routes, and sustained climbing on Yosemite's El Capitan. In January 2015, he and Kevin Jorgeson completed the first free ascent of the Dawn Wall after years of route development, climbing its pitches using equipment only for protection rather than upward progress. His career also includes major ascents in Patagonia and the first free ascent of El Capitan's Dihedral Wall.
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Tommy Caldwell ranks #24 of 180 in the Explorer ranking, behind Ueli Steck, ahead of Ranulph Fiennes.
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How good is Tommy Caldwell?
Tommy Caldwell scores 8.31/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Explorer category. Dawn Wall free ascent and survival story are landmark modern climbing achievements; high consensus.
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With a score of 8.31/10, Tommy Caldwell is highly rated in Explorer. See all Explorer ranked.
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