“The Devil’s Climb” is getting ready to debut on October 17 on National Geographic. In this documentary special, we follow Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, two very well-known and documented rock climbers. In the film, they attempt to summit the infamous Devil’s Thumb in Alaska for the first time. See parts of the world only possible thanks to the bravery of these two climbers.
TALKING WITH ALEX AND TOMMY
With the release of “The Devil’s Climb”, I spoke with both Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell. In our conversation, we talk about both of their perspectives on the journey. As well as their distinct ways of prepping for the climb as Tommy was recovering from a scary injury.
We also talk about some of the logistics of the documentary. Saying the crew took a lot of risk in making sure they were able to capture some incredible footage. Not to mention not knowing how much of the climb they would be able to make. It’s a fantastic conversation that you can check out below!
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ABOUT “THE DEVIL’S CLIMB”
From National Geographic and Plimsoll Productions comes the thrilling documentary special THE DEVIL’S CLIMB. Follow renowned rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell on a 2,600-mile expedition to tackle one of the most daunting challenges of their careers: summiting the infamous Devil’s Thumb. This is a sinister tower of ice-plastered granite deep in the wilderness of southeast Alaska and is known as one of the most dangerous mountains in North America.
For Alex Honnold, this climb is among the greatest adventures of his life, a testament to his relentless drive to achieve the impossible. For his best friend, Tommy Caldwell, it’s a chance to make a heroic comeback after a career-threatening Achilles injury. The friends undertake an epic journey to the Devils Thumb, traveling by bicycle, sailboat and on foot through the American West, Canada and Alaska.
Witness the extraordinary courage and pulse-pounding climbing as the two attempt to accomplish the first-ever, single-day traverse of all five peaks of the Devils Thumb massif – and push their bodies and bond to the absolute limit.
“The Devil’s Climb” premieres Oct. 17 at 9/8c on National Geographic, then streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
