Historic climb finally finished.

The long journey began on December 27th and was completed January 14th, 19 days later. Tommy Caldwell, 36, and Kevin Jorgeson, 30, were the first people to climb the daunting 3,000-foot vertical wall on El Capitan. This is considered the most difficult climb in the world and they also did it with only safety harnesses to catch them if they fall, but relied on muscle and dexterity to get them through this treacherous climb. The rocks are not smooth nor the isn't big spaces for hand to fit. Free-climbers do not use pulleys or carve out hand holds, they brace themselves with their legs and find a spot where they have a grip. The climb was painful hands throbbing skin ripping open. The beating took when losing their grip and slamming against the mountain. Rest days were necessary to allow injuries to heal. Superglue and tape to heal and speed up this process.

Other people had made it to the top, However, not one continuous free-climb. This should be an inspiration for all, not just rock climbers. They were knocked down so many times, but kept getting back up. They have dreamed big and followed their dreams. And you should too!