Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this gripping Arc’teryx film, "Wet Lycra Nightmare", climbers Jordan Cannon and Sam Stroh take on one of Yosemite National Park’s steepest and most elusive big wall routes. Rated 5.13d, the climb tests every ounce of strength, focus, and determination. After Cannon takes a fall near the top of a crux pitch, he doesn’t step away—instead, he fully commits to supporting his partner. On that sun-scorched day, Stroh battles upward to become just the fifth person to free climb the route.
What follows is Cannon’s return to the wall, determined to complete "Wet Lycra Nightmare" in his own style. Over two days, he successfully free climbs the towering Yosemite big wall, capturing the essence of climbing motivation, adventure climbing, and partnership. This Arc’teryx climbing film is more than a rock climbing story—it’s a celebration of persistence, trust, and epic climbs. Set against the legendary backdrop of Yosemite climbing, it’s a thrilling chapter in the growing legacy of free climbing in one of the world’s most iconic outdoor adventure film locations.
Featuring: Jordan Cannon, Sam Stroh, Alex Honnold
Director: Samuel Crossley
Filmed & Produced by: Samuel Crossley, Max Buschini
Edited By: Samuel Crossley, Max Buschini
Archival Photographers: Austin Siadak, Owen Bissell, Bill Hatcher, Chris Noble
Colored By: John Crossley
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0:00 Introduction
1:23 Jordan Cannon & Sam Stroh
3:37 First Attempt: Wet Lycra Nightmare
8:05 Summit of Leaning Tower
9:42 The Following Season: Redpoint Day 1
15:21 Redpoint Day 2
19:45 Credits
#arcteryx #arcteryxpresents #yosemiteclimbing #jordancannon
In this gripping Arc’teryx film, "Wet Lycra Nightmare", climbers Jordan Cannon and Sam Stroh take on one of Yosemite National Park’s steepest and most elusive big wall routes. Rated 5.13d, the climb tests every ounce of strength, focus, and determination. After Cannon takes a fall near the top of a crux pitch, he doesn’t step away—instead, he fully commits to supporting his partner. On that sun-scorched day, Stroh battles upward to become just the fifth person to free climb the route.
What follows is Cannon’s return to the wall, determined to complete "Wet Lycra Nightmare" in his own style. Over two days, he successfully free climbs the towering Yosemite big wall, capturing the essence of climbing motivation, adventure climbing, and partnership. This Arc’teryx climbing film is more than a rock climbing story—it’s a celebration of persistence, trust, and epic climbs. Set against the legendary backdrop of Yosemite climbing, it’s a thrilling chapter in the growing legacy of free climbing in one of the world’s most iconic outdoor adventure film locations.
Featuring: Jordan Cannon, Sam Stroh, Alex Honnold
Director: Samuel Crossley
Filmed & Produced by: Samuel Crossley, Max Buschini
Edited By: Samuel Crossley, Max Buschini
Archival Photographers: Austin Siadak, Owen Bissell, Bill Hatcher, Chris Noble
Colored By: John Crossley
🛒 Shop Arc'teryx: arcteryx.com
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Jordan Cannon & Sam Stroh
3:37 First Attempt: Wet Lycra Nightmare
8:05 Summit of Leaning Tower
9:42 The Following Season: Redpoint Day 1
15:21 Redpoint Day 2
19:45 Credits
#arcteryx #arcteryxpresents #yosemiteclimbing #jordancannon
