Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
"Although both climbs are on the same wall, Towing the Line hasn’t seen nearly the traffic that Empath has," writes BD Athlete Connor Herson. "The two climbs could not be more different in style, but what Towing the Line lacks in popularity it more than makes up for in quality: classic Carlo Traversi power-tech style up a long, striking line on perfect granite with varied, thoughtful movement. Good times checking this one out and getting the 2nd ascent during the BD Athlete Summit in October."
—Connor Herson
"Although both climbs are on the same wall, Towing the Line hasn’t seen nearly the traffic that Empath has," writes BD Athlete Connor Herson. "The two climbs could not be more different in style, but what Towing the Line lacks in popularity it more than makes up for in quality: classic Carlo Traversi power-tech style up a long, striking line on perfect granite with varied, thoughtful movement. Good times checking this one out and getting the 2nd ascent during the BD Athlete Summit in October."
—Connor Herson
