ONE TRY.

That’s all it took for Babsi Zangerl to send the 3,000-foot
Free Rider (VI 5.13a) on El Capitan.

Setting off on a ground up attempt this past November, Babsi and her partner Jacopo spent three days battling polished slabs, offwidths, and cryptic sequences on their historic bid. In the end, Babsi topped out as the first person to flash El Cap.

But that’s just the “black and white” outcome of those fateful three days. What truly transpired was captured on film and tells a much deeper story—one of love, partnership, and character.

This is the real story of Babsi and Jacopo’s epic ascent, laid bare for all to see.

EL CAP GEAR PICKS

FOR THE SEND

The essential gear needed for the flash

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Camalot™ C4

Regular price $84.95 - $239.95
Sale price $84.95 USD Regular price $84.95
Envy Green
Envy Green
Octane
Black
White
Pewter

Vapor Helmet

Regular price $149.95 USD
Sale price $149.95 USD Regular price $149.95
Pewter
New
Pewter

Wall Hauler 70 Haul Bag

Regular price $229.95 USD
Sale price $229.95 USD Regular price $229.95
Cherrywood
Cherrywood

Women's Solution Harness - Babsi Edition

Regular price $79.95 USD
Sale price $79.95 USD Regular price $79.95
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Camalot™ Z4

Regular price $89.95 USD
Sale price $89.95 USD Regular price $89.95
Black
Black
Gray

HotForge Screwgate Carabiner 3-Pack

Regular price $34.95 USD
Sale price $34.95 USD Regular price $34.95
Soft Lilac
New
Soft Lilac
Black
Alloy
Fig
Charcoal

Women's Access Down Hoody

Regular price $329.00 USD
Sale price $329.00 USD Regular price $329.00
White
White

Crack Gloves

Regular price $49.95 USD
Sale price $49.95 USD Regular price $49.95
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Camalot™ Ultralight

Regular price $99.95 - $149.95
Sale price $99.95 USD Regular price $99.95
Blue-Red
Blue-Red

9.2 Dry Climbing Rope - Babsi Edition

Regular price $299.95 - $319.95
Sale price $299.95 USD Regular price $299.95
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No Color

Miniwire Rackpack

Regular price $39.95 USD
Sale price $39.95 USD Regular price $39.95
Blackberry
Blackberry
Black

Women's Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody

Regular price $180.00 USD
Sale price $180.00 USD Regular price $180.00
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No Color

Miniwire Alpine Quickdraw 3 Pack

Regular price $74.95 USD
Sale price $74.95 USD Regular price $74.95
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No Color

Vaporlock Screwgate Carabiner

Regular price $16.95 USD
Sale price $16.95 USD Regular price $16.95
Black
Black

10.0 Static Rope 65 m

Regular price $229.95 USD
Sale price $229.95 USD Regular price $229.95
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No Color

Perch Double Portaledge

Regular price $799.95 USD
Sale price $799.95 USD Regular price $799.95
Tundra
Tundra
Coral Red
Drifter Blue

BD Headband

Regular price $24.50 USD
Sale price $24.50 USD Regular price $35.00
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No Color

Perch Double Expedition Fly

Regular price $599.95 USD
Sale price $599.95 USD Regular price $599.95
Pewter
Pewter

Wall Hauler 125 Haul Bag

Regular price $280.00 USD
Sale price $280.00 USD Regular price $280.00

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Le Voyage with Babsi Zangerl

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Raw Sends: Babsi on the fourth ascent of Meltdown (5.14C)

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Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher claim 2nd ascent of Magic Mushroom

BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher on their historic ascent on El Cap.

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Black Diamond Athlete Babsi Zangerl is committed. From making the first female ascent of Europe’s hardest traditional crack climb to free.

Black Diamond Presents: Babsi and Jacopo at home

For Babsi and Jacopo, who spend much of their lives on the road, the last year was a time to reconnect with their roots. We all have a place we call home. This is theirs.