Kevin Jorgeson Biography
Kevin Jorgeson is an American rock climber. He is famous for being the first to free climb to the summit of Yosemite’s El Capitan. His zodiac sign is Libra
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Kevin Jorgeson Career
Jorgeson began competing in international climbing contests at 16. Jorgeson is well known for free climbing, using no equipment outside of gear to protect from falling. Moreover, he is also known for being able to high ball large boulders.
Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell were the first two climbers to complete a free climb of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. They completed the 3,000 ft climb between December 28, 2014, and January 14, 2015.
The Dawn Wall is the most difficult big-wall climbs in the world. It has multiple pitches rated 5.14 (Yosemite Decimal System).
The climb was planned after the release of the documentary film Progression in 2009. In the documentary, Caldwell, surveyed the Dawn Wall to consider if it was possible to free climb. Tommy Caldwell had previously free climbed other, easier routes on El Capitan.
Jorgeson wrote to Caldwell after seeing the film. They both began to plan out the ascent.
The Dawn Wall was released on September 19, 2018. This documentary was directed by Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer. Kevin Jorgeson was sponsored by Adidas and Five Ten.
Kevin Jorgeson Age
He was born on 7 October 1984 in Santa Rosa, California, United States. He is 3celebrates his birthday on 7 October every year.
Kevin Jorgeson Family
Jorgeson was born to Eric and Gaelena Jorgeson. Gaelena was an employee of the Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation Department. He helped to instill Kevin and his younger brother Matt with a love of the outdoors and encouraged an 11-year-old Kevin to pursue climbing when an indoor climbing facility opened in the city.
Kevin Jorgeson Wife
Jorgeson is married to his lovely wife, Jacqui Becker. Jacqui Becker and Kevin Jorgeson got married on 20th Aug 2016. This was after one year of their engagement.
He is a family man, tied knot with fiancé Jacqui Becker on 20th August 2016. After the ascent on Dawn wall with Tommy Caldwell, Jorgeson and his wife moved onwards for humanitarian aid.
The couple was shaken from the vulnerable pictures of refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos. So, they commuted to the Greek Island and rendered service together.
Kevin Jorgeson Body Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches.'(175 cm).
- Weight: 66 Kg (145 lbs).
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- Body Shape: Not Available.
- Hair Colour: Black.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown.
- Cup Size: Not Available.
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Kevin Jorgeson Salary
According to our reliable sources, his annual salary is still bot available.
Kevin Jorgeson Net Worth
Working as rock climber, there is no doubt Jorgeson earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Kevin Jorgeson And Tommy Caldwell
Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell stepped on top of the Dawn Wall on January 14, 2015, to be unclimbable. This a route on El Capitan in the Yosemite National Park thought. More than three years later, their story has traveled far beyond the vertical rock and its climbing crowd as The Dawn Wall movie hits theatres around the world.
Kevin Jorgeson Dawn Wall
The Dawn Wall, is a documentary following Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson on their free climb of the Dawn Wall.
This documentary was released on September 19, 2018. The documentary was directed by Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kevin Jorgeson
Who is Jorgeson?
Kevin Jorgeson is one of Americas” best-known and loved rock climbers.
How old is Jorgeson?
He is 35 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1984.
How tall is Jorgeson?
He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Is Jorgeson married?
Jorgeson is married to his lovely wife, Jacqui Becker.
How much is Jorgeson worth?
His exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much does Jorgeson make?
According to our reliable sources, his annual salary is still bot available.
Where does Jorgeson live?
His residence is not available.
Is Jorgeson dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health.
Where is Jorgeson now?
He is pursuing his rock climbing career.