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United States Kevin Jorgeson is an American professional rock climber known for his significant achievements in free climbing, including the first free ascent of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan.
Kevin Jorgeson and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell were the first two climbers to successfully complete a free climb of the 'Dawn Wall' of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, making him a Bremont Ambassador.
Trango, a designer and manufacturer of climbing gear and holds, announced Kevin Jorgeson joined the brand's Elite Climbing Team.
adidas Outdoor announced a partnership with 1Climb, a non-profit organization co-founded by Kevin Jorgeson, aimed at giving 100,000 kids their first climb.
KINeSYS partners with rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson in Australia, having proudly partnered with Adventure Entertainment in 2019.
In 2019, Kevin Jorgeson and TRUBLUE Climbing initiated a partnership focused on growing the sport of climbing.
Sterling Rope Company, Inc. and professional climber Kevin Jorgeson entered into a long-term partnership, designating Sterling as Jorgeson's official rope sponsor.
Patagonia climbing ambassador Tommy Caldwell and partner Jorgeson completed the first free ascent of the Dawn Wall route, summiting after 19 days. This implies a partnership with Patagonia.
Kevin Jorgeson is sponsored by Five Ten as listed on his Wikipedia page.
Kevin Jorgeson was born on October 7, 1984, in Santa Rosa, California, to Eric and Gaelena Jorgeson. His father, an employee of the Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation Department, fostered Kevin’s early interest in the outdoors. At age 11, Jorgeson began climbing when an indoor facility opened in his city. By 16, he was competing in international climbing contests. He graduated from Maria Carrillo High School in 2003 and later attended the University of California Berkeley to study civil engineering, all while continuing to pursue his passion for rock climbing. Jorgeson developed a reputation for his ability to free climb, using only protection from falling, and for his skill in highball bouldering.
Jorgeson, alongside his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell, achieved a monumental feat in the climbing world. Between December 28, 2014, and January 14, 2015, they completed the first-ever free climb of “The Dawn Wall” on the southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. This 3,000-foot climb is considered one of the most challenging big-wall climbs globally, featuring multiple pitches rated 5.14 in the Yosemite Decimal System. The preparation for this ascent began in 2009, with Caldwell initially scouting the route. Jorgeson joined the project after seeing a documentary, and they spent years planning and practicing for the historic climb. His perseverance was notably displayed when he overcame a particularly difficult section, Pitch 15, after multiple attempts.
Following the successful ascent, Jorgeson’s life changed considerably. “The Dawn Wall,” a documentary detailing his and Caldwell’s efforts, was released on September 19, 2018. Beyond his climbing career, Jorgeson has become a keynote speaker for various corporate events, working with companies like The Gap, Samsung, and Alcon Laboratories. He is also a co-founder of 1Climb, a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing children to climbing. As of July 2019, he was developing a new climbing facility named Session in Sonoma County, California, which broke ground in 2018. His career signifies not only athletic achievement but also a commitment to advocacy and entrepreneurship in the climbing community.
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