Kevin Jorgeson
Kevin Jorgeson, born October 7, 1984 in Santa Rosa, United States, is a professional climber. He is particularly known for his very difficult bouldering achievements, in particular "Highball". He free climbed the Dawn Wall route in Yosemite National Park with Tommy Caldwell, considered one of the most difficult long routes in the world.
Kevin Jorgeson started climbing at the age of 12 in the climbing gym Vertex Climbing Center, which is located in Santa Rosa, in his hometown1. He progressed rapidly and began to compete in the North American Junior Climbing Championships, which he won in 2001 in Berkeley (CA). Kevin Jorgeson is a versatile climber, he practices free climbing, bouldering, long route and even full solo which he particularly appreciates during his "Highball" climbs. He also has a good knowledge of trad climbing gained from his travels in the UK and El Capitan.
Acting
Movie
The Dawn Wall
as Self
2017
Movie
Reel Rock 10
as Self
2015
Movie
Reel Rock 6
as Self
2011
Movie
Progression
as Self
2009
Movie
Pure
as Self
2009
Movie
Core
as Self
2010
TV
Reel Rock
2010
Movie
Masters of Stone VI - Breakthrough
as Self
2009
Movie
Lincoln Lake Giants
as Self
2010
Movie
Blood on the crack
as Self
2019
Movie
Project Dawn Wall
as Self
2011
Movie
Dawn Wall Exclusive
as Self
2015
Movie
High And Mighty
as Self (Archive Footage)
2015
Movie
Rocky Mountain Highball
as Self
2010