Sleeping on a Vertical Cliffside: The Reality of Big Wall Camping

This footage captures the intense reality of big wall climbing, where mountaineers must set up specialized portaledge tents anchored directly into the side of a vertical cliff. Suspended hundreds of feet above the ground, climbers rely on advanced rigging and safety systems to sleep, eat, and manage their daily needs while exposed to the elements. The video highlights the extreme conditions of high-altitude expeditions, showcasing the precarious nature of living on a rock face where every movement must be carefully calculated. It provides a rare glimpse into the logistical challenges faced by climbers who spend multiple days or weeks ascending massive rock formations.

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karim_7xNewcomerOct 13, 2026

No need for a washroom if you are scared shitless.... And if the rope breaks, and it scares the shit out of you, well...it won't make a difference by then

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tariq92NewcomerOct 13, 2026

Moby Extreme ways

the_hugoNewcomerOct 13, 2026

As much as I trust modern ropes not a chance would I try that shit.

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realmehmetNewcomerOct 13, 2026

Nutty putty and this. No thanks.

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the_nikosNewcomerOct 13, 2026

No way I would sleep

realjackNewcomerOct 13, 2026

No need in washroom, they shit bricks

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rohan_47xNewcomerOct 13, 2026

Human beings will do the most insane things to feel alive. Some hang off of cliffs, others just get married. SMH.

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the_kwameNewcomerOct 13, 2026

Why would anyone do this? Its unnatural

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duc.leNewcomerOct 13, 2026

Get your butt out and aim for the tent below

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reza_hosseiniNewcomerOct 13, 2026

Me, knowing I will never sleep like that: