Jordan Cannon
Jordan, now an Arc’teryx athlete, thrived in California during college, exploring Joshua Tree, Yosemite Valley, and the High Sierra. Post-graduation, he became a pro climber, conquering big link-ups like the Yosemite Triple Crown and El Capitan's "Golden Gate" in under 24 hours.
Among his peers, Jordan's revered for his work ethic, old-school style, and appreciation for the history of climbing.
Outdoor Beginner & Trad Climbing Program
Throughout his career, Jordan has received mentorship from larger-than-life figures like Alex Honnold and Peter Croft. He views his mentor program as a great chance to guide others as his mentors guided him.
Achievements
- Yosemite Triple Crown: El Capitan, Half Dome, Mount Watkins in under 24 hours
- Second ascent of Trango Tower, "Cowboy Direct," VII, 5.13a
- Free ascent of "Golden Gate," VI, 5.13b on El Capitan in Yosemite in 20.5 hours
- Free ascent of "Freerider," VI, 5.13a on El Capitan in Yosemite in 14.5 hours
- Link up of "The Nose" of El Capitan and Half Dome in 16 hours with Alex Honnold
Free As Can Be
Jordan and climbing legend Mark Hudon formed an unexpected partnership with a shared goal: Jordan aimed to free-climb El Capitan's "Free Rider" in a day, while Mark sought to become the oldest person to free-climb the route, regardless of the time it took.
