CLIENT: ARC'TERYX

TALENT: JORDAN CANNON

LOCATION: SMITH ROCK, OREGON, USA

DELIVERABLES: STILLS, VIDEO

Within the climbing circles, Jordan doesn't need much of an introduction. He's climbed three routes in a day on El Capitan in Yosemite Triple on El Cap. Cannon has freed El Cap in a day, made the second ascent of 'Cowboy Direct' (VII 5.13a) on Trango Tower, and repeated 'Wet Lycra Nightmare' (5.13d A0) on the Leaning Tower. But his story is much deeper than that.

American climber Jordan Cannon climbing Lucky Pigeon in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon sport climbing in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon posing for portrait in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon climbing Toxic in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon posing for portrait in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon sport climbing in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon sport climbing in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon sport climbing in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon climbing Lucky Pigeon in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon climbing Lucky Pigeon in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon posing for portrait in Smith Rock, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.
American climber Jordan Cannon sport climbing in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, USA. Climbing photography and film by Jan Virt.

BEHIND THE SCENES


Here's some BTS from the photo shoot. Due to long haul flights involved and bag restrictions, I went with the lightweight setup, including just the climbing harness, one jumar and a simple traction device. Not the best setup due to low efficiency on jugging the static line and uncomfortable long stays on the wall, especially when filming, when camera needs to be as steady as possible. Since I only had one chance to film and take stills from above, I took both the cinema Canon C400 equipped with RF 28-70mm f2.0 and Cannon R5 Mark 2 with RF 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM Z for photos.

Climbing Photography gear - Jan Virt.