Watch and listen to Michaela Kiersch as she makes the first female ascent of Necessary Evil (5.14c), a mythical route (in the Virgin River Gorge) first climbed by Chris Sharma in 1997. Often tried and rarely repeated, Necessary Evil ranks among the most storied and sought-after sport climbs in the world.

A Digital Stoke Media Production

Climber: Michaela Kiersch
Produced by: adidas Terrex/Five Ten
Produced by: Petzl
Produced by: John Long
Directed by: Ted Distel
Edited by: Ted Distel
Camera A: Ted Distel
Camera B: John Long
Riggers: Ryan Sheridan, Pricilla Mewborne
Music by: Pat Dimitri

Special Thanks to Adidas Terrex/Five Ten and Petzl for their support in the making of this video!
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