In the opinion of many trad climbers, a first free ascent is just as important as a first ascent (if not more). The coverage has been a bit misleading/inaccurat

In the opinion of many trad climbers, a first free ascent is just as important as a first ascent (if not more). The coverage has been a bit misleading/inaccurate at times, but that's to be expected when the mainstream media covers a somewhat fringe event. What Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson achieved is nothing short of amazing.