Noah Kane

Background and Early Life

Noah Kane is an adventure storyteller and content creator who has built a significant following across multiple social media platforms through his climbing and outdoor adventure content. Born and raised with roots in both Vermont and Costa Rica, Kane developed an early passion for the outdoors that would eventually define his career path^[2]^[11].linkedin+1 Kane pursued his education at Colorado College, where he initially enrolled in 2019 to study Marketing Communications^[2]. However, his path took a creative turn as he began documenting outdoor adventures during his college years. His filmmaking journey started organically while at the University of Colorado, where he began recording his climbs in 2018^[18]. Prior to this, he had attended Emerson College for cinematography and film production before transferring^[2].gripped+1

Content Creation and Social Media Presence

Kane operates across multiple platforms with impressive reach. His primary YouTube channel, launched on July 15, 2011, has grown to over 665,000 subscribers with more than 500 million total views across 284 videos^[6]^[9]. The channel focuses on adventure storytelling, particularly featuring climbing and outdoor content that showcases his expeditions in various locations.open.subsub+1 On TikTok, where he posts under the handle @noah__kane, Kane has amassed over 400,000 followers^[15]^[16]. His TikTok content has generated millions of views, with his most successful video reaching 4 million views in a single day^[16]. His Instagram presence, also using the handle @noah__kane, has attracted over 45,000 followers^[19].wikifamouspeople+1 youtube According to industry analytics, Kane's combined social media platforms have generated over 1 million followers collectively^[2]. His content spans various climbing disciplines, including rock climbing, tree climbing, and bouldering, often featuring locations in Costa Rica, Mexico, Greece, and across the United States.linkedin

Professional Endeavors

Beyond content creation, Kane co-founded Sol Sun Media in August 2018, a video production company that creates strategic and artistic videos to help clients connect with audiences^[2]. The company has been operational for over seven years and represents Kane's business expansion beyond personal content creation.linkedin Kane has also worked as a video producer for the Be Brave For Life Foundation from June 2016 to December 2021, creating video content that raises awareness for causes and promotes fundraising events^[2]. This experience provided him with professional production skills that he later applied to his personal projects.linkedin

Documentary Filmmaking

One of Kane's most significant achievements is the creation of "Climbing Giants," a documentary film that explores tree climbing in Costa Rica's Monteverde cloud forest. The project, which Kane worked on for over two years, was released in 2022 and has been recognized at prestigious film festivals including the Banff Film Festival and Sheffield Adventure Film Festival^[8]^[11]. youtubepulitzercenter The documentary focuses on a multi-generational community of tree climbers who scale strangler fig trees in the Costa Rican jungle, combining adventure storytelling with environmental themes about climate change and forest conservation^[10]. The film was distributed using a "pay what you think is fair" model and has contributed to Kane's reputation as a serious filmmaker beyond social media content^[16].explorersweb youtube Kane's work on "Climbing Giants" earned him recognition as an award-winning filmmaker, and he has been featured as a speaker at outdoor industry events, including the Outdoor Media Summit where he was noted for having "amassed 12.9 million likes and 160 million views" across his platforms^[5].outdoormediasummit

Notable Climbing Achievements

Kane has documented several significant climbing accomplishments through his content. One of his most challenging projects was attempting "Time Wave Zero," a 2,300-foot route in El Potrero Chico, Mexico, which he described as more than triple the height of anything he had previously climbed^[14]^[17]. This climb was documented in a video titled "My hardest climb EVER," which took 18 hours to complete including the descent. youtuberoosmith In Costa Rica, Kane has pioneered tree climbing techniques, including attempting to free-solo challenging tree routes without ropes. His video "Climbing My Hardest Ever Tree Climb... Without Ropes" documented his four-year journey to master what he calls "The Porcupine Tree," a climb he rated as potentially 5.12+ in difficulty^[1]^[18]. youtubegripped Kane has also expanded his climbing pursuits internationally, spending time in Kalymnos, Greece, to push his sport climbing grades at one of the world's premier climbing destinations^[4]^[12]. youtubemudwtr

Revenue and Monetization

Kane has been transparent about his content monetization strategies. In 2021, he revealed that with 200,000 TikTok followers, he earned approximately $3,021 from various TikTok-related income sources, including $1,101 from the creator fund, $1,650 from brand deals, and additional revenue from his documentary sales^[16]. youtube His YouTube channel generates estimated monthly earnings between $2,900 according to Social Blade analytics, with annual estimates around $34,800^[3]. These figures represent various revenue streams including ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. youtube Kane has partnered with various outdoor brands for sponsorships, including Xtratuf footwear, Rungne apparel, and Insta360 cameras^[1]^[13]^[14]. His business email for brand partnerships is listed as being handled through Sol Sun Media^[7].videos.feedspot youtube+2