Valley Uprising Today
: A pioneer of clean climbing and multi-day big wall ascents.
: A significant segment features the "pot plane" that crashed into Lower Merced Pass Lake, which provided a financial windfall for many climbers at the time. Notable Figures Featured
: Known for his high-stakes free soloing in the park. Valley Uprising
: Famous for her first free ascent of The Nose in 1993.
: It highlights the "classical-versus-punk-rock" rift, specifically between the purist Royal Robbins and the hard-drinking Warren Harding . Historic Eras : : A pioneer of clean climbing and multi-day big wall ascents
: Showcasing modern legends like Lynn Hill and Alex Honnold .
: The first to climb El Capitan's Nose, known for his unconventional style. : Famous for her first free ascent of The Nose in 1993
is a 2014 documentary film directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen that chronicles the history of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park over five decades. The film focuses on the "counterculture" lifestyle of elite climbers and their evolution from "dirt-bag" beginnings to modern professional athletes. Core Themes and Content