The 2018 documentary captures Alex Honnold’s historic first ropeless ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin , the film is celebrated for its technical mastery and intimate look at the mental discipline required for "perfection or death". The Climber: Alex Honnold
Honnold spent years preparing for the nearly 3,000-foot granite climb, practicing the route roughly 50 times with ropes to memorize its 3,000 distinct movements.
