: A pioneer of clean climbing and multi-day big wall ascents.
: The 1970s period where speed and free climbing style began to dominate.
: The film explores how Yosemite climbing grew into an alternative way of life, often putting climbers in direct conflict with park rangers. Valley Uprising
: Focused on the first multi-day technical ascents, such as the Northwest Face of Half Dome and The Nose of El Capitan .
: 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 : A pioneer of clean climbing and multi-day big wall ascents
: A controversial and daring climber involved in speed climbing and base jumping.
: Known for his high-stakes free soloing in the park. : Focused on the first multi-day technical ascents,
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