: The first to climb El Capitan's Nose, known for his unconventional style.
: Focused on the first multi-day technical ascents, such as the Northwest Face of Half Dome and The Nose of El Capitan . Valley Uprising
: 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 : The first to climb El Capitan's Nose,
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 Notable Figures Featured is a 2014 documentary film
: 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.
: Famous for her first free ascent of The Nose in 1993.