Uprising — Valley
: Known for his high-stakes free soloing in the park.
: A pioneer of clean climbing and multi-day big wall ascents.
: The first to climb El Capitan's Nose, known for his unconventional style. Valley Uprising
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
: Focused on the first multi-day technical ascents, such as the Northwest Face of Half Dome and The Nose of El Capitan . : Known for his high-stakes free soloing in the park
: Showcasing modern legends like Lynn Hill and Alex Honnold .
: The 1970s period where speed and free climbing style began to dominate. is a 2014 documentary film directed by Peter
: Famous for her first free ascent of The Nose in 1993.
