Assault on El Capitan: Revisiting one of Yosemite’s most disputed climbing routes with Ammon McNeely – Documentary

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Assault on El Capitan follows an attempt to repeat one of the most controversial routes on El Capitan, first climbed in 1983 and debated ever since. The documentary revisits the historical conflict surrounding the original ascent and the long-standing doubts about its difficulty. The film documents Ammon McNeely and Kait Barber’s thirteen-day struggle on the wall, marked by massive falls, physical injuries, and sustained psychological pressure. The climb becomes a test of endurance and technical credibility. Through interviews with Ron Kauk, Hans Florine, Chris McNamara, and the original route developers, the documentary provides an in-depth perspective on Big Wall climbing and its ethical challenges.

Assault on El Capitan follows an attempt to repeat one of the most controversial routes on El Capitan, first climbed in 1983 and debated ever since. The documentary revisits the historical conflict surrounding the original ascent and the long-standing doubts about its difficulty. The film documents Ammon McNeely and Kait Barber’s thirteen-day struggle on the wall, marked by massive falls, physical injuries, and sustained psychological pressure. The climb becomes a test of endurance and technical credibility. Through interviews with Ron Kauk, Hans Florine, Chris McNamara, and the original route developers, the documentary provides an in-depth perspective on Big Wall climbing and its ethical challenges.

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