A climbing team spent 39 days on a controversial route, facing death threats and physical assaults that divided the climbing community for over 30 years.
Synopsis
A climbing team spent 39 days on a controversial route, facing death threats and physical assaults that divided the climbing community for over 30 years.
Synopsis
In 1979, a team of climbers attempted the first ascent of the controversial Wings of Steel route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Their 39-day effort sparked intense backlash, including death threats and physical assaults from within the climbing community. The resulting slander campaign divided climbers for over three decades. The documentary recounts the events surrounding this ascent, revealing the tensions and conflicts that arose from a pursuit of climbing excellence.
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Why Watch
- See the intense reactions to the Wings of Steel ascent.
- Find out about the death threats faced by climbers.
- Meet the climbers involved in the 39-day ascent.
Did You Know
- The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the Wings of Steel route.
- The ascent resulted in death threats against the climbers.
- Physical assaults were reported during the controversy surrounding the climb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long did the first ascent team take to climb the route?
The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route.
What were some consequences faced by the first ascent team?
The team faced death threats, physical assaults, and a slander campaign.
How long did the controversy surrounding the climb last?
The controversy polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.
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