Wampler's Ascent

2013

1 hr 17 min

English

Steve Wampler, a man with severe form of cerebral palsy ascends the biggest rock face in the world, El Captain in Yosemite National Park. 20,000 pull-ups, 5 nights 6 days on the sheer face of the mountain and, with only the use of one limb, this is a story of terror and triumph. Steve Wampler's story is a American feel-good tale which will leave the viewer inspired and happy.

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Jacques Productions

Keywords

  • climbing
  • rock climbing
  • adaptive sports

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Top Cast

Tom Evans as Self

Ben Mullin as Self

Dean Potter as Self

Will Forte as Self

Top Crew

Elizabeth Wampler · Director

Stephen Wampler · Director

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