The read
It runs a compact 1h 7m.
Synopsis
The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Key crew
- Jeff VargenDirector
Cast
- Ammon McNeelySelf
- Kait BarberSelf
- Ron KaukSelf
- Eric KohlSelf
- Chris McNamaraSelf
- Hans FlorineSelf
- Tom EvansSelf
- Gabe McNeelySelf
- Ken YagerSelf
- Peter HaanSelf
- Richard JensenSelf
- Mark SmithSelf
Themes
sportscontroversyclimbingyosemitemountain climbingrock climbingel capitansports controversy