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Assault on El Capitan

United States

Jeff Vargen Director

Documentary
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    Assault on El Capitan tells the story of the second ascent of Yosemite's most controversial route.

    Shrouded in mystery Wings of Steel remained unclimbed for 29 years.

    The fist ascent team suffered death threats, assaults and destruction of their gear by the local climbing community.

    Ammon attempts to find out the truth about the route many have called the hardest route on El Capitan.

    http://www.assaultonelcapitan.com