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: The film explores how Yosemite climbing grew into an alternative way of life, often putting climbers in direct conflict with park rangers.

: A significant segment features the "pot plane" that crashed into Lower Merced Pass Lake, which provided a financial windfall for many climbers at the time. Notable Figures Featured Valley Uprising

is a 2014 documentary film directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen that chronicles the history of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park over five decades. The film focuses on the "counterculture" lifestyle of elite climbers and their evolution from "dirt-bag" beginnings to modern professional athletes. Core Themes and Content : The film explores how Yosemite climbing grew