Uprising - Valley

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

: It highlights the "classical-versus-punk-rock" rift, specifically between the purist Royal Robbins and the hard-drinking Warren Harding . Historic Eras : Valley Uprising

: The 1970s period where speed and free climbing style began to dominate. is a 2014 documentary film directed by Peter

: A pioneer of clean climbing and multi-day big wall ascents. Valley Uprising