“The the Muir Wall was my dad’s crowning achievement in rock climbing.” –Tom Herbert

Check out this incredibly moving documentary about climber Tom Herbert retracing his father’s historic first ascent on the Muir Wall of El Capitan while attempting to set a speed record on the original route. Informative, wholesome, touching. This short film is well worth the watch.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....