Wall Rats

Wall Rats

Because, like, it's there

2006 · 59 min · Action, Adventure, Documentary

Two teenagers try and become the youngest people to conquer El Capitan's 3,000' face. Teenage sport climbers Tori Allen and Scott Cory attempt to become the youngest people to climb Yosemite's El Capitan. However, they've never been more than 100' off the ground. How they'll respond to a multi-day adventure up a 3,000 foot wall is anybody's guess. With very little planning, they embark on a 5-day adventure into history.

Directed by Steve Edwards

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Tori Allen Tori Allen
Scott Cory Scott Cory
Beth Rodden Self

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2h 45m together

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