- All people face challenges throughout their life and this is an unprecedented look at one man's journey of terror and sheer will to overcome all odds as he tries to conquer one of the biggest human feats ever attempted.
- Steve Wampler, a man with severe form of cerebral palsy, ascends the biggest rock face in the world, El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. 20,000 pull-ups, 5 nights and 6 days on the sheer face of the mountain and, with only the use of one limb, this is a story of terror and triumph. Steve Wampler's story is an American feel-good tale which will leave the viewer inspired and happy.—Anonymous
- A man faces both the challenges of severe cerebral palsy while also confronting the biggest rock face and one of the largest athletic feats in the world, the 3,000 vertical foot monolith, El Capitan in Yosemite. The film takes the viewer up the mountain and into the head of the first-time climber as he faces fear, desperation and danger, climbing and sleeping on the side of the mountain for five nights. Twice the height of The Empire State Building, he attempts 20,000 pull ups 2-6 inches at a time.—Elizabeth Daniel, Director
- Heroism takes many forms, has many faces. Wamplers Ascent is a story of Steve Wamplers legendary climb up the biggest rock face in the world, El Capitan in Yosemite. This valiant effort took 20,000 pull-ups climbing for 6 days and sleeping on the side of the mountain for 5 nights. Wampler is a husband, father and has a severe form of Cerebral Palsy. In a story sure to rouse compassion, this athlete, who has the complete use of one limb, his right arm, and uses an electric wheelchair to get around, overcomes panic and terror using his steel will, guts and grit to show the power of the human force. This is a story of tenderness, warmth and the love of family that has the toughest among us encouraged by the expanse of human measure and reach. This is a feel-good story, which elicits delight and angst, dread and strength of character. It will leave the viewer moved, encouraged and optimistic, energized and heartened.
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