“El Capitan”

Climbing on rock and ice (German), Thomas Ulrich (Schweiz/Switzerland) 9 min

Three top Swiss climbers, David Fasel, Stefan Siegrist and the photographer Thomas Ulrich, climb one of the most difficult routes in the world. On “El Capitan” in California’s Yosemite National Park they ascend the “Mescalito” route. This short film documents the special spirit and the fun enjoyed by the climbers during those five days on this “Ocean of Granite”. The world famous photographer Thomas Ulrich proves his skills as a cameraman with fascinating shots.