Tales From the Steep | Marcus Garcia | A Series of Unfortunate Events in Yosemite | Story 20

In June 1997, Jimmy Ray Forrester & Marcus Garcia decided to attempt a clean ascent of The Shield on El Cap. Yosemite Valley & The Weather had other plans...
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Directed, Shot & Edited: Ted Distel
Climber: Marcus Garcia
Music: Song for Michael & Heaven and Hell Part 2 | UA-cam Music
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[@akusantafe]

Having viewed this video and then slept on it, I must add a comment for potential viewers: There is no Digital Stoke Media video that has had more of a impact on me, and that is saying a great deal, because they are almost ALL moving, instructive, entertaining, thought-provoking, and worth every climber's while in many ways. This one is SO full of importance for outdoor adventurers, in so many ways, that it has unexpectedly left me, "reverberating" in a very big way. Marcus' utterly low key style just makes every moment of this profound content more moving. Thanks to Digital Stoke for ANOTHER exceptionally worthwhile documentary.

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thank you for those amazing words. I'll keep trying to find great stories to tell. And, thanks for your continued support.

[@MarcusGarciaclimber]

Thank you. It has taken me years to be able to talk about this

[@akusantafe]

@@MarcusGarciaclimber I can only imagine. VERY tough material, and MUCH appreciated.

[@jhors7777]

Great story well told!

[@jasonkohler-zz7mw]

Thanks for the stories Marcus!
..i cant believe i never heard that one.
I used to set routes for yall back at exposure in the early 90s.
Ill never forget Jimmy. He was always friendly and encouraging!
RIP jimmy.
Thanks for posting this, glad i watched it, brings back memories...

[@JB-rt4mx]

Amazing Story of Friendship..Devotion and Honor
Blessings to both of You 🌌

[@katygarcia4351]

Hey that’s my dad:)

[@Conceptualizethis]

Are you a badass climber too?

[@b.w.22]

Your dad seems like a really great guy who’s put a brave face on some terrible trials. I’m sure you’re proud, as you should be. Cheers!

[@kimtreadaway3470]

What great stories and attitude

[@bonefishboards]

Great story! Crushes my story of weathering a light rain storm on the Nose.

[@pamyoung4575]

What separates Marcus from most people is his invincible ability to stay positive no matter what is happening. I watched this video twice and cannot even imagine how they got through it.

[@jhors7777]

These are all good, this is my favorite. Well told, well endured.

[@carl1776]

Two courageous men.

[@seanlayton1967]

Absolutely brutal.Can't imagine the memories. good and bad.

[@bastogne315]

Wow thanks for that. RIP Jimmy you sound like an absolute legend.

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

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[@skip1860]

You mean more videos

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

@@skip1860 Would love to do more. Unfortunately, I was producing some of these on my own. Can't keep that up for too long. I am working on some new stuff and, hopefully, can revisit some of this stuff as well. Thanks for watching!

[@skip1860]

@Digital Stoke Media I won't call the videos content

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

@@skip1860 Yeah, I need to change that. I don't subscribe to the "content" moniker either anymore. Used to mean more than just throwaway stuff online. At least a few years ago. I'll change it and keep that in mind for the future. Thanks for considering my work more that just "content".

[@akusantafe]

Things definitely happen in waves, but this story is a TIDAL wave of difficulties. Awesome account.

[@ABRaingutters]

Great story. I have climb that thing twice and have been very fortunate to have good weather I know that only a big wall in Yosemite can teach you what a human being is really capable of enduring

[@junuhunuproductions]

Woah, can't believe I found this channel now! Such a golden gem :P

[@johnhenryoliver1]

True friendship

[@TommySchuch]

So awesome, what an inspiring dude with such a great attitude. Love the part where he shit his pants and tells Jimmy and he’s like ya so what I pissed my pants like two hours ago :) Can’t wait for your next video, these are great 👍🏻

[@DigitalStokeMedia]

Thanks. I'm hoping to get more out soon.

[@katygarcia4351]

THATS MY DAD. Like actually:)

[@TommySchuch]

@@katygarcia4351 Youre dad is savage :)

[@gabrielflanders8251]

By turns comical, gripping and tragic. A beautiful eulogy disguised as an epic story.

[@Daneiladams555]

This guy is a bad ass

[@Jungle_climb]

R.I.P. JIMMY

[@LhotseMS]

I would expect that after almost dying and being totally exhausted and injured you go to hospital lol

[@JB-rt4mx]

Poop Pants was the worst thing to me..💩💩🦦🍸🍸🐿🚬🦨