YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.A California man has become the first person with cerebral palsy to scale Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan.
The Fresno Bee reports that Stephen Wampler spent six days climbing the 3,000-foot sheer wall before reaching the top early Friday evening.
The 42-year-old Wampler followed a climbing team that laid out ropes ahead of him. Wampler then used a special pull-up bar to ascend the ropes.
Wampler, who is from Coronado, says he hopes his feat will help raise $2 million for his foundation. The organization sponsors camps for children with disabilities.
Don’t miss Diane Sawyer covering Steve Wampler’s inspiring climb:
Watch the Diane Sawyer video here.
