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7-Year-Old Boy Becomes Youngest Climber To Reach Top Of El Capitan
May 22, 2026
At only 7 years old Joey Evermore is the youngest climber to reach the top of El Capitan, the iconic 3,000-foot rock formation in Yosemite National Park. Evermore navigated El Capitan's vertical wall, with a little help from his dad, Joe. After reaching the summit, the boy waved at the camera just for Inside Edition. Joe spoke with Inside Edition's Steven Fabian.





























































































































































