This is an article by Finn McCann about his ascent of one of the most famous routes in the world, The Nose on El Capitan with is father. What makes this story so special is that Finn's Dad was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a form of terminal lung cancer, in 2004...
I know these words get thrown around a lot, but this is truly awe inspiring, inspirational, and moving. Impressive people. Best wishes and respect to you!
In reply to SteveSBlake:
Seamus was certainly a tough and very positive guy when I knew him 25 years ago. I hope I get the chance to congratulate him and Finn personally. Great effort!
In reply to UKC Articles: I was in Yosemite just a week after that. Having seen what you guys did in person, im astounded. Truely, i am humbled. Good on you.
Being a father of a one-year old son, I wish our relationship would be some day half as strong as those two guys's.
Congratulations for achieving such an epic challenging route.
Keep walking Dad Seamus.
Great story Finn.
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