The article was originally published on https://sfist.com/2025/10/27/father-of-4-keeps-taking-sons-up-yosemites-el-capitan-when-they-turn-8-many-say-its-for-fame/An outdoors enthusiast from Colorado has been leading his sons to the top of Yosemite’s El Capitan when they turn eight. Most recently, he brought a film crew with the aim of sharing his parenting philosophy. Many worry he’s endangering his kids’ lives for recognition. As the Chronicle reports, eight-year-old Sylvan Lightyear Evermore made it to the top of El Capitan at Yosemite National Park with his father Joe Evermore late Friday night. The ascent took place over a weeklong trip — via rope ascent using special hand clamps as opposed to traditional rock climbing. This likely makes Sylvan one of only a handful of kids under the a

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