The educational mission of Joe Baker, the father of the seven-year-old boy who ascended El Capitán: "I want to live extraordinary things with my children"

Joe Baker, father of seven-year-old Joey, discusses their controversial ascent of El Capitán, emphasizing personal growth over accolades. The climb sparked criticism regarding child safety and potential exploitation, yet Baker defends their approach as educational. He believes in creating challenging experiences for his children to teach resilience and determination. Despite facing backlash and accusations of child endangerment, Baker insists that the journey was meaningful for Joey, who expressed a desire to complete the climb. The family aims to foster extraordinary experiences together, prioritizing life lessons over conventional parenting.