Colorado dad slammed for letting 7-year-old son scale Yosemite’s dangerous El Capitan

Joe Evermore, a Colorado father, is responding to public criticism and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports following his 7-year-old son Joey's ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Joey reportedly became the youngest person to complete the climb, a six-day expedition involving a team of family members and a documentary crew. While the feat sparked a debate over parenting and safety, Evermore maintains that the risks were mitigated through proper training, equipment, and preparation, and stated that CPS declined to pursue the complaints filed against him.

Joe Evermore, a Colorado father, is responding to public criticism and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports following his 7-year-old son Joey's ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Joey reportedly became the youngest person to complete the climb, a six-day expedition involving a team of family members and a documentary crew. While the feat sparked a debate over parenting and safety, Evermore maintains that the risks were mitigated through proper training, equipment, and preparation, and stated that CPS declined to pursue the complaints filed against him.