These are questions that esteemed climber Sonnie Trotter asks as he reflects on the most thrilling adventures of his sport and his life. Sonnie Trotter is at the forefront of climbing, specializing in first ascents on rock faces most people cannot imagine scaling. In "Uplifted", Sonnie recounts the most memorable moments of his career, describing the rich relationships that are the spine of the sport. He investigates the psyche that evolves during years of this uniquely challenging endeavor.