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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The Bastille
(1977)
This ABC 1977 Wide World of Sports program, showed the ascent of mountain climber George Willig to the top of Eldorado Canyon in Eldorado Springs, Colorado. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1977
- USA
This ABC 1977 Wide World of Sports program, showed the ascent of mountain climber George Willig to the top of Eldorado Canyon in Eldorado Springs, Colorado. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Old Man of Hoy Rock Climb
(1987)
This ABC 1979 Wide World of Sports program covered the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy, a 449-foot (137m) sea stack on the island of Hoy, part of the Orkney archipelago off the north coast of Scotland by climbers Ron Kauk and Nicki Wright. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1987
- USA
- 30 min
This ABC 1979 Wide World of Sports program covered the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy, a 449-foot (137m) sea stack on the island of Hoy, part of the Orkney archipelago off the north coast of Scotland by climbers Ron Kauk and Nicki Wright. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Lost Arrow Spire
(1985)
This ABC 1982 Wide World of Sports program featured world renowned rock climbers Ron Kauk and Jerry Moffatt achieving the 1st ever free climb of Yosemite National Park’s Lost Arrow Spire from base to tip in one push, which took 14 hours. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1985
- USA
- 45 min
This ABC 1982 Wide World of Sports program featured world renowned rock climbers Ron Kauk and Jerry Moffatt achieving the 1st ever free climb of Yosemite National Park’s Lost Arrow Spire from base to tip in one push, which took 14 hours. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Devil's Tower Nat'l Park
(1979)
This ABC 1979 Wide World of Sports program covered George Willig's Devil's Tower climb in Wyoming: a free climb of Devil's Tower's 700-foot face. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1979
- USA
This ABC 1979 Wide World of Sports program covered George Willig's Devil's Tower climb in Wyoming: a free climb of Devil's Tower's 700-foot face. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Castle Rock
(1980)
This ABC 1980 Wide World of Sports program featured George Willig, who climbed the World Trade Center in 1977, attempting to climb Castle Rock, a 500-foot sandstone pillar near Moab, Utah. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1980
- USA
This ABC 1980 Wide World of Sports program featured George Willig, who climbed the World Trade Center in 1977, attempting to climb Castle Rock, a 500-foot sandstone pillar near Moab, Utah. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Angel's Landing
(1978)
In this ABC 1978 Wide World of Sports program, George Willig's climb of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park almost ends a bit early when he falls on the way up, but he was able to complete the climb. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1978
- USA
In this ABC 1978 Wide World of Sports program, George Willig's climb of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park almost ends a bit early when he falls on the way up, but he was able to complete the climb. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Solo Khumbu
Norman Dyhrenfurth (1956)
Solo Khumbu is a documentary about expedition that takes place in Lhotse. It was directed by Norman Dyhrenfurth in 1956 and produced by ABC. It features Norman Dyhrenfurth, Erwin Schneider, Ernst Senn, Bruno Spirig, Arthur Spöhel, Fred Beckey and others.- 1956
- Switzerland
Solo Khumbu is a documentary about expedition that takes place in Lhotse. It was directed by Norman Dyhrenfurth in 1956 and produced by ABC. It features Norman Dyhrenfurth, Erwin Schneider, Ernst Senn, Bruno Spirig, Arthur Spöhel, Fred Beckey and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Men against the mountains
Fae Thomas (1960)
Men against the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. It was produced in 1960 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!. It features John D. Craig.- 1960
- USA
- 30 min
Men against the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. It was produced in 1960 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!. It features John D. Craig.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Flight to the giants
Fae Thomas (1961)
Flight to the giants is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dhaulagiri. It was produced in 1961 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!. It features John D. Craig, Ernst Saxer and Emil Wick.- 1961
- USA
- 30 min
Flight to the giants is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dhaulagiri. It was produced in 1961 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!. It features John D. Craig, Ernst Saxer and Emil Wick.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Conquest of Dhaulagiri
Fae Thomas (1961)
Conquest of Dhaulagiri is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dhaulagiri. It was produced in 1961 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!. It features John D. Craig, Max Eiselin, Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Norman Dyhrenfurth, Ernst Forrer and others.- 1961
- USA
- 30 min
Conquest of Dhaulagiri is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dhaulagiri. It was produced in 1961 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!. It features John D. Craig, Max Eiselin, Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Norman Dyhrenfurth, Ernst Forrer and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Challenge of the Pamirs
Fae Thomas (1961)
Challenge of the Pamirs is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Trans-Alay Range. It was produced in 1961 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!.- 1961
- USA
- 30 min
Challenge of the Pamirs is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Trans-Alay Range. It was produced in 1961 by ABC. It is a part of the series Expedition!.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Sea cliff climbing
Scott Ransom (1976)
Sea cliff climbing is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Gogarth North Stack and Great Zawn. It was directed by Scott Ransom in 1976 and produced by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Henry Barber, Al Harris and Pete Livesey.- 1976
- USA
- 34 min
Sea cliff climbing is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Gogarth North Stack and Great Zawn. It was directed by Scott Ransom in 1976 and produced by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Henry Barber, Al Harris and Pete Livesey.Climbing locations
