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Documentary / Portrait
Dirtbag
Dave O'Leske (2017)
Fred Beckey is the legendary American 'Dirtbag' mountaineer whose name has evoked mystery, sarcasm and adulation since the 1940s. His stubborn determination to climb one peak after another was translated into a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of furious climbing partners and abandoned lovers. At the age of 94 he is still obsessed by the mountains and plans ambitious expeditions, but the man who once cavorted over the rock and ice now has to come to terms with everyday life. The story of this athletic rebel, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and impassioned books, is recounted for the first time.- 2017
- USA
- 96 min
Fred Beckey is the legendary American 'Dirtbag' mountaineer whose name has evoked mystery, sarcasm and adulation since the 1940s. His stubborn determination to climb one peak after another was translated into a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of furious climbing partners and abandoned lovers. At the age of 94 he is still obsessed by the mountains and plans ambitious expeditions, but the man who once cavorted over the rock and ice now has to come to terms with everyday life. The story of this athletic rebel, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and impassioned books, is recounted for the first time.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
This mountain life
Grant Baldwin (2019)
Martina Halik and her 60-year-old mother Tania embark on a six-month ski trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. This journey has only been completed once before, and never by a female duo. Their adventure is interspersed with unheard stories of high-altitude human endurance and passion: a group of nuns inhabiting a mountain retreat to be closer to God, a photographer who is later buried in an avalanche, an impassioned alpinist, a focused snow artist, a couple who have been living off-grid in the mountains for nearly 50 years. What is it that leads these adventurous people to sacrifice everything – comfort, family, personal safety – for a life in the mountains?- 2019
- Canada
- 78 min
Martina Halik and her 60-year-old mother Tania embark on a six-month ski trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. This journey has only been completed once before, and never by a female duo. Their adventure is interspersed with unheard stories of high-altitude human endurance and passion: a group of nuns inhabiting a mountain retreat to be closer to God, a photographer who is later buried in an avalanche, an impassioned alpinist, a focused snow artist, a couple who have been living off-grid in the mountains for nearly 50 years. What is it that leads these adventurous people to sacrifice everything – comfort, family, personal safety – for a life in the mountains?Climbing locations
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Drama / Comedy
Sister Extreme
Glen Crawford (2003)
Middle Sister remains one of the most terrifying walls in North America. The cream of Canada’s climbing crop quail at its mention and whisper in hushed tones of its dangers. Can our intrepid duo surmount its challenge? Prepare to laugh your socks off at this hilarious spoof of the modern climbing film.Glen Crawford, Brad Wroblewski
- 2003
- Canada
- 32 min
Middle Sister remains one of the most terrifying walls in North America. The cream of Canada’s climbing crop quail at its mention and whisper in hushed tones of its dangers. Can our intrepid duo surmount its challenge? Prepare to laugh your socks off at this hilarious spoof of the modern climbing film.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
The Vaseline Research Everest '94 Expedition
David Breashears (1994)
A brief recount of the 1994 Everest Expedition to the Kangshung Face in Tibet. With Alex Lowe, Barry Blanchard, David Breashears, Steve Swenson, Sandy Hill. The Kangshung Face or East Face is the eastern-facing side of Mount Everest, one of the Tibetan sides of the mountain. It is 3,350 metres (11,000 ft) from its base on the Kangshung Glacier to the summit. Most of the upper part of the face is composed of hanging glaciers, while the lower part consists of steep rock buttresses with couloirs between them. It is considered to be a dangerous route of ascent, compared to the standard North Col and South Col routes, and it is the most remote face of the mountain, with a longer approach.The Vaseline Research Everest '94 Expedition
- 1994
- USA
- 11 min
A brief recount of the 1994 Everest Expedition to the Kangshung Face in Tibet. With Alex Lowe, Barry Blanchard, David Breashears, Steve Swenson, Sandy Hill. The Kangshung Face or East Face is the eastern-facing side of Mount Everest, one of the Tibetan sides of the mountain. It is 3,350 metres (11,000 ft) from its base on the Kangshung Glacier to the summit. Most of the upper part of the face is composed of hanging glaciers, while the lower part consists of steep rock buttresses with couloirs between them. It is considered to be a dangerous route of ascent, compared to the standard North Col and South Col routes, and it is the most remote face of the mountain, with a longer approach.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Extreme winter
Jon Long (1999)
Extreme Winter includes rare footage and personal interviews with a special group of athletes, including a number of past and current world champions, as they challenge the most intimidating forces of nature during her most volatile year, and share 'how' and 'why' they challenge the limits of convention.- 1999
- Canada, USA
- 68 min
Extreme Winter includes rare footage and personal interviews with a special group of athletes, including a number of past and current world champions, as they challenge the most intimidating forces of nature during her most volatile year, and share 'how' and 'why' they challenge the limits of convention.Climbing locations
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Extreme
Jon Long (1999)
Extreme is a documentary about ice climbing that takes place in Indian Creek and Delphine Glacier. It was directed by Jon Long in 1999 and produced by Neils de Jong Franken. It features Barry Blanchard, Catherine Mulvihill, Lynn Hill, Nancy Feagin, Francine Moreillon, Brian Keaulana and others.- 1999
- USA, Canada
- 45 min
Extreme is a documentary about ice climbing that takes place in Indian Creek and Delphine Glacier. It was directed by Jon Long in 1999 and produced by Neils de Jong Franken. It features Barry Blanchard, Catherine Mulvihill, Lynn Hill, Nancy Feagin, Francine Moreillon, Brian Keaulana and others.Climbing locations
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Cirque of the Unclimbables - Canada
Richard Else (1998)
Cirque of the Unclimbables - Canada is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cirque Of The Unclimbables. It was directed by Richard Else in 1998 and produced by Triple Echo Productions. It is a part of the series The Face - Six great climbing adventures (1/6). It features Barry Blanchard and Nancy Feagin.Cirque of the Unclimbables - Canada
- 1998
- UK
- 29 min
Cirque of the Unclimbables - Canada is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cirque Of The Unclimbables. It was directed by Richard Else in 1998 and produced by Triple Echo Productions. It is a part of the series The Face - Six great climbing adventures (1/6). It features Barry Blanchard and Nancy Feagin.Climbing locations
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Higher ground
Alex Lavigne (2008)
Higher ground is a documentary about ice climbing that takes place in North Chasm View Wall and North Ghost. It was directed by Chris Alstrin in 2008 and produced by HG Productions. It features Mike Anderson, John Chilton, Audrey Gariepy, Phil Gruber, Shawn Huisman, Sean Isaac and others.- 2008
- USA
- 84 min
Higher ground is a documentary about ice climbing that takes place in North Chasm View Wall and North Ghost. It was directed by Chris Alstrin in 2008 and produced by HG Productions. It features Mike Anderson, John Chilton, Audrey Gariepy, Phil Gruber, Shawn Huisman, Sean Isaac and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Instructional
On ice
Scott Ayers (1995)
On ice is a documentary about ice climbing. It was directed by Scott Ayers in 1995 and produced by Cliffhanger Productions. It features Alex Lowe, Kitty Calhoun, Greg Child, Duncan Ferguson, Lyle Dean, Conrad Anker and others.- 1995
- USA
- 64 min
On ice is a documentary about ice climbing. It was directed by Scott Ayers in 1995 and produced by Cliffhanger Productions. It features Alex Lowe, Kitty Calhoun, Greg Child, Duncan Ferguson, Lyle Dean, Conrad Anker and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Beyond gravity
Aaron Black (2000)
An exploration of the diversity of the climbing lifestyle - from rock, ice, aid and alpine climbing to big-wall expeditions, bouldering and free-soloing. Narration by Greg Child, with interviews of profiled athletes - many from the Bow Valley.Aaron Black, Aaron Jackson, Sean White
- 2000
- Canada
- 49 min
An exploration of the diversity of the climbing lifestyle - from rock, ice, aid and alpine climbing to big-wall expeditions, bouldering and free-soloing. Narration by Greg Child, with interviews of profiled athletes - many from the Bow Valley.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Surviving vertical limit
Jay Berriman (2000)
In 1999 a film crew ventured into a perilous realm to film a drama, set on the most dangerous mountain on earth. That's how the making of Vertical limit is presented. The documentary takes a look at 'the dangers' that were faced during the making of the picture. After a promotional introduction, the film starts by following the actors while they are trained in rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing for one month. Then it shows the logistics problems of filming on the mountain (the mountain scenes were shot in the New Zealand's Southern Alps) and presents the story and the main characters. Finally it focusses on the work of the director and Ed Viesturs comments us about the featured mountain, K2.- 2000
- USA
- 25 min
In 1999 a film crew ventured into a perilous realm to film a drama, set on the most dangerous mountain on earth. That's how the making of Vertical limit is presented. The documentary takes a look at 'the dangers' that were faced during the making of the picture. After a promotional introduction, the film starts by following the actors while they are trained in rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing for one month. Then it shows the logistics problems of filming on the mountain (the mountain scenes were shot in the New Zealand's Southern Alps) and presents the story and the main characters. Finally it focusses on the work of the director and Ed Viesturs comments us about the featured mountain, K2.Climbing locations
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Vertical limit
Martin Campbell (2000)
A high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett, who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest peak. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature's uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie, and her summit team in a race against time. The team is trapped in an icy grave at 26,000 feet - a death zone above the vertical limit of endurance where the human body cannot survive for long.- 2000
- USA
- 126 min
A high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett, who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest peak. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature's uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie, and her summit team in a race against time. The team is trapped in an icy grave at 26,000 feet - a death zone above the vertical limit of endurance where the human body cannot survive for long.Climbing locations
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