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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Alps 4000
Martin Welch (1994)
In 1994, during the worst summer weather for 10 years, British mountain guides Martin Moran and Simon Jenkins performed the incredible feat of climbing all the Alpine 4000-meter peaks continuously. Shunning any form of motorized transport, these Alpine purists powered their way by bike and on foot across the roof of Europe. The documentary follows the climbers and their support teams through the triumphs and traumas of this record-breaking 52-day epic. Filmed by climbing cameraman Martin Welch.- 1994
- UK
- 62 min
In 1994, during the worst summer weather for 10 years, British mountain guides Martin Moran and Simon Jenkins performed the incredible feat of climbing all the Alpine 4000-meter peaks continuously. Shunning any form of motorized transport, these Alpine purists powered their way by bike and on foot across the roof of Europe. The documentary follows the climbers and their support teams through the triumphs and traumas of this record-breaking 52-day epic. Filmed by climbing cameraman Martin Welch.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
The Asgard project
Alastair Lee (2009)
The film follows Leo Houlding's ambitious project to make a first free ascent on the North Tower of the incredible Mt Asgard on Baffin Island deep in the Arctic. Leo teams up with fellow big wall climbing god, Stanley Leary. The duo hope to make a wingsuit descent from the summit. Arriving late in the season the trip soon begins to go wrong, after a spectacular arrival skydiving over Mt Asgard, conditions turn against the team where just reaching the base of the climb becomes a massive challenge. Prior to the Baffin Island expedition the excitement builds with extreme training trips; Speed-climbing in Riglos, Spain, Wingsuit flying in Monte Brento, Italy and free climbing on El Capitan in Yosemite.- 2009
- UK
- 65 min
The film follows Leo Houlding's ambitious project to make a first free ascent on the North Tower of the incredible Mt Asgard on Baffin Island deep in the Arctic. Leo teams up with fellow big wall climbing god, Stanley Leary. The duo hope to make a wingsuit descent from the summit. Arriving late in the season the trip soon begins to go wrong, after a spectacular arrival skydiving over Mt Asgard, conditions turn against the team where just reaching the base of the climb becomes a massive challenge. Prior to the Baffin Island expedition the excitement builds with extreme training trips; Speed-climbing in Riglos, Spain, Wingsuit flying in Monte Brento, Italy and free climbing on El Capitan in Yosemite.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Bonington - Mountaineer
Keith Partridge (2017)
The film retraces the life of one of the world’s best-known mountaineers, Sir Chris Bonington, from his rock climbing days in the UK to visionary ascents on the peaks of the Himalayas. Stories of friendship, love, risk and loss run deep through this intimate journey of one man’s dream. The drive for exploration is echoed in the first British ascent of the north wall of the Eiger, new routes on Mont Blanc and the ascent of ‘The Old Man of Hoy’, along with the virgin summits of Annapurna 2, Nuptse, The Ogre and the Central Tower of Paine.- 2017
- UK
- 79 min
The film retraces the life of one of the world’s best-known mountaineers, Sir Chris Bonington, from his rock climbing days in the UK to visionary ascents on the peaks of the Himalayas. Stories of friendship, love, risk and loss run deep through this intimate journey of one man’s dream. The drive for exploration is echoed in the first British ascent of the north wall of the Eiger, new routes on Mont Blanc and the ascent of ‘The Old Man of Hoy’, along with the virgin summits of Annapurna 2, Nuptse, The Ogre and the Central Tower of Paine.Climbing locations
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The last great climb
Alastair Lee (2013)
Are rock stars Leo Houlding, Sean “Stanley” Leary, and Jason Pickles up to their old tricks again? Maybe so, but they’ve brought along a few new friends and hopes of a bold new line on a remote spire in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. They’re going big again – the majestic unclimbed Ulvetanna Peak is their goal this time. But they’re in the middle of nowhere, miserably cold, a bit delirious. Hopefully it’s nothing a little adrenaline can’t cure.- 2013
- UK
- 60 min
Are rock stars Leo Houlding, Sean “Stanley” Leary, and Jason Pickles up to their old tricks again? Maybe so, but they’ve brought along a few new friends and hopes of a bold new line on a remote spire in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. They’re going big again – the majestic unclimbed Ulvetanna Peak is their goal this time. But they’re in the middle of nowhere, miserably cold, a bit delirious. Hopefully it’s nothing a little adrenaline can’t cure.Climbing locations
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Autana
Alastair Lee (2012)
Teaming up with expert climbing film director Alistar Lee - Leo Holding, Sean Leary and Jason Pickles venture into the heart of the Amazon to attempt an unclimbed east face in Tepuy, Cerro Autana. After a covert journey though army checkpoints, a trip with the local Shaman, sweltering humidity and chaotic jungle travel, the intrepid climbers finally find themselves at the bottom of Cerro Autana.- 2012
- UK
- 58 min
Teaming up with expert climbing film director Alistar Lee - Leo Holding, Sean Leary and Jason Pickles venture into the heart of the Amazon to attempt an unclimbed east face in Tepuy, Cerro Autana. After a covert journey though army checkpoints, a trip with the local Shaman, sweltering humidity and chaotic jungle travel, the intrepid climbers finally find themselves at the bottom of Cerro Autana.Climbing locations
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The wildest dream
Anthony Geffen (2009)
After discovering Mallory’s body on Everest in 1999, Conrad Anker’s life became intertwined with Mallory’s story. Mallory’s frozen body was found with his belongings intact; the only thing missing was a photograph of Ruth, which Mallory had promised to place on the summit. Haunted by Mallory's story, Anker returns to Everest with British climbing prodigy Leo Houlding to discover the truth about Mallory and to unravel the mysteries surrounding his disappearance. Anker and his climbing partner take on the Second Step without the use of the fixed ladder; free climbing it to evaluate if indeed Mallory was capable of climbing the Second Step himself in 1924.- 2009
- USA
- 94 min
After discovering Mallory’s body on Everest in 1999, Conrad Anker’s life became intertwined with Mallory’s story. Mallory’s frozen body was found with his belongings intact; the only thing missing was a photograph of Ruth, which Mallory had promised to place on the summit. Haunted by Mallory's story, Anker returns to Everest with British climbing prodigy Leo Houlding to discover the truth about Mallory and to unravel the mysteries surrounding his disappearance. Anker and his climbing partner take on the Second Step without the use of the fixed ladder; free climbing it to evaluate if indeed Mallory was capable of climbing the Second Step himself in 1924.Climbing locations
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Spectre Expedition - To the End of the Earth
Alastair Lee (2018)
How about attempting the second summit of the most remote mountain on Earth? The plan, by design, is ambitious; it requires kite skiing almost 2,000 kilometers round trip, towing gear on sleds, just to reach the highly technical peak, known, menacingly, as The Spectre. The three expedition members battle logistics, distance, wind and no-wind, frostbite, crevasses, and wrong turns. 'Who’d have thought I’d actually get here one day?' says expedition leader Leo Houlding, as the team closes in on the objective. He can be forgiven for scarcely believing where he finds himself. Who else could ever claim that 'We are the most remote people on Planet Earth right now'?Spectre Expedition - To the End of the Earth
- 2018
- UK
- 49 min
How about attempting the second summit of the most remote mountain on Earth? The plan, by design, is ambitious; it requires kite skiing almost 2,000 kilometers round trip, towing gear on sleds, just to reach the highly technical peak, known, menacingly, as The Spectre. The three expedition members battle logistics, distance, wind and no-wind, frostbite, crevasses, and wrong turns. 'Who’d have thought I’d actually get here one day?' says expedition leader Leo Houlding, as the team closes in on the objective. He can be forgiven for scarcely believing where he finds himself. Who else could ever claim that 'We are the most remote people on Planet Earth right now'?Climbing locations
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Mirror Wall
Matt Pycroft (2016)
The need for adventure resides deep in all of us. In the case of renowned adventurer Leo Houlding, this has manifested itself in the form of world class expeditions to unclimbed peaks the world over. ‘Mirror Wall’, the debut feature film from Coldhouse Collective, follows Leo approaching his latest expedition with a reconsidered mentality and attitude. Following the death of his close friend Sean ‘Stanley’ Leary and trying to balance potentially dangerous situations with the responsibilities of parenthood - Leo is left leading a team of determined, talented but ultimately inexperienced young guns up one of the tallest big walls in the world.- 2016
- UK
- 39 min
The need for adventure resides deep in all of us. In the case of renowned adventurer Leo Houlding, this has manifested itself in the form of world class expeditions to unclimbed peaks the world over. ‘Mirror Wall’, the debut feature film from Coldhouse Collective, follows Leo approaching his latest expedition with a reconsidered mentality and attitude. Following the death of his close friend Sean ‘Stanley’ Leary and trying to balance potentially dangerous situations with the responsibilities of parenthood - Leo is left leading a team of determined, talented but ultimately inexperienced young guns up one of the tallest big walls in the world.Climbing locations
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L'aventure fantastique en Haute Tartarie
Pierre Royer (1989)
L'aventure fantastique en Haute Tartarie is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Pierre Royer in 1989. It features Pierre Béghin, Gerard Bretin, François Marsigny, Frederic Valet and Haroun Tazieff.L'aventure fantastique en Haute Tartarie
- 1989
- France
- 26 min
L'aventure fantastique en Haute Tartarie is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Pierre Royer in 1989. It features Pierre Béghin, Gerard Bretin, François Marsigny, Frederic Valet and Haroun Tazieff.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The Prophet
Alastair Lee (2010)
There's no hiding from the fact that the main event on the Psyche II dvd is this film! Following the UK's top big wall climber Leo Houlding as he revisits his 10 year project; 'The Prophet', an exceptionally steep, loose and difficult route on the east face of Yosemite's El Cap. Leo describes the route as 'the wildest climb I've ever been on'. This has to be seen to be believed, crazy climbing.- 2010
- UK
- 43 min
There's no hiding from the fact that the main event on the Psyche II dvd is this film! Following the UK's top big wall climber Leo Houlding as he revisits his 10 year project; 'The Prophet', an exceptionally steep, loose and difficult route on the east face of Yosemite's El Cap. Leo describes the route as 'the wildest climb I've ever been on'. This has to be seen to be believed, crazy climbing.Climbing locations
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Oceans of fear
Alastair Lee (2010)
This time we follow Leo Houlding on his life long dream of climbing a big wall in South Africa as he makes a fast repeat of the incredible 'Oceans of Fear' in the stunning Klein Winter Hoek.- 2010
- UK
- 10 min
This time we follow Leo Houlding on his life long dream of climbing a big wall in South Africa as he makes a fast repeat of the incredible 'Oceans of Fear' in the stunning Klein Winter Hoek.Climbing locations
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Hollow caves
Alastair Lee (2010)
Deep water solo protagonist Neil Gresham shows us what its all about with one of the UK's hardest deep water solo's to date, superb climbing in the stunning setting of Pembrokeshire. 'Neil's body double'; Liam Cook adds to the entertainment with some big splashes as he attempts routes he's no business being on- 2010
- UK
- 13 min
Deep water solo protagonist Neil Gresham shows us what its all about with one of the UK's hardest deep water solo's to date, superb climbing in the stunning setting of Pembrokeshire. 'Neil's body double'; Liam Cook adds to the entertainment with some big splashes as he attempts routes he's no business being onClimbing locations
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