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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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Himalayan Ice
Ari Novak (2019)
In December 2018, alpinists Ari Novak and Karsten Delap set out for India to explore one of the most remote valleys in the Indian Himalaya with local climber Karn Kowshik. Their goal was to meet with the indigenous population of the Spiti Valley and try to support local ice climbing. What they found was perhaps the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in all the Himalaya. Himalayan Ice tells the history-making story of their journey to put up 9 first ascents and start an ice climbing movement by the local population. From their journey to the valley along the most treacherous road on earth to walking amongst Snow Leopards, the expedition was anything but expected.- 2019
- USA
- 47 min
In December 2018, alpinists Ari Novak and Karsten Delap set out for India to explore one of the most remote valleys in the Indian Himalaya with local climber Karn Kowshik. Their goal was to meet with the indigenous population of the Spiti Valley and try to support local ice climbing. What they found was perhaps the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in all the Himalaya. Himalayan Ice tells the history-making story of their journey to put up 9 first ascents and start an ice climbing movement by the local population. From their journey to the valley along the most treacherous road on earth to walking amongst Snow Leopards, the expedition was anything but expected.Climbing locations
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Hold Fast
Jim Aikman (2017)
While making a summit attempt to an unclimbed peak in Nepal in 2016, Conrad Anker suffered a heart attack. With his climbing partner, David Lama, able to do little more than look on, Anker self-rescued from 20,000 feet. It marked the end of his long and storied career as a high-altitude mountaineer, but not his passion to climb. In Hold Fast, Anker returns to one of his favorite big wall climbs — El Cap, in Yosemite National Park. With him is Alex Wildman, an ardent amateur climber and close friend. The good news is that Wildman is a cardiac nurse. But he has never before climbed a big wall. And he has a serious health concern of his own.- 2017
- USA
- 56 min
While making a summit attempt to an unclimbed peak in Nepal in 2016, Conrad Anker suffered a heart attack. With his climbing partner, David Lama, able to do little more than look on, Anker self-rescued from 20,000 feet. It marked the end of his long and storied career as a high-altitude mountaineer, but not his passion to climb. In Hold Fast, Anker returns to one of his favorite big wall climbs — El Cap, in Yosemite National Park. With him is Alex Wildman, an ardent amateur climber and close friend. The good news is that Wildman is a cardiac nurse. But he has never before climbed a big wall. And he has a serious health concern of his own.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Fine lines
Dina Khreino (2018)
The world’s most elite group of mountain adventurers reflect on why they leave behind families, friends, and everyday comforts, to risk everything for a fleeting glimpse into the unknown. Director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class athletes, listening to what compels them to this uncertain search. What she found was a tribe, a diverse group of professional adventurers and amateur philosophers, forged by the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.- 2018
- Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates
- 96 min
The world’s most elite group of mountain adventurers reflect on why they leave behind families, friends, and everyday comforts, to risk everything for a fleeting glimpse into the unknown. Director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class athletes, listening to what compels them to this uncertain search. What she found was a tribe, a diverse group of professional adventurers and amateur philosophers, forged by the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Queen Maud Land
Cedar Wright (2018)
A motley crew of climbing legends (Conrad Anker, Anna Pfaff, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, Savannah Cummins, and Cedar Wright) mount an expedition to the world’s coldest and most remote peaks in the heart of Antarctica. Sometimes hilarious, often heinous, and completely otherworldly, Queen Maud Land showcases outrageous cinematography from a beautiful and rarely seen part of the earth. The team summited 15 peaks over 17 days.- 2018
- USA
A motley crew of climbing legends (Conrad Anker, Anna Pfaff, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, Savannah Cummins, and Cedar Wright) mount an expedition to the world’s coldest and most remote peaks in the heart of Antarctica. Sometimes hilarious, often heinous, and completely otherworldly, Queen Maud Land showcases outrageous cinematography from a beautiful and rarely seen part of the earth. The team summited 15 peaks over 17 days.Climbing locations
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Barefoot water skiing
Scott Ayers (1995)
Gabrielle Reece tries her luck at barefoot water-skiing with champion brian fuchs. Guy Cooper shows us what big air motorcross jumping is all about at his private ranch in oklahoma. Ice climbing in canada with the north face climbing team. A programme of the extreme sports series The Extremists.- 1995
- USA
- 22 min
Gabrielle Reece tries her luck at barefoot water-skiing with champion brian fuchs. Guy Cooper shows us what big air motorcross jumping is all about at his private ranch in oklahoma. Ice climbing in canada with the north face climbing team. A programme of the extreme sports series The Extremists.Availability
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Mountain
Jennifer Peedom (2017)
A cinematic and musical odyssey. An experience about the highest peaks around the world. Shot by the world's leading high altitude cinematographers, with narration written by celebrated British writer, Robert Macfarlane, and narrated by Willem Dafoe, the film explores the nature of our modern fascination with mountains. It shows us the spellbinding force of high places - and their ongoing power to shape our lives and our dreams. An Australian documentary film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Jennifer Peedom following his awarded film Sherpa.- 2017
- Australia
- 70 min
A cinematic and musical odyssey. An experience about the highest peaks around the world. Shot by the world's leading high altitude cinematographers, with narration written by celebrated British writer, Robert Macfarlane, and narrated by Willem Dafoe, the film explores the nature of our modern fascination with mountains. It shows us the spellbinding force of high places - and their ongoing power to shape our lives and our dreams. An Australian documentary film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Jennifer Peedom following his awarded film Sherpa.Climbing locations
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David Lama - Zurück zu den Wurzeln
Martin Hanslmayr (2017)
For a long time, the Austrian climber David Lama wished to turn to Nepal. The family visit of his ancestors was only one part of the travel. The second reason was – what else could it be? – a mountain. The first ascent of the 6907m high Lunag Ri. This combination of a completely untouched summit and a challenging climbing part is all but commonplace. The Lunag Ri is very difficult on all its sides. Already several expeditions have tried their luck there. Together with the legendary climber Conrad Anker, David sets off to the highest, still unclimbed mountain in Nepal.David Lama - Zurück zu den Wurzeln
Martin Hanslmayr, Hans-Peter Stauber
- 2017
- Austria
- 48 min
For a long time, the Austrian climber David Lama wished to turn to Nepal. The family visit of his ancestors was only one part of the travel. The second reason was – what else could it be? – a mountain. The first ascent of the 6907m high Lunag Ri. This combination of a completely untouched summit and a challenging climbing part is all but commonplace. The Lunag Ri is very difficult on all its sides. Already several expeditions have tried their luck there. Together with the legendary climber Conrad Anker, David sets off to the highest, still unclimbed mountain in Nepal.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The Michigan Ice Film
Aaron Peterson (2016)
Set against the crashing waves of an inland sea, the Michigan Ice Film is packed with humor and action from some of the biggest names in climbing alongside a cast of hardy locals. Discover the untold story of one of the world's largest concentrations of climbable ice in a scrappy corner of the American Midwest: Munising, Michigan.- 2016
- USA
- 71 min
Set against the crashing waves of an inland sea, the Michigan Ice Film is packed with humor and action from some of the biggest names in climbing alongside a cast of hardy locals. Discover the untold story of one of the world's largest concentrations of climbable ice in a scrappy corner of the American Midwest: Munising, Michigan.Climbing locations
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K7 Expedition
Rick Armstrong (2001)
Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Brady Robinson's 2001 attempt on the south face of K7 in the Charakusa Valley in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. In hindsight, this was a warm up for Conrad and Jimmy's ascent of Meru. You can see glimmerings of Meru in this short film, and even a bit of footage if you're paying attention. A film by Rick Armstrong.- 2001
- USA
- 38 min
Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Brady Robinson's 2001 attempt on the south face of K7 in the Charakusa Valley in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. In hindsight, this was a warm up for Conrad and Jimmy's ascent of Meru. You can see glimmerings of Meru in this short film, and even a bit of footage if you're paying attention. A film by Rick Armstrong.Climbing locations
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An American ascent
George Potter (2016)
An American Ascent documents the first African American expedition to tackle Denali, North America's highest peak and explores the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. As the United States transitions to a 'minority majority' nation, a staggering number of people of color do not identify with America's wild places. By embarking on the grueling multi-week climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.- 2016
- USA
- 66 min
An American Ascent documents the first African American expedition to tackle Denali, North America's highest peak and explores the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. As the United States transitions to a 'minority majority' nation, a staggering number of people of color do not identify with America's wild places. By embarking on the grueling multi-week climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.Climbing locations
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The explorers
John Dorsey (2016)
Pushing the limits of possibility takes people who are willing to go beyond the visible horizon, no matter the risks. Documentary filmmaker Jimmy Chin and Xprize creator Peter Diamandis are explorers who are always looking for a new frontier. An episode of the Visions of Greatness series that explore 14 unlikely success stories and meet the people behind them. From musicians like Perry Farrell to athletes like Stacy Peralta, these people inspire people to do what it takes to set about changing the world.- 2016
- USA
- 50 min
Pushing the limits of possibility takes people who are willing to go beyond the visible horizon, no matter the risks. Documentary filmmaker Jimmy Chin and Xprize creator Peter Diamandis are explorers who are always looking for a new frontier. An episode of the Visions of Greatness series that explore 14 unlikely success stories and meet the people behind them. From musicians like Perry Farrell to athletes like Stacy Peralta, these people inspire people to do what it takes to set about changing the world.Climbing locations
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