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Documentary / Historical
Fire on the mountain
George Gage (1996)
The goal was clear: defeat the Nazis who were entrenched high in the snowy mountains of Italy. Drawing together an elite group of champion skiers, mountain climbers and European mountaineers, the U.S. Army created the 10th Mountain Division, America's only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit. From the intensive training atop the Colorado Rockies to the spectacular night climb of Italy's Riva Ridge - where the 10th scored their biggest victory against Hitler's troops - Fire on the Mountain tells the thrilling story of these rugged, courageous men in all their glory.- 1996
- USA
- 73 min
The goal was clear: defeat the Nazis who were entrenched high in the snowy mountains of Italy. Drawing together an elite group of champion skiers, mountain climbers and European mountaineers, the U.S. Army created the 10th Mountain Division, America's only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit. From the intensive training atop the Colorado Rockies to the spectacular night climb of Italy's Riva Ridge - where the 10th scored their biggest victory against Hitler's troops - Fire on the Mountain tells the thrilling story of these rugged, courageous men in all their glory.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Monumental
Kelly Duane de la Vega (2004)
A documentary highlighting the life of the late David Brower and his continuous fight for the environment. Brower, who saved the Yosemite National Park from dam construction, was very radical in his pro-environment ideas, and cleverly realized that by working as a lobbyist, he could convince politicians and the public that the Western wilderness was worth saving from developers. He transformed the Sierra Club from a group of nature enthusiasts into a national organization with political influence.- 2004
- USA
- 78 min
A documentary highlighting the life of the late David Brower and his continuous fight for the environment. Brower, who saved the Yosemite National Park from dam construction, was very radical in his pro-environment ideas, and cleverly realized that by working as a lobbyist, he could convince politicians and the public that the Western wilderness was worth saving from developers. He transformed the Sierra Club from a group of nature enthusiasts into a national organization with political influence.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
For Earth's Sake
John de Graaf (1989)
A stirring portrait of America's leading environmentalist, David Brower, who was instrumental in establishing some of America's most spectacular national parks, while heading the Sierra Club, establishing and directing Friends of the Earth, and later Earth Island Institute. This inspiring profile is filled with footage of some of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the United States, and with excerpts from Brower's home movies and the pioneering environmental documentaries which he made for the Sierra Club. David Brower is a prime example of the difference a dedicated individual can make in the American political landscape.- 1989
- USA
- 58 min
A stirring portrait of America's leading environmentalist, David Brower, who was instrumental in establishing some of America's most spectacular national parks, while heading the Sierra Club, establishing and directing Friends of the Earth, and later Earth Island Institute. This inspiring profile is filled with footage of some of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the United States, and with excerpts from Brower's home movies and the pioneering environmental documentaries which he made for the Sierra Club. David Brower is a prime example of the difference a dedicated individual can make in the American political landscape.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Vertical frontier
Kristi Denton Cohen (2002)
From John Muir in the 1860s to the super athletes of today, "Vertical Frontier" tells the saga of the free-spirited climbers who were inspired by the big walls of Yosemite. This comprehensive history of Yosemite climbing includes footage from classics such as El Capitan and interviews with dozens of Yosemite personalities such as Long, Bridwell, Steck, Hill, Croft, Robbins, Kauk, Chouinard and Potter. A formidable film -- a great piece of history.- 2002
- USA
- 90 min
From John Muir in the 1860s to the super athletes of today, "Vertical Frontier" tells the saga of the free-spirited climbers who were inspired by the big walls of Yosemite. This comprehensive history of Yosemite climbing includes footage from classics such as El Capitan and interviews with dozens of Yosemite personalities such as Long, Bridwell, Steck, Hill, Croft, Robbins, Kauk, Chouinard and Potter. A formidable film -- a great piece of history.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Painted spider
Mike Carville (1992)
A film which explores the diversity of free climbing experiences in the 1990's: long free routes, sport climbing, competition climbing, bouldering and soloing. (Yosemite, Canyonlands, and other places).- 1992
- USA
- 91 min
A film which explores the diversity of free climbing experiences in the 1990's: long free routes, sport climbing, competition climbing, bouldering and soloing. (Yosemite, Canyonlands, and other places).Climbing locations
