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Documentary / Expedition Journal
The white storm of the Stone Sentinel - Aconcagua
Kazuya Yamada (2012)
Sixth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the crew climbs South America's highest mountain, Aconcagua (6959m) by its normal route. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.The white storm of the Stone Sentinel - Aconcagua
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
Sixth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the crew climbs South America's highest mountain, Aconcagua (6959m) by its normal route. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Majestic peaks at the world's southern end - Paine Mountaina
Masayoshi Ichino (2012)
Fifth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. This program fully introduces the popular trails and charms of the Paine Mountains, and the crew battles the wind to climb the craggy Mt. Almirante Nieto. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Majestic peaks at the world's southern end - Paine Mountaina
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
Fifth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. This program fully introduces the popular trails and charms of the Paine Mountains, and the crew battles the wind to climb the craggy Mt. Almirante Nieto. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Travelogue
The father of Cappadocia - Erciyes
Sakurako Abe (2012)
Fourth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the crew climbs Mount Erciyes (3916m), in Cappadocia, Turkey. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.The father of Cappadocia - Erciyes
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
Fourth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the crew climbs Mount Erciyes (3916m), in Cappadocia, Turkey. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Travelogue
The fabled peaks of the Nile headwaters - Rwenzori
Masayoshi Ichino (2012)
Third episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the crew walks through the equatorial jungle of the Ruwenzori Range, the source of the Nile, and climbs the ice-capped Mt. Margherita, Africa's third highest peak. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.The fabled peaks of the Nile headwaters - Rwenzori
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
Third episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the crew walks through the equatorial jungle of the Ruwenzori Range, the source of the Nile, and climbs the ice-capped Mt. Margherita, Africa's third highest peak. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Travelogue
The formidable granite wall of Yosemite - Half Dome
Tetsuya Okamoto (2012)
Seventh episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Half Dome in Yosemite by its is the easiest technical climbing route, the Snake Dike. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.The formidable granite wall of Yosemite - Half Dome
- 2012
- Japan
- 28 min
Seventh episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Half Dome in Yosemite by its is the easiest technical climbing route, the Snake Dike. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Sacred mountain of the Inca - Ausangate
Masayoshi Ichino (2012)
Second episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Nevado Ausangate in Peru (6,384 m) and experiences the unique culture of passion and enthusiastic people of the Incas. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Sacred mountain of the Inca - Ausangate
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
Second episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Nevado Ausangate in Peru (6,384 m) and experiences the unique culture of passion and enthusiastic people of the Incas. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Travelogue
Sacred summit of the Alps - Toward Austria's highest peak - Grossglockner
Aya Takahashi (2012)
Eighth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Grossglockner following the same route as the first ascent 200 years ago. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Sacred summit of the Alps - Toward Austria's highest peak - Grossglockner
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
Eighth episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Grossglockner following the same route as the first ascent 200 years ago. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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A mountain of triumph and friendship - Eiger
Aya Takahashi (2012)
First episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Eiger by its Mittellegi Ridge, following the steps of Maki Aritsune (Maki Yuko), who made the first ascent by this route in 1921. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.A mountain of triumph and friendship - Eiger
- 2012
- Japan
- 29 min
First episode of the second season of the Japanese series 'The great summits'. In this episode, the team climbs the Eiger by its Mittellegi Ridge, following the steps of Maki Aritsune (Maki Yuko), who made the first ascent by this route in 1921. The Great Summits II series introduces eight of the world's most famed mountains such as Eiger and Grossglockner in the European Alps and Aconcagua in South America. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Huascaran - Highest peak in the tropics
Manabu Hirose (2010)
Second episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Huascaran, in Peru by its normal route. The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Huascaran - Highest peak in the tropics
- 2010
- Japan
- 43 min
Second episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Huascaran, in Peru by its normal route. The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Wilhelm - The summit of spirits
Sakurako Abe (2010)
Tenth episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Mount Wilhelm, the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea (4,509 metres, 14,793 ft). The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Wilhelm - The summit of spirits
- 2010
- Japan
- 43 min
Tenth episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Mount Wilhelm, the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea (4,509 metres, 14,793 ft). The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Klyuchevskaya - Mountain of fire and ice
Kazuya Yamada (2010)
Fourth episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Klyuchevskaya Sopka, the highest stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia). The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Klyuchevskaya - Mountain of fire and ice
- 2010
- Japan
- 43 min
Fourth episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Klyuchevskaya Sopka, the highest stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia). The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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Kilimanjaro - White mountain of the equator
Akiko Kawasaki (2010)
Eight episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Kilimanjaro in Tanzania by its normal route. The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Kilimanjaro - White mountain of the equator
- 2010
- Japan
- 43 min
Eight episode of the Japanese 'The great summits' series. In this episode, the team climbs Kilimanjaro in Tanzania by its normal route. The Great Summits series introduces ten of the world's most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.Climbing locations
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