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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Ice Calling - Slipstream
Benjamín Soto (2017)
Despite living in a country where there are no major ice formations, Héctor Ponce de Léon and Daniel Araiza prepare themselves to become the first Mexican ice climbers to conquer Slipstream, a frozen waterfall a thousand meters high located in the Canadian Rockies. This documentary recounts their journey and the obstacles they have to overcome to achieve their dream.Benjamín Soto, Cristóbal de Alba
- 2017
- Mexico
- 32 min
Despite living in a country where there are no major ice formations, Héctor Ponce de Léon and Daniel Araiza prepare themselves to become the first Mexican ice climbers to conquer Slipstream, a frozen waterfall a thousand meters high located in the Canadian Rockies. This documentary recounts their journey and the obstacles they have to overcome to achieve their dream.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Ice Calling - Mount Huntington
Benjamín Soto (2017)
In May 2016, one month after climbing Slipstream, the highest ice waterfall in the world, Héctor Ponce de León and Daniel Araiza set off for Alaska to face the second objective of their 'Ice Calling' project: climbing the ice walls of the legendary Mount Huntington. If they succeed, they will become the first Mexicans to ascend this mythical mountain.Ice Calling - Mount Huntington
Benjamín Soto, Cristóbal de Alba
- 2017
- Mexico
- 16 min
In May 2016, one month after climbing Slipstream, the highest ice waterfall in the world, Héctor Ponce de León and Daniel Araiza set off for Alaska to face the second objective of their 'Ice Calling' project: climbing the ice walls of the legendary Mount Huntington. If they succeed, they will become the first Mexicans to ascend this mythical mountain.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Desde Cero – Un Récord Mundial Mexicano
Francisco González (2014)
Héctor Ponce de León wanted to discover if it was possible to climb up to almost 6 thousand meters starting from the sea in less than 24 hours; by bike and on foot. Nowhere in the world had such a record been attempted. During the journey from tropical Veracruz to the icy summit of Pico de Orizaba, we meet Héctor, a simple and even innocent character; interesting for his motivations and important for his past. This is the opening story of the 'Desde Cero' challenge series.Desde Cero – Un Récord Mundial Mexicano
- 2014
- Mexico
- 41 min
Héctor Ponce de León wanted to discover if it was possible to climb up to almost 6 thousand meters starting from the sea in less than 24 hours; by bike and on foot. Nowhere in the world had such a record been attempted. During the journey from tropical Veracruz to the icy summit of Pico de Orizaba, we meet Héctor, a simple and even innocent character; interesting for his motivations and important for his past. This is the opening story of the 'Desde Cero' challenge series.Climbing locations
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Ultimate Survival - Everest
David McIlvride (2004)
Critically acclaimed six-part mini-series, shot between March and June 2004, Ultimate Survival: Everest chronicles the Everest efforts of Team Discovery, which included two Canadian climbers - producer and experienced adventure guide Ben Webster, and his girlfriend, rookie climber and PhD candidate in Sports Psychology, Shauna Burke - plus Australian Andrew Lock and Hector Ponce De Leon from Mexico, both veterans of Everest and the world's most intimidating peaks. The series also follows the treks of Annabelle Bond, a London socialite; and diabetic American climber Will Cross.- 2004
- Canada
- 264 min
Critically acclaimed six-part mini-series, shot between March and June 2004, Ultimate Survival: Everest chronicles the Everest efforts of Team Discovery, which included two Canadian climbers - producer and experienced adventure guide Ben Webster, and his girlfriend, rookie climber and PhD candidate in Sports Psychology, Shauna Burke - plus Australian Andrew Lock and Hector Ponce De Leon from Mexico, both veterans of Everest and the world's most intimidating peaks. The series also follows the treks of Annabelle Bond, a London socialite; and diabetic American climber Will Cross.Climbing locations
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Women of K2
Jennifer Jordan (2003)
There are only five women who have reached the summit of K2 (8.616m). But three of them died while descending the mountain. The other two were killed in accidents on their following expeditions. The outstanding spanish mountaineer Araceli Segarra is quite aware of her forerunners fate.- 2003
- USA
- 47 min
There are only five women who have reached the summit of K2 (8.616m). But three of them died while descending the mountain. The other two were killed in accidents on their following expeditions. The outstanding spanish mountaineer Araceli Segarra is quite aware of her forerunners fate.Climbing locations
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