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Heinz Zak (2006)
The legendary 'Separate Reality', in Yosemite Valley, is one of the cult routes for free climbers. To date it has certainly been one of the most famous and difficult free-climbing routes in the world. Heinz Zak was there as photographer when, in 1986, Wofgang Güllich astonished the world with the first and until then only free climb of this route, with no safety rope. Since then Zak has been developing the idea of repeating this extraordinary ascent himself. He reproduced a model of the American routes in his garage and has trained his body and mind for a long time. 23rd May 2005 was the big day: doubts and fears accompanied all the preparation, but as soon as he started climbing Zak achieved the necessary concentration and spiritual balance to perform this extraordinary enterprise, repeating the solo free climb of 'Separate reality', just 19 years after Güllich’s first ascent.- 2006
- Austria
- 13 min
The legendary 'Separate Reality', in Yosemite Valley, is one of the cult routes for free climbers. To date it has certainly been one of the most famous and difficult free-climbing routes in the world. Heinz Zak was there as photographer when, in 1986, Wofgang Güllich astonished the world with the first and until then only free climb of this route, with no safety rope. Since then Zak has been developing the idea of repeating this extraordinary ascent himself. He reproduced a model of the American routes in his garage and has trained his body and mind for a long time. 23rd May 2005 was the big day: doubts and fears accompanied all the preparation, but as soon as he started climbing Zak achieved the necessary concentration and spiritual balance to perform this extraordinary enterprise, repeating the solo free climb of 'Separate reality', just 19 years after Güllich’s first ascent.Climbing locations
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Heinz Zak - Freigeist in der Vertikalen
Malte Roeper (2017)
The Tyrolean mountain photographer Heinz Zak is one of the most important chronicler in the history of free climbing. He has documented the world’s best free-climbers and their mile stones. Although Heinz Zak has often climbed the great and extremes routes, as a photographer he now focuses more and more on the places, where his journey once began – in the mountains of his homeland Tyrol.Heinz Zak - Freigeist in der Vertikalen
- 2017
- Austria, Germany
- 47 min
The Tyrolean mountain photographer Heinz Zak is one of the most important chronicler in the history of free climbing. He has documented the world’s best free-climbers and their mile stones. Although Heinz Zak has often climbed the great and extremes routes, as a photographer he now focuses more and more on the places, where his journey once began – in the mountains of his homeland Tyrol.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Die Blinde Seilschaft
Heinz Zak (2006)
The visually handicapped mountaineers, Andy Holzer and Erik Weihenmayer, are absolutely independent when they climb fifth grade routes through a change in altitude of two hundred metres, on the vertical wall of Rote Turm, in the Lienz Alps of Eastern Tyrol. A film by Heiz Zak.- 2006
- Austria
- 21 min
The visually handicapped mountaineers, Andy Holzer and Erik Weihenmayer, are absolutely independent when they climb fifth grade routes through a change in altitude of two hundred metres, on the vertical wall of Rote Turm, in the Lienz Alps of Eastern Tyrol. A film by Heiz Zak.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Bellavista - Abenteuer Jenseits der Vertikalen
Heinz Zak (2002)
In the winter of 2000 Alexander Huber began climbing the north face of the Cima Ovest. He achieved the first ascent of an ecxeptionally difficult and psychologically chalenging route, remaining faithful to the ethical principle of not using a drill and expansion bolts. in the summer of 2001 Alexander returns to the Peak to free climb his route despite the precarious conditions. In 20 days he manages to complete the first ascent of the route in redpoint style; the most difficult climb the world, both from a physical and psychological point of view. the filim records both the winter climb and the first 'red point' ascent.Bellavista - Abenteuer Jenseits der Vertikalen
- 2002
- Austria
- 27 min
In the winter of 2000 Alexander Huber began climbing the north face of the Cima Ovest. He achieved the first ascent of an ecxeptionally difficult and psychologically chalenging route, remaining faithful to the ethical principle of not using a drill and expansion bolts. in the summer of 2001 Alexander returns to the Peak to free climb his route despite the precarious conditions. In 20 days he manages to complete the first ascent of the route in redpoint style; the most difficult climb the world, both from a physical and psychological point of view. the filim records both the winter climb and the first 'red point' ascent.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Fifty years in the mountains
Brian Hall (2010)
Fifty years in the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and El Capitan. It was directed by Brian Hall in 2010 and produced by Venture Film. It features Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, Peter Habeler, Stephen Venables, Heinz Zak, Andy Parkin and others.- 2010
- UK
- 20 min
Fifty years in the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and El Capitan. It was directed by Brian Hall in 2010 and produced by Venture Film. It features Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, Peter Habeler, Stephen Venables, Heinz Zak, Andy Parkin and others.Climbing locations
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Climbing for the Fatherland
Kevin Sim (2001)
Climbing for the Fatherland is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Kevin Sim in 2001 and produced by Chameleon Productions. It features Stefan König, Reinhold Messner, Heinrich Harrer, Heinz Zak, Scott Muir, Luis Trenker and others.- 2001
- UK
- 51 min
Climbing for the Fatherland is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Kevin Sim in 2001 and produced by Chameleon Productions. It features Stefan König, Reinhold Messner, Heinrich Harrer, Heinz Zak, Scott Muir, Luis Trenker and others.Climbing locations
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Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben
Jochen Schmoll (2002)
Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Action Direct and Pfalz. It was directed by Malte Roeper in 2002 and produced by Drehxtrem. It is a part of the series Bergauf Bergab. It features Kurt Albert, Jerry Moffatt, Heinz Zak, Norbert Sandner, Christoph Marek, Markus Bock and others.Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben
- 2002
- Germany
- 43 min
Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Action Direct and Pfalz. It was directed by Malte Roeper in 2002 and produced by Drehxtrem. It is a part of the series Bergauf Bergab. It features Kurt Albert, Jerry Moffatt, Heinz Zak, Norbert Sandner, Christoph Marek, Markus Bock and others.Climbing locations
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The center of the universe
Franz Hinterbrandner (2003)
Four days in the life of Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley. Living the typical Yosemite lifestyle, Alex is not only seriously contemplating his goal of establishing the new route "El Corazon". The film shows the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history including commentary by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill and Alexander Huber.Franz Hinterbrandner, Max Reichel
- 2003
- Germany
- 51 min
Four days in the life of Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley. Living the typical Yosemite lifestyle, Alex is not only seriously contemplating his goal of establishing the new route "El Corazon". The film shows the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history including commentary by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill and Alexander Huber.Climbing locations
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