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Documentary / Biographical
Nawang Gombu - Heart of a Tiger
Bev Chapman (2012)
The nephew of Tenzing Norgay, Nawang Gombu was the youngest Sherpa climber on the 1953 Everest expedition carrying supplies above 25000 feet. He went on to become the first man in the world to summit Mt. Everest twice. He stood on the highest point on the planet with Jim Whittaker on the American expedition in 1963 and again on the first successful Indian expedition in 1965. But 'firsts' are only a small part of what makes this man's story extraordinary. A deeply spiritual man all his life, he helped his family and others achieve what had been so hard for him to accomplish. Standing on the shoulders of his famous uncle, he helped lift the status of Sherpas to that of world-class climbers.Nawang Gombu - Heart of a Tiger
- 2012
- India, USA
- 47 min
The nephew of Tenzing Norgay, Nawang Gombu was the youngest Sherpa climber on the 1953 Everest expedition carrying supplies above 25000 feet. He went on to become the first man in the world to summit Mt. Everest twice. He stood on the highest point on the planet with Jim Whittaker on the American expedition in 1963 and again on the first successful Indian expedition in 1965. But 'firsts' are only a small part of what makes this man's story extraordinary. A deeply spiritual man all his life, he helped his family and others achieve what had been so hard for him to accomplish. Standing on the shoulders of his famous uncle, he helped lift the status of Sherpas to that of world-class climbers.Availability
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Winds of Everest
Laszlo Pal (1985)
In 1984 an American China-Everest Expedition returns to the wicked north face of the world's highest mountain. The climbing team includes Jim Wickwire, Phil Ershler and John Roskelley, led by Lou Whittaker, the dean of American climbers. Journey with them through Tibet and up the perilous mountain and share their triumph when a single team member, Phil Ershler stands on top of the world.- 1985
- USA
- 57 min
In 1984 an American China-Everest Expedition returns to the wicked north face of the world's highest mountain. The climbing team includes Jim Wickwire, Phil Ershler and John Roskelley, led by Lou Whittaker, the dean of American climbers. Journey with them through Tibet and up the perilous mountain and share their triumph when a single team member, Phil Ershler stands on top of the world.Climbing locations
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Karakoram
Laszlo Pal (1976)
Karakoram is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Steve Marts in 1976 and produced by 1975 American K2 Expedition. It features Lou Whittaker, Jim Whittaker, Galen Rowell, Jim Wickwire, Fred Dunham, Leif Patterson and others.- 1976
- USA
- 47 min
Karakoram is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Steve Marts in 1976 and produced by 1975 American K2 Expedition. It features Lou Whittaker, Jim Whittaker, Galen Rowell, Jim Wickwire, Fred Dunham, Leif Patterson and others.Climbing locations
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- 1978
- USA
- 28 min
Jim Wickwire makes a first ascent in the Fairweather range.Climbing locations
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Everest North Wall
Laszlo Pal (1982)
Everest North Wall is a documentary about expedition that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Laszlo Pal in 1982 and produced by Pal Productions. It features Lou Whittaker, Jim Wickwire, Phil Ershler, Eric Simonson, Larry Nielson, George Dunn and others.- 1982
- USA
- 57 min
Everest North Wall is a documentary about expedition that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Laszlo Pal in 1982 and produced by Pal Productions. It features Lou Whittaker, Jim Wickwire, Phil Ershler, Eric Simonson, Larry Nielson, George Dunn and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Surviving the summit
James McQuillan (2000)
Surviving the summit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (5/6). It features Greg Child, Jim Wickwire, Jim Curran, Rick Ridgeway, Alison Hargreaves, Misael Alvial and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
Surviving the summit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (5/6). It features Greg Child, Jim Wickwire, Jim Curran, Rick Ridgeway, Alison Hargreaves, Misael Alvial and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Savage mountain
James McQuillan (2000)
Savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (1/6). It features Steve Swenson, Jim Curran, Bob Bates, Charles Houston, Greg Child, Fred Wisner and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
Savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (1/6). It features Steve Swenson, Jim Curran, Bob Bates, Charles Houston, Greg Child, Fred Wisner and others.Climbing locations
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Path to the summit
James McQuillan (2000)
Path to the summit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (4/6). It features Ed Viesturs, Carlos Buhler, Stacy Allison, Jim Wickwire, Jeff Alzner, Heidi Howkins and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
Path to the summit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (4/6). It features Ed Viesturs, Carlos Buhler, Stacy Allison, Jim Wickwire, Jeff Alzner, Heidi Howkins and others.Climbing locations
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K2 forever
James McQuillan (2000)
K2 forever is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (6/6). It features Galen Rowell, Greg Child, Jim Curran, Rick Ridgeway, Charles Houston, Bob Bates and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
K2 forever is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (6/6). It features Galen Rowell, Greg Child, Jim Curran, Rick Ridgeway, Charles Houston, Bob Bates and others.Climbing locations
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Extremo Sul
Sylvestre Campe (2004)
In March 2003, five mountain-climbers go to Tierra del Fuego, in the extreme South of South America, to climb Mount Sarmiento. Unexpected events abort the mission, turning a documentary about achievement into a portrait of failure and frustration.Sylvestre Campe, Monica Schmiedt
- 2004
- Brazil
- 92 min
In March 2003, five mountain-climbers go to Tierra del Fuego, in the extreme South of South America, to climb Mount Sarmiento. Unexpected events abort the mission, turning a documentary about achievement into a portrait of failure and frustration.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
A life in the mountains
Laszlo Pal (2013)
A life in the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Mount Rainier. It was directed by Laszlo Pal in 2013 and produced by Pal Productions. It features Lou Whittaker, Chris Bonington, Edmund Hillary, Jim Wickwire, John Roskelley, Dick Bass and others.- 2013
- USA
- 58 min
A life in the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Mount Rainier. It was directed by Laszlo Pal in 2013 and produced by Pal Productions. It features Lou Whittaker, Chris Bonington, Edmund Hillary, Jim Wickwire, John Roskelley, Dick Bass and others.Climbing locations
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Tempting fate
Maria Zone (1997)
The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of dreams, mountain of doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.- 1997
- USA
- 53 min
The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of dreams, mountain of doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.Climbing locations
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