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Documentary / Expedition Journal
K2 - The Impossible Descent
Slawomir Batyra (2020)
The Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel re-wrote history on the K2 (8.611m summit), the infamous Himalayan peak, the world’s second-highest mountain. On July 22nd, 2018 he summited K2 without oxygen and skied from peak to base without removing his skis – a seemingly impossible challenge which had never been completed before or since. The 60h+ ascent of K2 alone is an extraordinary achievement that pushes even the most experienced and highest skilled mountaineers to their limits.- 2020
- Austria
- 66 min
The Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel re-wrote history on the K2 (8.611m summit), the infamous Himalayan peak, the world’s second-highest mountain. On July 22nd, 2018 he summited K2 without oxygen and skied from peak to base without removing his skis – a seemingly impossible challenge which had never been completed before or since. The 60h+ ascent of K2 alone is an extraordinary achievement that pushes even the most experienced and highest skilled mountaineers to their limits.Climbing locations
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Lhotse
Nicolas Kalisz (2019)
On 30 September 2018 Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison completed the first integral ski descent of Lhotse (8516m). The Americans had traveled to the Himalaya in the post-monsoon season hoping that the couloir would be covered in snow and, as they were on their own, their expedition had to prepare the Icefall and the route on its own. Nelson and Morrison opted to use supplementary oxygen from 8300m onwards, ie from the base of the couloir, while they started skiing right from the summit and finished all the way down in Camp 2 at 6400 meters.- 2019
- USA
- 23 min
On 30 September 2018 Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison completed the first integral ski descent of Lhotse (8516m). The Americans had traveled to the Himalaya in the post-monsoon season hoping that the couloir would be covered in snow and, as they were on their own, their expedition had to prepare the Icefall and the route on its own. Nelson and Morrison opted to use supplementary oxygen from 8300m onwards, ie from the base of the couloir, while they started skiing right from the summit and finished all the way down in Camp 2 at 6400 meters.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Like a Wolf
Emeka Ngwube (2017)
Professional ski mountaineer Kit DesLauriers made history when she became the first person to ski from the summit of the highest peak on each of the seven continents. With footage from the actual ski descents and interviews with Kit and her elite teammates: Damian Benegas, Wally Berg, Jimmy Chin, Rob DesLauriers, and Dave Hahn, the film documents these adventures while delving into Kit’s own personal journey and the relationship between her, her husband and her pet wolf. The title of the film is a reflection of her belief that one has to live according to their own nature – much like a wolf in the wild.- 2017
- USA
- 75 min
Professional ski mountaineer Kit DesLauriers made history when she became the first person to ski from the summit of the highest peak on each of the seven continents. With footage from the actual ski descents and interviews with Kit and her elite teammates: Damian Benegas, Wally Berg, Jimmy Chin, Rob DesLauriers, and Dave Hahn, the film documents these adventures while delving into Kit’s own personal journey and the relationship between her, her husband and her pet wolf. The title of the film is a reflection of her belief that one has to live according to their own nature – much like a wolf in the wild.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Fine lines
Dina Khreino (2018)
The world’s most elite group of mountain adventurers reflect on why they leave behind families, friends, and everyday comforts, to risk everything for a fleeting glimpse into the unknown. Director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class athletes, listening to what compels them to this uncertain search. What she found was a tribe, a diverse group of professional adventurers and amateur philosophers, forged by the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.- 2018
- Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates
- 96 min
The world’s most elite group of mountain adventurers reflect on why they leave behind families, friends, and everyday comforts, to risk everything for a fleeting glimpse into the unknown. Director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class athletes, listening to what compels them to this uncertain search. What she found was a tribe, a diverse group of professional adventurers and amateur philosophers, forged by the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.Climbing locations
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Queen Maud Land
Cedar Wright (2018)
A motley crew of climbing legends (Conrad Anker, Anna Pfaff, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, Savannah Cummins, and Cedar Wright) mount an expedition to the world’s coldest and most remote peaks in the heart of Antarctica. Sometimes hilarious, often heinous, and completely otherworldly, Queen Maud Land showcases outrageous cinematography from a beautiful and rarely seen part of the earth. The team summited 15 peaks over 17 days.- 2018
- USA
A motley crew of climbing legends (Conrad Anker, Anna Pfaff, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, Savannah Cummins, and Cedar Wright) mount an expedition to the world’s coldest and most remote peaks in the heart of Antarctica. Sometimes hilarious, often heinous, and completely otherworldly, Queen Maud Land showcases outrageous cinematography from a beautiful and rarely seen part of the earth. The team summited 15 peaks over 17 days.Climbing locations
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Free Solo
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (2018)
From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of 'Meru' comes this stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park … without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin
- 2018
- USA
- 100 min
From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of 'Meru' comes this stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park … without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.Climbing locations
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1 Mountain
David Reichert (2011)
Hunter Wood has quietly become one of the best big-mountain skiers in the world, but one of North America's most dangerous peaks has towered over everything he has done - the Grand. Now in his mid-thirties, with dead-end jobs and a disappointed father, he feels pressure to leave the mountains to 'make some money'. But, before Hunter can move on, he needs to test his abilities on the Grand. After witnessing two friends narrowly escape death - one is caught in an avalanche and the other falls into a crevasse - he nearly abandons his attempt. But the pull of the mountains is strong. Will Hunter be able to ski the Grand? And if he succeeds, will he be able to leave his beloved mountains?- 2011
- USA
- 71 min
Hunter Wood has quietly become one of the best big-mountain skiers in the world, but one of North America's most dangerous peaks has towered over everything he has done - the Grand. Now in his mid-thirties, with dead-end jobs and a disappointed father, he feels pressure to leave the mountains to 'make some money'. But, before Hunter can move on, he needs to test his abilities on the Grand. After witnessing two friends narrowly escape death - one is caught in an avalanche and the other falls into a crevasse - he nearly abandons his attempt. But the pull of the mountains is strong. Will Hunter be able to ski the Grand? And if he succeeds, will he be able to leave his beloved mountains?Climbing locations
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Mountain
Jennifer Peedom (2017)
A cinematic and musical odyssey. An experience about the highest peaks around the world. Shot by the world's leading high altitude cinematographers, with narration written by celebrated British writer, Robert Macfarlane, and narrated by Willem Dafoe, the film explores the nature of our modern fascination with mountains. It shows us the spellbinding force of high places - and their ongoing power to shape our lives and our dreams. An Australian documentary film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Jennifer Peedom following his awarded film Sherpa.- 2017
- Australia
- 70 min
A cinematic and musical odyssey. An experience about the highest peaks around the world. Shot by the world's leading high altitude cinematographers, with narration written by celebrated British writer, Robert Macfarlane, and narrated by Willem Dafoe, the film explores the nature of our modern fascination with mountains. It shows us the spellbinding force of high places - and their ongoing power to shape our lives and our dreams. An Australian documentary film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Jennifer Peedom following his awarded film Sherpa.Climbing locations
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K7 Expedition
Rick Armstrong (2001)
Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Brady Robinson's 2001 attempt on the south face of K7 in the Charakusa Valley in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. In hindsight, this was a warm up for Conrad and Jimmy's ascent of Meru. You can see glimmerings of Meru in this short film, and even a bit of footage if you're paying attention. A film by Rick Armstrong.- 2001
- USA
- 38 min
Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Brady Robinson's 2001 attempt on the south face of K7 in the Charakusa Valley in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. In hindsight, this was a warm up for Conrad and Jimmy's ascent of Meru. You can see glimmerings of Meru in this short film, and even a bit of footage if you're paying attention. A film by Rick Armstrong.Climbing locations
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The explorers
John Dorsey (2016)
Pushing the limits of possibility takes people who are willing to go beyond the visible horizon, no matter the risks. Documentary filmmaker Jimmy Chin and Xprize creator Peter Diamandis are explorers who are always looking for a new frontier. An episode of the Visions of Greatness series that explore 14 unlikely success stories and meet the people behind them. From musicians like Perry Farrell to athletes like Stacy Peralta, these people inspire people to do what it takes to set about changing the world.- 2016
- USA
- 50 min
Pushing the limits of possibility takes people who are willing to go beyond the visible horizon, no matter the risks. Documentary filmmaker Jimmy Chin and Xprize creator Peter Diamandis are explorers who are always looking for a new frontier. An episode of the Visions of Greatness series that explore 14 unlikely success stories and meet the people behind them. From musicians like Perry Farrell to athletes like Stacy Peralta, these people inspire people to do what it takes to set about changing the world.Climbing locations
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Towers of the Ennedi
Jimmy Chin (2011)
Towers of the Ennedi is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Ennedi Arches. It was directed by Renan Ozturk in 2011 and produced by Camp4 Collective. It features Mark Synnott, Alex Honnold, James Pearson, Piero Ravà, Renan Ozturk, Jimmy Chin and others.Jimmy Chin, Renan Ozturk, Tim Kemple
- 2011
- USA
- 14 min
Towers of the Ennedi is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Ennedi Arches. It was directed by Renan Ozturk in 2011 and produced by Camp4 Collective. It features Mark Synnott, Alex Honnold, James Pearson, Piero Ravà, Renan Ozturk, Jimmy Chin and others.Climbing locations
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Shangri-la ski expedition
Jimmy Chin (2009)
Shangri-la ski expedition is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Leduomanyin. It was directed by Jimmy Chin in 2009 and produced by Camp4 Collective. It features Ingrid Backstrom, Giulia Monego and Kasha Rigby.- 2009
- USA
- 8 min
Shangri-la ski expedition is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Leduomanyin. It was directed by Jimmy Chin in 2009 and produced by Camp4 Collective. It features Ingrid Backstrom, Giulia Monego and Kasha Rigby.Climbing locations
