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Documentary / Historical
Latok 1978
Jim Aikman (2017)
In 1978, an elite team of American alpinists set off for an unclimbed peak in the remote mountains of Pakistan. The infamous attempt is now considered one of the greatest failures in the history of Amerian alpinism. Jim Donini, Michael Kennedy, George Lowe and Jeff Lowe nearly succeeded on the long and committing Latok's North Ridge in 1978. They came within a few hundred meters of the summit, but they retreated after Jeff Lowe nearly died from a sudden onset of altitude sickness.- 2017
- USA
- 7 min
In 1978, an elite team of American alpinists set off for an unclimbed peak in the remote mountains of Pakistan. The infamous attempt is now considered one of the greatest failures in the history of Amerian alpinism. Jim Donini, Michael Kennedy, George Lowe and Jeff Lowe nearly succeeded on the long and committing Latok's North Ridge in 1978. They came within a few hundred meters of the summit, but they retreated after Jeff Lowe nearly died from a sudden onset of altitude sickness.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Ice Climber - Jeff Lowe
Dave Caldwell (1981)
This Real People reportage filmed by Bob Carmichael follows Jeff Lowe and Mike Kennedy as they ice climb the Designator at Vail, Colorado. First of all, Jeff teaches the program host, Pete White, how to ice climb in an easier frozen waterfall. Real People was a television series aired at NBC television from 1979 to 1984, in which different hosts in front of a large studio audience were presenting reportages of varied 'real people' with unique occupations or hobbies (real as opposed to celebrities).- 1981
- USA
- 8 min
This Real People reportage filmed by Bob Carmichael follows Jeff Lowe and Mike Kennedy as they ice climb the Designator at Vail, Colorado. First of all, Jeff teaches the program host, Pete White, how to ice climb in an easier frozen waterfall. Real People was a television series aired at NBC television from 1979 to 1984, in which different hosts in front of a large studio audience were presenting reportages of varied 'real people' with unique occupations or hobbies (real as opposed to celebrities).Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Wild new brave
Oakley Anderson-Moore (2014)
Wild new brave is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Yosemite National Park. It was directed by Oakley Anderson-Moore in 2014. It features John Bachar, Henry Barber, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill, Ed Webster, Joe Herbst and others.- 2014
- USA
- 27 min
Wild new brave is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Yosemite National Park. It was directed by Oakley Anderson-Moore in 2014. It features John Bachar, Henry Barber, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill, Ed Webster, Joe Herbst and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Jeff Lowe's Metanoia
Jim Aikman (2014)
From the top of the world to the end of the line, this film follows the life and climbs of Jeff Lowe through his visionary ascents around the world up to his current dance with a chronic disease.- 2014
- USA
- 78 min
From the top of the world to the end of the line, this film follows the life and climbs of Jeff Lowe through his visionary ascents around the world up to his current dance with a chronic disease.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Pinnacles of ice
Bob Nesson (1997)
Pinnacles of ice is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Washington. It was directed by Bob Nesson in 1997 and produced by Environmental Recreation Group. It is a part of the series Anyplace wild. It features John Viehman, Michael Kennedy and Joe Lentini.- 1997
- USA
- 26 min
Pinnacles of ice is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Washington. It was directed by Bob Nesson in 1997 and produced by Environmental Recreation Group. It is a part of the series Anyplace wild. It features John Viehman, Michael Kennedy and Joe Lentini.Climbing locations
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