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Documentary / Portrait
Free Climber - Ron Kauk
Dave Caldwell (1981)
In this Real People reportage filmed by Bob Carmichael, we follow Ron Kauk as he free climbs the Rostrum, in Yosemite National Park, belayed by Rick Ridgeway. The segment also portrays Kauk, and shows him training at Camp 4, running, slacklining, and having a picnic with his wife and daughter. Real People was a television series aried 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' (as opposed to celebrities) with unique occupations or hobbies.- 1981
- USA
- 7 min
In this Real People reportage filmed by Bob Carmichael, we follow Ron Kauk as he free climbs the Rostrum, in Yosemite National Park, belayed by Rick Ridgeway. The segment also portrays Kauk, and shows him training at Camp 4, running, slacklining, and having a picnic with his wife and daughter. Real People was a television series aried 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' (as opposed to celebrities) with unique occupations or hobbies.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
To the top of the world
Mike Hoover (1977)
To the top of the world is a documentary about expedition that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Mike Hoover in 1977 and produced by CBS. It features Phillip R. Trimble, Hans Bruyntje, Arlene D. Blum, Chris Chandler, Robert Cormack, Dee Crouch and others.- 1977
- USA
- 50 min
To the top of the world is a documentary about expedition that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Mike Hoover in 1977 and produced by CBS. It features Phillip R. Trimble, Hans Bruyntje, Arlene D. Blum, Chris Chandler, Robert Cormack, Dee Crouch and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
To climb a mountain
Rick Ridgeway (1981)
To climb a mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Rainier. It was directed by Rick Ridgeway in 1981 and produced by Baker Street Entertainment. It features Jim Whittaker, Dianne Roberts, Alex Naiman, Kirk Adams, Chuck O'Brien, Roy Fitzgerald and others.- 1981
- USA
- 60 min
To climb a mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Rainier. It was directed by Rick Ridgeway in 1981 and produced by Baker Street Entertainment. It features Jim Whittaker, Dianne Roberts, Alex Naiman, Kirk Adams, Chuck O'Brien, Roy Fitzgerald and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Minya Konka
Jeff Foote (1982)
Minya Konka is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gongga Shan. It was directed by Jeff Foote in 1982 and produced by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Rick Ridgeway, Jonathan Wright and Yvon Chouinard.- 1982
- USA
- 30 min
Minya Konka is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gongga Shan. It was directed by Jeff Foote in 1982 and produced by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Rick Ridgeway, Jonathan Wright and Yvon Chouinard.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Kilimanjaro - Summit to Sea
Rick Ridgeway (1996)
An expedition team attempts a descent from the summit of Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean.- 1996
- USA
- 48 min
An expedition team attempts a descent from the summit of Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Eye of the gods
Mike Hoover (1979)
A mountaineering expedition chooses the Amazon jungle for a very dangerous and difficult venture: to climb a solemn and severe six hundred meter precipice in the heart of the Amazon.- 1979
- USA
- 33 min
A mountaineering expedition chooses the Amazon jungle for a very dangerous and difficult venture: to climb a solemn and severe six hundred meter precipice in the heart of the Amazon.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Assault on Everest
Mike Hoover (1977)
Assault on Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Mike Hoover in 1977 and produced by CBS. It features Phillip R. Trimble, Hans Bruyntje, Arlene D. Blum, Chris Chandler, Robert Cormack, Dee Crouch and others.- 1977
- USA
- 17 min
Assault on Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Mike Hoover in 1977 and produced by CBS. It features Phillip R. Trimble, Hans Bruyntje, Arlene D. Blum, Chris Chandler, Robert Cormack, Dee Crouch and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Ascent of Mount Everest
(1983)
Ascent of Mount Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was produced in 1983 by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Peter Jamieson, Gerard A. Roach, David Breashears, Ang Rita Sherpa, Larry Nielson, Gary Neptune and others.
- 1983
- USA
- 60 min
Ascent of Mount Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was produced in 1983 by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Peter Jamieson, Gerard A. Roach, David Breashears, Ang Rita Sherpa, Larry Nielson, Gary Neptune and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Antarctica
Mike Hoover (1979)
Antarctica is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Tyree. It was directed by Mike Hoover in 1979 and produced by ABC. It features Mike Hoover, Beverly Johnson, Dave Matthews, Rick Ridgeway, Michael Graber, Dale Bard and others.- 1979
- USA
- 31 min
Antarctica is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Tyree. It was directed by Mike Hoover in 1979 and produced by ABC. It features Mike Hoover, Beverly Johnson, Dave Matthews, Rick Ridgeway, Michael Graber, Dale Bard 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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Documentary / Chronicle
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
