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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Hold Fast
Jim Aikman (2017)
While making a summit attempt to an unclimbed peak in Nepal in 2016, Conrad Anker suffered a heart attack. With his climbing partner, David Lama, able to do little more than look on, Anker self-rescued from 20,000 feet. It marked the end of his long and storied career as a high-altitude mountaineer, but not his passion to climb. In Hold Fast, Anker returns to one of his favorite big wall climbs — El Cap, in Yosemite National Park. With him is Alex Wildman, an ardent amateur climber and close friend. The good news is that Wildman is a cardiac nurse. But he has never before climbed a big wall. And he has a serious health concern of his own.- 2017
- USA
- 56 min
While making a summit attempt to an unclimbed peak in Nepal in 2016, Conrad Anker suffered a heart attack. With his climbing partner, David Lama, able to do little more than look on, Anker self-rescued from 20,000 feet. It marked the end of his long and storied career as a high-altitude mountaineer, but not his passion to climb. In Hold Fast, Anker returns to one of his favorite big wall climbs — El Cap, in Yosemite National Park. With him is Alex Wildman, an ardent amateur climber and close friend. The good news is that Wildman is a cardiac nurse. But he has never before climbed a big wall. And he has a serious health concern of his own.Climbing locations
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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 / Portrait
John Gill across time
Pat Ament (2012)
This is a gorgeous ode about rock climbing and time passing, with John Gill, the spiritual genius, at its center. Remarkable voices emerge to paint the picture of the great master boulderer, John Gill. Individuals who have been part of it all, such as Ron Kauk, Rich Goldstone, Tom Higgins, Royal Robbins, John Sherman, and filmmaker Pat Ament himself. New footage uncovered of Gill enriches these images, and his voice too comes alive with detailed analysis of some of his iconic climbs. As deep and touching as the first film, 'The disciples of Gill', this second incarnation continues but stands alone as well, as a work of art itself.- 2012
- USA
- 59 min
This is a gorgeous ode about rock climbing and time passing, with John Gill, the spiritual genius, at its center. Remarkable voices emerge to paint the picture of the great master boulderer, John Gill. Individuals who have been part of it all, such as Ron Kauk, Rich Goldstone, Tom Higgins, Royal Robbins, John Sherman, and filmmaker Pat Ament himself. New footage uncovered of Gill enriches these images, and his voice too comes alive with detailed analysis of some of his iconic climbs. As deep and touching as the first film, 'The disciples of Gill', this second incarnation continues but stands alone as well, as a work of art itself.Climbing locations
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Old Man of Hoy Rock Climb
(1987)
This ABC 1979 Wide World of Sports program covered the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy, a 449-foot (137m) sea stack on the island of Hoy, part of the Orkney archipelago off the north coast of Scotland by climbers Ron Kauk and Nicki Wright. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1987
- USA
- 30 min
This ABC 1979 Wide World of Sports program covered the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy, a 449-foot (137m) sea stack on the island of Hoy, part of the Orkney archipelago off the north coast of Scotland by climbers Ron Kauk and Nicki Wright. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Lost Arrow Spire
(1985)
This ABC 1982 Wide World of Sports program featured world renowned rock climbers Ron Kauk and Jerry Moffatt achieving the 1st ever free climb of Yosemite National Park’s Lost Arrow Spire from base to tip in one push, which took 14 hours. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1985
- USA
- 45 min
This ABC 1982 Wide World of Sports program featured world renowned rock climbers Ron Kauk and Jerry Moffatt achieving the 1st ever free climb of Yosemite National Park’s Lost Arrow Spire from base to tip in one push, which took 14 hours. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Free radical skiing
Brian Lockwood (1992)
Dominique Perret, is known to many as the foremost free radical skier in the world. He seeks the unskiable and physically attacks each new obstacle that sets before him. Free climbing is highlighted through three of the sports top climbers; Todd Skinner, John Bachar, and Dan Osman. They make climbing sheer rock faces look easy, but it's not. A programme of the extreme sports series The Extremists.- 1992
- USA
- 24 min
Dominique Perret, is known to many as the foremost free radical skier in the world. He seeks the unskiable and physically attacks each new obstacle that sets before him. Free climbing is highlighted through three of the sports top climbers; Todd Skinner, John Bachar, and Dan Osman. They make climbing sheer rock faces look easy, but it's not. A programme of the extreme sports series The Extremists.Availability
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Documentary / Portrait
23 feet
Alexandria Bombach (2011)
23 Feet is film about a community of people who make the conscious choice to live simply to do what they love in the great outdoors. Three women set out across the west in their 23 foot, 1970 Airstream to search for the stories of people who have turned their backs on the creature comforts of society to live in school buses, vans, and other small spaces. From an inspiring campfire chat with legendary Yosemite climber Ron Kauk, to hearing the powerful story of a woman who changed her whole life for surfing, 23 Feet gives an intimate look at the ups and downs of dedicating your life to your outdoor passion.- 2011
- USA
- 30 min
23 Feet is film about a community of people who make the conscious choice to live simply to do what they love in the great outdoors. Three women set out across the west in their 23 foot, 1970 Airstream to search for the stories of people who have turned their backs on the creature comforts of society to live in school buses, vans, and other small spaces. From an inspiring campfire chat with legendary Yosemite climber Ron Kauk, to hearing the powerful story of a woman who changed her whole life for surfing, 23 Feet gives an intimate look at the ups and downs of dedicating your life to your outdoor passion.Availability
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The search for freedom
Jon Long (2014)
The story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive. We discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in. This documentary is a visceral, visual experience told through the eyes some of the brightest pioneers, legends, visionaries and champions of surfing, mountain climbing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and more.- 2014
- Canada
- 92 min
The story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive. We discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in. This documentary is a visceral, visual experience told through the eyes some of the brightest pioneers, legends, visionaries and champions of surfing, mountain climbing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and more.Climbing locations
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Return to balance - A climber's journey
Sterling Johnson (2006)
Return to balance - A climber's journey is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Yosemite National Park. It was directed by Sterling Johnson in 2006 and produced by Midnight Lightning. It features Ron Kauk.Return to balance - A climber's journey
- 2006
- USA
- 51 min
Return to balance - A climber's journey is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Yosemite National Park. It was directed by Sterling Johnson in 2006 and produced by Midnight Lightning. It features Ron Kauk.Climbing locations
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Cliffhanger
Renny Harlin (1993)
A a mountain climber who becomes embroiled in the failed heist of a U.S. Treasury plane flying through the Rocky Mountains. The film earned $255 million worldwide.- 1993
- USA
- 108 min
A a mountain climber who becomes embroiled in the failed heist of a U.S. Treasury plane flying through the Rocky Mountains. The film earned $255 million worldwide.Climbing locations
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Free climbing El Capitan
(1984)
Free climbing El Capitan is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan and Camp 4 Boulders. It was produced in 1984 by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Ron Kauk, Werner Braun and Beverly Johnson.
- 1984
- USA
- 20 min
Free climbing El Capitan is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan and Camp 4 Boulders. It was produced in 1984 by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Ron Kauk, Werner Braun and Beverly Johnson.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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