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Bridal Veil Falls
David D'Angelo (2009)
On February 12, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer scaled frozen Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride, Colorado, which TPL recently helped to reopen for climbing. Also on the climb was Chad Jukes, and Iraq war veteran who lost a leg to an explosive device. It was the blind athlete's second climb celebrating TPL's efforts to protect recreational access in Colorado and nationwide.- 2009
- USA
- 8 min
On February 12, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer scaled frozen Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride, Colorado, which TPL recently helped to reopen for climbing. Also on the climb was Chad Jukes, and Iraq war veteran who lost a leg to an explosive device. It was the blind athlete's second climb celebrating TPL's efforts to protect recreational access in Colorado and nationwide.Climbing locations
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A challenge for life...
Cécile Cusin (2007)
Gary Swain is on the waiting list for a heart transplant. If he doesn't get a heart soon, he only has a couple of months left to live. Gary decided to challenge himself to raise awareness about organ donation by attempting the ascent of Grays Peak (14,278 feet); which would be like climbing Mount Everest for any of us...- 2007
- USA
- 8 min
Gary Swain is on the waiting list for a heart transplant. If he doesn't get a heart soon, he only has a couple of months left to live. Gary decided to challenge himself to raise awareness about organ donation by attempting the ascent of Grays Peak (14,278 feet); which would be like climbing Mount Everest for any of us...Climbing locations
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3 peaks 3 weeks
Michael Brown (2008)
3 peaks 3 weeks is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Kenya and Mount Meru. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2008 and produced by Serac Adventure Films. It features Lizzy Bennett, Anna Brennan, Chloe Chick, Edwina Hammond, Laura Hartstone, Prue Hodgson and others.- 2008
- USA
- 52 min
3 peaks 3 weeks is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Kenya and Mount Meru. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2008 and produced by Serac Adventure Films. It features Lizzy Bennett, Anna Brennan, Chloe Chick, Edwina Hammond, Laura Hartstone, Prue Hodgson and others.Climbing locations
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The endless knot
Michael Brown (2007)
In 1999, best friends Alex Lowe and Conrad Anker were overcome by an avalanche while climbing in the Tibetan Himalaya, only Conrad survived. Conrad suffered terribly from Survivor's Guilt and in comforting one another, he and Alex's widow, Jennifer, unexpectedly found love. Now Conrad and Jennifer try to find meaning beyond tragedy with a mountaineering safety school for Sherpas.- 2007
- USA
- 52 min
In 1999, best friends Alex Lowe and Conrad Anker were overcome by an avalanche while climbing in the Tibetan Himalaya, only Conrad survived. Conrad suffered terribly from Survivor's Guilt and in comforting one another, he and Alex's widow, Jennifer, unexpectedly found love. Now Conrad and Jennifer try to find meaning beyond tragedy with a mountaineering safety school for Sherpas.Climbing locations
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Light of the Himalaya
Michael Brown (2006)
Light of the Himalaya documents the efforts of a team of North Face athletes as they work to support Dr. Geoff Tabin's Himalayan Cataract Project, while climber Pete Athans, the only westerner to reach the summit of Mt. Everest seven times, attempts to scale the highest unclimbed peak in the region (7,400 meters). Cameras journey into the Khumbu region of Nepal, where doctors from the "Global Giving" program perform over one-hundred cataract surgeries on the area's indigenous people who would have otherwise lost their sight.- 2006
- USA
- 71 min
Light of the Himalaya documents the efforts of a team of North Face athletes as they work to support Dr. Geoff Tabin's Himalayan Cataract Project, while climber Pete Athans, the only westerner to reach the summit of Mt. Everest seven times, attempts to scale the highest unclimbed peak in the region (7,400 meters). Cameras journey into the Khumbu region of Nepal, where doctors from the "Global Giving" program perform over one-hundred cataract surgeries on the area's indigenous people who would have otherwise lost their sight.Climbing locations
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Everest dreams
Michael Brown (2000)
Everest dreams is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2000 and produced by NBC. It features Robert Link, Kim Gattone, Michael Brown, Dave Hahn, Greg Wilson, Mike Dunnahoo and others.- 2000
- USA
- 33 min
Everest dreams is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2000 and produced by NBC. It features Robert Link, Kim Gattone, Michael Brown, Dave Hahn, Greg Wilson, Mike Dunnahoo and others.Climbing locations
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Human hearts on Half Dome
Michael Brown (2009)
Heart transplant recipient Kelly Perkins added another summit to her mountaineering resume by ascending the shear rock face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.- 2009
- USA
- 7 min
Heart transplant recipient Kelly Perkins added another summit to her mountaineering resume by ascending the shear rock face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.Climbing locations
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Farther than the eye can see
Michael Brown (2003)
Blind climber Erik Weihenmayer and his team's highly successful ascent of Mount Everest along with four other remarkable milestones on the mountain. Time magazine called this the most successful Everest expedition of all time. The film beautifully captures the emotion, drama and humor of this historic climb.- 2003
- USA
- 75 min
Blind climber Erik Weihenmayer and his team's highly successful ascent of Mount Everest along with four other remarkable milestones on the mountain. Time magazine called this the most successful Everest expedition of all time. The film beautifully captures the emotion, drama and humor of this historic climb.Climbing locations
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Mountains without barriers
Michael Brown (2006)
Mountains without barriers is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Ovest Di Lavaredo. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2006 and produced by Serac Adventure Films. It features Erik Weihenmayer, Hugh Herr, Warren Macdonald, Andy Parkin, Malcolm Daly, Mark Wellman and others.- 2006
- USA
- 25 min
Mountains without barriers is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Ovest Di Lavaredo. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2006 and produced by Serac Adventure Films. It features Erik Weihenmayer, Hugh Herr, Warren Macdonald, Andy Parkin, Malcolm Daly, Mark Wellman and others.Climbing locations
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In the shadow of the condor
Michael Brown (2002)
In the shadow of the condor is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Volcán Corcovado. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2002 and produced by Serac Adventure Films. It features Pablo Sandor, Rick Klein, Doug Tompkins, Chris Morris, Michael Powers, Luis Benitez and others.- 2002
- USA
- 46 min
In the shadow of the condor is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Volcán Corcovado. It was directed by Michael Brown in 2002 and produced by Serac Adventure Films. It features Pablo Sandor, Rick Klein, Doug Tompkins, Chris Morris, Michael Powers, Luis Benitez and others.Climbing locations
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High ground
Michael Brown (2012)
Eleven veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan join an expedition to climb the 20,000 foot Himalayan giant Mount Lobuche. With blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Everest summiters as their guides, they set out on an emotional and gripping climb to reach the top in an attempt to heal the emotional and physical wounds of the longest war in U.S. history.- 2012
- USA
- 92 min
Eleven veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan join an expedition to climb the 20,000 foot Himalayan giant Mount Lobuche. With blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Everest summiters as their guides, they set out on an emotional and gripping climb to reach the top in an attempt to heal the emotional and physical wounds of the longest war in U.S. history.Climbing locations
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