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Documentary / Chronicle
Wide boyz
Chris Alstrin (2012)
Two climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, explore the strange sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing. They embark on a tour of the USA which culminates in the first ascent of Century Crack, the world’s hardest offwidth.- 2012
- UK
- 48 min
Two climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, explore the strange sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing. They embark on a tour of the USA which culminates in the first ascent of Century Crack, the world’s hardest offwidth.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
In pursuit of fear
Amanda Rees (2003)
In pursuit of fear is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif and Kangchenjunga. It was directed by Amanda Rees in 2003 and produced by Principal Films. It is a part of the series Mountains and man (2/3). It features Doug Scott, Catherine Destivelle, Laurence Gouault, Steve Haston, Brian Okonek, Caradoc Jones and others.- 2003
- UK
- 50 min
In pursuit of fear is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif and Kangchenjunga. It was directed by Amanda Rees in 2003 and produced by Principal Films. It is a part of the series Mountains and man (2/3). It features Doug Scott, Catherine Destivelle, Laurence Gouault, Steve Haston, Brian Okonek, Caradoc Jones and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Wild climbs - Colorado
Richard Else (1999)
First episode of Wild Climbs, a series that follows the world's finest climbers as they scale their chosen peaks and reveal what drives them to such exhilarating heights. In this episode, Stevie Haston and his partner Laurence Gouault face the mixed ice climb of Colorado's Vail ski resort. Here Stevie has unfinished business with what is undoubtedly the hardest mixed ice climb in America. This dramatic, dangerous route culminates in a hanging pillar of ice and tests Stevie's nerves, skill and endurance to reaching point and involves him adopting the most contorted positions imaginable in order to try and achieve his goal. Wild Climbs series is the sequel of 'The Face: Six great climbing adventures'.- 1999
- UK
- 30 min
First episode of Wild Climbs, a series that follows the world's finest climbers as they scale their chosen peaks and reveal what drives them to such exhilarating heights. In this episode, Stevie Haston and his partner Laurence Gouault face the mixed ice climb of Colorado's Vail ski resort. Here Stevie has unfinished business with what is undoubtedly the hardest mixed ice climb in America. This dramatic, dangerous route culminates in a hanging pillar of ice and tests Stevie's nerves, skill and endurance to reaching point and involves him adopting the most contorted positions imaginable in order to try and achieve his goal. Wild Climbs series is the sequel of 'The Face: Six great climbing adventures'.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Chronicle
Hanging by a thread
Leo Dickinson (1995)
Climbers Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker set out from Chamonix to climb the Aiguille du Dru’s famous Bonatti Pillar. An unplanned night on the wall, when the bivy ledge collapses, turns into a life-threatening tragedy. One of the Dead men's tales series drama reconstructions.- 1995
- UK
- 25 min
Climbers Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker set out from Chamonix to climb the Aiguille du Dru’s famous Bonatti Pillar. An unplanned night on the wall, when the bivy ledge collapses, turns into a life-threatening tragedy. One of the Dead men's tales series drama reconstructions.Climbing locations
