Marc-André Leclerc is a climber unlike any other. At just 23 years old, this free-spirited Canadian has made some of the most daring solo ascents in history. But he does so far from the spotlight and with little fanfare. Leclerc’s approach to climbing is pure and simple: no cameras,...
Byline: WILL SELFTOUCHING THE VOID *Cert 15 106 minsTOWARDS the close of this harrowing tale of survival against all the odds and most of the elements, the climber Joe Simpson is dragging himself down through the jumble of rocks at the end of a glacier. He's dehydrated and delirious; ...
“Mountain Queen,” about a single mother who is a mountain climber, won the TIFF People’s Choice audience award for documentary. “Gaucho Gaucho,” from the filmmakers of “The Truffle Hunters,” is nominated for an Indie Spirit documentary award. “Mediha” won the grand jury prize...
Legendary climber Rob Wood attempts to top one last summit while dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. Discover Similar CampaignsAbout this campaign You may also be interested in Ropet: Your Next-Generation AI Robot Pet Starting at $229$299 USD(23% off) ...
Jimmy Chin is also a National Geographic photographer and professional climber and skier who has led and documented cutting-edge expeditions around the world for over 20 years. He has climbed and skied Mount Everest from the summit and made the coveted first ascent of the Shark’s Fin on Mount...
I am confident with all current broadcast formats and cameras from large format to minicams. I'm a competent climber, skier (Alpine/Nordic) and scuba diver (PADI Pro - Divemaster, TEC50 Trimix), confident in complex technical venues. My outdoor background allows me to focus on creative ta...
ABOUT THE FILM Torn On Oct. 5, 1999, legendary climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost alongside cameraman and fellow climber David Bridges in a deadly avalanche on the slopes of the Tibetan mountain, Shishapangma. Miraculously surviving the avalanche was Alex’s best friend and climbing partner, ...
The other climbers detail similar struggles, with Harrington talking about how depressed she was and how little energy she had when she was starving herself, and Lightner laying bare the difficulties he faced with body image as a taller climber in a world of short, petite athletes...
Mai, an experienced rock climber, slipped into the sport of ice climbing rather by coincidence. A friend needed a partner to go climbing one day last winter and the 29-year-old didn’t hesitate to join. “I said, ‘I’ll come.’ We got out there and he pointed up to what looked ...
If only for biological reasons, a woman's price for being a climber will always be higher, and it will be harder for her to lead a normal life outside of this passion. Therefore, I believe that if a woman wants to climb the highest mountains, the mountain community must support her. ...