Vertical Frontier

Vertical Frontier

2002
1h 30m
10.0

10.0/10

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Overview

From John Muir in the 1860s to today's super-athletes, Vertical Frontier tells the rich and captivating saga of these free-spirited climbers whose contributions to the techniques, equipment, and ethics of mountaineering enabled them to be the first to conquer Yosemite's legendary big walls. Illustrated with spectacular footage, both old and new, shot on these granite walls, the story is told by the climbers whose artistry and relentless determination helped launch a sport now enjoyed by millions around the world, including David Brower, Warren Harding, Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Tom Frost, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Hans Florine, Dean Potter, and many others. Their epic feats range from the first ascent of El Capitan, which took 45 days over a year and a half, to today's speed climbers who complete the same route in under three hours.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Peloton Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 13, 2002
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0418291
Website Visit Site

Cast

Yvon Chouinard
Yvon Chouinard

Self

Royal Robbins
Royal Robbins

Self

Elizabeth Burkner Robbins
Elizabeth Burkner Robbins

Self

Warren Harding
Warren Harding

Self

Ron Kauk
Ron Kauk

Self

Tom Frost
Tom Frost

Self

Lynn Hill
Lynn Hill

Self

John Bachar
John Bachar

Self

Hans Florine
Hans Florine

Self

John Long
John Long

Self

Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw

Narrator

Peter Croft
Peter Croft

Self

Key Crew

Alison Owings
Writer
Kristi Denton Cohen
Director
Kristi Denton Cohen
Writer