Vertical Frontier (2002)
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.
Director: Kristi Denton Cohen
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Yvon Chouinard as Self |
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Royal Robbins as Self |
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Elizabeth Burkner Robbins as Self |
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Warren Harding as Self |
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Ron Kauk as Self |
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Tom Frost as Self |
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Lynn Hill as Self |
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John Bachar as Self |
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Hans Florine as Self |
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John Long as Self |
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Tom Brokaw as Narrator |
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Peter Croft as Self |
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Gary Arce as Self |
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Mike Corbett as Self |
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Dick Duane as Self |
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Russell Galipeau as Self |
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Sibylle Hechtel as Self |
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Chip Jenkins as Self |
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Chris McNamara as Self |
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Wayne Merry as Self |
| Directing | Kristi Denton Cohen | Director |
| Writing | Kristi Denton Cohen | Writer |
| Writing | Alison Owings | Writer |
