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Vertical Frontier

2002-10-13

90 mins

The Plot

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.

Cast and Crew

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

Gary Arce

Gary Arce

Self

Mike Corbett

Mike Corbett

Self

Dick Duane

Dick Duane

Self

Russell Galipeau

Russell Galipeau

Self

Sibylle Hechtel

Sibylle Hechtel

Self

Chip Jenkins

Chip Jenkins

Self

Chris McNamara

Chris McNamara

Self

Wayne Merry

Wayne Merry

Self

Videos & Trailers

Vertical Frontier (2002) Trailer