Ground Up (2024)

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In an era where many climbers are using fixed ropes and sport-climbing tactics to free El Cap, climbers like Amity Warme and Brent Barghahn are choosing to keep adventure alive. Going ground up, Amity and Brent pull off a free ascent of the Pineapple Express variation of El Niño (5.13b/c) over eight days, battling variable conditions, friable rock, and, for Amity, a serious finger injury. This documentary captures the tenacity, grit, and performance mindset required to go ground up on a free ascent of El Capitan.

Director: Chris Alstrin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Production: Arc'teryx
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

rock climbing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ground Up about?
In an era where many climbers are using fixed ropes and sport-climbing tactics to free El Cap, climbers like Amity Warme and Brent Barghahn are choosing to keep adventure alive. Going ground up, Amity and Brent pull off a free ascent of the Pineapple Express variation of El Niño (5.13b/c) over eight days, battling variable conditions, friable rock, and, for Amity, a serious finger injury. This documentary captures the tenacity, grit, and performance mindset required to go ground up on a free ascent of El Capitan.
Who directed Ground Up?
Ground Up was directed by Chris Alstrin.
Who stars in Ground Up?
Ground Up stars Brent Barghahn, Amity Warme.
How long is Ground Up?
Ground Up has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Ground Up?
Ground Up is a Documentary film.