Vertical Frontier (2002)

Vertical Frontier (2002) poster

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
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Peloton Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit

Keywords

mountaineer, climbing, alpinist, mountaineering documentary film, yosemite national park, american climbers, climbing history

Trailer

Vertical Frontier Trailer
More Films by Director: Kristi Denton Cohen
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertical Frontier about?
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.
Who directed Vertical Frontier?
Vertical Frontier was directed by Kristi Denton Cohen.
Who stars in Vertical Frontier?
Vertical Frontier stars Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Elizabeth Burkner Robbins, Warren Harding, Ron Kauk, Tom Frost.
How long is Vertical Frontier?
Vertical Frontier has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Vertical Frontier?
Vertical Frontier is a Documentary, Adventure film.
Where was Vertical Frontier produced?
Vertical Frontier was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Vertical Frontier?
The themes of Vertical Frontier include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit.