Hold Fast
Conrad Anker is one of the greatest and most notorious professional mountain climbers in history. But at 54, his career in the big mountains is winding down, especially after suffering a heart attack on a climb high in the Himalayas. His friend Alex Wildman is a novice big-wall climber and cardiac nurse with his own history of traumatic illness. Together, they team up to support each other on a climb up Yosemite's El Capitan in Yosemite Valley.
Director: Jim Aikman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Cast
- Conrad Anker - Himself
- Alex Wildman - Himself
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude
Keywords
mountain, climbing, el capitan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hold Fast about?
- Conrad Anker is one of the greatest and most notorious professional mountain climbers in history. But at 54, his career in the big mountains is winding down, especially after suffering a heart attack on a climb high in the Himalayas. His friend Alex Wildman is a novice big-wall climber and cardiac nurse with his own history of traumatic illness. Together, they team up to support each other on a climb up Yosemite's El Capitan in Yosemite Valley.
- Who directed Hold Fast?
- Hold Fast was directed by Jim Aikman.
- Who stars in Hold Fast?
- Hold Fast stars Conrad Anker, Alex Wildman.
- How long is Hold Fast?
- Hold Fast has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Hold Fast?
- Hold Fast is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of Hold Fast?
- The themes of Hold Fast include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.