Climbing Redwood Giants (2009)

Climbing Redwood Giants (2009) poster

They are giants—stretching more than 300 feet above the ground, with hidden gardens and mysterious predators thriving within their canopy. National Geographic reveals the unexplored environment of the California redwoods in an epic, year-long exploration. Obsessive redwood climber Steve Sillett of Humboldt State University explores their massive crowns, discovering new record-breaking trees, while escaping falling branches and crashing trees in the process. Down below, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay charts the redwood range to size up the past and future of these primeval trees threatened in 21st century California.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Cast

Production: National Geographic
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

forest, nature, sequoia

More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Climbing Redwood Giants about?
They are giants—stretching more than 300 feet above the ground, with hidden gardens and mysterious predators thriving within their canopy. National Geographic reveals the unexplored environment of the California redwoods in an epic, year-long exploration. Obsessive redwood climber Steve Sillett of Humboldt State University explores their massive crowns, discovering new record-breaking trees, while escaping falling branches and crashing trees in the process. Down below, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay charts the redwood range to size up the past and future of these primeval trees threatened in 21st century California.
Who stars in Climbing Redwood Giants?
Climbing Redwood Giants stars Peter Coyote.
How long is Climbing Redwood Giants?
Climbing Redwood Giants has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Climbing Redwood Giants?
Climbing Redwood Giants is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Climbing Redwood Giants?
The themes of Climbing Redwood Giants include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.