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Higher Ground presents a year in the life of world-class climbers, focusing on their lifestyle and motivations. The film captures the essence of mountain culture through breathtaking cinematography and the personal stories of climbers like Mike Anderson and Ines Papert. It features various climbing activities, including big wall first ascents in Zion, Utah, and winter alpine ascents in the Canadian Rockies.
The documentary emphasizes the passion these athletes have for climbing and the mountains. It presents some of the most inaccessible terrains in North America, including big wall ski descents in coastal British Columbia. The unifying theme is the obsession with climbing that connects these athletes, illustrating their drive to explore and push boundaries.
Why Watch
- •See big wall first ascents in Zion, Utah.
- •Find out about winter alpine ascents in the Canadian Rockies.
- •Meet climbers thriving in coastal British Columbia.
Did You Know
•The film features climbers like Mike Anderson and Ines Papert.
•It includes big wall first ascents in Zion, Utah.
•The documentary covers winter alpine ascents in the Canadian Rockies.
•Higher Ground has a runtime of 84 minutes.
Perfect For
Climbing enthusiastsOutdoor adventure loversMountain culture fans