In April 2016, Marc-André Leclerc completed the first winter solo ascent of the Emperor Face of Mount Robson, climbing 2,250 meters of challenging terrain.
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In April 2016, Marc-André Leclerc completed the first winter solo ascent of the Emperor Face of Mount Robson, climbing 2,250 meters of challenging terrain.
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Marc-André Leclerc climbs the icy walls of the Stanley Headwall in Alberta, Canada, pushing the limits of solo alpine climbing. Filmmaker Peter Mortimer follows Leclerc from 2015 to 2016, capturing his ascents on challenging routes like Nightmare on Wolf Street and Infinite Patience. Living in a tent with his girlfriend, Brette Harrington, Leclerc embraces a life of adventure without the desire for fame. Insights from climbers such as Alex Honnold and Reinhold Messner provide context to Leclerc's unique approach to the sport.
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The GuardianThe obsessive drive of the Canadian solo mountaineer Marc-André Leclerc is captured in this cliff-hanging documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet Marc-André Leclerc, a unique climbing talent.
- Follow Leclerc's daring solo climbs in the Canadian Rockies.
- See breathtaking footage of ice climbing on the Stanley Headwall.
Did You Know
- Marc-André Leclerc completed the first winter solo ascent of the Emperor Face of Mount Robson in April 2016.
- Leclerc broke Alex Honnold's speed record on The Grand Wall in Squamish.
- The film was released in the United States on September 10, 2021.
- Leclerc solo climbed the Corkscrew route on Cerro Torre, which is 1,250m tall.
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Who directed The Alpinist?
The Alpinist was directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen.
What notable climbing achievement did Marc-André Leclerc complete in April 2016?
In April 2016, Marc-André Leclerc completed the first winter solo ascent of the Emperor Face of Mount Robson via the alpine climbing route Infinite Patience.
When was The Alpinist released in the United States?
The Alpinist was given a limited release on September 10, 2021, in the United States.
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