A speed climbing record of 2:48:30 hours on El Capitan's 'The Nose' is the target for brothers Thomas and Alexander Huber in Yosemite National Park.
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A speed climbing record of 2:48:30 hours on El Capitan's 'The Nose' is the target for brothers Thomas and Alexander Huber in Yosemite National Park.
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Brothers Thomas and Alexander Huber tackle the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park. Their goal is to break the speed climbing record on the route known as 'The Nose.' The current record stands at 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 30 seconds, set by Hans Florine and Yuji Hirayama in 2002. The film captures their preparation, the physical demands of the climb, and the challenges faced during their ascent. Dean Potter and Chongo also appear, providing insights into the world of extreme climbing.
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- See Alexander and Thomas Huber climb El Capitan.
- Meet climbers Dean Potter and Chongo Chuck.
- Follow the attempt to break a speed climbing record.
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- The film was nominated for the Best Documentary Award at the European Film Awards in 2007.
- To the Limit features climbers Alexander Huber and Thomas Huber attempting to break a speed record on El Capitan.
- The documentary has a total runtime of 95 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary To the Limit?
Pepe Danquart directed the documentary To the Limit.
What is the main focus of the documentary To the Limit?
The documentary focuses on brothers Alexander Huber and Thomas Huber attempting to break a speed climbing record on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
What awards was To the Limit nominated for?
To the Limit was nominated for the Best Documentary Award at the European Film Awards 2007 and for Best Sound and Outstanding Documentary at the Deutscher Filmpreis.
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