Vertical Frontier
Originally released in 2002. Vertical Frontier is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Kristi Denton Cohen.
Starring Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, and Elizabeth Burkner Robbins
Synopsis
From John Muir in the 1860s to today's super-athletes, Vertical Frontier tells the rich and captivating saga of these free-spirited climbers whose contributions to the techniques, equipment, and ethics of mountaineering enabled them to be the first to conquer Yosemite's legendary big walls. Illustrated with spectacular footage, both old and new, shot on these granite walls, the story is told by the climbers whose artistry and relentless determination helped launch a sport now enjoyed by millions around the world, including David Brower, Warren Harding, Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Tom Frost, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Hans Florine, Dean Potter, and many others. Their epic feats range from the first ascent of El Capitan, which took 45 days over a year and a half, to today's speed climbers who complete the same route in under three hours.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Peloton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vertical Frontier about?
From John Muir in the 1860s to today's super-athletes, Vertical Frontier tells the rich and captivating saga of these free-spirited climbers whose contributions to the techniques, equipment, and et...
Who directed Vertical Frontier?
Vertical Frontier was directed by Kristi Denton Cohen.
How long is Vertical Frontier?
Vertical Frontier has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Vertical Frontier released?
Vertical Frontier was released on October 13, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vertical Frontier?
The main cast of Vertical Frontier includes Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Elizabeth Burkner Robbins, Warren Harding, Ron Kauk.