The North Face Expeditions
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Five-part, five-hour documentary special that features adventurers pushing the limits of mental and physical strength, traveling to remote regions around the world. Includes a skiing expedition to the Himalayas, forging new climbing routes in Pakistan and climbing/skiing the 8000-meter peak, Shishap
Film Details
Also Known As
North Face Expeditions
Genre
Adventure
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
1999
Production Company
American Adventure Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Five-part, five-hour documentary special that features adventurers pushing the limits of mental and physical strength, traveling to remote regions around the world. Includes a skiing expedition to the Himalayas, forging new climbing routes in Pakistan and climbing/skiing the 8000-meter peak, Shishapangma in Tibet. At Shishapangma, three climbers were overcome by an avalanche, killing alpinists Alex Lowe and Dave Bridges and seriously injuring Conrad Anker. The program includes a special tribute to the men with a look at their love of the mountains.
Film Details
Also Known As
North Face Expeditions
Genre
Adventure
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
1999
Production Company
American Adventure Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
