The Climbers(1992)
Documentary
First Air Date: 1992-01-01
Average Runtime: 30m
Rating: 10.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
"The Climbers" is a six-part documentary series tracing the history of mountaineering. Directed by Chris Bonington and Richard Else, it was produced by the BBC and broadcast in 1992. The series recounts the evolution of mountaineering and the traditions of climbers in Great Britain and on the European continent: the former developed a free climbing technique, while the latter used aids such as keys, pitons, and drills to ascend otherwise inaccessible routes. The program includes archive footage of the pioneers of the sport, from the emergence of free climbing as a distinct discipline in the late 1970s and 1980s to the advent of competitions.
Keywords
mountaineeringfree climbingalpinismescaladefrench climbersuk climberarrampicatamountains
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 6E01
By Fair Means...
Air Date: 1992-01-01
A history of modern mountaineering in Great Britain focusing on Albert Mummery, including a recreation of his ascent ...
E02
In the Long Shadow of the Mountains
Air Date: 1992-01-01
Follow Chris Bonington as he studies the history of the Himalayas by journeying to Nanga Parbat.
E03
Another Golden Age of Alpinism...
Air Date: 1992-01-01
Chris Bonington examines the era of alpinism following World War II.
E04
Portrait of a Snow Lion
Air Date: 1992-01-01
The achievements and life of Reinhold Messner.
E05
The Games Climbers Play...
Air Date: 1992-01-01
A history of modern rock climbing, from Joe Brown to Pete Livesey and Jerry Moffatt.
E06
Old Game... New Rules
Air Date: 1992-01-01
Extreme Alpinism in the modern era.
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