Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Yvon Chouinard
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Royal Robbins
Self
Elizabeth Burkner Robbins
Self
Warren Harding
Self
Ron Kauk
Self
Tom Frost
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Lynn Hill
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John Bachar
Self
Hans Florine
Self
John Long
Self
Tom Brokaw
Narrator
Peter Croft
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Vertical Frontier was released on October 13, 2002.
The runtime of Vertical Frontier is 1h 30m.
Vertical Frontier is a Documentary, Adventure movie.
Vertical Frontier has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Vertical Frontier is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Vertical Frontier was directed by Kristi Denton Cohen.
The main cast of Vertical Frontier includes Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Elizabeth Burkner Robbins.
Vertical Frontier is originally in English.