The Climbers
"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.
Cast
Chris Bonington
Self (Narrator)
Reinhold Messner
Self
Pierre Allain
Self (archive footage)
Patrick Cordier
Self
René Desmaison
Self
Jerry Moffatt
Self
Christophe Profit
Self
Eric Escoffier
Self
Pierre Béghin
Self
Jean-Marc Boivin
Self (archive footage)
Pete Livesey
Self
Emilio Comici
Self (archive footage)
Ignazio Piussi
Self (archive footage)
Roberto Sorgato
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
"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.
E1By Fair Means...
Jan 1, 1992
A history of modern mountaineering in Great Britain focusing on Albert Mummery, including a recreation of his ascent of the Aiguille du Grépon.
E2In the Long Shadow of the Mountains
Jan 1, 1992
Follow Chris Bonington as he studies the history of the Himalayas by journeying to Nanga Parbat.
E3Another Golden Age of Alpinism...
Jan 1, 1992
Chris Bonington examines the era of alpinism following World War II.
E4Portrait of a Snow Lion
Jan 1, 1992
The achievements and life of Reinhold Messner.
E5The Games Climbers Play...
Jan 1, 1992
A history of modern rock climbing, from Joe Brown to Pete Livesey and Jerry Moffatt.
E6Old Game... New Rules
Jan 1, 1992
Extreme Alpinism in the modern era.
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"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.
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