Called one of the best and most beautiful climbing films ever made, Vertical Frontier is the character-driven story of the free-spirited climbers who first ascended and later set climbing records on the legendary big walls of Yosemite.  It culminates when several generations of climbers come together to save Camp 4, their scraggly, but revered base camp, from development by getting it placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Narrator Tom Brokaw weaves the story together with historical climbing footage and interviews from the legendary past and commentary and thrilling footage from more modern generations.  This awe-inspiring film and its majestic scenery  appeals to even the most acrophobic audience.  Winner of the “Best Film on Climbing” at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival, among others awards, Vertical Frontier is a must see.


INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MOUNTAINEERING Teplice nad Metuji, Czech Republic
AWARD: 1st Prize - Mountaineering Category  (2004)

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF OUTDOOR FILMS Czech Republic
AWARD: Viewers Choice  (2004)

KENDAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
AWARD: Best Film on Climbing  (2003)

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
AWARD: Best Film on Climbing  (2002)

DANISH ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL Copenhagen, Denmark
AWARD: Finalist for "Best Film of the Year"  

“A formidable film.  A great piece of history.”   Banff International Film Festival World Tour

“Vertical Frontier” is one of the best films on climbing ever made.  A must see.  While the footage appeals to the hardcore adventurer, the spectacular scenery and the character of those who climb make it interesting for even those who get acrophobia..."  Santa Barbara Press