In Search of New Summits
Jan 01, 1980 · 30m
Director
Sid PerouOverview
"The first of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, leading Northern climbers in action show how the increasing use of technical aids eventually led back to the primitive contest between man and rock. The film starts with film footage of the Abraham Brothers climbing the Napes Needle in 1915 and ends with Ron Fawcett soloing Tensor on Craig y Castell (Tremadog). A TV series by Sid Perou produced by the BBC."
Cast of In Search of New Summits
Crew of In Search of New Summits
About In Search of New Summits
What is In Search of New Summits about?
"The first of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, leading Northern climbers in action show how the increasing use of technical aids eventually led back to the primitive contest between man and rock. The film starts with film footage of…
When was In Search of New Summits released?
In Search of New Summits was released on January 1, 1980.
How long is In Search of New Summits?
In Search of New Summits runs 30 minutes.
Who directed In Search of New Summits?
In Search of New Summits was directed by Sid Perou.
Who is in the cast of In Search of New Summits?
The cast of In Search of New Summits includes Alan Austin (self), Ken Wilson (self), Steve Bancroft (self), Ron Fawcett (self) and George Abraham (self (archive footage)).