Haston - A Life in the Mountains
Jan 01, 2005 · 59m
Director
Mike AlexanderOverview
The film analyzes the brilliant if tragically short career and tempestuous personal life of Scottish mountaineer Dougal Haston (1940-77). Haston gained fame with the first ascent of 'The Bat' in 1959. He went on to make his name as a mountaineer in the Alps and greater ranges. In 1966 he was part of the team that made the first winter ascent of the Eiger Nordwand. He also achieved the first ascent of the South West face of Mount Everest in September 1975. Haston was the Director of the International School of Mountaineering in Leysin, Switzerland. He was killed in an avalanche in Leysin, Switzerland in 1977. Interviews and original footage give an insight into an iconic legend.
Cast of Haston - A Life in the Mountains
Crew of Haston - A Life in the Mountains
About Haston - A Life in the Mountains
What is Haston - A Life in the Mountains about?
The film analyzes the brilliant if tragically short career and tempestuous personal life of Scottish mountaineer Dougal Haston (1940-77). Haston gained fame with the first ascent of 'The Bat' in 1959. He went on to make his name as a mountaineer in the Alps and greater ranges. In 1966 he was part of the team that made the first winter ascent of the Eiger Nordwand. He also achieved the first…
When was Haston - A Life in the Mountains released?
Haston - A Life in the Mountains was released on January 1, 2005.
How long is Haston - A Life in the Mountains?
Haston - A Life in the Mountains runs 59 minutes.
Who directed Haston - A Life in the Mountains?
Haston - A Life in the Mountains was directed by Mike Alexander.
Who is in the cast of Haston - A Life in the Mountains?
The cast of Haston - A Life in the Mountains includes Dougal Haston (Self), Chris Bonington (Self), Doug Scott (Self), James 'Eley' Moriarty (Self) and Jimmy Marshall (Self).