- Format: PAL, DVD+Blu-ray, Anamorphic
- Region: All Regions
- Studio: Hot Ache Productions
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B004DR0DXU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 48,521 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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"People's Choice Award" - Kendal Mountain
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In one legendary week on Ben Nevis in 1960 Jimmy Marshall and Robin Smith climbed six first winter ascents on consecutive days, including the mini Alpine-route, Orion Face Direct. They also made the first one-day winter ascent of Point Five Gully, went for a long walk and got arrested over an incident with some dominoes! Exactly 50 years later Dave MacLeod and Andy Turner pay tribute to Smith and Marshall by setting out to repeat all the routes that were climbed in that famous week. This film tells the story of the original events and follows MacLeod and Turner as they discover exactly what an achievement it was. 5 Star Review - Climb Magazine - "A beautifully crafted film"
EXTRAS - Don't Die This gripping short film tells the story of Dave MacLeod's first ascent of one of the hardest winter routes in the world, 'Don't Die of Ignorance' XI,11. Produced & directed by Joe French and John Sutherland of Heatherhat Productions. The Architect - People's Choice Award - Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival One of the great pioneers of Scottish mountaineering, Jimmy Marshall, reflects on a lifetime of climbing in Scotland. His soulful words accompany stunning footage of the routes which Marshall first climbed on Ben Nevis 50 years ago. Jimmy Marshall - The full interview Jimmy Marshall's un-cut interview with director Paul Diffley. Q&A Q&A with Jimmy Marshall, Dave MacLeod & Andy Turner, recorded at the Fort William Mountain Film Festival.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Really enjoyed this movie. Cant wait to climb 2 of the routes when i get over to ben nevis next winter. Ì also love climbing films where the old hands reminisce about how climbing used to be done and how climbers have it easy now. 2 thumbs up for step cutting and non front pointing crampons
This is a beautifully put together film - the right balance of interviews and inspiring climbing footage, nicely presented within the historical context of that famous week. Fabulous choice of music too. Highly recommended to anyone considering climbing on the Ben in winter. Be inspired!
Another Hotaches gem, as expected some great camera work that really gives the viewer a feel for the action.
The film itself has some links to the history of the Ben and some great interviews. MacLeod and Turner climbing the routes 50 years on and showing some of the different techniques used, step cutting doesn't look easy.
Definately worth watching for inspiration for ice climbing.
The film itself has some links to the history of the Ben and some great interviews. MacLeod and Turner climbing the routes 50 years on and showing some of the different techniques used, step cutting doesn't look easy.
Definately worth watching for inspiration for ice climbing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Winter inspiration
Another Hotaches gem, as expected some great camera work that really gives the viewer a feel for the action. Read more
Published 13 months ago by inazone
Great little watch...
Having just got back from Ben Nevis myself I was excited to see this film about the iconic mountain, and the people that are drawn to it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alias Productions
The Pinnacle - Where climbing tradition meet modern practice
This film serves two purposes, firstly, to provide a historical documentary of a story of two individuals who were able push the boundaries of winter climbing during the 1960s and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stuart
Enthralling
Excellent camera work, fantastic interviews and an interesting insight into an amazing feat, never seen The Ben looking so spectacular - reminded me a little of the Mallory /... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Alan Stott
Classic
There is always a danger when you get 2 of Britains top winter climbers climbing routes climbed first done 50 years ago they will make everything look easy and so belittle the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sandy Paterson
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