Higher Ground
Originally released in 2007. Higher Ground is a adventure/documentary film. directed by Chris Alstrin. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mike Anderson, John Chilton, and Audrey Gariepy
Synopsis
The cinematography is breathtaking but the unifying theme is lifestyle, the common bond that unites climbers around the globe. It's a year in the life. What motivates these athletes to court danger? Higher Ground celebrates mountain culture through the eyes of world-class climbers. The film focuses on these climbers' drive to explore, their passion for the mountains and the climbing lifestyle. From big wall first ascents in Zion, Utah and winter alpine ascents in the Canadian Rockies to big wall ski descents in coastal British Columbia, Higher Ground spotlights some of the continent's most inaccessible terrain and the people who thrive there. A lens into their boundary-breaking passion illustrates what mountain culture is: an obsession. Featuring: Mike Anderson, John Chilton, Audrey Gariepy, Phil Gruber, Shawn Huisman, Sean Isaac, Lisa Korthals, Guy Lacelle, Rob Owens, Ines Papert, Rob Pizem, Andrew Querner, Scott Semple, and Josh Wharton.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alstrin Films
- HG Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higher Ground about?
The cinematography is breathtaking but the unifying theme is lifestyle, the common bond that unites climbers around the globe. It's a year in the life. What motivates these athletes to court danger...
Who directed Higher Ground?
Higher Ground was directed by Chris Alstrin.
How long is Higher Ground?
Higher Ground has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Higher Ground released?
Higher Ground was released on July 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Higher Ground?
The main cast of Higher Ground includes Mike Anderson, John Chilton, Audrey Gariepy, Phil Gruber, Shawn Huisman.