Having given him up for dead, Yates descends without Simpson, not realizing that his friend is still alive. On the descent, Simpson falls and breaks his leg, and later slips into a crevasse. In this movie, we travel to South America to join climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates on an attempt to summit the unclimbed peak of Siula Grande in Peru. Touching the Void (2003)Ī classic mountaineering book becomes a classic mountaineering film. Here are five of the very best mountaineering films to add to your queue immediately. There are a number of good options available for streaming on Netflix that just might fill the need. If those movies left you wanting more, then you’re in luck. RELATED: Why is Hollywood obsessed with the mountains? Those films transported audiences to the Himalaya, giving us a chance to experience an expedition to the mountains and witness firsthand the triumphs and tragedies.
Photo: Courtesy of FilmFour Mountaineering films have been all the rage lately, with Hollywood blockbuster Everestand high-profile climbing documentary Meru each getting theatrical releases in recent weeks. “Touching the Void” is one of the best mountaineering films of all time.
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