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- A secretary at a Berlin newspaper in 1936 gets to write about two Alpinists, as she knows them well. She later gets to report on and photograph her friends' and other Alpinists' climbs of the dangerous Swiss Eiger north face.
- Explore roots and lifestyles of residents and establishments in the Jefferson Street area over the decades, as well as the meaning, motives and potential of efforts to revitalize this community while preserving its legacy.
- The first filmed winter ascent of the Matterhorn North Face. To set the scene, the tragic history of Edward Whymper's first ascent is expertly re-enacted. The modern expedition, a team of three Britihs climbers, is also plagued by epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and only manages to stop perilously near the edge of a 1000 ft drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt strikes the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark while thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain.
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- While shooting Gerard Mordillat's film, "Billy ze Kick", Christophe Profit, one of the best climbers in the world, was asked to stand in for an actor. He will, without ropes or belay, climb the smooth side of a 60 meter building.
- This is a 25-minutes piece about the DPRK (North Korea), a country Vltchek visited and fell in love with.
- Almost all the men in the village have left for greener pastures in Europe. A bride is torn between two possible futures. Through the support of her maid of honour, she navigates her past love and pending commitment.
- This documentary follows the first winter ascent of the Mendenhall Towers north face. Ryan Johnson achieves a childhood dream of climbing the forbidding Mendenhall Towers while his parents nervously wait at the base of the icefield in Juneau Alaska.
- Facing North examines the complex relationship between the neighboring cities of San Diego and Tijuana. In some ways, the two cities create a single region encompassing one of the largest border areas in the world. In many other ways, however, they are harshly divided communities in spite of their close proximity. Through multiple interviews with people living in the San Diego-Tijuana border region, the film explores these dynamics, as well as asking what it means to be a part of a border community.
- "Historias de Montaña", un podcast de Ladera Sur (www.laderasur.com) La montaña es un paisaje apasionante, una geografía que desafía a muchos para llegar más lejos y más alto. Aqui se comparten anécdotas, logros, emociones y alegrías de personas que tienen una estrecha relación con este paisaje y sus deportes. Conduce Felipe Howard.
- It's the 1960s, and two climbing buddies are about to lay the foundations for a new industry. The older of the two is an outdoorsman and part-time blacksmith Yvon Chouinard. His younger buddy is Doug Tompkins, who abandoned his Connecticut rich-kid life to find his kicks in the wilderness. Niether dreams of riches. They just want enough money to keep climbing. But when they both start businesses based on their hobby, little do they realize that they're about to climb the heights of corporate America too.
- 2018– 26mPodcast EpisodeIt's 1970 and The North Face's new owner Hap Klopp is on a mission to turn the dirtbag outdoor store he bought into an industry trailblazer. But with outdoor activity still a niche pastime, he's going to have to do more than create gear - he's going to have to create a market too.
- It's the late 1970s and Patagonia's living hand to mouth and looking for a way to stoke sales. But when founder Yvon Chouinard suggests making a jersey from an unusual fabric, Patagonia creates a mountain staple and finds its products becoming a favorite of the catwalk crowd. Meanwhile, The North Face faces tough terrain as Asian imports undercut its American-made gear and the growth in backpacking sales flatlines. But as both companies rise higher and higher up the corporate ladder, Chouinard and North Face CEO Hap Klopp find themselves wondering what it's all for.
- 2018– 26mPodcast EpisodeIt's the dawn of the 1990s and Yvon Chouinard is struggling to come to terms with his new status as a successful entrepreneur. He cannot decide what to do with the fast-growing monster he's created. Meanwhile, The North Face's new owner Odyssey International is pushing the limits as it scrambles to become the king of the mountain. But when economic headwinds roll in and bring recession, both companies find themselves battling unforgiving conditions.
- 2018– 26mPodcast EpisodeIt's the late 1990s and The North Face is seeking to attract mainstream customers by opening hundreds of Summit Shops within the nation's stores. But when the expected avalanche of sales fails to materialize, the company finds itself slipping over the edge. Meanwhile, Patagonia steps up its mission to become a responsible company by tapping into the latest in textile tech.
- It's 2010 and Yvon Chouinard is about to give Patagonia's executives their toughest challenge yet: telling people to buy less Patagonia gear. Meanwhile, The North Face is playing catch up on environmental responsibility with a spate on new initiatives. But soon, the two rivals will find themselves coming together to battle a common foe.
- 2018– 23mPodcast EpisodeOne of the key players in the story of The North Face is Hap Klopp, who in 1968, bought the then-burgeoning outdoor sports equipment store. He bought the company for the bargain price of $60,000. Klopp was CEO of The North Face for the next 20 years, and turned the small chain of Bay Area stores into a multi-million dollar business. Today, The North Face is a global brand that can be found in 5,000 locations across 50 countries.
- 2018– 3mPodcast EpisodeToday is Monday, June 10, and we're looking at The North Face vs. Patagonia.
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- Episode: (2019)2016– 47mPodcast Episode
- 2020– 31mPodcast Episode
- Episode: (2019)2017– 35mPodcast Episode
- 2015– 46mPodcast Episode
- 2014– 19mPodcast Episode
- 2020– 14mPodcast Episode
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- Episode: (2020)2017– 6mPodcast Episode
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- Episode: (2023)2018– 24mPodcast Episode
- Episode: (2020)2019– 1h 29mPodcast Episode