Lakeland Rock

Lakeland Rock

100% Match19901h 38m

Documentary

Overview

First broadcast on Channel 4 in 1985, Lakeland Rock is a classic of climbing. Presented by Sir Chris Bonington, this 1990 documentary comprises four films that retrace five iconic routes, each representing a major milestone in a sport that reflects the social transformations of Great Britain. From the 1940s, when working-class people began climbing mountains, to the 1980s, marked by technological advancements, the rise of female climbers, and the soaring difficulty of sport climbing with its near-Olympic levels of physical preparation. In three of the films, the climbers recreate their first ascents, with a tribute to their deceased climbing partners, Don Whillans and Bill Peascod. Also included is the first filmed ascent of "Incantations" on Gable Crag by Pete Whillance and Dave Armstrong, which, rated E6 6b, was considered at the time to be the most difficult route in the Lake District.

Masters of Stone VI - Breakthrough
Miracle on Everest
Western Gold
Accidental Climber
Cervino - La montagna del mondo
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest
Jurek
Blindsight
Cerro Torre: A Snowball's Chance in Hell
Opera Vertical
China Jam
Everest
Lost in Karakorum
The Man Who Returns from Above
In the Shadow of Karakorum
Stars at Noon
K2 Mon Amour
Winter Sessions
Wide Boyz II – Slender Gentlemen
First Ascent - Kunyang Chhish East