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Aconcagua: The Roof of the Americas

Actors: Brian Burnham, Leon Godwin, Max Schoenberger
ASIN : B0001GSPNM
Sales Rank : 58023
Director : Tim Boelter
Brand : Adventure Video
Studio : Media Ventures
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0694981000151
UPC : 694981000151
Release Date : December 01, 1999
Publisher : Media Ventures
Manufacturer : Media Ventures
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Label : Media Ventures
Running Time : 70

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Each year over 3,000 climbers pit themselves against Aconcagua. And this number is growing.

Located in Argentina, Aconcagua stands at 22,841 feet. Not only is it the highest point in the Americas, it's the highest mountain outside of Asia. Bearing such stature, Aconcagua draws climbers from around the world. With technical routes that challenge even the hardiest of climbers, surprisingly this hulking giant permits an accessible path to its lofty summit. However, accessibility cannot be underestimated. With high altitude, bitter cold and violent storms -- conditions which are always prevalent here -- there can be consequences.

This entertaining and informative video follows two guides from the International Mountain Climbing School as they lead a group of six climbers for the summit of Aconcagua. This comprehensive look at climbing Aconcagua details every aspect of this expedition, from their arrival in South America to the moment they step foot of the roof of the Americas. Experience first hand the difficulties associated with high altitude mountaineering and its effects on this team as well as others.

If you're planning a trip to Aconcagua, this video is a great primer.

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Sport Climbing 101 With Chris Lindner

Actor: Chris Lindner
ASIN : B000PMG34U
Sales Rank : 67339
Director : Paul Dusatko
Brand : Vas Entertainment
Studio : Integrity 7, LLC.
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0730475803911
UPC : 730475803911
Release Date : December 17, 2007
Publisher : Integrity 7, LLC.
Manufacturer : Integrity 7, LLC.
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Label : Integrity 7, LLC.
Running Time : 60

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The one and only sport climbing instructional DVD! Hosted by world-class professional climber, Chris Lindner and directed by award-winnng, climbing filmmaker Paul Dusatko. SC 101 includes: * Climbing Vocabulary * Proper Equipment and Set-Up * The Basics of Lead Climbing * Figure 8 Tie-In * Clipping * Falling * Cleaning Quickdraws * Belaying * Onsight / Redpoint Tips * And so much more... Bonus Features: Yoga For Climbers, Climbing Dictionary, and English Subtitles. (International versions also available with German and Japanese Subtitles) Learn how to sport climb with one of the most accomplished climbers in the world! Start your climb today.

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The Man Who Skied Down Everest

Actors: Yuichiro Miura, Douglas Rain
ASIN : B000777HU2
Sales Rank : 15652
Director : Bruce Nyznik, Lawrence Schiller
Studio : Image Entertainment
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0014381241020
UPC : 014381241020
Release Date : December 01, 2005
Publisher : Image Entertainment
Manufacturer : Image Entertainment
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Label : Image Entertainment
Running Time : 86

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This incredible, award-winning film features adventurer, poet and world-champion skier Yuichiro Miura as he and his team face the most challenging climb in the world, Mt. Everest. The ascent is fraught with tragedy, the descent miraculous. During the climb, they face an icefall that claims the lives of six of their team, still considered the worst natural disaster accident in Himalayan history. With a 35mm Panavision film crew in tow, they continue on to the South Col, only 350 meters from the summit, where Miura put his life in the hands of the gods in his descent. Using oxygen and a parachute to slow his speed, Miura skied 7,000 feet over sheer ice and rocks. Unbalanced by the gusting winds, he hit a boulder and fell 1,320 feet, smashing into rocks and ice ridges. A patch of snow was all that saved him, allowing his fall to end just moments away from the Bergshrund Crevasse. This final climax has been called the most exciting six minutes of film ever shot as Miura plummets helplessly down Everest's unforgiving icy slopes toward certain death.

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Over Washington - Deluxe Box Set (PBS)

Actors: Mt. Rainier, Mt. McKinley, Puget Sound - the beauty that is Washington State
ASIN : B00114XLOG
Sales Rank : 23795
Director : KCTS Television
Brand : Topics Entertainment
Studio : Topics Entertainment
Region Code : 1
Format : Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0781735602980
UPC : 781735602980
Release Date : December 05, 2008
Publisher : Topics Entertainment
Manufacturer : Topics Entertainment
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Label : Topics Entertainment
Running Time : 232

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The first time in one collection, the award-winning Over® Washington films
4 Complete Videos

From PBS affiliate KCTS, comes the Over Washington Deluxe Boxed Set, a collection of the most successful regional videos ever produced. The Emmy Award-winning series, presented for the first time ever in a deluxe boxed set, features amazing cinematography and beautiful original music scores. Showcasing video shot in High-Definition by the world s most experienced aerial production team, the Over Washington Deluxe Boxed Set is filled with breathtaking, awe-inspiring imagery of one of the world s most distinctive regions, the Pacific Northwest. Revel in the extraordinary majesty of Mt. Rainier, be swept away by the calm serenity of Puget Sound, and marvel at the striking beauty of Mt. McKinley, all captured in stunning clarity and quality on this deluxe DVD set.

Over® Washington
In a spectacular aerial celebration of the beauty, history and personality of Washington State, this hour-long airborne journey takes you over eight distinctive geographic regions, scored to an original soundtrack inspired by the imagery. These breathtaking sequences, captured by a special custom-mounted camera on both a fixed-wing plane and a helicopter offer a variety of perspectives, from a gentle, flowing hover to landscapes rushing by at breakneck speeds.
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Rainier the Mountain
In her breathtaking and compelling documentary, Jean Walkinshaw celebrates the centennial of Rainier s national park and tells the story of this enduring symbol through a fascinating mosaic of perspectives. The majestic presence of Mount Rainier, the best-known symbol of life in the Pacific Northwest, defines the natural aura and geographic diversity of Washington State and has inspired the mountain climbers, scientists, naturalists and artists featured in this comprehensive portrait of the magnificent Mount Rainier.
APPROX. 60 MINUTES

Washington the Beautiful
Shot entirely in High-Definition, Washington the Beautiful is a breathtaking tour of Washington photographed both on the ground and from the air. Capturing the diverse landscapes, recreational activities, cultural events and celebrations that make Washington State unique, and scored with original music, these spectacular visual images bring the beauty of the Evergreen State to life.
APPROX. 55 MINUTES

Over® Alaska
Fly away with this Emmy Award-winning film. Soar over Mt. McKinley, glide along electric blue glaciers, follow kayakers as they navigate past icebergs, and trace the path of the Iditarod. From the bustling city of Anchorage to the ghost town of Kennecott, this is the history, heritage and culture of Alaska as it s never been seen before. Shot over three months with the world s most experienced high-definition aerial production team and an acclaimed wildlife photographer, and enhanced with an original music score, this stunning imagery presents an unforgettable side of Alaska.
APPROX. 58 MINUTES

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Inertia 1 and 2 Rock Climbing DVD

Actor: Chris Sharma
ASIN : B0000XO67K
Sales Rank : 23570
Director : Paul Dusatko
Studio : Integrity 7 Productions
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0730475804222
UPC : 730475804222
Release Date : December 16, 2003
Publisher : Integrity 7 Productions
Manufacturer : Integrity 7 Productions
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Label : Integrity 7 Productions
Running Time : 108

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Straight from 1998, own the videos that started a revolution! Witness America's strongest rock climbers, Chris Sharma , Joe Brooks, Dave"Strife" Struthers, Chris "Lick" Lindner, Tyson Atwell, and more crank to new heights. Climb with the crew and hold your stomach as 'crazy man' Mario Bouchwald attempts to drink one gallon of milk in one hour. There is only one rule, 'keep milk in stomach'. Inertia features a soundtrack like no other climbing video ever made... a good one. Inertia 2: FOCUS; Back again with the best climbers & hardest routes in the world. * Randy Leavitt makes the impossible possible with the 1st ascent of the 140-ft Book of Hate 5.13d. * Josune Bezeriatu cruises the first female ascent of Honky Mix 5.14c/8c+. *Iker Pou takes on one of the hardest routes in the world and wins with the 3rd ascent of Action Direct 5.14d/9a. *And of course, sick bouldering with Fred Roughlin, Toni Llamprecht, Dave "Strife" Struthers, Chris "Lick" Lindner, Tyson Atwell, Phil Goudoux, and many more!

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To the Limit (IMAX) (2-Disc WMVHD Edition)

Actors: Nina Ananiashvili, Richard Kiley, Irek Mukhamedov, Maria Walliser, Tony Yaniro
ASIN : B00022PZ1K
Sales Rank : 55256
Director : Derek Hart, Greg MacGillivray, Mike Hoover
Studio : Image Entertainment
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0014381239621
UPC : 014381239621
Release Date : December 29, 2004
Publisher : Image Entertainment
Manufacturer : Image Entertainment
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Label : Image Entertainment
Running Time : 35

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Three athletes demonstrate the marvelous workings of the human body in this revolutionary IMAX film, the first of its kind to use endoscopic (inner body) photography. Tony Yaniro (a well-known American rock climber), Olympic champion ski racer Maria Walliser, and Bolshoi Ballet prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili reveal the glorious potential of the body as it strives for the best, pushing the amazing universe within to constantly move forward. Disc 2 includes the complete feature in Microsoft Windows Media High Definition, playable on your PC.

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Into the Thin Air of Everest - Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom

Actor: Everest-Mountain of Dreams Mou
ASIN : B00000IML4
Sales Rank : 26094
Studio : Goldhil Home Media
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0743457122023
UPC : 743457122023
Number Of Discs : 1
Release Date : December 18, 2000
Publisher : Goldhil Home Media
Manufacturer : Goldhil Home Media
Label : Goldhil Home Media
Running Time : 190

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The incredible story of the world's highest mountain and the adventurers who tempt fate to reach its deadly summit.

Reaching five and a half miles into the sky, Mount Everest is a massive pyramid of intimidating rock, freezing cold and hurricane force winds. It towers above all other peaks and is the highest point on earth. Known as Chomolungma, Goddess Mother of the World, by the Sherpa people who live in its shadow, this awesome mountain has become the ultimate test of man's strength, endurance and will power. It is also deadly...for every five people who reach the summit, one dies trying. All who attempt its slopes risk their lives. Some survive in triumph, but many others never return from its icy heights.

This extraordinary collection is the definitive documentary of the history and mystery of Mount Everest.

Part I - "EVEREST: THE QUEST" includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.

Part II - "EVEREST: TEMPTING FATE" explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest (and the subject of the current bestselling book).

Part III - "THE CONQUEST OF EVEREST", is the thrilling Academy Award nominated best documentary about the 1953 British expedition that was the first to reach Mount Everest's summit.

EVEREST - Mountain of Dreams...Mountain of Doom takes viewers on the adventure of a lifetime and vividly captures the haunting beauty and constant danger of the most awesome mountain on earth.

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The story of Everest begins simply enough, with the British survey of the Himalayan Range to determine if Peak 15 is indeed the highest mountain in the world. Balloonists prove that it could be possible to survive at such a high altitude, beginning the race for the peak. Thirty years of defeats, failure, and death passed before two men would stand on the roof of the world. Since then, there have been new routes to find, new nations that wished to claim the peak. The stories of these men and women and the expeditions they served is told in Into the Thin Air of Everest.

From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, this series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. Two faster-paced videos, Death on Everest and The Quest, are paired with the classic expedition documentary The Conquest of Everest, giving the series a great modern perspective with a good background of the history of the mountain. Those who know the mountain best tell the story of Everest: the guides, expedition leaders, and legends such as Sir Edmund Hillary.

As much as mountain climbing is the story of man against nature, there is also special attention paid to the science and equipment of high-mountain climbing. The demonstration of the technological advances in clothing and equipment that give the climbers a better chance to succeed, and sometimes to survive, is presented in contrast to the equipment of the pioneers who braved the mountain in clothes better suited to a stroll in the Scottish Highlands. The film also covers the major controversies in Everest's history--the questions that will never be answered, such as did Mallory make it to the top, and the questions that have no answers, such as whether the commercialization of Everest should be allowed.

The men, the women, the mountain, the dream, the nightmare, the quest, the conquest--all these are the stories told in Into the Thin Air of Everest. Among them are the heroes of Everest who made it and those who did not: Mallory, Hillary, Norgay, Hornbein, Unsoeld, Whittaker, Messner, Hoey. This documentary captures the timeless challenge of Everest: to stand on top of the world for no other reason than because it is there. --Aaron Abrams

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TREK - A Journey on the Appalachian Trail

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Aconcagua: The Roof of the Americas

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Sport Climbing 101 With Chris Lindner

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The Man Who Skied Down Everest

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Over Washington - Deluxe Box Set (PBS)

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Inertia 1 and 2 Rock Climbing DVD

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To the Limit (IMAX) (2-Disc WMVHD Edition)

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Into the Thin Air of Everest - Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom

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NOVA: Mountain of Ice

Ascend Mt. Rainier