In Search of New Summits (1980)
"The first of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, leading Northern climbers in action show how the increasing use of technical aids eventually led back to the primitive contest between man and rock. The film starts with film footage of the Abraham Brothers climbing the Napes Needle in 1915 and ends with Ron Fawcett soloing Tensor on Craig y Castell (Tremadog). A TV series by Sid Perou produced by the BBC."
Top Cast
Alan Austin
self
Ken Wilson
self
Steve Bancroft
self
Ron Fawcett
self
George Abraham
self (archive footage)
Ashley Abraham
self (archive footage)
Ken Cooper
narrator
FAQ about In Search of New Summits
What is In Search of New Summits about?
"The first of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, leading Northern climbers in action show how the increasing use of…
When was In Search of New Summits released?
In Search of New Summits was released in 1980.
What genres does In Search of New Summits belong to?
In Search of New Summits is categorised as Documentary, Adventure.
Who stars in In Search of New Summits?
The cast of In Search of New Summits includes Alan Austin, Ken Wilson, Steve Bancroft, Ron Fawcett, George Abraham.