Ryan Phillippe has Summit Fever
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docinco
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Re: Ryan Phillippe has Summit Fever
in case you run into someone who has a rope and no rack.
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madbuck
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Neat, seems like a win-win for everyone:
Popcorn-and-beer action flick where you can stare at mountain scenery (that's where I'll be)
Real and online mountaineers can snicker at inaccuracies and "Well ackshually" amongst themselves.
General non-outdoorsy audience will maintain or increase perception that owning ice axe, crampons etc. and even hiking in winter makes a person extreme.
Popcorn-and-beer action flick where you can stare at mountain scenery (that's where I'll be)
Real and online mountaineers can snicker at inaccuracies and "Well ackshually" amongst themselves.
General non-outdoorsy audience will maintain or increase perception that owning ice axe, crampons etc. and even hiking in winter makes a person extreme.
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mikefromcraig
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It makes noise when you walk to scare off bears.
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That trailer gives me anxiety.
But the comments make me want to rewatch Vertical Limit, which I haven't seen since it was in theaters when I was in middle school lol
But the comments make me want to rewatch Vertical Limit, which I haven't seen since it was in theaters when I was in middle school lol
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"I get scared sometimes—lots of times—but it's not bad. You know? I feel close to myself. When I'm out there at night, I feel close to my own body, I can feel my blood moving, my skin and my fingernails, everything, it's like I'm full of electricity and I'm glowing in the dark—I'm on fire almost—I'm burning away into nothing—but it doesn't matter because I know exactly who I am." from The Things They Carried
"I get scared sometimes—lots of times—but it's not bad. You know? I feel close to myself. When I'm out there at night, I feel close to my own body, I can feel my blood moving, my skin and my fingernails, everything, it's like I'm full of electricity and I'm glowing in the dark—I'm on fire almost—I'm burning away into nothing—but it doesn't matter because I know exactly who I am." from The Things They Carried
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Been_Jammin
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This movie finally came out on Hulu. Def giving Vertical Limit competition for the best worst climbing movie.
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pw
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I watched it, kind of, a few weeks ago on DVD. Dumb, everyone gets killed all the time, but some really nice mountain photography, so watch for the nice cinematography.
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Been_Jammin
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There is a scene where the main character is following a pitch on the Eiger and falls... Takes a huuuuge whipper. I'm 95% sure they show him being belayed in guide mode (which would of auto blocked). There is another scene where a main character is coiling a rope in the background... hilarious.
Honestly, the climbing in this movie looked fairly legitimate. Gear, anchors, movement etc all looked descent.
Spoiler alert: Ryan Phillippe doesn't make it to the summit
Honestly, the climbing in this movie looked fairly legitimate. Gear, anchors, movement etc all looked descent.
Spoiler alert: Ryan Phillippe doesn't make it to the summit
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nyker
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What do you think the best climbing/mountaineering movies are? (not being sarcastic, honestly curious to see if I've missed any)Been_Jammin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:26 pm This movie finally came out on Hulu. Def giving Vertical Limit competition for the best worst climbing movie.
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i enjoyed touching the void, and also thought meru was good.
i have not seen the alpinist, the dawn wall, or solo, but have had others recommend all 3.
i have not seen the alpinist, the dawn wall, or solo, but have had others recommend all 3.
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Higher Ambitions is really good.
I'm slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.
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pw
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I liked K2. Did a good job capturing how egotistical or self-centered some mountaineers can be.nyker wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:43 amWhat do you think the best climbing/mountaineering movies are? (not being sarcastic, honestly curious to see if I've missed any)Been_Jammin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:26 pm This movie finally came out on Hulu. Def giving Vertical Limit competition for the best worst climbing movie.
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jibler
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I haven't seen it - but this naomi watts Infinite Storm looks pretty dumb
if only for how not realistic the east coast mtns look in trailer?
if only for how not realistic the east coast mtns look in trailer?
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