In the Shadow of the Chief

In May 1961, amidst the snow-capped mountains and verdant forests of Canada's West coast, Jim Baldwin and Ed Cooper, decided to try the impossible--a first ascent up the 'unclimbable' Stawamus Chief. Within two weeks, 12,000 cars full of onlookers crowded the base of the Chief while the climbers braved relentless heat, mosquitoes and a barrage of reporters. In the Shadow of the Chief takes a unique look at a part of climbing history and the spirit of the community that rallied behind them.

Genre:

Documentary, Adventure

Duration:

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Cast:

Ed Cooper, Jim Baldwin, Hamish Fraser

Quality:

HD

Director:

Ivan Hughes

Release:

2003

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