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British Climbers Andy Kirkpatrick and Ian Parnell attempt the stupendous "Lafaille Route" on the West Face of The Dru, one of the hardest lines on one of the hardest faces in the Alps.
Filmed in the depths of a Chamonix winter, you get a revealing insight into what life is really like at the sharp end of winter alpinism. Andy and Ian battle their way up 1,000m of sheer granite, on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, low calorie diets and haulbag incidents. This is a personal, raw account blending memorable climbing footage with some subtle and not-so-subtle "Boy's Own" humour - an essential ingredient for success or escape in extreme conditions. This is a true alpine film, capturing the spirit of big wall alpine climbing in winter.
Whether you are a hardened Alpinist well versed in the art of winter suffering, just love stunning mountain scenery or like the reassurance that the superstars are still (very) human, there is something for you in this film.
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