Annapurna South Face · The Hardest Way Up

The First Ascent of the South Face of Annapurna was deemed Impossible.
However Triumph leads to unexpected Tragedy, a common theme in the Himalayas, but never told more poignantly as in the classic film

Climbing the South Face of Annapurna was a breakthrough in Himalayan mountaineering- both technically and psychologically. Chris Bonington assembled the best of British mountaineering and American Tom Frost for the attempt. The documentary is punctuated by wry observation, understatement and cutting humor from a by-gone age when the game of taking huge risks was matched by a determination not to take it too seriously. .

Best Climbing Film -- Trento Mountain Film Festival

Featuring: Chris Bonington, Martin Boysen, Mike Burke, Ian Clough, Nick Escourt, Tom Frost, Dougal Haston, Mike Thompson, Don Whillans
©Fremantle Television Production Company
Released: 1971