COLD

For the past 26 years 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of pakistan's 8,000 meter peaks in winter. On february 2, 2011, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and Cory Richards became the first. Cory is now the only American to summit any 8,000 meter peak in winter. The journey nearly killed them. Cory carried a small camera and filmed the ordeal constantly. This is their story, as seen from the raw, honest perspective of Cory's lens.

Awards:

• Best Adventure Film, 5 Point Film Festival - 2011
• Charlie Fowler Award, Telluride Mountain Film Festival - 2011

Watch the trailer! 

Produced by Forge Motion Pictures.

NO PLACE LIKE TWIN LAKES

Talking Circle Media, of Anchorage Alaska, put together a short film titled No Place Like Twin Lakes.  The film is about Dick Proenneke's life at Twin Lakes.in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.  The film is narrated by Jay Hammond, former Governor of Alaska (1974-1982).  It also features Leon Alsworth grandson of Babe Alsworth who flew Dick to Twin Lakes in the late 60's when he built his cabin.

ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS PART II

If you're a regular of this blog you probably heard of and love Alone in the Wilderness, an extraordinary documentary about Dick Proenneke. Lucky for us fans, Bob Swerer Productions just released a sequel aptly named Alone in the Wilderness part II.  Best $21.95 I spent in a long time.

Dick Proenneke continues documenting his life in the remote Alaska wilderness in this sequel to the original Alone in the Wilderness video. Watch as he builds his cache, enjoys the scenery and visits with his brother Ray.