The Center Of The Universe (2004)

01/01/2004 (DE) • 54m

Documentary, Adventure

Overview

The Center Of The Universe chronicles four days in the life of German climber Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley, California. Living the typical Yosemite vagabond lifestyle, Alex reflects on his goal of successfully free-climbing "El Corazon" (35 pitches, 8a) on the famous El Capitan face, which is a combination of the historic routes "Salathé," "Albatross," "Son of Heart," and "Heart Route," connected by newly laid out sections. 35 challenging pitches, combining technicality, stamina, and commitment, with difficulty levels up to 8a. The film showcases the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history of the famous valley, narrated by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Alexander Huber, and Chongo Chuck themselves.


Recommendations

The Core

50%

Summerfield

65%

Ultravox: Return to Eden - Live at The Roundhouse

68%

Return of Sabata

60%

Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1

61%

Mantovani, the King of Strings

60%

The Grand Heist

65%

Return of the Ewok

63%

Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2

65%

Tarek's Situation

70%

Text

61%

The Return of La Llorona

59%

The Return of Don Camillo

72%

Paths of Glory

83%

Angelique and the Sultan

64%

Return To Salem's Cove

65%

Rumpelstiltskin

58%

L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach

61%

Return to Sleepaway Camp

58%

64: Part 2

74%

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

california

yosemite

free climbing

escalade

mountain documentary

solo climbing

goat climber

yosemite el capitan climb

© All Rights Reserved 2025