Accidental Climber (2019)

07/27/2019 (NP) • 1h 2m

Documentary

Overview

Jim Geiger, a retired forest ranger and amateur mountaineer, attempts to become the oldest American and first great grandfather to summit Mt. Everest, aged 68. His transformation from a weekend hiker to attempting one of the most extreme and physically demanding feats known to man is driven by a desire to prove that age is just a number. What ensued, however, forever changed Jim's life.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

extreme sports

natural disaster

mountaineering

mount everest

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