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Following the successful nine-city tour of The North Face® Rock Film Tour China in 2012, the 2013 edition will return in October with four epic mountaineering, climbing, and adventure films: "The Sensei" follows climbing legend Yuji Hirayama as he searches for a partner to achieve his ultimate climbing dream; "High Tension: Ueli Steck and the Clash on Everest" depicts the conflict between elite alpinists Ueli Steck and Simone Moro and local Sherpas when they attempt to open a new, ultra-difficult route on the world’s highest and most crowded peak; "Spice Girl" features The North Face® athletes Hazel Findlay and Emily Harrington as they tackle challenging climbs in the UK and Morocco;...
REEL ROCK The global REEL ROCK film tour, now in its eighth year, is an eagerly anticipated outdoor event where climbing, mountaineering, and outdoor enthusiasts gather to enjoy thrilling adventure films. In October 2013, with the strong support of The North Face®, REEL ROCK returns to China, screening in multiple major cities. Alongside edge-of-your-seat adventure films, the tour will feature exciting prize giveaways, appearances by sponsored athletes, and more. Each year, the tour benefits from the exceptional work of world-renowned outdoor filmmakers Sender Films and Big UP Productions, who capture athletes pushing their limits in stunning detail.
From a climbing legend’s ultimate dream to a clash between the world’s best alpinists on Everest; from daring traditional climbs in the UK and Morocco to tales from climbing’s golden era—The North Face® REEL ROCK Rock Film Tour 2013 brings you the most exhilarating adventures of our athletes.
About REEL ROCK For over a decade, REEL ROCK founders Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer have directed and produced films about climbing and adventure, building a loyal global audience. Their work has been featured on NBC, NPR, and The New York Times, winning Sports Emmy Awards and accolades at international film festivals. After organizing small independent tours, Lowell and Mortimer launched the REEL ROCK Film Tour in 2006. In 2011, the tour screened in over 280 locations worldwide, attracting more than 65,000 attendees and raising over $15,000 for nonprofit organizations. REEL ROCK also partners with over 150 retailers, university outdoor clubs, and climbing gyms, enjoying extensive media coverage and widespread acclaim.
About The North Face® The North Face®, a subsidiary of VF Corporation, was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in San Leandro, California. The brand is dedicated to providing cutting-edge gear for experienced mountaineers, skiers, endurance runners, and explorers. Its products are sold in specialty mountaineering, backpacking, skiing, and premium outdoor retailers worldwide, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan*, Korea*, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Mongolia, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.thenorthface.com or the Chinese site www.thenorthface.com.cn.
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Film Descriptions
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The Sensei / Best Partner
At 43, Yuji Hirayama is one of climbing’s rare living legends. Nearing retirement, he plans to complete his toughest project yet—a climb of Indonesia’s majestic Mount Kinabalu—as the perfect finale to his career. But first, he needs the right partner. Daniel Woods, a young American bouldering phenom and one of the world’s top climbers, lacks high-altitude experience. Determined to prove himself, Daniel travels to Japan to join Hirayama and become a lifelong adventure partner.
HIGH TENSION: UELI STECK AND THE CLASH ON EVEREST / Tense Showdown on Everest
Once again, Everest grabs global headlines as two of the world’s best high-altitude alpinists, Ueli Steck and Simone Moro, attempt to open a new, ultra-difficult route on the world’s highest—and most crowded—peak. At Camp 2, they’re brutally attacked by a group of Sherpas. Fearing for their lives, the climbers descend, sparking an international uproar. Sherpas, Western climbers, guide companies, and even the mountain itself are drawn into a storm of controversy. REEL ROCK offers an exclusive look at what really happened—and why.
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SPICE GIRL / Climbing Spice Girl
In Britain’s traditionally strict climbing scene, driven by bold ascents and fierce competition, young climbers risk everything to prove themselves. Yet here, women outshine the men—meet Hazel Findlay, the Spice Girl of climbing. The first woman to complete an E9-rated British trad route, Hazel is a master of loose rock, sketchy gear, and long, unprotected leads. After conquering her local sea cliffs, she and partner Emily Harrington set their sights on Morocco’s Taghia Gorge to tackle its untouched big walls.
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THE STONEMASTERS / Rock Masters
Sender Films presents a documentary on over 50 years of counterculture climbing in Yosemite National Park. Tentatively titled "Valley Uprising," the film unveils the legends—from the epic rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding to the 1977 plane crash and escalating tensions between climbers and rangers. This year’s Rock Film Tour includes a sneak peek at the trailer, highlighting pioneers like Jim Bridwell and other icons of this wild era.
More Highlights
Join us on some of the greatest adventures in modern climbing—from Everest clashes to Antarctic first ascents—featuring Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Steph Davis, Leo Houlding, and the world’s top athletes in rock, ice, and sky.
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