Movie
A Life Ascending (2011)
In the heart of tragedy he reclaimed his soul
Documentary
Story
This multiple-award winning documentary chronicles the life of acclaimed mountaineer Ruedi Beglinger. Living with his wife and two young daughters on a remote glacier in the vast mountains of British Columbia, Beglinger has built a reputation as one of the top ski mountaineering guides in the world. The film follows his family’s unique life off the grid and their journey in the years following a devastating avalanche that killed seven people. Documenting the sublime beauty and ever-present risk of a life lived on the edge, the film ultimately explores the power of nature as both an unforgiving host and profound teacher.
Director: Stephen Grynberg Starring: Ruedi Beglinger
A Life Ascending Cast
- Ruedi Beglinger
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