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Winter Sessions
Winter Sessions

Winter Sessions

A Peak Bouldering Film

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Winter Sessions provides a playful yet compelling bouldering film about the unique and intense world of peak gritstone bouldering. From the many colourful and interesting players in this game to the magical landscapes of the Peak District National Park, this film portrays the essence of a scene which is often bewildering, frustrating and satisfying all rolled into one. Using footage gathered over two winters it includes a diverse range of stories set to an awesome soundtrack. Highlights include Ben Moon's first ascent of Voyager (8b) followed by fifteen year old protege Tyler Landman's second ascent. Also featuring Sam Whittaker, Jerry Moffatt, Jon Fullwood, Ben Bransby, Adam Long and many more.. Winter Sessions is a feast for the eyes and ears as these climbers set about repeating old classics (The Ace, The Joker, Deliverance to name but a few) and establishing new instant classics.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

105 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

01 January 2006

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ben Moon

Ben Moon

Ben Moon

Tyler Landman

Tyler Landman

Tyler Landman

Sam Whittaker

Sam Whittaker

Sam Whittaker

Adam Long

Adam Long

Adam Long

Ben Bransby

Ben Bransby

Ben Bransby

Jon Fullwood

Jon Fullwood

Jon Fullwood

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