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The full length documentary

Part 1) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 2) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 3) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

The full length documentary

The full length documentary

Part 1) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 1) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 2) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 2) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 3) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Part 3) Original silent footage by Brian Brake that inspired this documentary

Aspiring

Television (Full Length and Extras) – 2006

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Craig
5 Sep 2011 - 12.34am
Should have added the Lhotse Face on Mt. Everest. The 1953 summit expedition (for those non-NZers).
5 Sep 2011 - 12.33am
The presence of George Lowe on the original Aspiring expedition is rarely mentioned. He was one of the guides. He features occasionally in that film. George was Ed Hilary's climbing partner and opened up the tough Lhotse Face route, spending a week marking and roping the route to the South Col. Most of the time he was alone has his companions were ill. A remarkable feat by a remarkable man.

Not sure if he's mentioned in this film as I am having difficulty viewing it (in China).
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