A Life Ascending (2010)
In the heart of tragedy he reclaimed his soul
58 min
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.
- Release date
- May 3, 2011
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Ruedi Beglinger as Self
- Nicoline Beglinger as Self
- Florina Beglinger as Self
- Charlotte Beglinger as Self
- Kim Kirwan as Self
- Joe Pojar as Self
- Lindsay Corbett as Self
- Dan Madell as Self
- Doug Maclean as Self
- Monte Paynter as Self
Crew
- Stephen Grynberg · Director
- Stephen Grynberg · Producer
- Adam Gorgoni · Composer
- Pat Morrow · Cinematographer
- Roger Vernon · Cinematographer
- Adam Fox Forrest · Editor
- Pam Wise · Editor