In the Shadow of the Chief

Overview

In May 1961, amidst the snow-capped mountains and verdant forests of Canada's West coast, Jim Baldwin and Ed Cooper, decided to try the impossible--a first ascent up the 'unclimbable' Stawamus Chief. Within two weeks, 12,000 cars full of onlookers crowded the base of the Chief while the climbers braved relentless heat, mosquitoes and a barrage of reporters. In the Shadow of the Chief takes a unique look at a part of climbing history and the spirit of the community that rallied behind them.

Directed by Ivan Hughes

Top cast

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Ed Cooper

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Jim Baldwin

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Hamish Fraser

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Jim Sinclair

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Kevin McLane

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Conny Amexlunxen

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Tim Auger

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Adam Diamond

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Corrine Lonsdale

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