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Rusty's Ascent

Rusty's Ascent

2019•25m•Documentary
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Everest-obsessed since childhood, Robert “Rusty” Baillie fulfilled his dream of joining an Everest expedition in 1982. He was buried in an avalanche that killed several Sherpas, but dug himself out. After a rest day, the summit attempt resumed, and Rusty cheated death a second time. This portrait of a professional climber asks the big question: Is it worth it?

Jordan Halland · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 2019

Actors

Laurie Skreslet

Self (related character)

Robert 'Rusty' Baillie

Self

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