Climbers race against time, the elements, and each other for The Last First: Winter K2
A rare unachieved mountaineering feat lures a motley crew of climbers in The Last First: Winter K2, a dramatic, harrowing documentary.
As the world becomes increasingly accessible through satellite imagery, extreme mountaineering climbs have lost some of their mystique. K2, the world's second-highest peak, is no exception to this trend; it has lost much of its allure in recent years. Documentarian Amir Bar-Lev's film, The Last First: Winter K2, explores the final frontier for extreme mountaineering, following the disparate parties vying for the ultimate accomplishment.
Climbers from a variety of backgrounds come together in pursuit of the ultimate prize, despite the risks and challenges that lie ahead.
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