In The Shadow Of The Mountain

Prompted by the death of a climbing friend, mountain guide and filmmaker Hugh Barnard sets out to discover just what it is that drives a certain type of person into the mountains. Who is it that ignores risk and responsibility for the thrill of the ascent? His exploration uncovers some surprising revelations, such as the fact that climbers—who often describe their endeavors in terms of spirituality and transcendence—rank very low in terms of religious sentiment.