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Heinz Zak

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Heinz Zak

Born March 23, 1958 · Wörgl, Austria (age 68)

Heinz Zak (born March 23, 1958 in Wörgl) is an Austrian climber, photographer, and slackliner. Zak initially worked as a teacher but later turned climbing and mountain photography into his profession. As one of the pioneers of free climbing, he brought sport climbing from America to Austria by helping to develop sport climbing areas and routes of high and extremely difficult difficulty. His mount…

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The CoreThe Core · 2005
The Core
★ 5.02005
MovieAdventureDocumentary
“The Core” features climber Dean Potter during one of his greatest feats: the one-day ascent of El Capitan and Half Dome, two of the world’s most famous rock faces, in Yosemite. Throughout the documentary, Potter describes what drives him to undertake such epic, perilous, and daring projects, which have made him one of the most renowned climbers. “The Core” captures not only Potter’s profound reflections, but also the iconic beauty of the national treasure that is Yosemite.

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