Vertical Sailing Greenland
A "team of savages," as their boat captain Bob Shepton calls them, comprised of Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Olivier Favresse, Nicolas Favresse, and Ben Ditto, set off for Greenland to attempt a first big wall climb. Arriving in Asia by plane, they prepare the sailboat for two months of self-sufficiency. Accompanied by whales, seagulls, and icebergs, they train on various rock faces before beginning their ascent of the seemingly impossible wall. It takes them 11 days to complete the climb, braving bad weather, the rock itself, the wilderness, and three different bivouac sites—all accompanied by music, of course! The return journey is not without its challenges, as they must avoid a cyclone and cross the Atlantic to reach Oben in Scotland.
Where to Watch
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Cast
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Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll -
Nicolas Favresse Nicolas Favresse -
Olivier Favresse Oliver Favresse -
Bob Shepton Bob Shepton -
Ben Ditto Ben Ditto
Make it a double feature
2h 37m together
Vertical Sailing Greenland
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