Accidental Climber
2019•E•1h 2m•5.0•Released
Documentary
Jim Geiger, a retired forest ranger and amateur mountaineer, attempts to become the oldest American and first great grandfather to summit Mt. Everest, aged 68. His transformation from a weekend hiker to attempting one of the most extreme and physically demanding feats known to man is driven by a desire to prove that age is just a number. What ensued, however, forever changed Jim's life.
Director
Steven Oritt
Languages
English, Nepali
Studio
James Lucy Productions
Cast
Jim Geiger
Himself
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