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Cobra Crack

Best Short Mountain Film

Cobra Crack

©Paul Bride

In this film, Canadian Sonnie Trotter free climbs Squamish’s 40-metre Cobra Crack in June 2006, after three years of work. It is currently recognized as the world’s hardest traditional climb.

“This film records an historic first ascent of the world’s hardest traditional climb,” says jury member Bill Noble. “It succeeds in putting you in the place of the climber, capturing both the excitement of the attempt and his dedication to the sport.”

Canada, 2006, 12 minutes

Produced by Ivan Hughes

Directed by Sonnie Trotter and Paul Bride

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