A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
20261h 27m10.0
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- United States of America
About
He conquered the mountains, then showed us the way
A gripping look at mountain guiding and its deep roots in the legacy of Paul Petzoldt — founder of the National Outdoor Leadership School and North America’s oldest guide service, Exum. The film weaves the story of a modern climb gone wrong with the life of Petzoldt, a pioneer who scaled K2, set records on the Matterhorn, trained soldiers to fight Nazis in the Alps, and defined adventure itself. Featuring today’s mountain guides alongside rare archival footage and breathtaking cinematography from Wyoming and France, this feature-length documentary explores risk, grit, mentorship, and the enduring call of the mountains.
Where to watch
Free
Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.
Details
- Director
- Mat Hames
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jan 17, 2026
- Studio
- Wyoming PBS, Alpheus Media
Cast
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