Product Details

• Directors: Tim Boelter
• Format: Color, Full length, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Media Ventures
• DVD Release Date: October 31, 2005
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BPFHBG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,892 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Actor

From the heart of China comes a remarkable tale of adventure where beating the odds and a dogged persistence to overcome death-defying obstacles results in a history-making ascent of China’s Mt. Siguniang. Higher Ambitions is an inspirational film that shows the unique motivations that drive these climbers to the top.

Product Description

Two years in the making, Higher Ambitions captures a relentless pursuit for the summit of one of China’s most revered and challenging peaks to climb. This personal and inspirational film reveals the motivation and drive that propels individuals onward while overcoming obstacles and setbacks.

Siguniang Shan also known as the Four Maidens Mountains are located in the Sichuan Province of southwest China. Here within the Qionglai Mountain Range, Siguniang’s 20,500-foot presence is a stunning scene that stirs the emotions of those who see it for the first time. For the Chinese climbing community, this peak has been considered too difficult to climb. But that’s about to change.

Follow along on a twisted journey as two Americans and six Chinese climbers attempt to summit this mountain. Experience the hardships and an ironic twist of fate that makes standing on the summit of this mountain a uniquely symbolic triumph. In the end, history is made and a sense of accomplishment is felt with the completion of this film.

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Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and realistic well-made film, November 9, 2005

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Monty Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Higher Ambitions (DVD)

Just watched the new video last night and I highly recommend it. I'm pretty jaded when it comes to mountaineering films - too much Hollywood, and too many 'content-free' films. This is neither. A compelling story, fantastic footage, and a sense of realism that's missing from most climbing films.

I just came back from the Himalaya (Tibet) myself, and can say that Higher Ambitions captures the 'feel' of climbing in China.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutley amazing, March 28, 2007

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Isaac Will "Love, Laugh, Live" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Higher Ambitions (DVD)

Wow, I was totally impressed. I just finished watching this movie about 10 minutes ago, and I still have goose bumps from it! The steepest big route I have completed was the Liberty Ridge on Rainier, and man, this video takes you back to exposure, suffering, danger, and joy. I was not expecting something this good. It TOTALLY RAISED THE BAR in climbing films. I can't wait to see what other videos he produces in the up and coming years. I am sold, my climbing partner is sold (I had to call him and just boast "I can't believe I just saw this!"

All in all, it is a great film, it has a coherent story, beautiful filming and great editing. It isn't quite as pretty as the Everest Imax movie, but I think it is a superior movie as a whole.

If you are looking to expand your climbing DVD library, you need to have this movie!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine Himalayan moutaineering at its best, September 10, 2009

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M. Rooke (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Higher Ambitions (DVD)

This is by far the best, raw, heartfelt film about mountaineering I've seen. In no way fancy, the rough-around-the-edges filmaking creates an immediate connection to the action and characters, particularly for someone who's a climbing nut like myself. This is not Hollywood; I've seen Everest and The Alps, and they're sap-filled gushers, making you ask, "where's the rest of the CLIMBING!?" If you're into mountaineering, do the director a favor and buy this. Furthermore, if you're Chinese, I can only imagine how proud this film will make you.