What do we seek from the experience of climbing? In Kichatna, Graham Zimmerman, accompanied by Dave Allfrey and Whit Magro, explores his motivation to ascend one of the most remote, big walls in the Alaska Range. Follow these American climbers into the stunning and steep landscape of the Kichatna Spires as they pursue a unique first ascent requiring versatile expertise in both big wall climbing and alpinism.

Directors' Bio:

Oliver Rye is a Bend, Oregon based photographer and videographer specializing in action and outdoor adventure narratives and documentaries. His work weaves together a deep appreciation for the elegance of nature and organic imagery with a strong attention to detail and technical proficiency to tell stories that are both thought provoking and emotionally engaging.

Graham Zimmerman is a professional climber, a Piolet d'Or recipient, a community leader, a vocal climate activist, and an award-winning creative. He is also, simply, a mountain lover striving for a balance between people, nature, and exertion.