Synopsis:

Centered in the heart of Europe, the Alps are home to some of the most famous peaks in the world including the Matterhorn, the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau. Each year they attract a pilgrimage of climbers who set out to test their strength and endurance on the peaks’ craggy slopes. Featuring dramatic footage shot under extreme filmmaking conditions, The Alps: Giants of Nature follows the footsteps of some of the most famous climbing pioneers and explore the beauty and uniqueness of this landscape. At the heart of the film is the story of climber John Harlin III and his attempt to climb the Eiger—the mountain that took the life of his famous climbing legend father, John Harlin, nearly 40 years ago.