Savage Mountain
Synopsis
Kristin Harila stunned the climbing community in 2023 when she set out to become the fastest person to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks. Alongside her climbing partner, Tenjen Lama Sherpa, she achieved what many believed impossible, summiting all 14 in just 92 days and halving the record held by Nims Purja. But, what should have been her greatest triumph became a reckoning. During the final ascent, Harila was accused of stepping over a dying porter, triggering a global backlash and fierce debate about ambition, ethics and who controls the narrative. Drawing on never‑before‑seen footage from K2, Savage Mountain unpacks the story behind the controversy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Even Sigstad
- Original Title
- Savage Mountain
- Country of Origin
- Norway, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Nepali, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Full Story Films, Sky Documentaries, Field Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Even Sigstad
Matias Myklebust, Manish Maharjan, Gabriel Tarso, Sandro Gromen Hayes, Espen Saur
Peter Norrey, Charles Griffin Gibson, Christoffer Heie
Vesna Cudic, P.G. Morgan, Marina Zenovich, Siobhan Sinnerton, Hayley Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Even Sigstad
Director
Filip Christensen
Producer
Matias Myklebust
Director of Photography
Manish Maharjan
Director of Photography
Gabriel Tarso
Director of Photography
Sandro Gromen Hayes
Director of Photography
Espen Saur
Director of Photography
Peter Norrey
Editor
Charles Griffin Gibson
Editor
Christoffer Heie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savage Mountain
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What is Savage Mountain about?
Kristin Harila stunned the climbing community in 2023 when she set out to become the fastest person to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks. Alongside her climbing partner, Tenjen Lama Sherpa, she achieved what many believed impossible, summiting all 14 in just 92 days and halving the record held by Nims Purja. But, what should have been her greatest triumph became a reckoning. During the final ascent, Harila was accused of stepping over a dying porter, triggering a global backlash and fierce debate about ambition, ethics and who controls the narrative. Drawing on never‑before‑seen footage from K2, Savage Mountain unpacks the story behind the controversy.
Who directed Savage Mountain?
Savage Mountain was directed by Even Sigstad.
Who stars in Savage Mountain?
The principal cast of Savage Mountain includes Kristin Harila, Tenjen Sherpa.
When was Savage Mountain released and how long is it?
Savage Mountain was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.