High Ground
“THE HIGHER YOU GET, THE HARDER YOU FALL”
Synopsis
In the winter of 1976, a small plane carrying millions of dollars’ worth of marijuana crashed into a remote lake in Yosemite National Park. A group of young climbers from the legendary Camp 4 community then crossed the High Sierra in brutal winter conditions to recover the cargo, concealing and distributing it through a secret operation beneath Yosemite’s cliffs. Fifty years later, the story has become legend. Climbers, rangers, investigators and the families of the two pilots each carry different versions of what happened, shaped by loyalty, self-preservation and time. High Ground brings together those voices, many speaking publicly for the first time, to separate fact from folklore and examine how a reckless tragedy became one of climbing’s most enduring myths—and what happens when a community is allowed to write its own history.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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HIGH GROUND | Official Trailer | The True Story of Yosemite’s Legendary Dope Plane
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-17
Release History & Theatrical Window
It premiered in the Yosemite Cinema located in Oakhurst, California.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Sharp
- Original Title
- High Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 05/09/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Sharp
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Sharp
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Ground
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What is High Ground about?
In the winter of 1976, a small plane carrying millions of dollars’ worth of marijuana crashed into a remote lake in Yosemite National Park. A group of young climbers from the legendary Camp 4 community then crossed the High Sierra in brutal winter conditions to recover the cargo, concealing and distributing it through a secret operation beneath Yosemite’s cliffs. Fifty years later, the story has become legend. Climbers, rangers, investigators and the families of the two pilots each carry different versions of what happened, shaped by loyalty, self-preservation and time. High Ground brings together those voices, many speaking publicly for the first time, to separate fact from folklore and examine how a reckless tragedy became one of climbing’s most enduring myths—and what happens when a community is allowed to write its own history.
Who directed High Ground?
High Ground was directed by Daniel Sharp.
Who stars in High Ground?
The principal cast of High Ground includes Not specified.
When was High Ground released and how long is it?
High Ground was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Ground?
High Ground holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).