Straight 8s
Synopsis
Neil Gresham teams up with Belgian sport/competition climber Anak Verhoeven to take on a unique, multi-discipline '24/8s' challenge in the Lake District. Inspired by Dave MacLeod and Dan Turner, who both completed multi-disciplinary rounds in the UK, Neil set out to create a similar challenge. His ambitious goal was to complete a V8 boulder problem, an E8 trad route, an 8a sport climb, a D8 dry-tooling route, and hike eight Wainwright summits, all within 24 hours. Straight 8s is a tale of partnership, perseverance, and the unyielding human spirit, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lake District. As Neil and Anak push their limits, they discover that the greatest challenges are best faced together.
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Straight 8s - Anak Verhoeven & Neil Gresham
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-11-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kendal Mountain Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Reed
- Original Title
- Straight 8s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Petzl UK, La Sportiva UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Reed
Director
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What is Straight 8s about?
Neil Gresham teams up with Belgian sport/competition climber Anak Verhoeven to take on a unique, multi-discipline '24/8s' challenge in the Lake District. Inspired by Dave MacLeod and Dan Turner, who both completed multi-disciplinary rounds in the UK, Neil set out to create a similar challenge. His ambitious goal was to complete a V8 boulder problem, an E8 trad route, an 8a sport climb, a D8 dry-tooling route, and hike eight Wainwright summits, all within 24 hours. Straight 8s is a tale of partnership, perseverance, and the unyielding human spirit, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lake District. As Neil and Anak push their limits, they discover that the greatest challenges are best faced together.
Who directed Straight 8s?
Straight 8s was directed by Alfred Reed.
Who stars in Straight 8s?
The principal cast of Straight 8s includes Neil Gresham, Anak Verhoeven.
When was Straight 8s released and how long is it?
Straight 8s was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 22m.