
Climbing Redwood Giants
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They are giants—stretching more than 300 feet above the ground, with hidden gardens and mysterious predators thriving within their canopy. National Geographic reveals the unexplored environment of the California redwoods in an epic, year-long exploration. Obsessive redwood climber Steve Sillett of Humboldt State University explores their massive crowns, discovering new record-breaking trees, while escaping falling branches and crashing trees in the process. Down below, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay charts the redwood range to size up the past and future of these primeval trees threatened in 21st century California.
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February 2, 2010
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- Climbing Redwood Giants
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- English
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- 46m
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- National Geographic
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What is Climbing Redwood Giants about?
They are giants—stretching more than 300 feet above the ground, with hidden gardens and mysterious predators thriving within their canopy. National Geographic reveals the unexplored environment of the California redwoods in an epic, year-long exploration. Obsessive redwood climber Steve Sillett of Humboldt State University explores their massive crowns, discovering new record-breaking trees, while escaping falling branches and crashing trees in the process. Down below, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay charts the redwood range to size up the past and future of these primeval trees threatened in 21st century California.
Who directed Climbing Redwood Giants?
Climbing Redwood Giants was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Climbing Redwood Giants?
The principal cast of Climbing Redwood Giants includes Peter Coyote.
When was Climbing Redwood Giants released and how long is it?
Climbing Redwood Giants was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 46m.














