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A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides

HE CONQUERED THE MOUNTAINS, THEN SHOWED US THE WAY
10/10 2026 4K 87 min
Documentary

A gripping look at mountain guiding and its deep roots in the legacy of Paul Petzoldt — founder of the National Outdoor Leadership School and North America’s oldest guide service, Exum. The film weaves the story of a modern climb gone wrong with the life of Petzoldt, a pioneer who scaled K2, set records on the Matterhorn, trained soldiers to fight Nazis in the Alps, and defined adventure itself. Featuring today’s mountain guides alongside rare archival footage and breathtaking cinematography from Wyoming and France, this feature-length documentary explores risk, grit, mentorship, and the enduring call of the mountains.

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A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
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Paul Petzoldt
Paul Petzoldt
Glenn Exum
Glenn Exum
Himself
Jessica Baker
Jessica Baker
Herself
Brenton Reagan
Brenton Reagan
Morgan McGlashon
Morgan McGlashon

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