Waypoint Namibia
Web Site
http://www.majkaburhardt.comTwo goals: to find a way up an unexplored face, and to find a way into a deeper understanding of southern Africa.
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Downloadable File
$10.00
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Waypoint Namibia Screener
$5.00
Synopsis
Reviews
Cast & Crew
Awards
Synopsis
In May 2009, a small team of rock climbers departed for Namibia with two goals: to find a way up an unexplored face, and to find a way into a deeper understanding of southern Africa. At the heart of their trip lies the question, can adventure and culture combine to create understanding? “WayPoint Namibia” is the story of their journey.
Cast and Crew
Filmmaker, Director Chris Alstrin
Executive Producer - Majka Burhardt
ComposerCheryl B. Engelhardt
ClimberMajka Burhardt
ClimberPeter Doucette
ClimberKate Rutherford
Still PhotographerGabe Rogel
Awards & Distinctions
Best Film
Wild And Scenic Environmental Film Festival, Nevada City, California
Adventure Film Festival, Boulder, Colorado
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Vancouver, Canada
Hory A Mesto Film Festival, Bratislava, Slovakia
Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Traveling Tour
Reviews
"Many climbing flicks focus solely on the epics--huge dynos, 50-foot whippers, clutch sends--while the ineffable, in-between moments are excised. Happily, Chris Alstrin's film Waypoint Namibia, on granite-dome hunting, avoids this pitfall. As Majka Burhardt says early on, "No one went on this trip to climb. They went to go to Namibia." With stunning visuals, Waypoint follows Burhardt, Kate Rutherford and Peter Doucette in the African wilds--driving 12-plus hours in 100-degree heat, climbing through bird crap (literally), and battling hives inflicted by aggressive flora. The trio manages a masterful FA--Southern Crossing--while exploring the intersection of culture, climbing, and conversation."
Climbing Magazine, March 2010