A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides (2026)

Name: A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 27 min
Rating: 100
Cast: Paul Petzoldt, Glenn Exum, Jessica Baker, Brenton Reagan, Morgan McGlashon

"He conquered the mountains, then showed us the way."Movie

Audience Score

100

A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides

StarringPaul PetzoldtGlenn ExumJessica Baker

DirectorMat Hames

NR 1 hr 27 minJul 19th, 2026Documentary

Plot

Explores the high-stakes world of mountain guiding. Weaving the historical legacy of pioneer Paul Petzoldt (founder of NOLS and Exum) with a modern climb on the Grand Teton gone wrong, the film follows elite guides in the rugged Tetons and Alps who face deadly risks every day, not for personal glory, but to get their clients back safely. Directed by Mat Hames.

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