Vertical Ice: The Spirit of Guy Lacelle
"Vertical Ice: The Spirit of Guy Lacelle is a journey of discovery and exploration, both of the man himself and the raw beauty of his most inspired winter climbs."
Synopsis
Told from the perspective of some of the best ice climbers in the world today, paired with archival footage from the infancy of the sport, this documentary honours the spirit of Guy Lacelle.
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