A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
2026, English. Directed by Mat Hames.
He conquered the mountains, then showed us the way
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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- 1h 27m
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- English
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- 17 January 2026
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- United States of America
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A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides?
If you liked A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides, try Valley Uprising, 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, The Alpinist.
Who directed A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides?
A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides (2026) was directed by Mat Hames and stars Paul Petzoldt, Glenn Exum, Jessica Baker.