Jim Donini
Biography
James "Jim" Donini is an American rock climber and alpinist, noted for a long history of cutting-edge climbs in Alaska and Patagonia. He was president of the American Alpine Club from 2006 to 2009, and a 1999 recipient of the AAC's Robert and Miriam Underhill Award.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Self
This documentary follows the life and climbs of legendary alpinist Jeff Lowe, through his visionary ascents around the world up to his final dance with a terminal disease. Centered around Jeff’s most daring climb, Metanoia – solo, in winter, up the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland — which changed his life and prepared him for the greatest adventure of all: facing his own mortality. It is a mind-bending adventure through time and space that gives physical form to Jeff's unique philosophies and inspiring creative genius.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Self
Climber Timmy O'Neill organizes a wacky adventure at the forefront of the vertical world including Timmy O'Neill, Renan Ozturk, Didier Berthod, Jim Donini, Michael Reardon, Micah Dash, Vera Schulte-Pelkum, Topher Donahue, Jim Hurst, Eric Decaria , Russell Holcomb, Brittany Griffith, Simon Anthamatten, Amelia Patterson, Brad Chappel, Jen Goings and Wylder Wilson. Includes the multi-award-winning Parallelojams segment, a talk on crack climbing at Indian Creek.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
Fred Beckey is the legendary American "Dirtbag" mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber's pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations.