Synopsis
Winner of 'Best Climbing Film' and 'People's Choice' Awards - Kendal Mountain Film Festival 2006

Winner of 'Director's Choice' Sawtooth Mountain Film Festival 2007


The latest film by the multi-award winning adventure filmmakers Alastair Lee and David Halsted has all the hallmarks of becoming one of the most significant British climbing films in years. The film charts the routes of arguably the worlds greatest traditional climber; Dave Birkett. 'Set in Stone' charts Dave's remarkable passion for climbing and the pursuit for a magical line on his beloved Lakeland crags. Featuring the first ascent of 'Return of the King' E9 6c, Dave's latest addition to Scafell's East Buttress - just one of many Lakeland masterpieces including the extraordinary "Nowt Burra Flee'in Thing" (E8 6c) - Cam Crag, Wasdale Screes; a stunningly evocative line. All filmed using innovative techniques, including 'The Brief History of Birkett ' animation which covers the 70 year Birkett family legacy.


Prizes and Awards
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