Girl Climber Film Screening and Panel
Schedule
Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Appalachian Theatre | Boone, NC
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Girl Climber (2025) - Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan.Caught between the pursuit of personal ambition and the ticking biological clock of life, a near-fatal fall forces Emily to reckon with what she’s willing to risk. Equal parts gripping survival story and intimate portrait, Girl Climber isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about breaking barriers. Amongst Yosemite’s legendary boy’s club, Emily isn’t proving she is the best *Girl Climber-- she's proving she is one of the best. Period.
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes - Not Rated
Arrive early to allow time to meet and connect with Blue Ridge Conservancy and other sponsors of this event.
There will be a short panel conversation with local community leaders before the feature film that will explore the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community.
This event supports the recent Blue Ridge Conservancy purchase of Howard Knob.
Presenting Partners: Footsloggers and Destination by Design
Sponsors of this event: Misty Mountain Threadworks, Lees-McRae Outdoor Recreation Management Department, and the App State Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
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Where is it happening?
Appalachian Theatre, 567 W King St, Boone, NC 28607-3536, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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