A Life Ascending

Ruedi Beglinger

Over 200 people attended the showing of Pat Morrow's new film, 'A Life Ascending' last night in Kimberley at the McKim Theatre. Pat Morrow was present to introduce the film which was used as a fundraiser for WildSight. http://www.wildsight.ca/  'A Life Ascending' follows the life of Ruedi Beglinger, an acclaimed mountain guide who lives in the Selkirk Mountain Range in a remote chalet with his wife and two daughters. In 2003, seven of Ruedi's clients were killed in an avalanche and the film goes through the Beglingers grieving process and recovery as they realize that , for them, the life they have chosen is the right one,  despite the ongoing risks associated with guiding and mountaineering. The cinematography was stunning and the story emotionally touching.The film won the Banff Mountain Film Festivals Best Film on Mountain Culture.  If you"re interested in skiing, hiking, or mountaineering in the Selkirks then check our the Beglingers website  http://www.selkirkexperience.com/