Beyond the Peak is a story that reveals the divine that can be found within us.
Synopsis
"Beyond the Peak" is a poignant documentary capturing the transformative journey of David and his Orthodox Christian mountain climbing club. In 2010, grieving the loss of his brother Zachary, David fulfills Zachary's final wish to climb Colorado's Blanca Peak and pray for his soul. Documenting the ascent, David and brother-in-law Ranko overcome challenges, reaching the summit for Zachary's memorial. The experience sparks the creation of a spiritual climbing club, blending mountaineering with prayer. With each climb the club grew, gaining a brother. Escaping death on Mt. Humboldt, the club embraces a higher purpose — bringing the Holy Divine Liturgy to the mountains.
Peaks Summited:
Blanca Peak
2010, 2012, 2017
14,344ft
Colorado, U.S.
Mt. Lindsey
2011, 2020
14,042ft
Colorado, U.S.
EllingWood Point
2013
14,042ft
Colorado, U.S.
Challenger Point
2015
14,081ft
Colorado, U.S.
Kit Carson Peak
2015
14,170ft
Colorado, U.S.
Humboldt Peak
2016
14,068ft
Colorado, U.S.
Crestone Peak
2018
14,295ft
Colorado, U.S.
Crestone Needle
2018
14,203ft
Colorado, U.S.
Mt Whitney
2019
14,505ft
California, U.S.
California Peak
2020
13,855ft
Colorado, U.S.