Ascending Afghanistan: Women Rising

Documentary feature for Vice following Afghanistan's first women’s mountain climbing team as they summit Mir Samir. Over 16 days, 13 young climbers reached the nearly 17,000-foot peak, the highest any Afghan woman has climbed. Awards: Kendal Mountain Film Festival, Best Culture, Ascending Afghanistan BANFF Mountain Film Festival, Special Jury Mention, Ascending Afghanistan Wild Spirit Award, Ascending Afghanistan