The Asgard Project :: Our objective is to produce a groundbreaking film about the first free ascent of Asgard’s NWface, regarded as one of the most difficult big walls in the world.

Berghaus sponsored athlete Leo Houlding is expedition leader. Britain’s best-known rock climber. World-renowned free climber, speed climber and BASE jumper. Has climbed Everest as well as highly technical peaks in Patagonia and around the world. A full time professional at the fore-front of big wall free climbing and Para-alpinism. Many historic ascents in Yosemite. Very experienced in filming the vertical. Famously speed climbed and BASE jumped his way to victory in a race against Jeremy Clarkson for the BBC’s Top Gear. Hosted his own adventure TV show “Take me to the Edge” and starred in the soon to be released movie “The Wildest Dream" about Mallory & Irivnes ill fated 1924 Everest expedition.

Unsung hero of modern Yosemite speed climbing. At the front of it’s development for the last 10 years. Sean has a kind and mellow demeanor yet holds 5 speed records and has climbed El Cap more than 50 times. He has climbed light and fast in Patagonia, Big wall Style in Baffin, and Alpine in Alaska He is hyper fit, super motivated and a talented all round climber. Has worked in the rigging side of film for many years and has vast experience in the complications of getting great shots in extremely inaccessible places.

In 2008 Leo & Sean made the first team free & BASE ascent of El Capitan and Half Dome in a day. A world class achievement.

Film maker and climber has spent most of his adult life pursuing rocks and mountains around the world. His genuine passion for the mountain environment is best expressed through his superb photography and innovative film work. Alastair's brand of stunning action, slick editing and trademark humor have made his films a big hit at festivals around the globe, earning him 23 international film making awards. Alastair has also just completed his 5th photography book 'Pendle' about his beloved local area where he lives with his wife and son. He will be in charge of producing the film.

Experienced big wall climber and rigger. Builds climbing walls by trade. Numerous El cap ascents many with Leo as well as expeditions to Himalaya, Madagascar, Canada, High sierra and Alps. Worked on several film productions both in front and behind the camera. Strong and determined he will be a vital member of the team. A work horse not shy of a heavy load he will be the chief rigger.

Extremely experienced in the adventure filming game, an award winning cameraman in his own right. Became Alastair's right hand man during the filming of 'On Sight' the ground breaking rock climbing film from 2008. Worked extensively for BBC Scotland, as well as Discovery Channel and National Geographic. A wildlife enthusiast at heart Ian's dedication and hard working professionalism will be essential to the success of the project.

Berghaus sponsored climber, mountaineer and base jumper Carlos Suárez has taken on Big Wall climbs in the world’s most dramatic massifs such as Patagonia, Yosemite, and the Andes. Notable climbs include; Naranjo de Bulnes, Cho Oy, doing ten routes in solo in a wall of 500 metres, completing more than 20 routes in solo in the Alps including North Face of Grandes Jorassess and the North face of the Matterhorn. He has also climbed more than 300 routes of eight grade up to 8C and 3 routes of 8A in solo without rope.