One of Europe’s leading adventure photographers, Hamish Frost lives twin lives.

In the third episode of the Ascension Series, we explore the side of himself he has kept hidden from the outdoor community. A story of confidence and connection and a reminder of the importance of diversity in the great outdoors.

A Coldhouse Collective Film
Produced by Harriet Sykes and Tim Burton
Directed by Emma Crome and Matt Pycroft
Filming by Rachel Sarah, Matt Hardy, and Chris Prescott
Edited by Tim Symes
Photography by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan and Adam Raja

Supported by Berghaus

Screenings & Festivals

  • Kendal Mountain Festival
  • Fort William Mountain Festival
  • The Sidetracked Creator Tour
  • Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
  • Lookout Wild Film Festival
  • London Mountain Film Festival
  • Dundee Mountain Film Festival
  • Best Short Film (Best Short Documentary)
  • Perth Queer Film Festival
  • Kendal Pride Festival

Features & Press

  • Sidetracked Magazine
  • Climber Magazine
  • Gay Times
  • Base Magazine
  • UK Climbing
  • Snow Industry News
  • Milled
  • Outdoori
  • UK Hillwalking
  • The Outdoor Industries Association
  • Outdoor Ed
  • My Outdoors
  • Evening Standard
  • Humanitix
  • Outdoor Insight