180° South

The film "180° South" is a documentary that follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia, Chile, where they attempted to climb Fitz Roy in their iconic Ford E-Series Econoline Van. The story unfolds as Johnson travels from Ventura, California to Patagonia by sea, encountering various challenges along the way, including a delayed stop on Easter Island. As he finally reaches his destination, Johnson meets with Chouinard and Tompkins at their wildlife preserve in Patagonia, marking a turning point in his journey, which culminates in an attempt to climb Cerro Corcovado.