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The Nutcracker, in Montana, is one of the most difficult mixed ice climbs to be done without a rope in the lower 48. Matt Cornell decided to give it a go. The route is notorious for its poor rock quality, and Cornell knew the risk he was taking.
The Nutcracker, directed and produced by , and featuring climber and actor , explores the mental challenges that come with solo climbing and how Cornell was able to push past them to send the route.
