GHOST

Feature-length documentary
In production, 2024 — 2027
After 25 years in Navy intelligence, a retired Master Chief and recreational climber sets out TO ACCOMPLISH A WORLD FIRST — while deciding what the dream is worth.
 
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PROJECT 327

THREE HIKES
TWO POLES
SEVEN SUMMITS

American veteran, David “Ghost” Phillips’ attempt to become the first person to complete the Grand Explorer’s Crown: The Explorer’s Grand Slam, plus the Triple Crown of Hiking. PROJECT 327 ALSO SUPPORTS DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS.
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EXPEDITION PROGRESS
Denali
✔ Alaska · Jun 2016
Kilimanjaro
✔ Tanzania · Jun 2017
Aconcagua
✔ Argentina · Jan 2021
The Appalachian Trail
✔ Eastern US · Jul 2023
Carstensz
✔ Indonesia · Oct 2024
Mt. Everest
✔ Nepal · May 2025
Mt. Vinson
Antarctica · Dec 2026
The South Pole
Antarctica · Dec 2026
The Pacific Crest Trail
Western US · 2027
The Continental Divide Trail
Central US · 2027
Mt. Elbrus
Russia · TBA
The North Pole
Arctic Circle · TBA
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