In May 1961, amidst the snow-capped mountains and verdant forests of Canada's West coast, Jim Baldwin and Ed Cooper, decided to try the impossible--a first ascent up the 'unclimbable' Stawamus Chief. Within two weeks, 12,000 cars full of onlookers crowded the base of the Chief while the climbers braved relentless heat, mosquitoes and a barrage of reporters. In the Shadow of the Chief takes a unique look at a part of climbing history and the spirit of the community that rallied behind them.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| EEd CooperSelf | Self |
| JJim BaldwinSelf | Self |
 Hamish FraserSelf | Self |
| JJim SinclairSelf | Self |
| KKevin McLaneSelf | Self |
| CConny AmexlunxenSelf | Self |
| TTim AugerSelf | Self |
| AAdam DiamondSelf | Self |
| CCorrine LonsdaleSelf | Self |