Alpine Climbers: When Disney Characters Go Up the Mountain

Is this worth a watch?

If you have eight minutes and want to see classic characters just completely lose their minds in the mountains, sure. It’s perfect for people who like their cartoons with a side of mild violence and mountain slapstick. If you’re looking for a relaxing nature walk, this ain't it. People who prefer their animation to actually make sense might find the goat-Donald rivalry a bit taxing.

Honestly, watching this feels like a fever dream. The whole thing starts with them trying to climb a mountain like they’re pros, but nobody has any idea what they’re doing. It’s just pure, unadulterated chaos from frame one. 🏔️

The Goat Situation

The middle stretch where Donald gets into a literal fistfight with a goat over an edelweiss flower is something else. The goat has this smug, unbothered look that makes me want to scream, and Donald just keeps walking into it. You can tell the animators had way too much fun with that goat’s facial expressions.

Pluto’s Big Day

While the other two are busy fighting wildlife, Pluto finds a St. Bernard with a keg around its neck. Watching a dog get tipsy in a cartoon from the thirties is a weirdly specific memory that sticks with you. It’s not exactly high art, but it’s definitely a moment.

• Mickey’s battle with the mother eagle is a bit stressful, honestly.
• The sound effects when the goat hits Donald? Perfection.
• I’m still not sure where they got the climbing gear, but it looks like it came from a garage sale.

It’s not as polished as some of the later stuff, and it’s certainly not as dark as something like Sous la griffe. It feels more like a frantic sketch that someone decided to just finish and send out. The pacing is absolutely bonkers, but hey, that’s just how these things go.

Also, the background art of the Alps? Very pretty. It’s a shame the characters are too busy being absolute menaces to actually enjoy the scenery. Maybe next time they should just stick to the The Country Doctor style of pacing—a bit less goat-punching, maybe?

It’s a funny little watch, but don't overthink it. Just watch the dog enjoy his drink and let the mountain madness happen. 🐕🍷