In CLIMBING WITH ALEXANDER HUBER #133, Magnus Midtbø heads back to Jordan for an extended, uncut hang with one of the sport’s most respected big-wall and multipitch legends, Alexander Huber. Set against the sweeping sandstone landscapes of Wadi Rum, the film blends relaxed conversation with the anticipation of a proper day on the wall, capturing the mindset and experience that separate elite climbers from the rest.
What makes this one sing is the pacing: you get the stories, the perspective, and then the payoff when the climbing begins. Expect candid insight into training, risk, and decision-making, paired with crisp, on-the-rock footage that puts you right on the route—sunlit desert towers, long pitches, and the quiet intensity of moving upward with purpose. If you love climbing films that deliver both personality and adventure, this is an easy watch that sticks with you.
Magnus Midtbø teams up with Sasha DiGiulian for a full-on big-wall day in Jordan, taking on a 400-meter multipitch adventure high above the desert in Wadi Rum. Blending vlog energy with real exposure, route-finding, and steady nerves, the episode follows the pair as they move upward pitch by pitch, with the landscape dropping away beneath their feet.
This is worth watching for the mix of elite climbing and relatable moments: efficient systems, quick decisions, and the honest effort it takes to keep momentum on a long wall. Between the sweeping sandstone views, the partnership dynamics, and the constant sense of height, it’s a tight, immersive hit of adventure that will make you want to tie in and chase a horizon of your own.
A Mellow Rocklands drops you into the sun-baked boulders of South Africa’s Rocklands, where orange stone, big lines, and long days define the season. Filmed during the 2017 migration, it follows Shawn Raboutou and the crew as they roam the hills, trading attempts, laughs, and that unmistakable mellow energy while racking up a stack of memorable problems.
What makes this one hit is the blend of crisp sending and effortless style—steeze in its purest form—paired with the rhythm of a real trip: warm-ups, grit, big moves, and the moments between tries that keep you coming back. Whether you’re here for iconic Rocklands classics, modern testpieces like Koi Koi, or just a laid-back session vibe that still delivers, this short film is an easy watch that leaves you itching for your next day on the rock.
Step back into Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado for a quick-hit throwback featuring FrictionLabs pro Daniel Woods as he puts down the first ascent of Everything Gneiss (nice), a razor-sharp V14/8B+ bouldering testpiece that still stands as an unrepeated challenge. With crisp visuals from Nathaniel Davison and Paul Dusatko, this short film captures the focus, precision, and calm intensity it takes to bring a new high-end line to life.
Worth watching for the pure, distilled energy of hard bouldering: the chalked-up prep, the micro-adjustments, and the commitment on the business moves when everything has to fire at once. Set to a driving soundtrack, it’s a compact dose of motivation and a glimpse at a problem that continues to ask the same question years later—who’s next to top it out?
In this episode of Relais Vertical from EpicTV, Seb Bouin revisits the origin story of a route that’s been living in his head since he was a teenager: a striking 60-meter prow at La Ramirole in the Gorges du Verdon. At just 16, drawn by the line’s sheer beauty, he equipped it even though he wasn’t yet capable of climbing it—then spent the next nine years letting the dream mature into a true 9a+ first ascent.
What makes this short film so gripping is its window into the long game of hard climbing: the vision to commit early, the patience to return stronger, and the methodical process of turning an idea into a finished climb. Set against the iconic Verdon limestone, it mixes motivation, route-crafting, and real talk about projecting at the limit—perfect if you love the psychology behind breakthroughs as much as the movement itself.
High above Chamonix in the Mont-Blanc massif, this film follows the legendary “Directe Américaine” on the west face of the Drus—an alpine line synonymous with steep granite, big-wall commitment, and historic first ascents. Shot in summer conditions, it traces the climb toward the junction with the Pierre Allain route on the north face of the Petit Dru, evoking the scale and seriousness of a 1000-meter itinerary where route-finding, exposure, and technique are inseparable.
What makes this worth watching is the sheer character of the Drus: clean, imposing rock architecture, the famous 90-meter dihedral, and a sense of moving through a living piece of climbing history once touched by Hemming and Robbins. With concise, on-the-wall storytelling and a focus on terrain rather than theatrics, it’s a satisfying window into classic alpinism—part tribute, part mountain lesson, and a reminder of why these great faces still command respect.
Arc'teryx Presents: The World Above takes you to the wild edges of South Africa with legendary alpinist and climber Ines Papert as she hunts for new lines and higher ground. In just under sixteen minutes, the film captures the pull of unexplored rock, the quiet intensity of preparation, and the commitment it takes to push upward when the route is uncertain and the exposure is real.
What makes it worth watching is how beautifully it balances raw adventure with refined filmmaking: sweeping landscapes, close, tactile moments on the sharp end, and a sense of scale that reminds you why trad climbing feels so alive. With crisp cinematography, polished editing and grade, and immersive sound design, The World Above isn’t just a climbing recap—it’s a short, atmospheric hit of inspiration that leaves you wanting to get outside and chase your own horizon.
The Schengen Files follows Paul Robinson on a three-month climbing pilgrimage through Europe, tracing his days on the legendary sandstone of Fontainebleau, France and the steep, powerful blocs of Ticino, Switzerland. Shot as an early passion project and personal journal, it captures a young filmmaker-climber documenting the pursuit of limit bouldering inside the borders of the Schengen Union—raw, honest, and driven by pure motivation to get outside and try hard.
What makes this film worth your time is the unfiltered psyche: long sessions, travel grit, and the simple obsession of coming back for one more attempt. You’ll get a tour of iconic hard problems and the atmosphere that makes these areas feel like climbing meccas, with a focus on intensity over polish. If you love seeing real progress, big efforts, and the mindset behind hard climbing, this short full-movie hit is an easy, inspiring watch.
Arc'teryx Presents: Baffin follows Brette Harrington and Marc-André Leclerc on a remote big-wall adventure to Baffin Island, where the scale is polar, the granite is uncompromising, and commitment is non-negotiable. Set against the wild sweep of the Arctic, the film captures their August 2016 push on Great Sail Peak as they establish two new routes—an expedition shaped by weather, isolation, and the quiet determination it takes to keep moving upward. Created in loving memory of Leclerc (1992–2018), it carries an unmistakable reverence for a singular climber and partner.
What makes Baffin essential viewing is how much it says in just over sixteen minutes: crisp cinematography, purposeful pacing, and sound design that pulls you into the cold air and constant exposure. It’s not just a tally of pitches and summits, but a portrait of partnership, risk, and the kind of climbing where every decision matters—perfect for anyone who loves expedition-scale objectives, bold first ascents, and the rare calm intensity of athletes operating at the edge.
Ethan Pringle | The Nest V15 follows Mad Rock athlete Ethan Pringle into the sandstone labyrinth of Red Rocks, where one of the area’s fiercest boulder problems becomes an all-consuming mission. In just over six minutes, the film captures the essence of a true V15 project: long approaches, endless rehearsals, and the quiet, stubborn belief that one perfect sequence is waiting to happen.
What makes this worth watching is the perspective behind the send—more than 50 days of effort distilled into a single, unforgettable minute. You’ll feel the grind of thousands of attempts, the mental tug-of-war between self-doubt and hope, and the payoff when preparation finally clicks into motion. It’s a short, intense hit of high-end bouldering that leaves you inspired by how much heart can be poured into one climb.
