Two legends of European climbing, Patrick Berhault and Patrick Edlinger, meet on the soaring walls of the Marmolada in the Dolomites for a brief, unforgettable glimpse of movement on stone. Centered on the iconic route “Attraverso il Pesce” (“Through the Fish”), this short film captures the airy exposure, pale limestone, and unmistakable alpine atmosphere that make Marmolada a dream—and a proving ground—for climbers.
What makes it worth watching is the rare combination of place and presence: two distinct styles and eras of mastery distilled into a few minutes of pure, efficient climbing. Expect sweeping Dolomite drama, crisp sequences on steep rock, and that quiet thrill of watching experience turn risk into rhythm—an ideal bite-sized hit of inspiration for anyone who loves big walls, bold lines, and the history behind them.
Mammut Athletes: Teamtrip Peak District 2010 drops you into a fast-moving road trip with an all-star crew—Anna Stöhr, Alex Johnson, David Lama, Cédéric Lachat, Magnus Midtboe, and Jakob Schubert—as they trade plastic holds for the legendary gritstone blocs around Sheffield. In just over twelve minutes, the film captures the unique character of England’s Peak District: rough rock, subtle movement, and a proud, no-shortcuts tradition where clean climbing isn’t a slogan—it’s the rule.
What makes this worth watching is the contrast between world-class athleticism and a place that refuses to be tamed by power alone. Expect crisp bouldering on sloping grit, quickfire sessions across iconic blocks, and the culture shock of “cordless drills have no place here” ethics that force even the strongest climbers to slow down, read the rock, and earn every try. It’s a compact hit of UK climbing atmosphere—part travel vignette, part style lesson, all momentum.
High above the Dolomites, Patrick Berhault and Patrick Edlinger set their sights on the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo, moving over the steep north face of Cima Grande. In just under three minutes, this short film captures a concentrated dose of big-wall atmosphere—cold stone, clean lines, and two legendary climbers threading their way through one of the Alps’ most imposing backdrops.
What makes it worth watching is the contrast between scale and speed: a vast, serious wall distilled into a crisp highlight that still conveys exposure, commitment, and the quiet focus of experienced partners. If you love classic alpine rock, historic names like the Cassin line, and the wild, cathedral-like presence of the Tre Cime, this is a quick hit of pure mountain climbing—no filler, just the essentials.
Dave MacLeod heads into the steep caves of Margalef, Spain, for a lightning-fast look at “403,” a fierce F8c roof climb at Sector Finestra. In just over two minutes, this clip captures the intensity of a rare second ascent: powerful movement, body tension at full stretch, and the kind of commitment only a real roof problem demands.
What makes it worth watching is how much story is packed into such a short run time. You get a clear, no-nonsense glimpse of elite execution on brutally overhanging stone—precision footwork, ruthless efficiency, and the calm that comes from total focus. If you love watching hard climbing done clean, or you’re chasing motivation for your own steep projects, this is a quick hit of Margalef inspiration you’ll replay more than once.
Step into the quiet intensity of Magic Wood, Switzerland, as Daniel Woods takes on “In Search Of Time Lost” (8c/V15) in this short, focused film from coltleader. Shot during Woods’ 2008 visit, the climb is a famed link-up that stitches together “Remembrance of Things Past” (8B+/V14) and “Left Hand of Darkness” (8A+/V11–V12), capturing a rare moment where top-end bouldering becomes a precise, deliberate craft.
What makes this worth watching is how much story fits into just a few minutes: the tension before the pull, the subtle body positions, and the way power and control trade places move by move. It’s a sharp hit of elite climbing—no filler, just commitment on a world-class line—perfect for anyone who loves seeing hard movement done with composure and purpose.
In this short but gripping excerpt from Hot Aches Productions’ Committed Vol 1, Dave MacLeod turns his attention to Indian Face—North Wales’ infamous, heady E9 testpiece. Filmed around his 2007 look at the route, the clip captures the quiet intensity of trad climbing at its sharpest: a climber measuring risk, deciphering sequences, and weighing commitment on one of Britain’s most storied lines.
Worth watching for the raw focus and atmosphere as much as the climbing itself, this is a concentrated dose of what makes hard trad so compelling—precision, composure, and consequence. Whether you’re into MacLeod’s approach, the mythos of Indian Face, or simply the mental battle behind bold leads, the film delivers a surge of psych in under five minutes and leaves you thinking about what “committed” really means.
Dean Potter: King Air (First Ascent) drops into Yosemite Valley with one of climbing’s most magnetic figures as he takes on the Le Conte (House Keeping) Boulder and a line he’s obsessed over for more than a decade. In just over three minutes, Dean shares the story behind “King Air”—a proud, towering highball that sits right on the edge between bouldering and free soloing, shaped by persistence, secrecy, and the quiet support of the people around him.
This is worth watching for the mix of raw honesty and high-stakes movement: the crux that finally unlocks when he loosens up, the stealthy sessions and chalk-washing to keep the project under wraps, and the reality of falling hard from serious height even with pads and a trusted spotter. It’s a quick hit of Yosemite atmosphere, beautiful stone, and the mindset it takes to return to a line year after year until it goes.
Committed II: Dave MacLeod climbing The Hurting drops you into the raw Scottish winter as MacLeod takes on “The Hurting,” a notoriously unforgiving line that blurs the edges between ice climbing and mixed climbing. In just a few minutes, Hot Aches Productions captures the cold bite, the steepness, and the stakes—where every tool placement and crampon point has to count, and the margin for error feels as thin as the ice itself.
What makes this clip so watchable is its no-nonsense intensity: hard climbing, real exposure, and the ever-present possibility of a fall, delivered with the focused pacing Hot Aches is known for. If you want a quick hit of winter psych—equal parts inspiration and respect for what it takes to commit when conditions, terrain, and fatigue all push back—this is a short, sharp reminder of why climbing’s most memorable moments are earned.
Jakob Schubert takes on “Underground” (8c+/9a) in Massone, Arco, Italy—an intense slice of steep limestone where every move demands precision. In this short film from Schubert’s own channel, you’re dropped right into the fight: a modern testpiece, a world-class climber, and the quiet, focused rhythm of trying hard on one of Arco’s most iconic lines.
What makes this worth your seven minutes is the clarity of the performance—power where it counts, calm when it matters, and the kind of subtle footwork and body tension that separates attempts from sends. Whether you’re here for inspiration, beta-by-osmosis, or just the thrill of watching limits get pushed, “Underground” delivers that addictive blend of commitment, control, and pure climbing momentum.
Monkey See Monkey Do: Johnny Dawes Climbing Gin Palace is a bite-sized hit of pure British grit, following the inimitable Johnny Dawes as he dances his way through Gin Palace on slate. Filmed by Hot Aches Productions, it drops you right into that sharp-edged, balance-heavy world where the feet matter as much as the fingers, and every movement looks half impossible and half inevitable in Dawes’ hands.
What makes this one worth your time is the contrast between style and severity: slate’s unforgiving texture, the need for precision, and the way Dawes turns micro-choices into flowing sequences. In just a couple of minutes you get a masterclass in composure—quick to watch, hard to forget, and guaranteed to leave you staring at the wall a little differently (and maybe itching to try something bold of your own).
