Hazel Findlay takes on the fierce slate testpiece “Rainbow of Recalcitrance” at E6 in this bite-sized clip from Hot Aches Productions’ Monkey See, Monkey Do. Set in North Wales, it drops you straight into the sharp end of British trad: thin edges, unforgiving angles, and the kind of commitment that starts long before you leave the ground.
It’s worth watching for the intensity packed into just a couple of minutes—precise movement on slippery slate, calm decision-making above gear, and the unmistakable rhythm of a serious lead coming together. Whether you’re here for Hazel’s poised style, a dose of Welsh slate atmosphere, or simply the thrill of high-grade trad, this is a quick hit of pure climbing focus that leaves you wanting the full film.
Join Hot Aches Productions for a crisp slice of Scottish winter climbing as Dave MacLeod and Andy Turner tackle the Great Chimney on Ben Nevis. Shot and cut with immediate, hut-that-night energy, the film follows their ascent as a tribute to the legacy of Robin Smith and Jimmy Marshall, whose bold achievements helped define what’s possible in the Ben.
In just over five minutes, it delivers the essentials that make winter climbing so addictive: steep, shadowed walls, the claustrophobic drama of chimney movement, and the steady problem-solving required when everything is cold, hard, and consequential. If you want raw Nevis atmosphere, two masterful climbers moving with purpose, and a short hit of pure winter psych, this is an easy watch that sticks with you.
Kevin Jorgeson takes on The Groove, one of England’s most infamous gritstone testpieces, in this short segment from bigUPproductions’ full-length film PROGRESSION. Set in the Peak District and grounded in the uncompromising reality of hard trad, it captures the tension of a serious lead where commitment, precision, and trust in your belayer matter as much as strength.
What makes this worth watching is how clearly it conveys the unique pressure of gritstone: insecure smears, subtle body positions, and protection that’s earned rather than guaranteed. In just a few minutes you get a front-row seat to the focus required for E11—quiet moments of doubt, decisive movement, and the satisfying rhythm of a climber finding the groove when it counts.
Chris Sharma: The Legacy Continues is a fast, high-voltage portrait of one of climbing’s most influential athletes, capturing the momentum of a career that redefined what “hard” could mean. From prodigy beginnings to headline ascents like Jumbo Love, Sharma’s story unfolds as more than a list of grades—it’s a glimpse into the mindset and lifestyle of someone who keeps pushing even after reaching the top of the sport.
Worth watching for its pure stoke and sense of scale, this short film distills a decade of progression into a punchy ride through steep limestone, bold ambition, and the everyday rhythm of training, traveling, and trying again. With Spain’s crags as a playground and big goals always on the horizon, it’s an inspiring reminder that legacy isn’t something you inherit—it’s something you build, one attempt at a time.
