Shoshala follows a small team deep into India’s Kinnaur region as they return to an imposing big wall first spotted in 2010, intent on carving a new line to a 4,700-meter summit. With Elie Chevieux, Yannick Boissenot, and Mammut Proteam climber Giovanni Quirici working from a remote base camp, the expedition becomes a race against altitude, logistics, and a fickle mountain forecast—where weeks of waiting can hinge on a handful of climbable days.
What makes this film gripping is its blend of high-stakes big-wall climbing and raw expedition reality: a 700-meter route, hard free-climbing cruxes, and the relentless pressure of limited weather windows. Beyond the technical challenge, Shoshala carries real emotional weight as a tribute to Giovanni Quirici, capturing the quiet camaraderie, determination, and vulnerability that define alpine objectives when everything has to come together at once.
In this short film from MENDOZA CLIMB, Adam Ondra takes on Chilam Balam, one of Spain’s most storied testpieces at the 9b grade. With the camera tight on the wall and the effort written across every move, you’re dropped into the rhythm of a world-class climber trying to solve an outrageously hard line—sequence by sequence, attempt by attempt.
What makes it worth watching is the pure, unfiltered feel of cutting-edge sport climbing: precision footwork on marginal holds, explosive power followed by calm control, and the mental reset required when everything is at your limit. Whether you’re curious about what 9b climbing actually looks like or you just want a dose of inspiration, this is a fast, focused hit of commitment, movement, and modern history on steep limestone.
Petzl RocTrip Kalymnos 2006 - Rock climbing in Greece drops you into five sun-soaked days on the legendary Greek island of Kalymnos as the Petzl team trades mainland hustle for boat rides, seaside cliffs, and pure limestone joy. Set in the Aegean, just south of Greece and within sight of Turkey, this short film captures the spirit of a traveling climbing crew discovering why Kalymnos has become a magnetic meeting point for climbers from around the world.
It’s worth watching for the blend of destination stoke and real climbing texture: sweeping walls of high-quality limestone, routes spanning every grade, and that unmistakable RocTrip energy where sessions flow into laughter, swims, and late-day glow on the rock. Whether you’re planning your own island escape or just need a shot of motivation, this is a quick, feel-good ride that reminds you how climbing can turn a place into a playground and a group into a community.
Arnaud Petit climbs “Black Bean” (8b) in the limestone amphitheater of Ceüse, taking on a stunning 65-meter line with nothing but natural protection he places himself. Filmed by Bertrand Delapierre, this short, focused film captures the blend of precision, power, and composure it takes to push hard while staying responsible for every piece between you and the ground.
What makes it worth watching is the rare combination of elite difficulty and real commitment: you’ll see the pace of a long route, the micro-decisions of gear and movement, and the mental control required when the protection is earned, not pre-bolted. Add Ceüse’s iconic walls and clean, close-up climbing footage, and you get a satisfying hit of big-route atmosphere and high-end trad mastery in just 11 minutes.
Petzl RocTrip Mexico 2010 is a fast-paced, bilingual (English/Español) snapshot of a traveling climbing festival where sport routes, road-trip energy, and local color blend into one vibrant adventure. Follow the RocTrip crew and international guests as they explore Mexico’s standout crags—El Chonta and Las Peñas de Jilotepec—then step beyond the cliff to take in the iconic history of Teotihuacán’s Aztec pyramids.
What makes this one worth your 12 minutes is the mood: it’s not just about sending, it’s about the people, the places, and the shared stoke that turns a destination into a memory. Expect quick hits of beautiful limestone, laughter and camaraderie between climbers from around the world, and the kind of travel-and-climb storytelling that leaves you itching to pack a rope, chase sun, and discover a new wall with new friends.
Dave MacLeod heads into the wild granite of Sky Pilot in Glen Nevis, Scotland, for a short, high-impact bouldering session that delivers big on intensity. In Seven of Nine V14 Dave MacLeod, you’ll watch him piece together two first ascents—Good Spirits (V8) and the film’s centerpiece, Seven of Nine (V14)—bringing his trademark calm focus to problems that feel as rugged and uncompromising as the Highland landscape itself.
What makes this worth your three minutes is the purity of the process: subtle body positioning, precise tension, and the quiet persistence it takes to turn impossible holds into a send. It’s a concentrated hit of elite bouldering—no fluff, just a master at work—set against a dramatic Scottish backdrop that reminds you why hard climbing isn’t only about strength, but about problem-solving, grit, and commitment.
In Chris Sharma: First Round First Minute, the legendary sport climber returns to Margalef, Spain, for an intimate look at a route that consumed him for years. Built around Sharma’s attempts on the razor-edge project “First Round First Minute” (5.15), this short film captures the restless obsession, the trial-and-error, and the quiet confidence of an athlete working at the limit—before the historic first ascent finally became reality.
What makes this clip so addictive is its raw focus: no fluff, just world-class movement, tense fall-and-reset cycles, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a mega project coming into focus. With crisp filming and a driving soundtrack, it’s a fast hit of Reel Rock energy that shows why Margalef’s steep pockets are a proving ground—and why Sharma’s process is as compelling as the send itself.
In this punchy short from Hot Aches Productions, Dave MacLeod takes on Blind Vision (E10) on the gritstone of England’s Peak District—pushing into the surreal challenge of climbing one of the country’s hardest routes in near darkness. It’s a stripped-back look at a climber operating right on the edge, where every smear, crimp, and body position has to be perfect even when visibility and certainty are running low.
What makes it so watchable is the contrast between the calm, controlled movement and the intensity of what’s actually at stake. The darkness amplifies the commitment, turning a technical grit testpiece into a psychological one: trust your feet, trust the sequence, and keep moving when your instincts say stop. At just over five minutes, it’s a concentrated shot of hard-grit drama and MacLeod’s trademark precision—ideal viewing when you want maximum inspiration in minimum time.
Jude Spanken climbing Lord Of The Flies is a short, punchy Hot Aches Productions clip from Wales that drops you straight into the headspace of trad climbing on a serious line. In under six minutes, it follows Jude as he commits to the moves, manages the gear, and keeps it together when the rock demands calm, precision, and nerve.
What makes it worth watching is the stripped-back intensity: no filler, just the rhythm of real trad—route-finding, controlled breathing, and those moments where the next placement or sequence decides everything. If you love Welsh rock, bold leads, and the quiet satisfaction of solving steep, committing climbing one move at a time, this is a perfect hit of psych.
Sean McColl - Dreamcatcher captures Canadian climber Sean McColl on Squamish’s legendary Dreamcatcher, a benchmark line that’s long been synonymous with top-end sport climbing. Filmed and edited by JJ Mah just a week after McColl’s send, this short but focused clip puts you right at the wall with a front-row view of the effort, precision, and calm intensity required when the holds get small and the consequences are real.
What makes it worth watching is how clearly it conveys the feeling of climbing at the limit: the incremental progress, the pauses to reset, and the decisive moments where commitment takes over. Even without HD polish, the movement speaks for itself—powerful, controlled, and purposeful—making this an easy pick when you want a quick hit of inspiration and a reminder of what “dream route” truly looks like.
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