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Video of the Week 2011

Best rock climbing videos from 2011. Weekly spotlight on the most watched climbing films.

Petzl Roctrip Millau 2006 - Sport climbing

Week of February 7, 2011

Petzl Roctrip Millau 2006 - Sport climbing

Petzl Roctrip Millau 2006 - Sport climbing drops you into the heart of Petzl’s legendary RocTrip gathering in Millau, France, where limestone walls, sunlit cliffs, and a festival atmosphere set the stage for world-class sport climbing. In under twenty minutes, it captures the energy of a community event that draws top athletes and passionate locals alike, featuring iconic names like Chris Sharma, Lynn Hill, Charlotte Durif, and more as they come together to climb, connect, and celebrate the shared language of movement on rock. What makes this film worth your time is its punchy, motivation-rich snapshot of sport climbing at its most inspiring: big routes, bold attempts, and the kind of focused try-hard that’s contagious even from the couch. With Guillaume Broust’s direction keeping the pace tight, it’s an easy watch that doubles as a quick hit of stoke—perfect if you love classic event vibes, want a taste of Millau’s famous crags, or just need a reminder of why we chase clean lines and better sequences.

Petzl Sport · 16:46 · 458K views

ARC'TERYX Jonathan Siegrist - 24-Karats, 5.14c

Week of January 10, 2011

ARC'TERYX Jonathan Siegrist - 24-Karats, 5.14c

Jonathan Siegrist steps into the steep limestone of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge with one goal: unlock “24 Karats,” a razor-sharp new 5.14c that ranks among America’s hardest sport routes. In this tight, five-and-a-half-minute snapshot from Arc’teryx, you’re right there for the quiet focus, the trial-and-error, and the final push as effort turns into a clean send. What makes this film worth your time is how much intensity it packs into a short runtime—no fluff, just the essentials of cutting-edge climbing. Filmed and edited by Keith Ladzinski, it captures the texture of high-end redpointing: reading sequences, managing fatigue, and committing when the margins are thin. If you love watching world-class athletes problem-solve on the sharp end, “24 Karats” delivers a quick hit of pure, modern sport-climbing tension.

Arc'teryx · 5:30 · 159K views

Infinity Lane - the uncut version - feat. Chris Sharma

Week of January 3, 2011

Infinity Lane - the uncut version - feat. Chris Sharma

Infinity Lane – the uncut version drops you right onto the limestone walls of the Gorges de la Jonte in France, following Chris Sharma during the Roctrip Millau 2009 as he takes on a 90-meter, three-pitch sport testpiece linked into one continuous line. With no rehearsing allowed and only a single attempt each day, the film captures the raw reality of a flash ascent on an 8b+ route—no edits to soften the exposure, the pump, or the pressure. What makes this one essential is its you-are-there feel: the pacing of a real attempt, the quiet focus between cruxes, and the way the wall seems to stretch endlessly above him. It’s a rare chance to watch a top climber manage movement, breathing, and commitment over sustained terrain, and the uncut format turns every decision into a story beat—perfect for anyone who loves big, uninterrupted climbing and the thrill of seeing if it all holds together to the chains.

Petzl Sport · 12:20 · 305K views