Reel Rock: King Lines, Part 2 drops you into the sun-splashed sea cliffs of Spain as Chris Sharma continues his quest for a “king line” — the kind of climb that’s equal parts hardest and most beautiful. In just a few minutes, you’ll follow his search for the perfect sequence above the water, where every move feels amplified by the exposure, the waves below, and the razor-thin margin between commitment and hesitation.
What makes this worth watching is the purity of it: bold, athletic climbing on sculpted stone, filmed with the kind of intimacy that lets you feel the rhythm of attempts and the tension before the crux. Whether you’re here for iconic routes, deep-water psychobloc energy, or simply to watch one of the sport’s great masters chase an impossible standard, this is a quick hit of inspiration that lingers long after the final splash.
Step into the shadowy overhangs of Flatanger’s legendary cave as Adam Ondra takes on “Illusionist” (9a), a route he named for its baffling, trickster-style sequences. Filmed on Norway’s wild, wave-carved coast and shared by Bernartwood, this 2013 ascent captures Ondra in full problem-solving mode—reading subtle holds, testing impossible body positions, and committing to moves that seem to vanish the moment you try them.
What makes this short film so satisfying is how clearly it shows the real work behind top-end sport climbing: the micro-adjustments, the resets, the patience, and then the sudden, decisive flow when everything clicks. The Flatanger setting adds its own drama—steep limestone, cave atmosphere, and the sense that you’re watching modern climbing right at its cutting edge. If you love powerful movement, clever beta, and the tension of a hard redpoint coming together, “Illusionist” delivers in just over twelve minutes.
Reel Rock: The Sensei, Part 2 follows legendary Japanese climber Yuji Hirayama—still sharp and driven at 43—as he takes rising star Daniel Woods into the mountains for a lesson that’s equal parts mentorship and trial. In just under four minutes, it captures the uneasy mix of awe and nerves that comes with learning from someone who’s mastered both movement and mindset.
Worth watching for its tight, punchy glimpse into how great climbers are made: not only through strength, but through discipline, patience, and a willingness to be broken down and rebuilt. Expect crisp climbing moments, the pressure of “new lines,” and a clear reminder that the hardest part of the sport often isn’t the crux—it’s accepting the process.
Reel Rock: The Sensei, Pt. 1 follows legendary Japanese climber Yuji Hirayama as he lines up a final, high-stakes bouldering mission—one last push to finish a project at the edge of his abilities. Paired with rising American powerhouse Daniel Woods, the film sets up a rare cross-generational partnership where experience, precision, and raw strength collide on stone.
In just a few minutes, it captures the quiet intensity that makes hard bouldering so addictive: the obsessive rehearsal, the razor-thin margins, and the unspoken mentorship that happens between attempts. If you love climbing stories that mix grit with respect—and the thrill of watching two very different athletes chase the same impossibly small sequence—this is a sharp, motivating hit of Reel Rock energy.
Klem Loskot’s legendary Maltatal testpiece, The Bügeleisen Sit Start (8C+), has haunted the world’s strongest boulderers for years—and in this short, punchy film EpicTV follows Finnish powerhouse Nalle Hukkataival as he returns to Austria for another attempt. With the line’s reputation looming large and the sit start demanding total commitment, Nalle lays out what’s at stake: a problem that has become his biggest battle, both mentally and physically.
What makes this worth your 8 minutes is the raw, unglamorous reality of elite bouldering—skin, strength, and focus pushed to the edge while rain, humidity, and fickle conditions threaten to shut it all down. The Bügeleisen isn’t just hard; it’s beautiful, brutal, and precise, and watching Nalle problem-solve through the pressure is a masterclass in persistence. If you love iconic blocs, first-ascent history, and the tense moment when everything finally has to line up, this one delivers.
When relentless rain shuts down a Swiss bouldering trip, Jimmy Webb and friends pivot on a whim—driving six hours across Europe to the legendary sandstone maze of Fontainebleau, France. This short Five Ten film drops into the “magical forest” where endless blocs, classic circuits, and fresh discoveries turn a weather setback into a dream session, with the journey continuing toward the alpine backdrop of Chamonix.
Worth watching for its quick-hit mix of travel stoke, focused bouldering, and that unmistakable Fontainebleau atmosphere: sun-dappled pines, textured rock, and the simple rhythm of climbing day after day. It’s a reminder of why climbers chase conditions, why places like Font never run out of problems, and how a spontaneous detour can become the highlight of an entire season.
At the sun-baked limestone of Pic Saint Loup in the South of France, this short film follows two of the sport’s most compelling climbers: Nina Caprez and Cédric Lachat. With the camera close on chalked hands and precise footwork, Nina takes on Hélix (8c+) while Cédric battles Staphylocoque (9a+), revisiting the routes they recently sent redpoint—now with the pressure of doing it clean, again, on demand.
What makes Pic Saint Loup worth your ten minutes is its pure focus on movement, effort, and the quiet intensity that lives between clips. You’ll feel the rhythm of sport climbing at the limit: the pauses that aren’t rests, the recalculations mid-sequence, the small wins that build toward the chains. It’s a crisp hit of high-end limestone climbing—equal parts inspiration and reminder that the hardest lines are earned one controlled breath at a time.
Deep in Mexico’s rugged Peñoles landscape, the EpicTV crew uncovers a bouldering zone that feels more alien than earthly—anchored by a colossal monolith that looks like it dropped from the sky. In Episode 5 of Viva Peñoles, the search for cutting-edge lines turns into a full-on obsession as the team sizes up steep, overhung faces loaded with razor crimps and insecure slopers, all while the strongest in the game circle the hardest possibilities.
At under five minutes, it’s a concentrated hit of exploration and top-end difficulty: Daniel Woods throws down on “El Lado Activo Del Infinito” (V14/8B+), then immediately starts eyeing an even more menacing parallel line that could raise the bar again. With appearances from Dave Graham, Paul Robinson, Jimmy Webb, Diego Montull, and Shawn Raboutou, it’s the perfect watch if you love the moment when a new area reveals its true potential—and when a single boulder can spark the next-level showdown.
In BD Athlete Adam Ondra Onsights Il Domani (9a), Black Diamond Equipment follows Adam Ondra as he takes on the legendary Spanish sport route Il Domani—graded 9a (5.14d)—with an onsight attempt that left even Patxi Usobiaga calling it “the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen.” It’s a focused, front-row look at a rare day where preparation, instinct, and composure collide on razor-edged holds and brick-hard sequences.
What makes this short film so gripping is the way it captures the real texture of an onsight at the limit: long minutes of problem-solving on the fly, reading subtle cues in the rock, and managing the rising pressure as the pump builds with no resets. If you love watching elite climbers turn uncertainty into flow—and want to understand what “unlocking” a route looks like in real time—this is a must-watch.
Patagonia Dreamin’ follows Arc’teryx athletes Jason Kruk and Marc-André Leclerc as they leave the familiar granite of Squamish, Canada and head to El Chaltén, Argentina, drawn by the legendary spires of the Torre massif. In just over eight minutes, the film captures the magnetism of Patagonia—where ambition isn’t just about the summit, but about showing up again and again to a landscape that rarely offers anything easy.
What makes it worth watching is its distilled sense of purpose: the push and pull between big objectives and the realities of wind, ice, and relentless storms. With crisp cinematography from Alias Cinema and the raw drama of constantly shifting mountain conditions, it’s a short, motivating hit of adventure that reminds you why climbers keep dreaming about Patagonia long after they’ve come home.
