In episode 3 of Viva Peñoles from EpicTV, desert living meets desert bouldering as Daniel Woods, Dave Graham, and Jimmy Webb settle into the stark landscape of Peñoles and push toward their hardest ascents of the trip. With conditions biting and skin and strength on the line, the crew zeroes in on steep, powerful testpieces and the kind of commitment only top-level bouldering demands.
What makes this one pop is the concentrated hit of big names, big grades, and bigger effort: Dave Graham battles through the overhanging “Corona Sin Ray” (V13/8B), Jimmy Webb unlocks the “Zugwang” sequence (V13/8B), and Daniel Woods earns the second ascent of “Markame” (V14/8B+). In just six minutes you get crisp attempts, clever beta, and the satisfying arc from frustration to send—pure motivation for anyone who loves hard climbing done well.
Adam Ondra en Psicoterapia 9a (Valdegovía) drops you into a tight, high-stakes sport climbing session in northern Spain, where one of the world’s most electric climbers takes on “Psicoterapia,” a short 16-meter 9a with a razor-edged crux and a pumpy, resistance-heavy finish. Filmed by Desnivel, it’s a compact but intimate look at what happens when an “on-sight” dream meets a route that demands absolute precision.
What makes this worth watching is the honesty of the attempt: Ondra doesn’t get it first go, and that’s the point. You’ll see the micro-adjustments between tries, the tactical decision-making when fatigue starts to climb faster than you do, and the relentless commitment required to turn a near-miss into a send on the third attempt. It’s a reminder that even at the top level, success is built from small corrections, sharp effort, and the willingness to keep pulling when it would be easier to let go.
In The Lost Valley, Arc’teryx drops you into the wild edges of Patagonia as a small team heads off the grid toward Argentina’s Turbio Valley, where the approach is as committing as the climbing. With Paul McSorley, Will Stanhope, Marc-André Leclerc, and Matt van Biene chasing a line called La Vuelta de los Condores (5.11 A2), the film follows the question every expedition eventually asks: where does a journey truly begin—and what does it take to see it through?
This is worth watching for its mix of raw consequence and quiet resolve: shifting weather, long days, and the kind of decision-making you can’t edit out when the stakes rise with every pitch. Tight, immersive camerawork turns remote stone into something immediate, capturing the tension between ambition and humility that defines big-wall adventure—and reminding you why the unknown still pulls climbers back, again and again.
Deep in First Creek Canyon outside Red Rocks, Nevada, a new sandstone bouldering zone has revealed a true testpiece: The Nest, a shouldery V15 that’s widely considered one of America’s hardest boulders. In this episode of Ragin’ the Rockies from EpicTV, Daniel Woods and Jimmy Webb arrive in winter conditions hunting for a monster, and set their sights on the line locals Andy Raether and Kenny Barker helped bring into the spotlight.
What makes this short film so satisfying is the contrast in approach—two of the world’s best boulderers unlocking the same problem with distinct styles, from razor crimps and tense body positions to subtle heel hooks and commitment on the finishing moves. It’s part process, part payoff: thoughtful attempts, rising pressure, and the kind of precision that turns a “project” into a first and second ascent—an addictive watch for anyone who loves hard bouldering and the atmosphere of a raw desert canyon.
Chris Sharma and Adam Ondra team up in La Dura Complete to take on La Dura Dura (5.15c / 9b+), a cutting-edge testpiece in Oliana, Spain that pushed the limits of what sport climbing could be. Over two years of attempts, refinement, and setbacks, their unlikely partnership becomes the heart of the story—two very different climbers united by a single, brutally hard line.
What makes this film so gripping is how clearly it captures the full arc of a world-class project: the tiny breakthroughs, the mental strain of repeated failure, and the razor-thin margins between “almost” and “done.” You’ll get a front-row seat to historic ascents, but also to the human side of progression—motivation, doubt, and the rare camaraderie that forms when the goal is bigger than any one person.
Five Ten 2014 | Dave Graham | Adventures in Oz follows elite boulderer Dave Graham into Australia’s Grampians, where ancient sandstone formations feel less like geology and more like something imagined. Through Graham’s eyes, the “bush” becomes a dream-state arena of electric hues, spiderweb quartz, and rail-cut faces—an otherworldly backdrop for modern bouldering at its purest.
What makes this short film so watchable is its blend of high-level movement and genuine wonder: it’s not just about difficulty, but about the sensation of being somewhere that doesn’t quite seem real. Crisp climbing, hypnotic scenery, and an immersive soundtrack combine to capture that rare moment when exploration, artistry, and effort click into a single, unforgettable session.
To Climb the World follows a modern climbing dream team—Alex Honnold, Mark Synnott, and Jimmy Chin—as they crisscross the globe in pursuit of the next unforgettable line. From rugged sea cliffs to remote stone and unfamiliar cultures, their journey blends big-wall ambition with the raw unpredictability of travel, where the hazards aren’t limited to the rock.
Worth watching for its nonstop sense of expedition: sharp storytelling, high-consequence terrain, and the camaraderie that forms when everything feels uncertain. It’s a fast, adventurous hit of climbing that captures why people leave comfort behind—because the world is vast, the walls are wild, and the best routes rarely come without a little chaos.
In Five Ten 2014 | Carlo Traversi | First Ascent of The Penrose Step V14, Carlo Traversi heads to Leavenworth, Washington with a single objective: the notorious “ladder project,” an immaculate roadside shield that had shut down attempts for nearly a decade. Over four focused days in the fall of 2013, he unpacks the sequences, battles conditions, and pushes into the unknown to claim the first ascent—naming the line The Penrose Step and proposing V14, the hardest boulder problem in Washington.
What makes this short film so compelling is its pure, high-stakes simplicity: just an elite climber, a proud piece of stone, and the patient process of turning possibility into certainty. You’ll get the satisfying mix of tension and progression—micro-adjustments, mounting pressure, and that unmistakable moment when everything clicks—captured against the rugged beauty and crisp feel of Pacific Northwest bouldering. If you love hard boulders, first ascents, and the mindset required to stick with a dream line until it goes, this one’s a must-watch.
In this short film from The North Face, Alex Honnold takes on El Sendero Luminoso (“The Shining Path”) in El Potrero Chico, Mexico—an enormous 2,500-foot sweep of limestone rising to the summit of El Toro. On January 15, 2014, he commits to the route without a rope, moving for hours with nothing but precision, calm, and total control as the wall drops away beneath him.
What makes this worth watching is the rare blend of scale and intimacy: you feel the immensity of the line while the camera stays close enough to catch the small decisions that keep everything together. It’s a gripping look at free soloing’s mental edge—focus, fear management, and flow—framed by stark exposure, clean climbing, and a soundtrack that builds quiet momentum into something unforgettable.
Chalk Life Vol. 1 is a full-length climbing tour through New Mexico’s sunbaked cliffs and hidden stone, capturing the everyday grind and the high points that keep climbers coming back. Featuring a strong crew of athletes, the film moves from roadside crags to big, open landscapes, pairing grounded travel energy with the simple ritual of chalk, skin, and problem-solving on rock.
What makes it worth your time is its honest, session-forward feel: routes, falls, retries, and those rare moments when everything clicks. With a steady mix of styles and spots, it’s the kind of movie that reminds you why climbing is equal parts adventure and obsession—perfect for a couch watch when you want real climbing, real places, and a dose of motivation to get outside.
