Commit: Cold Focus drops you into a high-stakes winter mission with ice climber Luka Lundic and filmmaker Cameron Sylvester as they commit to a single, narrow objective: a massive waterfall near the Kafjord Suspension Bridge that only sometimes transforms into a climbable icefall. With limited beta, heavy camera and climbing loads, and a 2.5-hour approach each way, the team hikes into the unknown chasing the rare conditions that could turn a crowded summer landmark into a 120-meter frozen cathedral of caverns and pockets.
What makes this short worth your time is how clearly it captures the real cost of “going for it” in the cold: the doubt, the effort, and the razor-thin window where everything has to align. In just a few minutes, it delivers a punchy mix of atmosphere, commitment, and ice-climbing intensity—perfect when you want a quick hit of adventure that still feels earned.
Alex Honnold Climbs Angola follows one of the world’s most accomplished free climbers as he travels to Angola, a country still marked by the aftermath of a decades-long civil war. Drawn by massive, rarely touched walls and the promise of true exploration, Honnold’s trip quickly becomes more than a climbing mission as he encounters the people, history, and high-stakes realities that shape life beyond the rock.
What makes this short film so gripping is the tension between adventure and consequence: breathtaking lines on pristine stone set against a landscape where danger isn’t just exposure and loose holds, but what’s hidden underfoot. With VICE Sports’ on-the-ground storytelling, you’ll get a mix of big-climb ambition, cultural discovery, and the kind of unpredictable characters and situations that turn a climbing trip into an unforgettable, only-in-this-place journey.
Chilam Balam drops you into the sweeping, tufa-streaked ceiling of one of sport climbing’s most mythic endurance testpieces. Filmed in November 2015 and directed by David Lopez “Campe,” it follows Dani Andrada and Edu Marín as they take on the 85-meter line—235 moves of steep, stamina-draining climbing through a vast roof where every rest is earned and every sequence demands total commitment.
What makes this short film hit is the scale of the challenge and the clarity of the mission: stay composed deep into the pump, keep the feet, keep the rhythm, and keep believing when the roof won’t let up. With supporting appearances from Francisco Marín “Novato,” Joe Kinder, and Pablo Scorza, plus a driving soundtrack that keeps the momentum high, Chilam Balam is a concentrated shot of world-class effort—perfect if you love long routes, brutal power-endurance, and the quiet intensity of climbers pushing into the next grade.
La Sportiva - Legends Only 2015 captures an electric night of competition climbing, bringing together some of the sport’s most exciting talents in a showcase built for big moves, bold attempts, and fearless problem solving. Presented by Klättercentret and La Sportiva, the event’s “best of the best” line-up features Anna Stöhr, Juliane Wurm, Shauna Coxsey, Melissa Le Nevé, and Janja Garnbret—athletes who helped define an era and hint at what the future of climbing would become.
This extended 2h 20m watch is a deep dive into the rhythm of elite bouldering: reading sequences under pressure, adapting on the fly, and finding the fine balance between power, precision, and creativity. Whether you’re here to study movement, soak up the arena atmosphere, or simply watch world-class climbers push into the unknown, Legends Only delivers the kind of focused intensity and standout performances that keep you hooked from the first pull to the final top.
World champion climber Jain Kim trades the bright lights of the World Cup circuit for raw limestone in “Jain Kim On the Rocks,” a short Red Bull feature filmed in Niederthai, deep in Austria’s Ötztal valley. Between competitions in the 2015 season, she seeks a different kind of challenge—quiet, sharp, and beautifully unforgiving—where every move is earned on real stone and every breath feels closer to the mountains.
In just over five minutes, the film captures the contrast that fuels elite performance: precision movement on steep terrain, the mental reset that comes from leaving the gym behind, and the simple joy of climbing outside. Expect elegant, controlled climbing, sweeping alpine scenery, and the kind of focused intensity that makes you want to get off the couch and chase your own “glückshormon” on the rocks.
HippyTree Tribe / Virgin Gorda "Heaven On Earth" drops you into the sun-soaked boulders of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, where HippyTree tribesmen Jimmy Webb and Matt Gentile turn a tropical getaway into a session worth traveling for. Filmed on location with Climbing Magazine, this full-length edit captures the rhythm of island life between attempts—warm rock, ocean air, and two climbers dialed in on pure movement.
It’s worth watching for the contrast it delivers: powerful bouldering set against postcard scenery, with clean filming and editing that keep the focus on each sequence, fall, and breakthrough. If you like quick hits of motivation, this is the kind of short film that makes you want to brush your holds, commit to the next try, and start plotting your own “heaven on earth” escape.
Escape to the British Virgin Islands with HippyTree Tribe / Virgin Gorda “Bacao Edit,” a quick-hit bouldering vignette starring HippyTree tribesmen Jimmy Webb and Matt Gentile. Set on the sunlit stone of Virgin Gorda, the film blends island atmosphere with focused movement as the pair hunt for clean lines and satisfying sequences in a tropical paradise.
What makes this one worth your three minutes is the contrast: powerful, precise bouldering framed by warm water, wind, and wide-open horizons. With a tight “Bacao Edit” pace and polished filming from Alton Richardson and Rich Crowder (shot on location with Climbing Magazine), it’s a bite-sized dose of motivation—equal parts travel daydream and reminder that the best sessions can happen where the rock meets the sea.
Focused on the Future follows bouldering phenom Megan Mascarenas in a tight, inspiring athlete profile from Mad Rock. With roots in a focus her mother noticed early on, Megan’s story tracks the mindset behind her rapid rise—by 18, she’s already claimed a Bouldering World Cup win and climbed V13, carrying that intensity into every session.
Worth watching for its punchy look at what separates talent from greatness, this short film captures the calm, deliberate energy that fuels high-end bouldering. It’s a reminder that progress is built on patience, precision, and stubborn belief—whether you’re chasing your first clean send or dreaming bigger, Megan’s forward-looking drive makes these minutes feel like a spark.
Opera Vertical is a restored 1982 docufilm from France that captures the magnetic presence of Patrick Edlinger, the era-defining French climber who helped introduce rock climbing to a wider audience. In a compact 27 minutes, it drops you onto the limestone of Buoux and the towering walls of the Verdon Gorge, where Edlinger moves with calm precision and total commitment in sequences that feel both intimate and mythic.
What makes this film worth your time is the way it preserves a specific moment in climbing history: when climbers were framed as modern heroes and the sport’s image was still being written. The restored footage has a raw, timeless energy, and Edlinger’s effortless style turns every exposed position into a lesson in flow, focus, and nerve. If you’re drawn to the roots of sport climbing, the culture of the 80s, or simply want to feel the vertigo and beauty of big limestone, Opera Vertical delivers.
Terrore sull’Everest 1997 (Into Thin Air) draws you into the thin, unforgiving world of high-altitude mountaineering through the lens of Jon Krakauer’s account of Everest. Set against the immense scale of the world’s highest mountain, it revisits the ambition, pressure, and razor-thin margins that define summit day—where weather, exhaustion, and decision-making collide and every step can change everything.
What makes this worth watching is how it balances raw human drama with the stark mechanics of survival above the clouds. It’s a gripping reminder that Everest isn’t conquered—it’s endured: the teamwork that holds fragile plans together, the ethical choices that haunt climbers long after they descend, and the sobering reality behind the legend. Whether you’re a climber or simply drawn to extreme stories, this is a tense, atmospheric journey into why people keep going up when turning around might be the bravest move.
