In CLIMBING THE NOSE, climber Jorg Verhoeven arrives in Yosemite Valley with a single obsession: to free climb The Nose on El Capitan, one of the most storied lines in the sport. Over 30 days in the shadow of the big wall, he breaks down what makes this 5.14 testpiece so unforgiving, what stands between strong climbers and a true free ascent, and what it costs—physically and mentally—to keep returning to the same moves until they finally go.
What makes this film hit is its blend of intimate, step-by-step struggle and the weight of history behind the route, with Tommy Caldwell and Lynn Hill adding perspective to a modern attempt on an icon. It’s a compact, high-stakes watch that captures the grind of big-wall logistics, the razor-thin margins of hard free climbing, and the quiet determination it takes to turn a dream into the 5th free ascent of The Nose.
Nina Williams heads to the sun-baked boulders of Bishop, California in this sharp, bite-sized Five Ten film, chasing the airy commitment of highballs and the satisfaction of hard, technical lines. With Bearcam behind the lens, “Five Ten 2015 | Nina Williams | Bouldering in Bishop” captures a day in the world where subtle footwork, calm breathing, and bold decisions matter as much as power—plus a small dose of personality courtesy of Nina’s hedgehog sidekick.
What makes it worth watching is the mix of focus and fun: the tactile details of granite, the pacing of attempts, and the quiet tension that builds when the holds get higher and the margins get thinner. It’s a quick hit of Bishop atmosphere and big-move bouldering that will leave you fired up to train, travel, and step a little farther above your comfort zone.
Sonnie Trotter returns to the sun-baked limestone of Siurana, Spain, fourteen years after his last visit, stepping back onto the steep walls with a different kind of motivation. In Five Ten 2015 | Sonnie Trotter | Estado Critico, 9a, he’s not just chasing a grade—he’s revisiting unfinished business, balancing the pull of old projects with the perspective of being back with his family.
What makes this short film hit is its blend of focus and atmosphere: the quiet rituals of working a route, the sting of doubt on razor edges, and the surge of commitment when it’s time to go. Estado Critico (9a) becomes a proving ground for patience and precision, set against the unmistakable energy of Siurana’s climbing culture—an ideal watch if you love high-end sport climbing, real attempts, and the feeling of returning to a line that never quite left you.
Rocklands 2015 Blocbuster Family is a quick-hit bouldering travel edit from SaimoOon, capturing the feel of a 2015 season in South Africa’s Rocklands and the Cederberg. Across a tight 24 minutes, a crew of friends samples sun-baked sandstone, classic lines, and plenty of lesser-known gems—more about the shared trip than chasing a tick-list of the hardest numbers.
What makes this one easy to sink into is its range and rhythm: varied styles from arêtes to roofs, a steady stream of memorable problems, and a soundtrack-driven pace that keeps the energy moving from warm-ups to try-hard. Even without headline-grade sends, it delivers the real Rocklands draw—beautiful blocs, good banter, and that addictive sequence of attempts, discoveries, and small victories that defines a great bouldering trip.
Petzl athlete Emily Harrington takes on one of Yosemite’s most iconic stages in this short film, charting her successful push up Golden Gate (5.13b, 41 pitches) on El Capitan. Topped out on May 31, 2015, the ascent represents far more than a single day on the wall—it’s the culmination of a three-year learning curve as Emily commits to steep granite, relentless exposure, and the mental grind of big-wall climbing at the edge of her abilities.
What makes this worth watching is the honesty behind the achievement: a hard-earned, “bloody, tear-stained battle” fought in the best style possible for her. In just over sixteen minutes, you’ll get a concentrated hit of Yosemite atmosphere—precision movement, problem-solving under fatigue, and the quiet determination it takes to keep going when everything hurts. Whether you love big-wall logistics or simply want to feel what 41 pitches of focus looks like, this is a motivating snapshot of commitment and craft on one of climbing’s grandest lines.
JOHN DUNNE - BIG ISSUE follows British climbing icon John Dunne at a pivotal moment, when the stakes feel as personal as they are public. Shot by Sid Perou, the film drops you into Dunne’s world of hard rock, big commitments, and the constant negotiation between ambition, livelihood, and the next problem that won’t let go.
What makes it worth your time is its grounded, behind-the-scenes honesty: the texture of real days out, the pressure of keeping momentum as a “professional” climber, and the quiet intensity that builds before you ever leave the ground. It’s a compact portrait of drive and doubt, with enough grit, humor, and edge-of-the-seat climbing to remind you why bold lines and bigger issues so often come together on steep stone.
Canadian trad ace and quiet free-solo machine Will Stanhope heads to Joshua Tree in this episode of Hardliners from EpicTV, trading small talk for sunlit granite and clean, committing crack lines. With Matt Segal along for the ride, Will still spends most of his time moving alone—stacking up solos on the park’s storied classics and channeling the old-school spirit of Stonemaster legend John Bachar.
It’s worth watching for the rare mix of calm humility and high-consequence precision: hands and feet disappearing into splitter seams, body tension dialed, decisions made without hesitation. In just a few minutes you get Joshua Tree’s stark beauty, the rhythm of crack climbing, and a front-row seat to what “before breakfast” really looks like when the climber is this comfortable on the sharp end—even when the rope finally comes out for the laser-cut challenge of Asteroid Crack (5.13).
In this short, high-alpine film from tvmountain, we follow the Carli–Chassagne route up the formidable north face of the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, deep in the Mont-Blanc massif. Shot in May 2015, it’s a focused glimpse into classic alpinism: a steep, cold world of snow, ice, and exposure where every meter upward is earned.
What makes it worth your 16 minutes is the concentration of atmosphere and commitment—1,000 meters of climbing distilled into crisp movement, big-wall scale, and the quiet intensity that only a north face can deliver. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or an armchair climber, it’s a satisfying hit of Chamonix reality: efficient decisions, changing textures under tool and crampon, and the unmistakable pull of a historic line opened by Claude Carli and Jean‑Paul Chassagne.
Seb Bouin Chilam Balam 9b drops you into the steep limestone of Villanueva del Rosario, Spain, as Seb Bouin goes toe-to-toe with one of sport climbing’s most storied testpieces: Chilam Balam, graded 9b. Filmed by Etienne Tafary, this short, punchy clip captures a rare repeat of a route with serious history—following ascents by Bernabé Fernández and Adam Ondra—and brings you close to the tiny margins that define the cutting edge.
What makes it worth your four minutes is the focus: no filler, just movement, tension, and commitment. You’ll see the precision of modern steep climbing—skin-on-rock, body positions dialed to the millimeter, and the mental calm it takes to execute when every hold feels temporary. Whether you’re here for Seb’s style, the legacy of a famous line, or a quick hit of high-end inspiration, this is a compact dose of why 9b still feels like a different world.
The Good Land takes you to Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin, where quartzite blocks and hidden landings have quietly shaped one of the Midwest’s most beloved bouldering scenes. From Louder Than Eleven and filmmaker Joshua Uhl, this short film captures a decade-long resurgence as local climbers breathe life into classic areas, brush off overlooked stone, and hunt for new lines across the lake’s rugged shoreline.
What makes it worth your time is the mix of movement and meaning: powerful attempts, patient problem-solving, and the kind of community energy that turns a spot into a home. With a strong cast of climbers, crisp filming, and a soundtrack that keeps the pace moving, it’s a compact dose of motivation—whether you know Devil’s Lake by heart or just want to feel what “the good land” means when the rock finally goes.
