Alex Megos takes on “Van De Panique” (8c/5.14b) at the towering Swiss limestone of Van d’en Haut, and the conditions are anything but friendly. In this episode of Epic Climber from EpicTV, the “Camping” sector looms above Lac de Salanfe as rain lashes the wall, while Hazel Findlay and Emily Harrington warm up on a classic 8a and Tommy Caldwell and Megos eye the long, sustained prize line.
What makes this one unmissable is the contrast: a world-class crag built for steep endurance, a route that demands precision from the first moves to the last, and a storm that turns every hold into a question mark. It’s a short, punchy hit of high-stakes sport climbing—watch Megos’ trademark efficiency, the shifting tactics as the wall darkens with water, and the quiet intensity that comes when a big grade meets bigger weather.
Alex Megos Sends A Wild 8c Dyno Pitch | Epic Climber, Ep. 2 drops you into the sharp end of a high-stakes sport-climbing battle in France, where one broken sequence turns an already hard pitch into something downright outrageous. After Tommy Caldwell snaps off the only usable holds at the crux, Megos is forced to improvise a wild, sideways dyno under the roof, with Hazel Findlay nearby offering calm advice as he zeroes in on the move that suddenly defines the whole climb.
What makes this episode so addictive is how quickly it becomes more than just “can he do it?”—it’s a lesson in decision-making when everything is on the line. You’ll feel the tension of rapid-fire attempts, the razor-thin margin between confidence and impatience, and the visceral moment where power, precision, and nerve have to line up perfectly. In just a few minutes, it captures the raw psychology of trying hard: the doubt, the stubbornness, the recalculation, and the payoff that only a truly committing crux can deliver.
Alex Megos takes on “Lucid Dreaming” (8C/V15) in Bishop, California—an uncompromising testpiece on the Grandpa Peabody boulder in the Buttermilks. Filmed by Ken Etzel for Red Bull, this short follows Megos through a focused return mission after an earlier attempt cut short, as he dedicates himself to finishing his hardest and longest project to date.
In just over four minutes, you get a front-row seat to the real work behind an elite boulder: day-by-day adjustments, skin-splitting granite, and the gritty rituals of staying ready for a single perfect try. It’s a tight, high-intensity watch that captures the obsession, patience, and precision it takes to turn a dream line into a send—and why Bishop remains a proving ground for the best in the world.
Climbing Beluga - An Arc'teryx Film follows Paul McSorley, Tony Richardson, Joshua Lavigne, and Crosby Johnston as they push deep into Canada’s high Arctic for an ambitious objective: a first ascent of the North Face of Beluga Spire on remote Baffin Island. With a local guide warning them they’re arriving at the very end of the short summer window, the team battles sea ice, long boat crossings, and the isolation of the Sam Ford Fiord before they even set foot on the Broad Peak glacier.
What makes this short film so gripping is how clearly it captures the full arc of an expedition—uncertain access, hard-earned attempts, and the steady decision-making that turns big dreams into real climbing. If you love raw landscapes, tight team dynamics, and the quiet intensity of committing to a line far from rescue and comfort, this is a lean, atmospheric watch that delivers the feeling of true adventure in just over eleven minutes.
Force is Patagonia’s raw, intimate portrait of climber and filmmaker Mikey Schaefer, stitched together from a decade of footage in the storm-lashed towers of Patagonia. Through summits, setbacks, and hard-earned lessons beneath Fitz Roy, the film follows his evolving relationship with risk and ambition—where fear, laughter, and stubborn drive collide on sharp granite and in the long spaces between attempts.
What makes Force so watchable is its lived-in honesty: it doesn’t just celebrate the send, it lingers on the doubt, the close calls, and the quiet growth that only years in the mountains can carve. With a travelogue’s sense of place and a climber’s eye for detail, it delivers big alpine atmosphere, real partnership, and the kind of motivation that sticks—whether you’re chasing your own objectives or simply craving a short, gripping hit of Patagonia’s wild energy.
Travel back to Patagonia in “Cerro Torre - Prima invernale spigolo Sud-Est - 1985,” a short film from frankie’s mountain that revisits a formidable chapter in alpinism: the first winter ascent of Cerro Torre’s South-East Ridge. Set against the notorious winds and ice of the Torre massif, it centers on Salvaterra, Giarolli, Caruso, and Sarchi as they take on one of the most uncompromising spires in the world.
What makes this worth watching is the blend of history and atmosphere—an unvarnished look at commitment when conditions are at their harshest and progress is earned pitch by pitch. In just over fourteen minutes, it captures the tension of winter climbing, the quiet focus of a tight team, and the stark beauty that makes Cerro Torre both a dream and a dare for generations of climbers.
In the shadowy pine forest of Fontainebleau, a legend has waited nearly twenty years for its next chapter. Black Diamond Ambassador Nalle Hukkataival returns to L’alchimiste, the infamous line first opened by Marc Le Menestral in 1996—then rendered “impossible” when the crux holds were mysteriously broken. This short film follows Nalle’s mission to revive the problem and test what’s still possible on one of the forest’s most storied pieces of stone.
It’s worth watching for the mix of history and high-stakes precision: a modern master measuring himself against a route shaped by time, damage, and myth. You’ll get the quiet intensity of Fontainebleau movement—body tension, micro-footwork, and absolute commitment—plus the satisfying arc of perseverance when a climb refuses to give anything away. If you love hard bouldering, climbing lore, and the moment when doubt finally breaks before the climber does, this one delivers.
CORE HD drops you into the raw, close-to-the-ground intensity of bouldering—where every move is a decision and every fall is part of the process. Published by engeldast99, this 1h 28m film follows the rhythm of climbers chasing harder problems, dialing in movement, and building the kind of focus that only shows up when the next hold is just out of reach.
What makes CORE HD worth your time is how it captures the heart of the sport without needing a big storyline: the quiet attempts, the tiny breakthroughs, the stubborn returns to the same sequence until it finally clicks. Expect a satisfying mix of effort and flow, featuring the grit of real sessions, the pull of progression, and that addictive moment when body tension, timing, and courage line up—pure bouldering at its core.
Spanish climber Edu Marín takes on a longtime dream in the Italian Dolomites: Panaroma (8c), a towering line that builds from deceptively “easy” ground into serious, run-out climbing with questionable gear. In this short episode from EpicTV’s Panaroma series, you follow Edu as he commits above the belay—his father and partner Francisco urging him on—toward the route’s defining obstacle: a daunting triple-roof barrier guarding the upper wall.
What makes this worth your five minutes is the contrast between exposure, uncertainty, and pure power. The camera captures the tension of moving fast through poorly protected sections, then the full-body effort of fighting through steep roofs where every move counts and hesitation is costly. It’s a punchy hit of big-wall atmosphere and hard sport difficulty—equal parts grit, family stoke, and jaw-dropping athleticism—finishing with a final scramble to the summit that still demands respect.
Frozen Titans: The Making of takes you behind the scenes of Arc'teryx’s Frozen Titans, following athlete Will Gadd on a monumental mixed climbing project at Helmcken Falls. Reel Water Productions heads into an environment that seems purpose-built to break cameras and spirits: freezing temperatures, constant spray, and the raw power of a thundering waterfall turned to ice.
Worth watching for the grit and craft as much as the climbing, this short film captures what it really takes to tell a story in the harshest conditions—soaked gear, numb hands, and relentless problem-solving—without losing sight of the beauty that draws people into the mountains in the first place. It’s a crisp, adrenaline-charged glimpse into the human effort behind an iconic line, and a reminder that “making it happen” is often the hardest pitch of all.
