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Video of the Week 2018

Best rock climbing videos from 2018. Weekly spotlight on the most watched climbing films.

No country for old bolts (4K) - Nina Caprez & Cédric Lachat au Rocher Crespin

Week of December 24, 2018

No country for old bolts (4K) - Nina Caprez & Cédric Lachat au Rocher Crespin

No Country for Old Bolts (4K) drops you into a sun-baked corner of southern France as Nina Caprez and Cédric Lachat visit Rocher Crespin in the Drôme, a crag shaped by the passion of the Greenspits association. Over a tight 15 minutes, the film follows their first impressions, quickfire route reading, and the inevitable little mishaps that come with sharp holds, hard moves, and the stubborn pull of old hardware—served with plenty of humor and second-degree banter. What makes this one stick is the chemistry: beta swaps, honest suffering, and the kind of playful complaining every climber recognizes, all wrapped in crisp 4K images that make the limestone feel close enough to touch. With a strong supporting cast and a punchy edit and soundtrack, it’s a short, high-energy watch that captures the real texture of a day at the crag—pressure, laughter, and that satisfying moment when method turns into movement.

ILLUSTROSCOPE · 15:11 · 108K views

ZABARDAST - (2018) - full movie

Week of December 17, 2018

ZABARDAST - (2018) - full movie

ZABARDAST is a high-altitude travel diary that follows a crew of freeriders and mountaineers deep into Pakistan’s Karakoram, chasing a single dream line on a spectacular 5,880-meter peak. Over five weeks in total autonomy, they haul sleds loaded with food, tents, and solar panels across vast glaciers, pushing farther from comfort and closer to the razor edge where expedition logistics, weather, and steep snow decide everything. What makes it unmissable is the blend of human-scale intimacy and big-mountain consequence: quiet camp moments, relentless mileage, and the kind of committed terrain where one mistake is too many. Shot with a cinematic eye and driven by the shared hunger to earn every turn, ZABARDAST delivers pure adventure—remote, beautiful, and nerve-tightening—capturing why moving through wild mountains can feel like the most alive place on earth.

Picture Organic Clothing · 54:01 · 1.8M views

STEFANO GHISOLFI su PERFECTO MUNDO 9b+ | Spazio Verticale 128

Week of December 10, 2018

STEFANO GHISOLFI su PERFECTO MUNDO 9b+ | Spazio Verticale 128

Stefano Ghisolfi takes on “Perfecto Mundo” (9b+) in Margalef in this fast-hitting episode from EpicTV Italia, dropping you straight into the atmosphere of a modern sport-climbing proving ground. In under eight minutes, you get a focused look at what it means to step into the rare circle of climbers who’ve successfully climbed this grade—where every move is earned, every rest is negotiated, and the margin for error feels microscopic. What makes this worth watching is the intensity packed into a short runtime: the tension of a cutting-edge redpoint, the precision of high-end beta, and the raw satisfaction of seeing commitment pay off on one of the world’s headline routes. If you love elite performance, steep limestone, and the mental grind behind top-end sport climbing, this is a crisp burst of motivation that’ll have you eyeing your own “perfect world” project.

EpicTV Italia · 7:50 · 115K views

Legends Only (Sharma, Megos, Kruder, Chon, Rubtsov, Sugimoto) | Relais Vertical, Ep.91

Week of December 3, 2018

Legends Only (Sharma, Megos, Kruder, Chon, Rubtsov, Sugimoto) | Relais Vertical, Ep.91

Legends Only drops you into the finale of the international season with one of the year’s most prestigious showdowns: Legends Only 2018 in Stockholm. In this Relais Vertical episode from EpicTV, the spotlight hits an all-star roster—Chris Sharma, Alex Megos, Jernej Kruder, Chon Jongwon, Alexey Rubtsov, and Ray Sugimoto—as they trade attempts, tactics, and nerve on problems built to expose every weakness. What makes it so watchable is the contrast in styles and the speed of adaptation: power versus precision, patience versus instinct, experience versus hunger. In just over thirteen minutes, you get the pressure-cooker intensity of a top comp without the fluff—clean filming, big names, and the kind of micro-moments that climbing fans love: quick beta tweaks, close calls, and the electric swing between control and chaos when everything comes down to one more try.

EpicTV Relais Vertical · 13:34 · 205K views

Climbing The Americas (Road Trip) - vlog #6

Week of November 26, 2018

Climbing The Americas (Road Trip) - vlog #6

Adam Ondra’s Climbing The Americas (Road Trip) – vlog #6 drops you back into his November 2018 adventure across iconic climbing zones in the USA and Chile, where every day brings a new wall, new weather, and that restless road-trip energy. This episode centers on the second half of Adam’s bold Salathé onsight attempt in Yosemite, climbing alongside partner Nicholas Favresse as the route steepens, the exposure grows, and the margin for error narrows. It’s worth watching for the mix of high-stakes big-wall movement and the candid, on-the-go feel of a traveling climbing crew: quick decisions, honest reactions, and the small moments between pitches that reveal what it takes to keep pushing when you’re tired, committed, and far above the valley. In under six minutes, it captures the thrill of an onsight mindset—reading rock in real time, trusting your instincts, and embracing the uncertainty that makes legendary routes feel truly alive.

Adam Ondra · 5:55 · 150K views

La Sportiva Legends Only 2018

Week of November 19, 2018

La Sportiva Legends Only 2018

La Sportiva Legends Only 2018 captures an electric night of competition where some of the sport’s most recognizable names share the same wall and push bouldering to its limit. Featuring a stacked field including Chris Sharma, Alex Megos, Jernej Kruder, Alexey Rubtsov, Ray Sugimoto, and Jongwon Chon, this full-length event film delivers two hours of modern climbing’s biggest personalities trading attempts, tactics, and momentum in front of a roaring crowd. What makes it worth your time is the pure, watch-it-again tension: high-stakes problem solving, dramatic swings between control and chaos, and the kind of footwork-and-fingertip precision that only shows up when legends are forced to improvise under pressure. Whether you’re here for the athlete rivalries, the creative movement, or the inspiration to get stronger for your next session, this is a front-row seat to elite bouldering at its most entertaining.

Display Media · 120:15 · 140K views

Pobeda: Climbing North Hemisphere's Coldest Peak.

Week of November 12, 2018

Pobeda: Climbing North Hemisphere's Coldest Peak.

Pobeda: Climbing North Hemisphere's Coldest Peak follows alpinists Tamara Lunger and Simone Moro as they head deep into Russia’s Sakha region to take on Pik Pobeda—the highest mountain in Siberia and a place where the Northern Hemisphere’s lowest temperatures have been recorded. In February 2018, they prepare for a first-ever winter ascent of this 3003m frozen monolith, stepping into a landscape so remote and unforgiving that retreat is never simple and rescue may not be possible. This short film is worth watching for its raw sense of exposure: the kind of cold that turns every task into a test, and every decision into a calculation. It’s a tight, atmospheric window into modern alpinism—equal parts grit, partnership, and discipline—where progress is measured in small victories and the mountain’s silence is as intimidating as any crux. If you love high-stakes expeditions, extreme environments, and the mindset required to keep moving when everything says stop, Pobeda delivers.

The North Face · 10:47 · 678K views

CLIMBING WITH ALEXANDER HUBER #133

Week of November 5, 2018

CLIMBING WITH ALEXANDER HUBER #133

In CLIMBING WITH ALEXANDER HUBER #133, Magnus Midtbø heads back to Jordan for an extended, uncut hang with one of the sport’s most respected big-wall and multipitch legends, Alexander Huber. Set against the sweeping sandstone landscapes of Wadi Rum, the film blends relaxed conversation with the anticipation of a proper day on the wall, capturing the mindset and experience that separate elite climbers from the rest. What makes this one sing is the pacing: you get the stories, the perspective, and then the payoff when the climbing begins. Expect candid insight into training, risk, and decision-making, paired with crisp, on-the-rock footage that puts you right on the route—sunlit desert towers, long pitches, and the quiet intensity of moving upward with purpose. If you love climbing films that deliver both personality and adventure, this is an easy watch that sticks with you.

Magnus Midtbø · 25:16 · 218K views

CLIMBING 400M WITH SASHA DIGIULIAN #132

Week of October 29, 2018

CLIMBING 400M WITH SASHA DIGIULIAN #132

Magnus Midtbø teams up with Sasha DiGiulian for a full-on big-wall day in Jordan, taking on a 400-meter multipitch adventure high above the desert in Wadi Rum. Blending vlog energy with real exposure, route-finding, and steady nerves, the episode follows the pair as they move upward pitch by pitch, with the landscape dropping away beneath their feet. This is worth watching for the mix of elite climbing and relatable moments: efficient systems, quick decisions, and the honest effort it takes to keep momentum on a long wall. Between the sweeping sandstone views, the partnership dynamics, and the constant sense of height, it’s a tight, immersive hit of adventure that will make you want to tie in and chase a horizon of your own.

Magnus Midtbø · 20:45 · 307K views

A Mellow Rocklands

Week of October 15, 2018

A Mellow Rocklands

A Mellow Rocklands drops you into the sun-baked boulders of South Africa’s Rocklands, where orange stone, big lines, and long days define the season. Filmed during the 2017 migration, it follows Shawn Raboutou and the crew as they roam the hills, trading attempts, laughs, and that unmistakable mellow energy while racking up a stack of memorable problems. What makes this one hit is the blend of crisp sending and effortless style—steeze in its purest form—paired with the rhythm of a real trip: warm-ups, grit, big moves, and the moments between tries that keep you coming back. Whether you’re here for iconic Rocklands classics, modern testpieces like Koi Koi, or just a laid-back session vibe that still delivers, this short film is an easy watch that leaves you itching for your next day on the rock.

mellow · 24:46 · 20K views