Shawn Raboutou puts down one of the hardest boulder problems in North America with the first ascent of "Big Z" — a V16 hidden in the granite landscape of Lake Tahoe. With support and filming from Jimmy Webb, this short but powerful film documents the process and the send of a historic new addition to the world's hardest boulder problems.
What makes this film compelling is the raw focus and precision required to operate at the V16 level, and watching Raboutou execute on a problem of his own creation. This is a rare look at a climber pushing the limits of what's possible on rock, making it essential viewing for anyone passionate about the cutting edge of bouldering.
Fontainebleau, nestled just south of Paris in the heart of France, is widely regarded as the birthplace of bouldering and remains the most iconic bouldering destination on the planet. With over 100 distinct bouldering areas and tens of thousands of problems spread across a vast forest of unique sandstone formations, Font offers a lifetime of climbing for every ability level.
This EpicTV destination guide brings Fontainebleau to life, capturing the forest's timeless atmosphere and the sheer scale of what it has to offer. Whether you're a first-time visitor dreaming of your Font pilgrimage or a seasoned climber planning a return trip, this film delivers the inspiration and practical insight to make the most of one of climbing's most sacred grounds.
Fontainebleau, nestled just south of Paris in the heart of France, is widely regarded as the birthplace of bouldering and remains the most iconic bouldering destination on the planet. With over 100 distinct bouldering areas and tens of thousands of problems spread across a vast forest of unique sandstone formations, Font offers a lifetime of climbing for every ability level.
This EpicTV destination guide brings Fontainebleau to life, capturing the forest's timeless atmosphere and the sheer scale of what it has to offer. Whether you're a first-time visitor dreaming of your Font pilgrimage or a seasoned climber planning a return trip, this film delivers the inspiration and practical insight to make the most of one of climbing's most sacred grounds.
What does it take to send 5.15a on your very first go? In this Reel Rock short, Adam Ondra chases a goal that borders on the absurd: becoming the first climber to flash a 9a+ sport route. After years of plotting, learning, and coming up short on other contenders, everything comes down to one attempt on Alex Megos’ Supercrackinette in St Léger, France.
This film is a front-row seat to a rare kind of pressure—no do-overs, no “one more try,” just pure execution when it counts. You’ll see the strategy behind a flash at the highest level, the delicate balance of risk and precision, and the electric moment when preparation finally meets possibility.
Daniel Woods goes all-in on one of the fiercest bouldering projects on the planet: Return of the Sleepwalker. Building on Jimmy Web’s iconic Sleepwalker, this film follows the push to add a brutal sit-start and turn an already legendary line into a full-on battle at the very top of the grade.
What makes it so gripping is the raw, step-by-step fight: the failed attempts, the dialed details, the emotion, and the thin margin between progress and shutdown. If you like seeing what elite bouldering really demands—precision, obsession, and a willingness to go deep—this is a front-row seat.
Siurana, nestled in the mountains of Catalonia, Spain, is one of the most celebrated sport climbing destinations in the world. This EpicTV destination guide takes viewers through the dramatic limestone walls and overhanging faces that have made Siurana a must-visit location for climbers of all levels, from beginners tackling 5c routes to elite athletes pushing into 9b+ territory across more than 2000 routes in the area.
What makes this film worth watching is its honest portrayal of what Siurana has to offer — powerful, pumpy sequences on steep rock packed with demanding crimps and technical movement. Whether you're planning your first climbing trip to Spain or looking for your next hard project, this guide captures the raw appeal of one of Europe's finest crags and gives you a real sense of why climbers keep returning to push their limits on these iconic walls.
In Black Diamond Presents: Big Walls to Low Balls, Alex Honnold steps away from the towering objectives he’s famous for and takes you into the smaller, subtler side of his climbing life in Red Rocks. What starts as expectations of endless big-wall grandeur turns into a tour of the compact projects he uses to stay sharp and expand his toolkit.
It’s a quick hit of Honnold’s mindset: confidence comes from range, not just reputation. Watch for the contrast between “big send” legend and everyday training sessions on sandstone—where precision, control, and comfort on the rock get built one low ball at a time.
Everest for Mountaineers is a feature-length expedition documentary following Brendan Madden and Patrick McKnight as they train, travel, and commit to a 2018 push toward the highest summit on Earth from the Chinese side.
More than a summit montage, it leans into the full arc of the objective: long preparation, hypoxic training, the logistics of base camp life, and the stark reality of moving and thinking in the death zone. If you like big-mountain process, decision-making under stress, and the pull of one more step upward, this one delivers.
Dean Potter’s “Free Solo Climbing With A Parachute” captures a rare moment in Yosemite history: a visionary climber pushing into his self-described “dark arts,” blending free soloing with the last-resort promise of a BASE rig. This remastered and extended cut revisits his 2008 FreeBASE ascent of The Rostrum, finishing through the infamous Alien Roof.
What makes it unmissable is the uneasy tension between mastery and consequence—moving fast and unroped on steep terrain, with only a parachute and commitment as backup. It’s a sharp portrait of a singular mind in the Valley, and a glimpse into a bold, controversial idea that still feels ahead of its time.
Chris Sharma’s first ascent of Es Pontás is a masterclass in imagination and persistence: a wildly aesthetic line climbing the underside of a freestanding limestone arch above the Mediterranean, where every mistake ends in a clean splash rather than a catch.
It’s worth watching for the sheer drama of psicobloc at its most committing—repeated falls, a huge dyno, and the final sequence that turns a dream into a modern classic. Beyond the send, the film captures why deep water soloing is so captivating: pure movement, high stakes, and a setting that feels almost unreal.
