Step behind the camera for an intimate look at Alex Honnold’s legendary free solo of The Phoenix in Yosemite—one of the most demanding pitches ever climbed without a rope. Told through filmmaker Peter Mortimer’s perspective, this short film captures the tension, precision, and focus surrounding Honnold’s historic 2011 ropeless ascent.
What makes this worth watching isn’t just the headline achievement—it’s the rare access to the moments around it: the quiet preparation, the razor-thin margins, and the mental control required to commit on hard crack climbing with no safety net. If you’ve ever wondered what “calm” looks like at the edge of possibility, this is it.
A long-standing Colorado project finally comes together in MEGATRON V17, a film that follows the obsession, the setbacks, and the breakthrough on one of the world’s hardest boulder problems. Featuring Shawn Raboutou alongside Daniel Woods, Drew Ruana, Chad Greedy, and Jimmy Webb, it’s a front-row seat to what it takes to finish something that’s resisted attempts for years.
This one is worth watching for the full arc: the tiny margins, the mental grind, and the explosive moments where everything either clicks or collapses. With crisp filming and a crew that understands exactly how brutal V17 can be, MEGATRON delivers the kind of tension and payoff that only cutting-edge bouldering can produce.
The North Face presents: ALPHANE drops you into Switzerland with a stacked crew chasing the sharp end of modern bouldering. At the center is Shawn Raboutou’s quest to unlock Alphane—his landmark ascent and a bold proposal of 9a on a boulder, pushing what’s imaginable at the very top.
Across nearly 50 minutes, the film blends tight storytelling with full-value sessions on some of the most iconic and brutal lines—Dreamtime, Mystic River, Fight Club, and more—building toward the two-part Alphane finale. Big attempts, real consequences, and a relentless standard of movement make this one a must-watch for anyone who loves cutting-edge first ascents and the mindset it takes to commit.
Magnus Midtbø teams up with Alex Honnold for a day of climbing that quickly turns into a full-on lesson in staying calm when the air gets big. From gym sessions to exposed rock, it’s a close-up look at what “solo” really feels like when you’re next to one of the most composed climbers on the planet.
What makes this one gripping is the contrast: Magnus’s relatable reactions against Honnold’s steady, methodical approach to risk, movement, and mindset. If you like climbing films that mix real tension with genuine friendship and behind-the-scenes problem solving, this is an addictive watch that leaves you equal parts inspired and wide-eyed.
Friends Of The Grit follows Belgian climber Siebe Vanhee as he heads to the Peak District, the heartland of British gritstone and its famously uncompromising trad ethic. Part travelogue, part climbing story, it’s a firsthand look at how local history and unwritten rules shape the way people climb.
What makes this film so watchable is the clash and connection between styles: a visiting powerhouse stepping onto a very different playground where commitment, composure, and good judgement matter as much as strength. Expect sharp edges, bold leads, and plenty of personality as Siebe and his new crew chase the best grit the UK has to offer.
Switzerland is a multipitch paradise, and Swissway to Heaven is a love letter to its legendary walls through the eyes of hometown climber Cédric Lachat. With a sharp sense of humor and boundless stoke, he guides you across five iconic arenas—the Eiger, Gastlosen, Wendenstöcke, Lauterbrunnen, and the Rätikon—joined by a stacked crew including Nina Caprez.
What makes this film hit is the blend of jaw-dropping alpine scenery with hard climbing (8a and beyond) and real perspective from first ascensionists. It’s part adventure, part history lesson, tracing how routes and equipment evolved from traditional mountain missions to modern sport-minded big-wall climbing—equal parts inspiring, informative, and pure mountain escapism.
What does free solo actually look and feel like from the climber’s perspective? This film follows Alex Honnold as he uses virtual reality to bring viewers onto the wall with him, building the immersive documentary experience “Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR” after years of filming across Europe and North America.
If you’ve ever wondered how focus, exposure, and movement combine when there’s no rope in sight, this is a front-row seat. Between the scale of the walls and the VR-first approach, it turns a familiar headline-worthy discipline into something more personal and immediate—an intense, close-in look at commitment on stone.
