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Video of the Week 2026

Best rock climbing videos from 2026. Weekly spotlight on the most watched climbing films.

One of the Hardest Climbs in the World | EXCALIBUR 9b+ | Yannick Flohé

Week of March 30, 2026

One of the Hardest Climbs in the World | EXCALIBUR 9b+ | Yannick Flohé

MAMMUT · 7:24 · 83K views

3x 8C/ V15 ⚡ Flash in 2 weeks | Adam Ondra

Week of March 16, 2026

3x 8C/ V15 ⚡ Flash in 2 weeks | Adam Ondra

In the span of just two weeks, Adam Ondra achieves something almost unimaginable in the bouldering world: three separate 8C/V15 flash ascents. The video documents a whirlwind tour through Switzerland's Brione and Val Bavona sectors and Austria's Maltatal, where Ondra dispatches Lion's Share, Celestite, and the iconic Emotional Landscapes — a Klem Loskot testpiece from 2002 — all on first attempts. Along the way he also flashes two 8B problems as warmups and warmdowns, treating some of the world's hardest boulders like training exercises. What makes this film essential viewing is not just the raw difficulty, but the emotion and honesty Ondra brings to it. He candidly discusses the ethics of flash attempts, the role of beta-sharing with Jakob Schubert, and the rare combination of preparation and execution required to pull off a V15 flash. Whether you climb 5.10 or 5.15, watching Ondra dial in a video call seconds before a flash attempt — and then execute flawlessly — is one of the most gripping things you'll see on a climbing channel this year.

Adam Ondra · 20:40 · 148K views

Home Means Nevada | Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold Ep. 1

Week of March 2, 2026

Home Means Nevada | Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold Ep. 1

In this first episode of Outside TV's Get a Little Out There, legendary free soloist Alex Honnold takes viewers on an intimate tour of his home turf — the rugged, sun-baked landscapes of Nevada. From the sandstone walls of Red Rock Canyon to the towering peaks of Mt. Charleston and the warm springs of Black Canyon, Honnold reveals a side of Las Vegas that most visitors never see, all while reflecting candidly on fame, fatherhood, and what it means to put down roots in the desert. More than just a climbing showcase, this episode is a compelling portrait of one of climbing's most iconic figures in an unguarded moment — curious about alien lore, moved by ancient bristlecone pines, and quietly philosophical about human potential and the outdoor life. Whether you're drawn by the world-class desert routes or simply want to spend 22 minutes inside the mind of Alex Honnold, this is essential viewing for anyone who's ever dreamed of finding wildness just beyond their own backyard.

Outside TV · 22:32 · 144K views

Arc'teryx Presents: Elsewhere

Week of February 23, 2026

Arc'teryx Presents: Elsewhere

Arc'teryx Presents: Elsewhere is a meditative alpine film that follows Noémie Equy, Edgar Cheylus, Max Kroneck, and Loïc Isliker as they venture deep into the high peaks of the Swiss Alps. Far removed from the noise of modern life, the film captures the team camped beneath open skies, moving through a world defined by silence, scale, and the raw beauty of the mountain environment. More than a film about physical achievement, Elsewhere is an invitation to slow down and inhabit the present moment. Directed by Isliker and Kroneck, the film has a poetic, introspective quality — carried by Equy's voiceover and Cheylus's writing — that elevates it beyond a typical adventure piece into something genuinely moving. If you've ever felt the pull of the mountains not just as a challenge but as a place to simply be, this film will resonate deeply.

Arc'teryx · 8:24 · 172K views

The North Face Presents: K2 Chasing Shadows

Week of February 9, 2026

The North Face Presents: K2 Chasing Shadows

The North Face · 66:25 · 498K views

Open Minds with Will Bosi & Dave Graham | Discovering the Future of Bouldering

Week of January 12, 2026

Open Minds with Will Bosi & Dave Graham | Discovering the Future of Bouldering

Open Minds drops into Switzerland’s Val Bavona with two of bouldering’s most influential climbers, Will Bosi and Dave Graham, on a mission to uncover future-classic lines in a valley packed with untapped potential. Alongside local legend Giuliano Cameroni, the crew blends vision, psyche, and experience to turn raw blocks into world-class problems. What makes this film stand out is the contrast in styles: Dave’s relentless creativity and refinement against Will’s methodical, high-powered precision, all captured through the process of searching, trying, failing, and finally piecing it together. With a stack of hard ascents and a first ascent in the mix, it’s a motivating watch about curiosity, collaboration, and pushing the next wave of bouldering forward.

Five Ten · 40:50 · 88K views

The first ascent of Vision Quest 9a/+ on December 16th 2024

Week of January 5, 2026

The first ascent of Vision Quest 9a/+ on December 16th 2024

On December 16th 2024, Chris Sharma completed the first ascent of Vision Quest, a deep water solo graded 9a/+, instantly placing it among the most difficult routes ever climbed above open water. Sharma, the godfather of modern deep water soloing, adds another landmark achievement to a career already defined by impossible-seeming firsts. Vision Quest joins an elite handful of climbs — including Es Pontas, Alasha, Big Fish, and Black Pearl — considered the five hardest deep water solos on the planet. Watching Sharma commit to this route without a rope, high above the sea, is a masterclass in controlled aggression and trust: a 12-minute window into what the absolute frontier of human climbing looks like.

Sharma Channel · 12:27 · 59K views