Adam Ondra travels to the Dolomites to climb two of Marmolada's most storied routes on its legendary south face. Joined by close friends Pietro Dal Pra and Bernardo Rivadossi, he moves through decades of climbing history on The Fish (Via Attraverso il Pesce), a 33-pitch 7b+ classic born from a golden era of alpine exploration, before turning his attention to Egoland, a modern 10-pitch line with crux pitches up to 8c on limestone so immaculate it barely seems real in a mountain environment.
This nearly 40-minute film is equal parts adventure and athletic showcase, threading archive footage and reflections from the original first ascentionists with Ondra's own onsight bid on Egoland's upper pitches. A dramatic fall, a hard-fought recovery, and an honest conversation about climbing ethics and the meaning of opening routes in the Alps make this more than a tick-list video — it's a meditation on what it means to be part of a living tradition on one of Europe's most mythic walls.
Alex Honnold trades big walls for sandstone boulders as he takes on the legendary Black Circuit at L'Éléphant in Fontainebleau, France. Established in 1972 and featuring around 40 problems ranging from V2 to V6, the circuit is beloved for its many committing highballs — tall boulders where a fall carries real consequence. Joined by local climbers, Honnold works through the full circuit in the relaxed, unhurried atmosphere that defines the spirit of Bleau.
What makes this film so compelling is the contrast: one of climbing's most celebrated free soloists embracing the quiet, communal culture of a forest bouldering circuit far removed from the vertical world he's known for. The highball problems demand the same mental presence that has defined Honnold's career, and watching him engage with locals and navigate each problem with genuine curiosity is a refreshing reminder that great climbing is great climbing at any grade.
Ryan Mitchell and Noah Kane venture deep into the Bugaboos, one of Canada's most remote and storied alpine ranges, for a grueling 96-hour climbing odyssey. Known for its soaring granite spires and demanding trad routes, the Bugaboos demand everything a climber has—technical skill, mental fortitude, and the ability to survive in a wild, unforgiving environment far from civilization.
What makes this film stand out is the raw, unfiltered experience of being truly out there—no easy exits, no shortcuts, just the rock and the range. With nearly 660,000 views, Mitchell's storytelling pulls viewers into the heart of an adventure that blends breathtaking granite climbing with the primal edge of wilderness survival. Whether you're dreaming of the Bugaboos or just need a shot of motivation to get outside, this 46-minute journey delivers.
Ross Fulkerson heads to Bishop, California to attempt some of the most committing highball lines in American bouldering in this raw and introspective film from Mellow. Presented by Mad Rock Climbing, the film follows Fulkerson on his pursuit of "A Little Life" and "Terminus" — two legendary first ascents by Keenan Takahashi perched atop the Buttermilks, where a fall is no longer just a fall.
What sets this film apart is its unflinching look at the mental side of highball climbing. Fulkerson opens up honestly about the psychology of commitment and consequence, offering a perspective rarely captured this candidly on camera. With sweeping drone footage of the Eastern Sierra and tight, immersive ground-level cinematography, this is essential viewing for anyone drawn to the outer edge of what bouldering can be.
Wide Boyz take on one of Norway's most imposing objectives — the North Wall of Kjerag — in a continuous rope-solo push completed in under 24 hours. Kjerag rises dramatically above the Lysefjord, its steep and remote walls demanding a rare combination of technical climbing skill, big-wall experience, and the mental fortitude required to manage rope soloing systems through sustained terrain far from any quick retreat.
What makes this film compelling is the intersection of Wide Boyz's deep crack-climbing expertise with the logistical and psychological challenge of going it alone on a serious Norwegian wall. The 35-minute runtime gives enough room to follow the full arc of the attempt — the preparation, the commitment, and the grind — making it essential viewing for anyone fascinated by big-wall soloing or the wilder end of adventure climbing.
Adam Ondra travels to Saxony, Germany to take on Circus Maximus XIb, a legendary 60-meter route first ascended ground-up by local legend Robert Leistner in 2012 that has gone unrepeated for over 14 years. In a historic effort, Ondra achieves the first all-free repetition — climbing every move without weighting the gear, though not yet a clean redpoint — on a line he calls one of the best he has ever seen, combining relentless pockets and crimps on slopey feet with zero rests across its entire length.
What elevates this film beyond a typical hard-route video is its portrait of Saxon climbing culture: a tradition built on ground-up ascents and a strict no-chalk ethic that makes any future redpoint an even more formidable proposition. Ondra's reverence for Leistner and the local style is palpable throughout, and the footage of the massive, sculpted wall makes clear why this line has captured imaginations for over a decade. For anyone drawn to the intersection of elite difficulty, deep history, and climbing philosophy, this is essential watching.
Boone Sucks (tell your friends) follows Thilo Schröter as he ventures deep into the backwoods bouldering scene of Boone, North Carolina—a destination that, despite the self-deprecating title, clearly punches well above its reputation. Produced by Mellow and sponsored by Arc'teryx, this 21-minute film documents Schröter's relentless push through one of America's most underrated hard bouldering areas.
The film builds to a remarkable finish: two coveted V15 second ascents in a single trip, a performance that puts Boone firmly on the map for serious boulderers. Beyond the raw power on display, the film captures the spirit of discovery in a region that rarely makes international headlines—a compelling reminder that world-class stone can be found far from the beaten path.
Jeff Lowe was one of climbing's most visionary alpinists, pushing the limits of what was considered possible in the high mountains. This feature-length documentary traces his extraordinary life and legacy, culminating in his audacious solo first ascent of a new route on the Eiger's storied North Face — a climb he named Metanoia, meaning a transformative change of heart. Featuring testimony from Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, and Catherine Destivelle, the film draws a vivid portrait of a climber who genuinely redefined the sport.
What elevates this film beyond a standard climbing biography is the raw human story woven through its heart: as Jeff slowly loses his physical abilities to a devastating neurological illness, the same fierce spirit that drove him up the Eiger becomes his resource for confronting mortality itself. It is equal parts adventure film and philosophical meditation, asking what it means to live — and to age — when climbing has been the defining act of your existence. Essential viewing for anyone who has ever felt the pull of the mountains.
Jakob Schubert takes on Shaolin in Red Rocks, Las Vegas — one of the hardest and most celebrated boulder problems in the world, graded 9A (V17) and first climbed by Sean Bailey. This 26-minute film documents Schubert's full campaign on the line, from an encouraging start feeling strong in early sessions to the brutal reality of severe skin issues threatening to derail everything before his flight home.
What sets this film apart is its unflinching honesty about the mental warfare that elite bouldering demands at the highest level. Schubert doesn't just show the send — he shows the doubt, the desperation, and the grit required to push through when your body is falling apart against a ticking clock. If you want to understand what it actually takes to operate at the absolute frontier of human climbing, this is essential viewing.
Adam Ondra heads to the Dolomites for the first time, drawn in by friend Andrea Polo to explore the Laboratorio sector — a hidden gem that far exceeded his expectations. Over three days of effort, he zeroes in on Big Twin, an imposing 50-meter project bolted by local legend Maurizio 'Icio' Dall'Omo and previously attempted by Luca Zardini, ultimately making the first ascent and settling on a grade of 9a+ after finding more efficient beta than he initially expected.
What makes this film worth watching is the unfiltered honesty of Ondra's process — from a bold onsight attempt on Scarspace 8c+, to the methodical refinement of his sequence on Big Twin, to a final send marked by forearms flooded with lactic acid. The Dolomite backdrop is jaw-dropping, the route quality is exceptional, and Ondra's genuine excitement about discovering a new world-class crag gives the film an exploratory energy that goes well beyond a simple redpoint tick.
