Petzl athlete Emily Harrington takes on one of Yosemite’s most iconic stages in this short film, charting her successful push up Golden Gate (5.13b, 41 pitches) on El Capitan. Topped out on May 31, 2015, the ascent represents far more than a single day on the wall—it’s the culmination of a three-year learning curve as Emily commits to steep granite, relentless exposure, and the mental grind of big-wall climbing at the edge of her abilities.
What makes this worth watching is the honesty behind the achievement: a hard-earned, “bloody, tear-stained battle” fought in the best style possible for her. In just over sixteen minutes, you’ll get a concentrated hit of Yosemite atmosphere—precision movement, problem-solving under fatigue, and the quiet determination it takes to keep going when everything hurts. Whether you love big-wall logistics or simply want to feel what 41 pitches of focus looks like, this is a motivating snapshot of commitment and craft on one of climbing’s grandest lines.
JOHN DUNNE - BIG ISSUE follows British climbing icon John Dunne at a pivotal moment, when the stakes feel as personal as they are public. Shot by Sid Perou, the film drops you into Dunne’s world of hard rock, big commitments, and the constant negotiation between ambition, livelihood, and the next problem that won’t let go.
What makes it worth your time is its grounded, behind-the-scenes honesty: the texture of real days out, the pressure of keeping momentum as a “professional” climber, and the quiet intensity that builds before you ever leave the ground. It’s a compact portrait of drive and doubt, with enough grit, humor, and edge-of-the-seat climbing to remind you why bold lines and bigger issues so often come together on steep stone.
Canadian trad ace and quiet free-solo machine Will Stanhope heads to Joshua Tree in this episode of Hardliners from EpicTV, trading small talk for sunlit granite and clean, committing crack lines. With Matt Segal along for the ride, Will still spends most of his time moving alone—stacking up solos on the park’s storied classics and channeling the old-school spirit of Stonemaster legend John Bachar.
It’s worth watching for the rare mix of calm humility and high-consequence precision: hands and feet disappearing into splitter seams, body tension dialed, decisions made without hesitation. In just a few minutes you get Joshua Tree’s stark beauty, the rhythm of crack climbing, and a front-row seat to what “before breakfast” really looks like when the climber is this comfortable on the sharp end—even when the rope finally comes out for the laser-cut challenge of Asteroid Crack (5.13).
In this short, high-alpine film from tvmountain, we follow the Carli–Chassagne route up the formidable north face of the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, deep in the Mont-Blanc massif. Shot in May 2015, it’s a focused glimpse into classic alpinism: a steep, cold world of snow, ice, and exposure where every meter upward is earned.
What makes it worth your 16 minutes is the concentration of atmosphere and commitment—1,000 meters of climbing distilled into crisp movement, big-wall scale, and the quiet intensity that only a north face can deliver. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or an armchair climber, it’s a satisfying hit of Chamonix reality: efficient decisions, changing textures under tool and crampon, and the unmistakable pull of a historic line opened by Claude Carli and Jean‑Paul Chassagne.
Seb Bouin Chilam Balam 9b drops you into the steep limestone of Villanueva del Rosario, Spain, as Seb Bouin goes toe-to-toe with one of sport climbing’s most storied testpieces: Chilam Balam, graded 9b. Filmed by Etienne Tafary, this short, punchy clip captures a rare repeat of a route with serious history—following ascents by Bernabé Fernández and Adam Ondra—and brings you close to the tiny margins that define the cutting edge.
What makes it worth your four minutes is the focus: no filler, just movement, tension, and commitment. You’ll see the precision of modern steep climbing—skin-on-rock, body positions dialed to the millimeter, and the mental calm it takes to execute when every hold feels temporary. Whether you’re here for Seb’s style, the legacy of a famous line, or a quick hit of high-end inspiration, this is a compact dose of why 9b still feels like a different world.
The Good Land takes you to Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin, where quartzite blocks and hidden landings have quietly shaped one of the Midwest’s most beloved bouldering scenes. From Louder Than Eleven and filmmaker Joshua Uhl, this short film captures a decade-long resurgence as local climbers breathe life into classic areas, brush off overlooked stone, and hunt for new lines across the lake’s rugged shoreline.
What makes it worth your time is the mix of movement and meaning: powerful attempts, patient problem-solving, and the kind of community energy that turns a spot into a home. With a strong cast of climbers, crisp filming, and a soundtrack that keeps the pace moving, it’s a compact dose of motivation—whether you know Devil’s Lake by heart or just want to feel what “the good land” means when the rock finally goes.
Alex Megos takes on “Van De Panique” (8c/5.14b) at the towering Swiss limestone of Van d’en Haut, and the conditions are anything but friendly. In this episode of Epic Climber from EpicTV, the “Camping” sector looms above Lac de Salanfe as rain lashes the wall, while Hazel Findlay and Emily Harrington warm up on a classic 8a and Tommy Caldwell and Megos eye the long, sustained prize line.
What makes this one unmissable is the contrast: a world-class crag built for steep endurance, a route that demands precision from the first moves to the last, and a storm that turns every hold into a question mark. It’s a short, punchy hit of high-stakes sport climbing—watch Megos’ trademark efficiency, the shifting tactics as the wall darkens with water, and the quiet intensity that comes when a big grade meets bigger weather.
Alex Megos Sends A Wild 8c Dyno Pitch | Epic Climber, Ep. 2 drops you into the sharp end of a high-stakes sport-climbing battle in France, where one broken sequence turns an already hard pitch into something downright outrageous. After Tommy Caldwell snaps off the only usable holds at the crux, Megos is forced to improvise a wild, sideways dyno under the roof, with Hazel Findlay nearby offering calm advice as he zeroes in on the move that suddenly defines the whole climb.
What makes this episode so addictive is how quickly it becomes more than just “can he do it?”—it’s a lesson in decision-making when everything is on the line. You’ll feel the tension of rapid-fire attempts, the razor-thin margin between confidence and impatience, and the visceral moment where power, precision, and nerve have to line up perfectly. In just a few minutes, it captures the raw psychology of trying hard: the doubt, the stubbornness, the recalculation, and the payoff that only a truly committing crux can deliver.
Alex Megos takes on “Lucid Dreaming” (8C/V15) in Bishop, California—an uncompromising testpiece on the Grandpa Peabody boulder in the Buttermilks. Filmed by Ken Etzel for Red Bull, this short follows Megos through a focused return mission after an earlier attempt cut short, as he dedicates himself to finishing his hardest and longest project to date.
In just over four minutes, you get a front-row seat to the real work behind an elite boulder: day-by-day adjustments, skin-splitting granite, and the gritty rituals of staying ready for a single perfect try. It’s a tight, high-intensity watch that captures the obsession, patience, and precision it takes to turn a dream line into a send—and why Bishop remains a proving ground for the best in the world.
Climbing Beluga - An Arc'teryx Film follows Paul McSorley, Tony Richardson, Joshua Lavigne, and Crosby Johnston as they push deep into Canada’s high Arctic for an ambitious objective: a first ascent of the North Face of Beluga Spire on remote Baffin Island. With a local guide warning them they’re arriving at the very end of the short summer window, the team battles sea ice, long boat crossings, and the isolation of the Sam Ford Fiord before they even set foot on the Broad Peak glacier.
What makes this short film so gripping is how clearly it captures the full arc of an expedition—uncertain access, hard-earned attempts, and the steady decision-making that turns big dreams into real climbing. If you love raw landscapes, tight team dynamics, and the quiet intensity of committing to a line far from rescue and comfort, this is a lean, atmospheric watch that delivers the feeling of true adventure in just over eleven minutes.
