Nalle Hukkataival 8c and 8c+ boulder compilation. Livin large ,Gioia... is a fast-paced bouldering reel featuring one of the sport’s most iconic power-endurance specialists in a string of hard sends. In just over eight minutes, Nalle Hukkataival links together attempts and successes on a lineup of top-tier problems, including Livin Large (8c), Gioia (8c+), Understanding (8c), Practice of the Wild (8c), The Bügeleisen Sit Start (8c+), La Force Tranquille (8c), and Kintsugi (8c).
What makes this worth watching is the sheer density of difficulty: V15-level movement stacked back-to-back, with every clip showing the small margins that separate a try from a send. Expect sharp tension, precise footwork, and those signature moments where body position, timing, and commitment snap into place—an ideal hit of inspiration whether you’re chasing your next project or just want to see what world-class bouldering looks like when it all comes together.
Five Ten 2016 | Will Stanhope - As a Guide drops you into a winter trip “down under” as Will Stanhope, Sonnie Trotter, and Cameron Maier chase stone on Tasmania’s wild edge. From high mountain crags to wave-battered sea cliffs and needle-thin sea stacks, it’s a quick-hit snapshot of a legendary destination—served with plenty of banter and a tongue-in-cheek nod to the guiding life.
What makes it worth your eight minutes is the contrast: raw coastal atmosphere, adventurous lines, and the kind of partner humor that only shows up when conditions get real. If you like your climbing films with a sense of place and a wink of irreverence, this one delivers—just don’t overthink the inside jokes, and enjoy the ride.
Adam Ondra heads to Spain on a mission that sounds almost unreal: to flash a 9a+ and make history on Selección Anal, then measure himself again against Chris Sharma’s infamous 9b Stoking The Fire. In this fast, focused episode of Epic Climber Spain, Ondra brings two years of hard training and razor-sharp comp form to the limestone, with Sharma, Sasha DiGiulian, and Edu Marín looking on as he gets to work.
Worth watching for the sheer tension of a true “one-go” attempt at the cutting edge—reading sequences on the fly, managing pressure, and committing when there’s no second chance. You’ll get a front-row seat to elite-level decision-making, the atmosphere of a stacked climbing crew, and a glimpse of a future where even wilder grades feel within reach.
Step into the wild granite of Flatanger, Norway, as Adam Ondra takes on Change—at the time, the world’s first 9b+ and the cutting edge of what was thought possible in sport climbing. This short, high-intensity preview captures the atmosphere around a breakthrough ascent: a young Ondra, total focus on razor-thin sequences, and the raw emotion of pushing into unknown terrain.
What makes this worth watching is how quickly it pulls you into the stakes. In under nine minutes you get a distilled taste of big-wall-level effort on a single line—days and weeks of trial compressed into the crucial moments where everything has to click. It’s a snapshot of climbing history, but also a reminder of why we watch: the fight, the doubt, the commitment, and the release when the impossible finally goes.
Rocklands 2016 drops you into South Africa’s bouldering playground, where sun-baked sandstone, crisp skies, and endless lines set the stage for a compact hit of climbing travel and problem-solving. Guided by Ryuichi Murai’s eye, the film captures the rhythm of a Rocklands session: scouting holds, dialing sequences, and committing to powerful moves on iconic blocs.
What makes it worth your time is the feeling it delivers in under twenty minutes—pure momentum, clean visuals, and that addictive mix of precision and grit that bouldering demands. Whether you’ve dreamed of Rocklands or just want a quick dose of inspiring movement, this is the kind of short film that leaves you itching to chalk up, step onto a new problem, and try one more time.
Mar Alvarez Kif Kif Demain 9a follows Spanish sport climber Mar Alvarez as she returns to a long-term goal on steep limestone: Kif Kif Demain, graded 9a. In this short Mad Rock film, you drop into the final push of a project that has demanded years of patience, refinement, and belief—until everything lines up for a decisive go.
What makes it so watchable is the clarity of the moment: precise footwork, clipped breaths, and the razor-thin margin between a fall and a send on a true limit route. It’s a quick hit of high-stakes sport climbing that captures the quiet grind behind big grades, and the unmistakable release when a hard-earned sequence finally goes.
In this episode of The Alex Megos Formula, Red Bull follows German climbing phenom Alex Megos to the UK’s Peak District on a pilgrimage to one of the sport’s most storied testpieces: Hubble. More than just a line of rock, Hubble is a legend—steeped in history, rarity, and the kind of reputation that makes even the best climbers pause—so Megos tracks down the roots of its myth while soaking up Sheffield’s deep climbing culture.
What makes this short film hit is the blend of heritage and pure performance: a behind-the-scenes look at how a modern master approaches an old-school benchmark, from mindset and movement to the quiet tension before commitment. With visits to icons like Ben Moon and Jerry Moffat and the training-ground atmosphere of The Foundry, it builds toward a sharp, gravity-defying attempt that’s as much about respect for the route as it is about pushing limits.
Mad Rock’s Molly Mitchell- Empowered is a fast, focused portrait of trad climber Molly Mitchell as she steps onto the kind of terrain where commitment matters as much as strength. Set against the sun-baked splitter cracks of Indian Creek near Moab, the film follows Molly putting herself on the line on two new routes: “All Hell Breaks Moose” (5.13 R) and “Dangerous Woman” (5.12 S), offering a glimpse of the person behind an up-and-coming name.
What makes it worth your four minutes is the clarity of its message: bold climbing isn’t just about difficulty grades, it’s about choosing to stay composed when the consequences sharpen. You’ll get crisp desert crack visuals, the hum of hard movement in exposed positions, and the quiet confidence of a climber pushing into the unknown—an energizing watch for anyone who loves the mix of risk, focus, and freedom that trad climbing demands.
Perched off Tasmania’s rugged coast, Totem Pole is one of the world’s most iconic sea stacks—and “Five Ten 2016” follows Sonnie Trotter (with Will Stanhope) as he sets his sights on the Ewbank Route, a legendary line with a storied past. Originally freed pitch by pitch by local climbers Doug McConnel and Dean Rollins, the route’s reputation for tricky protection, exposure, and commitment is exactly what draws Trotter to “The Tote” for a bold, modern free ascent.
This film is worth watching for the rare combination of wild setting and high-stakes climbing: a slender pillar rising from the ocean, constant exposure, and a route that’s both technical and runout, demanding calm precision when it counts. At under eight minutes, it delivers pure climbing intensity—tight movement, sharp decision-making, and the unmistakable pull of a beautiful, spicy objective that feels as remote as it is unforgettable.
Basilicata Stray Rocks follows the Rock Slave team on their XP 2015 adventure through the “Dolomiti Lucane,” where sculpted sandstone towers and boulders set the stage around Castelmezzano and the striking Pietra del Toro. Guided by an old 1980s report from Alessandro Gogna, they trade the familiar for the unknown, heading south to hunt for hidden rock treasures and bring new lines to light.
What makes this short film so satisfying is its blend of exploration and craft: the quiet work behind the sends, days spent searching, cleaning, and equipping, and the shared momentum of a crew building something together. With a distinctly Italian atmosphere and a focus on raw, textured stone, it’s an inspiring watch for anyone who loves bouldering, discovery, and the feeling of leaving a small, earned trace in a wild place.
