Monkey See Monkey Do: Johnny Dawes Climbing Gin Palace is a bite-sized hit of pure British grit, following the inimitable Johnny Dawes as he dances his way through Gin Palace on slate. Filmed by Hot Aches Productions, it drops you right into that sharp-edged, balance-heavy world where the feet matter as much as the fingers, and every movement looks half impossible and half inevitable in Dawes’ hands.
What makes this one worth your time is the contrast between style and severity: slate’s unforgiving texture, the need for precision, and the way Dawes turns micro-choices into flowing sequences. In just a couple of minutes you get a masterclass in composure—quick to watch, hard to forget, and guaranteed to leave you staring at the wall a little differently (and maybe itching to try something bold of your own).
Hazel Findlay takes on the fierce slate testpiece “Rainbow of Recalcitrance” at E6 in this bite-sized clip from Hot Aches Productions’ Monkey See, Monkey Do. Set in North Wales, it drops you straight into the sharp end of British trad: thin edges, unforgiving angles, and the kind of commitment that starts long before you leave the ground.
It’s worth watching for the intensity packed into just a couple of minutes—precise movement on slippery slate, calm decision-making above gear, and the unmistakable rhythm of a serious lead coming together. Whether you’re here for Hazel’s poised style, a dose of Welsh slate atmosphere, or simply the thrill of high-grade trad, this is a quick hit of pure climbing focus that leaves you wanting the full film.
Join Hot Aches Productions for a crisp slice of Scottish winter climbing as Dave MacLeod and Andy Turner tackle the Great Chimney on Ben Nevis. Shot and cut with immediate, hut-that-night energy, the film follows their ascent as a tribute to the legacy of Robin Smith and Jimmy Marshall, whose bold achievements helped define what’s possible in the Ben.
In just over five minutes, it delivers the essentials that make winter climbing so addictive: steep, shadowed walls, the claustrophobic drama of chimney movement, and the steady problem-solving required when everything is cold, hard, and consequential. If you want raw Nevis atmosphere, two masterful climbers moving with purpose, and a short hit of pure winter psych, this is an easy watch that sticks with you.
Kevin Jorgeson takes on The Groove, one of England’s most infamous gritstone testpieces, in this short segment from bigUPproductions’ full-length film PROGRESSION. Set in the Peak District and grounded in the uncompromising reality of hard trad, it captures the tension of a serious lead where commitment, precision, and trust in your belayer matter as much as strength.
What makes this worth watching is how clearly it conveys the unique pressure of gritstone: insecure smears, subtle body positions, and protection that’s earned rather than guaranteed. In just a few minutes you get a front-row seat to the focus required for E11—quiet moments of doubt, decisive movement, and the satisfying rhythm of a climber finding the groove when it counts.
Chris Sharma: The Legacy Continues is a fast, high-voltage portrait of one of climbing’s most influential athletes, capturing the momentum of a career that redefined what “hard” could mean. From prodigy beginnings to headline ascents like Jumbo Love, Sharma’s story unfolds as more than a list of grades—it’s a glimpse into the mindset and lifestyle of someone who keeps pushing even after reaching the top of the sport.
Worth watching for its pure stoke and sense of scale, this short film distills a decade of progression into a punchy ride through steep limestone, bold ambition, and the everyday rhythm of training, traveling, and trying again. With Spain’s crags as a playground and big goals always on the horizon, it’s an inspiring reminder that legacy isn’t something you inherit—it’s something you build, one attempt at a time.
Nalle Hukkataival Ninja Skills (8B+) FA follows Nalle Hukkataival as he puts down the first ascent of “Ninja Skills” in Sobrio, Switzerland—a short, sharp slice of high-end bouldering from the era when V14 projects were still shrouded in mystery. In under six minutes, you get a front-row view of Nalle’s trademark precision as he turns a brutal sequence of tiny edges, pockets, and slopers into something that looks almost unreal.
What makes this worth your time is the purity of the moment: minimal fuss, maximum commitment. Expect tense attempts, explosive movement, and that unmistakable pressure of a true first ascent where every try teaches something new. If you love watching elite problem-solving on stone—raw power controlled by perfect timing—this is a compact hit of inspiration you’ll replay.
Step into the sun-baked boulders of Rocklands, South Africa with Finnish powerhouse Nalle Hukkataival in this punchy session from hukknal. In just over four minutes, Nalle moves through the iconic sandstone with the precision and intensity he’s known for, turning a simple tick list into a showcase of world-class bouldering on some of the area’s most talked-about lines.
What makes this worth watching is the concentration distilled into every attempt: hard grades, sharp tactics, and that electric moment when commitment beats doubt. Expect crisp movement on crimps and slopers, controlled power, and the kind of high-stakes bouldering where pads, falls, and focus are all part of the story. If you love big moves, limit-level problems, and seeing a master make the difficult look inevitable, Rocklands delivers.
Climbing, Natalija Gros - Le Tango Vertical is a short, punchy climbing portrait centered on Natalija Gros, capturing the rhythm and intensity of a single-minded session on stone. With its dance-inflected title and a deep-water-solo spirit in the background, the film frames climbing as a conversation between movement, exposure, and focus—where every decision is made in real time and the wall answers honestly.
What makes it worth your five minutes is how quickly it pulls you into that edge-of-control mindset: clean lines, committed body positions, and the quiet confidence that separates hesitation from flow. Le Tango Vertical feels like a glimpse behind the highlight reel—less about big narration and more about the texture of climbing itself—making it a perfect watch when you want a jolt of inspiration and a reminder that style can be as gripping as difficulty.
Ice, Anarchy & the Pursuit of Madness Part 2 drops you into the raw, high-stakes world of big-mountain alpinism as Patagonia ambassadors Steve House, Vince Anderson, and Marko Prezelj establish base camp in Pakistan’s remote Charakusa Valley. Their objective: the formidable, unclimbed lines of K6 and K7 West—peaks that don’t offer second chances, only weather windows, hard decisions, and the relentless pull of the unknown.
What makes this chapter so gripping is how it captures the razor-thin margin between progress and retreat: exhausting loads, committing terrain, and the kind of uncertainty that turns every step into a choice. The story builds toward a whiteout summit push on K7 West, where determination outlasts visibility and the mountain dictates the terms. If you love expedition climbing for its intensity, partnership, and controlled chaos, this is a short, sharp hit of pure alpine obsession.
Ice, Anarchy & the Pursuit of Madness Part 1 drops you into the remote, severe beauty of Pakistan’s Charakusa Valley, where Patagonia climbers Steve House, Vince Anderson, and Marko Prezelj establish base camp with a simple, dangerous goal: attempt the unclimbed K6 and K7 West. Filmed around their 2007 expedition, this first chapter follows the grind of planning, weather-watching, and committing upward into unknown terrain, building toward a push on K7 West that culminates in a high-altitude whiteout finish.
What makes it worth watching is the rare combination of big-mountain consequence and stripped-down style: no crowds, no fixed lines, just partners making hard decisions with thin margins. In under nine minutes, it captures the addictive logic of alpinism—how suffering, uncertainty, and stubborn hope can turn into a brief, electric moment of success—and sets the hook for what comes next in Part 2.
