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Weekly spotlight on the best rock climbing videos. Each week we feature the most watched climbing film.

I tried Climbing with Alex Honnold again...(EXTREME)

Week of November 18, 2024

I tried Climbing with Alex Honnold again...(EXTREME)

Magnus Midtbø links up with Alex Honnold for another round of climbing—and it quickly turns into a full-on endurance hangout. Filmed in the USA, it’s a rare look at what happens when two very different climbing styles and personalities share the same day, the same rock, and the same push to keep things “EXTREME.” What makes this worth watching is the mix of elite ability and real-time problem solving: warm-ups, banter, small wins, and the moments where strong climbers still have to fight for every move. If you like climbing content that feels less like a highlight reel and more like you’re there for the whole session, this delivers.

Magnus Midtbø · 37:10 · 5.5M views

SCARPA Presents: Sean Bailey - SHAOLIN V17/9A - First Ascent

Week of November 11, 2024

SCARPA Presents: Sean Bailey - SHAOLIN V17/9A - First Ascent

Deep in the Red Rocks outside Las Vegas, Sean Bailey turns his focus to SHAOLIN, a long-teased testpiece boulder sitting right beside the classic problem Trieste. After years of attention from top climbers, Bailey works through the locks and links to claim the first ascent of a line proposed at V17/9A. This film is a front-row seat to modern top-end bouldering: microscopic progress, hard-earned beta, and the moment a project finally breaks open. If you like watching a climber solve something that’s resisted the best for seasons on end, SHAOLIN delivers that rare mix of tension, precision, and payoff.

mellow · 14:33 · 334K views

Scary Deep Water Solo Climbing in Norway

Week of September 16, 2024

Scary Deep Water Solo Climbing in Norway

Magnus Midtbø heads to Norway’s sea cliffs for a deep water soloing session where the only “rope” is the water below. Alongside fellow Norwegian Sondre Berg, he sizes up a towering line that turns every move into a real test of nerve. What makes this one pop is the pure, unfiltered exposure: big air beneath your feet, slippery stakes, and the mental battle of committing when hesitation is the real crux. If you like your climbing equal parts athletic and terrifying, this is a front-row seat to the adrenaline—and the satisfying relief when it all comes together.

Magnus Midtbø · 18:18 · 554K views

Arc'teryx Presents: Ground Up

Week of September 9, 2024

Arc'teryx Presents: Ground Up

Arc'teryx Presents: Ground Up follows Amity Warme and Brent Barghahn as they commit to a bold, ground-up free-climbing push on El Capitan, taking on the Pineapple Express variation of El Niño. Over eight demanding days on one of the world’s most iconic walls, they battle shifting weather, fragile rock, and the unglamorous reality of big-wall life—while Amity works through a serious finger injury. What makes this film hit is its focus on style, partnership, and headspace: the slow-burn tension of earning every pitch, the problem-solving that multiplies when you can’t just “try again tomorrow,” and the emotional swings from doubt to momentum to the final push. If you love big-wall climbing for its grit and commitment, this is a front-row seat to what it takes when the crux isn’t just the grade—it’s keeping it together all the way to the top.

Arc'teryx · 35:47 · 717K views

BIG FIVE - JANJA GARNBRET | FIVE TEN

Week of August 12, 2024

BIG FIVE - JANJA GARNBRET | FIVE TEN

Olympic champion and World Cup legend Janja Garnbret heads to Fontainebleau to take on one of bouldering’s most celebrated checklists: the “Big Five.” In this fast-paced film, she links power, precision, and poise across a set of iconic problems that have become a rite of passage in the forest. What makes it unmissable is the mix of legendary Bleau style and modern competition mastery—Janja’s calm execution on slippery slopers and subtle footwork turns classic testpieces into a masterclass. If you love watching world-class movement on historic boulders, this is a clean hit of motivation in under seven minutes.

Five Ten · 6:37 · 203K views

Keep It Real 2 | Catching Bouldering Vibes in Fontainebleau | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days

Week of July 15, 2024

Keep It Real 2 | Catching Bouldering Vibes in Fontainebleau | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days

Keep It Real 2 is Arc'teryx's love letter to the soul of bouldering, set against the timeless sandstone of Fontainebleau forest. A crew of high-end competition climbers — including Ashima Shiraishi, Jim Pope, Holly Toothill, and Kieran Forrest — trade the pressure of the competition circuit for the quiet magic of Font's iconic forest, rediscovering what drew them to climbing in the first place. In a world increasingly fixated on grades and performance metrics, this film is a breath of fresh air. It captures laughter, exploration, and the simple joy of moving on rock without an agenda — a reminder that bouldering, at its core, is about feeling and connection, not just numbers on a scorecard. Beautifully shot and genuinely heartfelt, Keep It Real 2 is essential viewing for any climber who's ever needed to remember why they started.

Arc'teryx · 13:24 · 305K views

Jules Marchaland - Three Degrees of Separation (9a+/5.15a)

Week of July 8, 2024

Jules Marchaland - Three Degrees of Separation (9a+/5.15a)

Jules Marchaland takes on Three Degrees of Separation, one of the most distinctive and seldom-repeated sport routes in the world. Nestled on the legendary limestone walls of Ceuse, France, this 9a+/5.15a was originally bolted by Arnaud Petit and established by Chris Sharma, and it has seen only a handful of ascents since. What sets this climb apart is its three massive dynos — explosive leaps that demand not just raw power but perfect timing and commitment on each move. Marchaland's send is a masterclass in dynamic climbing, and the stunning Ceuse backdrop makes this seven-minute film an essential watch for anyone drawn to the cutting edge of sport climbing.

mellow · 7:01 · 72K views

The world's hardest boulder - Burden of Dreams 9A/V17 || Season1

Week of July 1, 2024

The world's hardest boulder - Burden of Dreams 9A/V17 || Season1

Ryuichi Murai heads to Finland for his first visit and sets his sights on one of climbing’s most iconic modern tests: Burden of Dreams. In just a few minutes, this film captures the intensity of stepping onto a boulder problem that has defined the top end of the sport. If you love high-end bouldering, this is pure focus—precision on razor holds, the battle with conditions, and the mental effort it takes to commit when every move feels irreversible. It’s a short, high-pressure glimpse into what “world’s hardest” really means when the camera is rolling and the stakes are personal.

ROKDO · 4:24 · 94K views

Climbing Mount Everest - Full 42 Day Journey

Week of June 10, 2024

Climbing Mount Everest - Full 42 Day Journey

Ryan Mitchell condenses the full Mount Everest experience into one day-by-day, hour-by-hour journey—from the long approach to base camp, through the chaos of the Khumbu Icefall, up the ladder of higher camps, and into the final summit day. With nearly five hours of footage, this is the kind of film that lets you feel the grind: the patience of acclimatization, the logistics that never stop, and the thin-air decision-making where every step matters. It’s a rare, immersive window into what a 42-day Everest expedition really looks like when the camera doesn’t cut away from the hard parts.

Ryan Mitchell · 294:22 · 6.8M views

Climbing Mount Everest - Summit Day

Week of May 27, 2024

Climbing Mount Everest - Summit Day

Join Ryan Mitchell on one of the most intense mornings in alpinism: the push from Camp 4 to the summit of Mount Everest. With oxygen on, headlamp hours ticking by, and the mountain deciding who gets to pass, this is a front-row look at what “summit day” really feels like. What makes this film worth watching is the raw, moment-to-moment reality—managing cold, fatigue, and altitude while moving with purpose in the death zone. Backed by Garret Madison and his Sherpa team, it’s an honest snapshot of teamwork, preparation, and the thin line between ambition and survival on the world’s highest peak.

Ryan Mitchell · 27:44 · 6.4M views