Black Diamond Presents: Hard Sends with Seb Bouin follows BD athlete Seb Bouin as he takes on Bibliographie (9b+ / 5.15c), one of the hardest sport routes on the planet, on the razor-edged limestone of Céüse in France. Known for power and endurance, Seb steps into terrain he calls his anti-style—tiny crimps and sharp pockets—where every attempt is a lesson in patience.
This is a process film at full volume: real setbacks, doubt, and the slow grind of dialing movement, skin, and mindset until the pieces finally align. If you love seeing what it actually takes to earn a world-class send—micro-beta refinements, pressure management, and the stubborn belief that one more try might be the one—this journey delivers.
The Gold Standard documents Keenan Takahashi's years-long pursuit of one of the last unclimbed faces at the iconic Buttermilks in Bishop, California. Originally probed by legends Chris Sharma and Jason Kehl in the early 2000s, the project sat untouched for nearly two decades before Keenan took up the torch in 2018, committing to what would become one of the most storied bouldering projects in North America.
This film is a masterclass in patience, obsession, and the quiet courage it takes to chase a line that has humbled the best in the world. At a proposed V15, the stakes are as high as the boulder itself, and watching Keenan methodically work through the movement — armed with years of beta, failure, and hard-won strength — makes for gripping, deeply human storytelling that goes far beyond the send.
Adam Ondra steps into the razor-edged world of hard trad to take on Bon Voyage (E12/9a), a stunning sandstone line in the countryside of southern France. Drawn in by the route’s beauty and the promise of what might be the hardest trad climb on pure physical difficulty, he teams up with first ascensionist James Pearson to unlock the moves and the mindset it demands.
This film is as much about precision and tactics as it is about nerve: dialing sequences, managing rest, trusting marginal gear, and committing above protection when the climbing turns into boulder-problem intensity. If you love the intersection of elite difficulty and real consequence, Bon Voyage delivers a rare, high-tension look at what it takes to push trad climbing to the limit.
Black Diamond welcomes Shawn Raboutou to their team in style, capturing his second ascent of "Devilution" V16 — the low start to Jason Kehl's legendary "Evolution" V12 at Chaos Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The low start sat as an open project for years until Sean Bailey unlocked the first ascent earlier in 2024, and Raboutou wasted no time following suit with a stunning repeat.
This short film is a masterclass in elite bouldering, showcasing Raboutou's signature precision and power on one of the hardest boulder problems in North America. Backed by a killer soundtrack featuring Joy Division and the Beastie Boys, and shot beautifully by Eric Bissell and Spenser Tang-Smith, it's a must-watch for anyone who follows the cutting edge of the sport.
Sleeping Lion follows Alex Megos on his relentless pursuit of the second ascent of Chris Sharma's iconic route in Siurana, Spain. Raw and unfiltered, the film strips away the usual vlog format to deliver pure climbing — falls, frustration, and the moment it all comes together on one of the world's hardest sport routes.
Filmed beautifully by Marco Zanone, this is a rare window into elite performance climbing without the noise. The stunning Catalonian landscape serves as backdrop to a masterclass in hard sport climbing, making it essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand what pushing the limits of human movement on rock actually looks like.
Shawn and Brooke Raboutou deliver a Christmas gift to the climbing world with this raw, uncut footage of both siblings sending Box Therapy, one of the most demanding boulder problems in existence. Rated V15/8C, the problem tests every limit of power, technique, and mental fortitude, and watching two world-class climbers tackle it together makes for an unforgettable holiday release.
What sets this film apart is the intimacy of the uncut format—no polish, no edits, just the raw reality of elite bouldering at its highest level. Brooke's ascent is a landmark moment for women's climbing, while Shawn's send reinforces his place among the world's best. A rare sibling double-send of a V15 is something the climbing world may not see again for a long time.
North 6 follows Swiss alpinist Roger Schäli and South Tyrolean climber Simon Gietl as they chase a modern-day “Grand Slam” of the Alps: the legendary north faces of the Grosser Zinne, Piz Badile, Matterhorn, Eiger, Petit Dru, and the Grandes Jorasses. Inspired by Gaston Rébuffat’s classic Stars and Storms, they set out on a crisp autumn morning with an audacious twist—link the walls nonstop and travel between summits under their own power, by road bike, on foot, on rope, and even by paraglider.
What makes this film so watchable is the scale and variety of the challenge: 1100 kilometers of movement, huge vertical gain and loss, and six intimidating shadowed faces that demand skill, strategy, and restraint. It’s not just about hard climbing, but about decision-making, weather windows, fatigue, teamwork, and the respect these mountains require—an immersive, high-alpine adventure that feels as much like an expedition as a climbing film.
Chris Sharma's Sleeping Lion Project - Raw Attempts offers an unfiltered, first-person look at one of climbing's greatest icons pushing the limits of what's humanly possible. Bolted by Sharma himself in Siurana, Spain, the Sleeping Lion project consumed two years of his life across multiple seasons before he finally sent it at age 41, proposing a grade of 9b+ (5.15c) and cementing his place among the elite at an age when most climbers have long since peaked.
What makes this film special is its rawness — no polish, no narrative gloss, just Sharma locked in battle with one of the hardest routes in the world while balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Presented by Reel Rock and filmed by Ricardo Giancola, this short serves as a compelling window into the full-length film Sleeping Lion, and stands on its own as a testament to obsession, resilience, and the unrelenting pursuit of a dream on stone.
Matty Hong Climbs Biographie documents the American climber's pursuit of one of the most storied routes in sport climbing history — Biographie, the legendary 9a+/5.15a at Céüse, France. First ascended by Chris Sharma and later repeated by only a handful of the world's elite, Biographie sits high on the cliffs of Céüse and demands a rare combination of power, endurance, and technical mastery across its sustained sequence of moves.
Produced by Mellow Climbing and Louder Than 11, this seven-minute film captures the full emotional arc of a serious redpoint campaign on one of climbing's benchmark testpieces. Whether you're a fan of high-end sport climbing or simply drawn to stories of dedication and perseverance, watching Matty Hong dismantle one of the sport's most iconic lines is nothing short of inspiring.
Nina Williams returns to a childhood dream with China Beach, a storied New Hampshire testpiece that’s as meaningful as it is difficult. Presented by The North Face and captured with Mellow’s signature eye, RIDING THE WAVE follows Nina’s long arc toward a first female ascent of the “king line” at 5.14b/8c.
This film is for anyone who loves the blend of history, pressure, and pure movement that defines top-end sport climbing. Expect persistence, sharp decision-making on the rock, and the kind of emotional payoff that only comes when a route has been living in your head for decades.
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