In The High Route, trail runners Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg take on an audacious objective: a brutally rugged, mixed-alpine traverse through Washington’s North Cascades, chasing a time that turns a legendary multi-week journey into a fast, committed push.
This film is worth watching for the raw rhythm of an endurance mission in serious terrain—long days, constant route decisions, and the mental steadiness it takes to keep moving when the mountains stop cooperating. It’s a tight, high-stakes adventure where partnership, precision, and grit matter as much as fitness.
In October 2014, Dutch climber Jorg Verhoeven set out on one of the most ambitious challenges in climbing history: a free ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. Spanning 30 days of effort on the most iconic big wall route in the world, this full documentary follows his meticulous preparation, the physical and mental demands of the climb, and the pursuit of only the fifth free ascent ever completed on this legendary 3,000-foot granite masterpiece.
With narration from legends Tommy Caldwell and Lynn Hill, two of the most accomplished free climbers ever to tackle El Capitan, this film goes beyond the send — it dives into what makes The Nose so brutally difficult and why so few climbers have ever freed it. A deeply personal story of determination, sacrifice, and passion, this is essential viewing for anyone who has ever been moved by the vertical world.
Adam Ondra heads to the towers above Arco, Italy, to take on Excalibur—an already-mythic, 40-degree wall of just-barely-enough holds hanging over the Sarca Valley. In this tight, honest session vlog, he breaks down the idea behind the line, ties in a parallel attempt on nearby testpiece Buro, and shares the day with friends and fellow top climbers as the project pushes him right to the edge.
What makes this worth your 15 minutes is the unfiltered process: real struggle, sharp route-reading, micro-beta on brutal pockets, and the rare sight of a world-class athlete choosing to walk away when “game over” is simply the truth. The scenery is epic, the psyche swings are relatable, and the cameos and camaraderie keep the energy high—an addictive snapshot of how legendary climbs are built, one hard try at a time.
Step behind the camera for an intimate look at Alex Honnold’s legendary free solo of The Phoenix in Yosemite—one of the most demanding pitches ever climbed without a rope. Told through filmmaker Peter Mortimer’s perspective, this short film captures the tension, precision, and focus surrounding Honnold’s historic 2011 ropeless ascent.
What makes this worth watching isn’t just the headline achievement—it’s the rare access to the moments around it: the quiet preparation, the razor-thin margins, and the mental control required to commit on hard crack climbing with no safety net. If you’ve ever wondered what “calm” looks like at the edge of possibility, this is it.
Bouldering Paradise takes you deep into the legendary forest of Fontainebleau, France, one of the most iconic bouldering destinations in the world. Shot over a couple of weeks with a talented crew including Will Bosi, Jim Pope, Aidan Roberts, and a handful of other strong climbers, the film captures the raw beauty of Font's unique sandstone boulders scattered among ancient trees.
What makes this film worth watching is the honest, unfiltered atmosphere it delivers — moody skies, damp rock, and the elation of finally getting conditions just right. The climbing spans a range of styles and difficulties across Font's classic circuits, showcasing the technical footwork and friction-dependent movement that makes this forest unlike anywhere else on earth. Whether you've climbed in Fontainebleau or are still dreaming of your first trip, this is a thoroughly satisfying window into bouldering paradise.
A long-standing Colorado project finally comes together in MEGATRON V17, a film that follows the obsession, the setbacks, and the breakthrough on one of the world’s hardest boulder problems. Featuring Shawn Raboutou alongside Daniel Woods, Drew Ruana, Chad Greedy, and Jimmy Webb, it’s a front-row seat to what it takes to finish something that’s resisted attempts for years.
This one is worth watching for the full arc: the tiny margins, the mental grind, and the explosive moments where everything either clicks or collapses. With crisp filming and a crew that understands exactly how brutal V17 can be, MEGATRON delivers the kind of tension and payoff that only cutting-edge bouldering can produce.
Alexander Megos delivers a masterclass in cutting-edge sport climbing with his first ascent of Rastaman Vibrations, a 9b line at the legendary Ceüse crag in France. The route had been bolted over a decade earlier by Chris Sharma, one of climbing's most iconic figures, and had remained unclimbed until Megos stepped up to claim the prize.
This film captures not just a single send, but the story of Megos taking on one of the most storied open projects in European sport climbing. Ceüse's immaculate limestone and relentlessly technical movement provide the perfect backdrop for a performance that cements Megos among the elite of the 9b grade. Essential viewing for anyone passionate about the frontier of human climbing achievement.
The North Face presents: ALPHANE drops you into Switzerland with a stacked crew chasing the sharp end of modern bouldering. At the center is Shawn Raboutou’s quest to unlock Alphane—his landmark ascent and a bold proposal of 9a on a boulder, pushing what’s imaginable at the very top.
Across nearly 50 minutes, the film blends tight storytelling with full-value sessions on some of the most iconic and brutal lines—Dreamtime, Mystic River, Fight Club, and more—building toward the two-part Alphane finale. Big attempts, real consequences, and a relentless standard of movement make this one a must-watch for anyone who loves cutting-edge first ascents and the mindset it takes to commit.
Adam Ondra takes on Wonderland, a breathtaking new route at the Terra Promessa crag near Arco, Italy, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on rock. Developed with the vision of Alfredo Webber, who spotted the unclimbed line and placed the bolts, Wonderland challenges even Ondra's elite skillset with a sequence of slopy pinches, tiny crimps, and a demanding tufa section that forced the team to wait out a seeping hold through the winter before conditions finally came together in spring.
This film documents four intense days of effort, failed attempts, broken holds, and the emotional rollercoaster of projecting a potential 9b+ — a grade that would make it not just the hardest route in Italy, but one of the hardest in the world. Ondra's candid vlog style brings viewers inside every moment of the send, from the agonizing near-misses to the triumphant clip of the anchor, offering a rare and compelling window into what it takes to establish a route at the absolute frontier of human climbing.
Magnus Midtbø teams up with Alex Honnold for a day of climbing that quickly turns into a full-on lesson in staying calm when the air gets big. From gym sessions to exposed rock, it’s a close-up look at what “solo” really feels like when you’re next to one of the most composed climbers on the planet.
What makes this one gripping is the contrast: Magnus’s relatable reactions against Honnold’s steady, methodical approach to risk, movement, and mindset. If you like climbing films that mix real tension with genuine friendship and behind-the-scenes problem solving, this is an addictive watch that leaves you equal parts inspired and wide-eyed.
