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.
Brad Johnson takes on one of the most iconic climbs in the world — the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley. Over four days living on the wall, this film documents the full physical and mental journey up one of America's most celebrated big wall routes, thousands of feet above the valley floor.
What makes this film compelling is its raw, ground-level perspective on what it truly means to commit to a big wall — hauling gear, sleeping exposed on granite, and pushing through exhaustion to reach the summit. With nearly four million views, this climb clearly resonates with both seasoned climbers and adventurous newcomers alike.
Thank God Ledge is one of the most iconic and nerve-wracking features in all of climbing — a narrow, exposed shelf high on the sheer granite face of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley. This video captures Pitch 20 of the Regular Northwest Face route, where climbers must traverse a ledge so exposed that the name says it all, with thousands of feet of air below and nothing but commitment ahead.
With over seven million views, this short clip has captivated audiences far beyond the climbing world, offering a visceral window into the vertigo-inducing reality of big wall climbing in Yosemite. Whether you walk it upright or press your back to the wall and shuffle sideways, Thank God Ledge is a rite of passage — and watching it is enough to make your palms sweat from the comfort of your couch.
Friends Of The Grit follows Belgian climber Siebe Vanhee as he heads to the Peak District, the heartland of British gritstone and its famously uncompromising trad ethic. Part travelogue, part climbing story, it’s a firsthand look at how local history and unwritten rules shape the way people climb.
What makes this film so watchable is the clash and connection between styles: a visiting powerhouse stepping onto a very different playground where commitment, composure, and good judgement matter as much as strength. Expect sharp edges, bold leads, and plenty of personality as Siebe and his new crew chase the best grit the UK has to offer.
Brooke Raboutou takes center stage in this slick edit from Mellow, documenting her winter assault on some of Ticino's most coveted boulder problems. From the sculpted granite of Magic Wood to the storied lines that have tested the world's best, Brooke moves through a gauntlet of V12-V15 classics with a mix of raw power and precise technical footwork that makes even the desperate moves look controlled.
What makes this edit worth your time is watching a young climber at the peak of her abilities go head-to-head with true test pieces — the kind of problems that demand everything. The footage is crisp, the climbing is fierce, and the Swiss landscape provides a stunning backdrop. Whether you're here for the beta or just the stoke, Brooke's fight on these lines delivers both in full.
Switzerland is a multipitch paradise, and Swissway to Heaven is a love letter to its legendary walls through the eyes of hometown climber Cédric Lachat. With a sharp sense of humor and boundless stoke, he guides you across five iconic arenas—the Eiger, Gastlosen, Wendenstöcke, Lauterbrunnen, and the Rätikon—joined by a stacked crew including Nina Caprez.
What makes this film hit is the blend of jaw-dropping alpine scenery with hard climbing (8a and beyond) and real perspective from first ascensionists. It’s part adventure, part history lesson, tracing how routes and equipment evolved from traditional mountain missions to modern sport-minded big-wall climbing—equal parts inspiring, informative, and pure mountain escapism.
What does free solo actually look and feel like from the climber’s perspective? This film follows Alex Honnold as he uses virtual reality to bring viewers onto the wall with him, building the immersive documentary experience “Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR” after years of filming across Europe and North America.
If you’ve ever wondered how focus, exposure, and movement combine when there’s no rope in sight, this is a front-row seat. Between the scale of the walls and the VR-first approach, it turns a familiar headline-worthy discipline into something more personal and immediate—an intense, close-in look at commitment on stone.
Ryuichi Murai steps up to the cutting edge with "Floatin," his first ascent of The Launchpad Project in Mizugaki, Japan. It’s a short boulder, but every move is razor-specific—one of those problems where the difficulty is concentrated into a handful of brutally precise moments.
What makes this film pop is the contrast: minimal length, maximum intensity. You get to watch a top-tier boulderer puzzle out movement that looks almost impossible, then bring it together with calm execution and commitment—an inspiring snapshot of how modern hard boulders are built, and how they’re solved.
