The Unexpected | Tanner Bauer

In The Unexpected, Mad Rock follows athlete Tanner Bauer on a short, stoke-fueled weekend mission to Indian Creek, Utah—one of trad climbing’s most iconic proving grounds. With just a little time and two big objectives, Tanner heads into the desert cracks and boulders chasing the kind of climbing that demands equal parts patience, precision, and grit. What makes this film worth your ten minutes is its focused, all-in energy: a tight window, high-consequence challenges, and that unmistakable Creek texture where every move tests your composure. From the pull of a hard boulder problem to the intrigue of an obscure trad line, The Unexpected captures the thrill of committing to a plan and adapting when climbing serves up something different—leaving you fired up to get outside and try your own.

Mad Rock · 10:54

Stay stoked!! Athlete Tanner Bauer takes a short weekend trip to Indian Creek, UT last season with two particular climbs in mind. One of the Creek's hardest boulders, The Color of Curiosity and one of the most obscure trad routes in Utah, Soft Grit. #climbingisourpassion #definedbypassion Video: Three Peak Films