Ashima: Return of the Warrior Ninja Princess
Ashima: Return of the Warrior Ninja Princess follows phenom Ashima Shiraishi back to Hueco Tanks, Texas, in March 2012, where she turns a legendary bouldering landscape into her personal proving ground. Directed by Jason Kehl for bigupproductions, this short but powerful film captures Ashima’s focused return to form as she takes on Crown of Aragorn (V13) and Barefoot on Sacred Ground (V12) at just 10 years old. It’s worth watching for the mix of jaw-dropping difficulty and quiet, determined composure—no hype needed when the climbing speaks for itself. You’ll get crisp sequences on iconic Hueco stone, a sense of what “impossible” looks like up close, and the kind of confidence that makes the nickname feel earned: fast, precise, and fearless—an instant CouchClimbs hit for anyone who loves bouldering at its limit.
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Ashima Shiraishi's standard-smashing return to Hueco Tanks, TX in March, 2012. Featuring her ascents of Crown of Aragorn (V13) and Barefoot on Sacred Ground (V12) at the age of 10. Directed by Jason Kehl. For more about her, check out the film Origins: Ashima and Obe, available on DVD or HD Download as part of the 2011 REEL ROCK Film Tour. http://www.bigupproductions.com/films/reel-rock-2011-2/