Climbing Beluga - An Arc'teryx Film

Climbing Beluga - An Arc'teryx Film follows Paul McSorley, Tony Richardson, Joshua Lavigne, and Crosby Johnston as they push deep into Canada’s high Arctic for an ambitious objective: a first ascent of the North Face of Beluga Spire on remote Baffin Island. With a local guide warning them they’re arriving at the very end of the short summer window, the team battles sea ice, long boat crossings, and the isolation of the Sam Ford Fiord before they even set foot on the Broad Peak glacier. What makes this short film so gripping is how clearly it captures the full arc of an expedition—uncertain access, hard-earned attempts, and the steady decision-making that turns big dreams into real climbing. If you love raw landscapes, tight team dynamics, and the quiet intensity of committing to a line far from rescue and comfort, this is a lean, atmospheric watch that delivers the feeling of true adventure in just over eleven minutes.

Arc'teryx · 11:21

Paul McSorely, Tony Richardson, Joshua Lavigne and Crosby Johnston travel to the remote Baffin Island with the goal of a first ascent of the North Face of the Beluga Spire. Prior to even leaving for the expedition their local Clyde River guide, Levi suggested they not even make the journey as they were hitting the tail end of the preferred, but short summer season. The Beluga Spire is located in the Walker Arm of the Sam Ford Fiord, about 160km boat ride from the village of Clyde River NU. After two attempts of battling sea ice, turning a 6 hour boat ride into 12 hours, they landed at the toe of the Broad Peak glacier and bid farewell to their guide team... Read more about the successful trip on the Bird Blog: Written by Arc'teryx athlete Paul McSorely - http://blog.arcteryx.com/paul-mcsorleys-baffin-island-expedition-trip-report Team: Paul McSorley Tony Richardson Filming by: Crosby Johnston Joshua Lavigne Paul McSorley http://arcteryx.com/