Chris Sharma: First Round First Minute

In Chris Sharma: First Round First Minute, the legendary sport climber returns to Margalef, Spain, for an intimate look at a route that consumed him for years. Built around Sharma’s attempts on the razor-edge project “First Round First Minute” (5.15), this short film captures the restless obsession, the trial-and-error, and the quiet confidence of an athlete working at the limit—before the historic first ascent finally became reality. What makes this clip so addictive is its raw focus: no fluff, just world-class movement, tense fall-and-reset cycles, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a mega project coming into focus. With crisp filming and a driving soundtrack, it’s a fast hit of Reel Rock energy that shows why Margalef’s steep pockets are a proving ground—and why Sharma’s process is as compelling as the send itself.

bigupproductions · 5:30

On April 19, 2011, Chris Sharma made the first ascent of his longtime project First Round First Minute, in Margalef, Spain. This clip shows him trying the route last year. Adapted from the 2010 REEL ROCK Film Tour. Available at Big UP Productions and Sender Films websites. Filmed by Brett Lowell. Music by Swoop Swoop and Todayokay.