Keen Youth - James Pearson

Keen Youth follows British climber James Pearson back to the roots of his obsession, tracing the early drive that had him pulling on rock (and anything else he could reach) long before most kids learned to slow down. In this short Hot Aches Productions portrait, Pearson’s “keen youth” isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake—it’s a reminder of how a lifelong relationship with climbing begins with curiosity, mischief, and the simple urge to get higher. Worth watching for its punchy energy and pure climbing joy, the film captures the scrappy, hands-on spirit that fuels everything from bouldering to crack climbing. Whether you’re here for the personality, the movement, or the stoke to get out and climb, Keen Youth delivers a quick hit of inspiration that makes you want to chalk up, commit, and see what you can pull onto next.

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