WEST COAST PIMP - A California bouldering showcase

WEST COAST PIMP is a sun-baked California bouldering showcase from Steve Montesanto that captures a raw, turn-of-the-century slice of the scene—originally released on VHS in 2000 and now back as a digital throwback. Over 1 hour and 14 minutes, it follows climbers across classic West Coast blocs, celebrating the grit, style, and improvisation that defined bouldering before HD polish and social feeds. What makes it worth watching is exactly what the creator calls out: it’s crude, a little rough around the edges, and totally honest. The “so-so” quality becomes part of the time-capsule charm, letting the movement and the vibe take center stage—chalky hands, desert light, and the simple obsession of trying hard on stone. If you want a nostalgic look at bouldering’s roots and a reminder that great climbing doesn’t need perfect production, this one delivers.

Steve Montesanto · 1:14:40

This is a digital release of the bouldering video first sold on VHS in 2000. Please excuse the quality which is so-so. Pretty crude compared to all the refined climbing videos nowadays. Enjoy!