Alexey Rubtsov | Fighting with Boulders

Alexey Rubtsov | Fighting with Boulders follows World Cup boulderer Alexey Rubtsov as he brings his relentless, detail-obsessed mindset from the competition circuit to the rock. Set against the sandstone of Moe’s Valley, this short film captures a climber who’s always hunting for the tiny adjustments—strength, precision, and approach—that can turn effort into progress. What makes it worth watching is how it balances intensity with a quieter truth about why we climb. Rubtsov’s drive isn’t just about winning; it’s about the simple, grounding ritual of touching stone, feeling nature, and earning each move with purpose. In just a few minutes, it delivers motivation, clean visuals, and that familiar spark that makes you want to get outside and try a little harder.

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"I try to find any small things which can make me better." Alexey says. He is always searching for new ways to get stronger. But it's not always about comps and winning. "I touch the stone and I touch nature, it's a good feeling. You are here and you have business here." #definedbypassion Video: Three Peak Films