Chris Sharma's Black Pearl - The First Ascent

Chris Sharma returns to the waterline for a historic first ascent: Black Pearl, one of his hardest deep water solo routes, climbed above the blue of Mallorca. This is pure commitment—no rope, no margin—just movement, exposure, and the sound of the sea below. What makes this film unmissable is the rare, intimate look at a milestone climb as it happens: the decisions, the precision, and the courage it takes to keep trying when the consequences are real. If you love the feeling of high-stakes adventure climbing and the artistry of a master operating at his limit, Black Pearl delivers in nine unforgettable minutes.

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The historic first ascent footage of one of Chris Sharma's hardest deep water solo routes - Black Pearl, in Mallorca. Presented by Tenaya: https://tenaya.net/en/ Watch the full-length film on Reel Rock Unlimited: https://watch.reelrocktour.com/browse Special Thanks to Rock and Water Mallorca: https://rockandwatermallorca.com/en/home Filmed by Brett Lowell Photography by Matty Hong Dedicated to the memory of Miquel Riera