The North Face presents: ALPHANE

The North Face presents: ALPHANE drops you into Switzerland with a stacked crew chasing the sharp end of modern bouldering. At the center is Shawn Raboutou’s quest to unlock Alphane—his landmark ascent and a bold proposal of 9a on a boulder, pushing what’s imaginable at the very top. Across nearly 50 minutes, the film blends tight storytelling with full-value sessions on some of the most iconic and brutal lines—Dreamtime, Mystic River, Fight Club, and more—building toward the two-part Alphane finale. Big attempts, real consequences, and a relentless standard of movement make this one a must-watch for anyone who loves cutting-edge first ascents and the mindset it takes to commit.

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The North Face team returns to Switzerland with the goal to establish cutting edge first ascents. Shawn's ascent of Alphane is the first proposed 9a in Switzerland and only the fourth worldwide. The film features Matty Hong, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods, Felipe Carmago, Giuliano Cameroni, and Shawn Raboutou. Film by Ben Neilson. Supported by The North Face. 0:00 Intro 1:23 Alphane V17 (Part 1) 5:24 Trip to the moon V14 11:25 Mystic River V15 14:10 Squalo Bianco V14 17:58 River Arête Project 23:07 Fight Club V14 31:24 Dreamtime V15 35:15 Alphane V17 (Part 2) 45:00 Credits