Primitivo (8C/V15) First Ascent

Primitivo (8C/V15) First Ascent drops you into the granite corridors of Val Bavona, Ticino, where one of Switzerland’s most coveted new boulder problems came to life in spring 2019. Following the mellow crew and a stacked cast—Isabelle Faus, Daniel Woods, Giuliano Cameroni, and Jimmy Webb—the film traces the buildup, the attempts, and the decisive moments that culminate in the first ascent of Primitivo, a modern testpiece at the cutting edge of bouldering. What makes this worth your 17 minutes is the mix of world-class climbing and the human rhythm behind it: reading subtle features, refining beta, managing skin and conditions, and returning with purpose after failure. It’s a crisp look at how top climbers collaborate and compete on a single line, set against the raw beauty of Ticino stone—equal parts travel vignette, session energy, and a reminder of why a few moves can become a benchmark for an entire season.

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Primitivo is one of the best new problems in the world situated in Val Bavona, in Ticino, CH. FA circa April 2019. Climbers: Isabelle Faus Daniel Woods Giuliano Cameroni Jimmy Webb Filmed by the crew Edited by Giuliano