The Simple Life

In The Simple Life, filmmaker Cameron Maier follows legendary boulderer Dave Graham into the high-country zones of Guanella Pass and Wild Basin, where days are measured in chalk, weather windows, and the quiet ritual of trying hard. Centered around Graham firing on elite V15 terrain—most notably The Ice Knife—this short film captures the stripped-down rhythm of life on rock: hike in, dial the moves, and commit when it counts. What makes it worth your ten minutes is the blend of precision and atmosphere: powerful climbing, a sense of place, and the calm intensity of a master at work. It’s a focused hit of bouldering inspiration that celebrates the beauty of keeping things simple—no noise, no hype, just granite, effort, and the satisfaction of sticking the line.

Cameron Maier · 10:21

Dave Graham firing rigs in Guanella Pass and Wild Basin