Chris Sharma's Sleeping Lion Project - Raw Attempts

Chris Sharma's Sleeping Lion Project - Raw Attempts offers an unfiltered, first-person look at one of climbing's greatest icons pushing the limits of what's humanly possible. Bolted by Sharma himself in Siurana, Spain, the Sleeping Lion project consumed two years of his life across multiple seasons before he finally sent it at age 41, proposing a grade of 9b+ (5.15c) and cementing his place among the elite at an age when most climbers have long since peaked. What makes this film special is its rawness — no polish, no narrative gloss, just Sharma locked in battle with one of the hardest routes in the world while balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Presented by Reel Rock and filmed by Ricardo Giancola, this short serves as a compelling window into the full-length film Sleeping Lion, and stands on its own as a testament to obsession, resilience, and the unrelenting pursuit of a dream on stone.

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Presented by Tenaya: https://tenaya.net Filmed by Ricardo Giancola Stream Full Film on Reel Rock Unlimited: https://watch.reelrocktour.com/browse Chris Sharma bolted this spectacular line in Siurana, Spain, and spent two years trying to make the first ascent. Here's a raw, first-person look at his attempts on the Sleeping Lion project over several seasons. This year he sent the route, at age 41, suggesting a grade of 9b+ (5.15c). Watch the first ascent and the full story of Sharma's journey to stay on the cutting edge of climbing while juggling two young kids and a growing business, in our new film Sleeping Lion, available now for subscribers on Reel Rock Unlimited.