The Orb

Step into Boulder Canyon’s storied stone with The Orb, a tight, punchy sport climb tucked in the shadow of Castle Rock. In just over seven minutes, Lynn Hill teams up with Fred Knapp to puzzle out sequences, trade tries, and savor the kind of focused effort that hard climbing demands—equal parts curiosity, grit, and good humor in Colorado’s Front Range. What makes this short film sing is its simple, honest view of the process: testing wits, committing when it counts, and finding joy in the margins between attempts. With crisp filming from Kyle Ward and a feel for the local scene, The Orb is a quick hit of motivation—proof that even when it’s steep, it’s still possible, and it’s still fun.

Lynn Hill · 7:19

The Orb is a short and stout sport climb in Boulder Canyon, CO. In this video, Lynn Hill and Fred Knapp test their wits and enjoy the process of climbing hard in the shadow of Castle Rock. ... and it still goes, boys. Filmed and produced by Kyle Ward.