Arc'teryx Presents: ANDREA
"Arc'teryx Presents: ANDREA" is a rock climbing video (41 minutes) published by Arc'teryx on May 11, 2025 with 351K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.
When professional climber Nina Caprez and photographer Jeremy Bernard reached the peak of their careers and became parents, they began asking a deeper question: what truly gives sport its meaning? Their answer was ANDREA, a non-profit built on the belief that climbing finds its greatest value when shared with others. But when a devastating earthquake strikes Morocco mid-journey, their mission is tested in ways they never anticipated, forcing them to confront both personal loss and collective resilience. This is the rare climbing film that transcends the sport itself. Alongside breathtaking footage of Morocco's landscapes and crags, viewers witness an intimate portrait of a family navigating new parenthood, heartbreak, and humanitarian purpose. Nina's return to climbing after motherhood, the discovery of her daughter Lia's heart defect, and the raw emotional weight of connecting with earthquake-affected communities all converge into something genuinely moving. ANDREA is not about sending hard routes or chasing grades — it is about why we climb at all, and what we owe to the communities we pass through.
Arc'teryx · 41:55
What pushes us farther in sport—in our passions? It’s a question that professional climber Nina Caprez and photographer Jeremy Bernard found themselves asking at the height of their careers, and just when they became parents. Believing that the value of sport comes through sharing it, they decided to create ANDREA—a non-profit that brings climbing to community. But when catastrophe strikes and forces them to pivot, the strength of ANDREA is tested. Follow along as they travel through Morocco, share their love of climbing, and find connection. Welcome to ANDREA. Learn more: https://blog.arcteryx.com/film-archive/andrea/ 0:37 Nina's return to climbing after motherhood: 5:15 The inspiration behind Project Andrea 7:09 The discovery of Lia's heart defect 10:50 The family's departure for Morocco 14:53 The impact of the earthquake in Morocco 16:51 Pauline joining the family as an au pair/climber 24:28 Connecting with orphans in the earthquake-affected areas 29:02 Emotional toll of the humanitarian mission 33:12 Connecting with the local climbing community in Morocco 39:43 Project Andrea is a project of love #arcteryx #ANDREAProject #ClimbingForGood #ArcteryxPresents #NinaCaprez #JeremyBernard #ClimbingLife #CommunityClimbing