Nina Caprez: To Bolt Or Not To Be

In Nina Caprez: To Bolt Or Not To Be, Arc'teryx follows Swiss climber Nina Caprez to Smith Rock as she takes on “To Bolt Or Not To Be” (5.14a), a 40-meter ribbon of perfectly smooth, vertical stone. More than a send story, it’s a close look at the patience, precision, and stubborn optimism it takes to unlock a route that demands over a hundred choreographed moves. What makes this short film worth your nine minutes is how vividly it captures the real process behind a hard climb: dialing sequences, refining body positions, managing doubt, and returning again and again until the impossible starts to feel mapped. If you love sport climbing, high-end endurance, or simply watching commitment turn into clarity on the wall, this is a focused, motivating watch that stays with you after the last move.

Arc'teryx · 9:02

Climbing To Bolt Or Not To Be (5.14a) in Smith Rock is like learning over 100 choreographed moves of a difficult dance. Nina Caprez shares her story of working her way up all 40 meters of perfectly smooth, vertical wall.