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Documentary / Chronicle
Wide boyz
Chris Alstrin (2012)
Two climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, explore the strange sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing. They embark on a tour of the USA which culminates in the first ascent of Century Crack, the world’s hardest offwidth.- 2012
- UK
- 48 min
Two climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, explore the strange sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing. They embark on a tour of the USA which culminates in the first ascent of Century Crack, the world’s hardest offwidth.Climbing locations
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Dirtbag
Dave O'Leske (2017)
Fred Beckey is the legendary American 'Dirtbag' mountaineer whose name has evoked mystery, sarcasm and adulation since the 1940s. His stubborn determination to climb one peak after another was translated into a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of furious climbing partners and abandoned lovers. At the age of 94 he is still obsessed by the mountains and plans ambitious expeditions, but the man who once cavorted over the rock and ice now has to come to terms with everyday life. The story of this athletic rebel, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and impassioned books, is recounted for the first time.- 2017
- USA
- 96 min
Fred Beckey is the legendary American 'Dirtbag' mountaineer whose name has evoked mystery, sarcasm and adulation since the 1940s. His stubborn determination to climb one peak after another was translated into a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of furious climbing partners and abandoned lovers. At the age of 94 he is still obsessed by the mountains and plans ambitious expeditions, but the man who once cavorted over the rock and ice now has to come to terms with everyday life. The story of this athletic rebel, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and impassioned books, is recounted for the first time.Climbing locations
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The A.O.
Jochen Scholl (2018)
Adam Ondra is one of the most successful and versatile sport climbers of our time. He successfully climbed the most difficult route in the world, called Silence, and established a new level of difficulty—9c. The Czech climber has also shown what he can do when it comes to big wall climbing; he ascended the Dawn Wall in just eight days—on his very first trip to Yosemite. His strong, lean body seems to effortlessly transcend gravity. But is it simply Adam’s muscle power and endurance that enables him to conquer the most difficult routes? Or is it his mental strength that drives him climb an 8a while blindfolded? We find out more about the forces that drive this climbing talent to new heights in The A.O.- 2018
- Germany, Italy
- 24 min
Adam Ondra is one of the most successful and versatile sport climbers of our time. He successfully climbed the most difficult route in the world, called Silence, and established a new level of difficulty—9c. The Czech climber has also shown what he can do when it comes to big wall climbing; he ascended the Dawn Wall in just eight days—on his very first trip to Yosemite. His strong, lean body seems to effortlessly transcend gravity. But is it simply Adam’s muscle power and endurance that enables him to conquer the most difficult routes? Or is it his mental strength that drives him climb an 8a while blindfolded? We find out more about the forces that drive this climbing talent to new heights in The A.O.Climbing locations
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Third Flatiron
Dylan Welter (2020)
In this episode of Classic Climbs, Cedar Wright recounts his colorful career while leading host Dylan Welter on his first rope-less free solo of the 800ft ultra classic, Third Flatiron, overlooking beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Each episode of this series explores a famously unique climb with a celebrity guest climber, hosted by climbing enthusiast Dylan Welter. Join Cedar Wright, Nina Williams, Heidi Wirtz, Blaine Gibson, Jon Risinger, Len Necefer, and Aaron Mike as they journey up Ancient Art, The Barton Greenbelt, The Third Flatiron, Baboquivari, and Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower).- 2020
- USA
- 22 min
In this episode of Classic Climbs, Cedar Wright recounts his colorful career while leading host Dylan Welter on his first rope-less free solo of the 800ft ultra classic, Third Flatiron, overlooking beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Each episode of this series explores a famously unique climb with a celebrity guest climber, hosted by climbing enthusiast Dylan Welter. Join Cedar Wright, Nina Williams, Heidi Wirtz, Blaine Gibson, Jon Risinger, Len Necefer, and Aaron Mike as they journey up Ancient Art, The Barton Greenbelt, The Third Flatiron, Baboquivari, and Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower).Climbing locations
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Testing Ourselves
Josep Serra (2017)
Is it possible to climb an 8,000m mountain in two weeks? What sort of acclimatization is necessary and how does it affect the body? These are the questions Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg were asking themselves. To find the answer they set off to climb Cho Oyu using a new method of acclimatization that could revolutionize climbing. Would it work?- 2017
- Spain
- 17 min
Is it possible to climb an 8,000m mountain in two weeks? What sort of acclimatization is necessary and how does it affect the body? These are the questions Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg were asking themselves. To find the answer they set off to climb Cho Oyu using a new method of acclimatization that could revolutionize climbing. Would it work?Climbing locations
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Himalayan Ice
Ari Novak (2019)
In December 2018, alpinists Ari Novak and Karsten Delap set out for India to explore one of the most remote valleys in the Indian Himalaya with local climber Karn Kowshik. Their goal was to meet with the indigenous population of the Spiti Valley and try to support local ice climbing. What they found was perhaps the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in all the Himalaya. Himalayan Ice tells the history-making story of their journey to put up 9 first ascents and start an ice climbing movement by the local population. From their journey to the valley along the most treacherous road on earth to walking amongst Snow Leopards, the expedition was anything but expected.- 2019
- USA
- 47 min
In December 2018, alpinists Ari Novak and Karsten Delap set out for India to explore one of the most remote valleys in the Indian Himalaya with local climber Karn Kowshik. Their goal was to meet with the indigenous population of the Spiti Valley and try to support local ice climbing. What they found was perhaps the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in all the Himalaya. Himalayan Ice tells the history-making story of their journey to put up 9 first ascents and start an ice climbing movement by the local population. From their journey to the valley along the most treacherous road on earth to walking amongst Snow Leopards, the expedition was anything but expected.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Gripped - Climbing the Killer Pillar
Ben Galland (2020)
While bouldering with her friend Jade, Rose, a gym climber from Los Angeles, falls for Bret, an experienced outdoorsman. She talks him into taking her -against his better judgment- on a famous, advanced rock-climbing route called 'Killer Pillar'. Disaster strikes when Bret falls and suffers a serious head injury and torn shoulder. With no way to go but up, Rose has to lead the climb to the summit. When night falls they still have a long way to go and are forced to bivouac on a cliffside ledge. The next day, as a storm approaches, Bret drifts in and out of consciousness. It's up to Rose to save them both.Gripped - Climbing the Killer Pillar
- 2020
- USA
- 89 min
While bouldering with her friend Jade, Rose, a gym climber from Los Angeles, falls for Bret, an experienced outdoorsman. She talks him into taking her -against his better judgment- on a famous, advanced rock-climbing route called 'Killer Pillar'. Disaster strikes when Bret falls and suffers a serious head injury and torn shoulder. With no way to go but up, Rose has to lead the climb to the summit. When night falls they still have a long way to go and are forced to bivouac on a cliffside ledge. The next day, as a storm approaches, Bret drifts in and out of consciousness. It's up to Rose to save them both.Climbing locations
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Gone tomorrow
Mike Wilkinson (2019)
Nearly every winter for just a brief moment, in Kentucky there are more frozen waterfalls than anywhere else in the lower 48 states, maybe even the whole world. For the last 40 years, small groups of dedicated adventurers have been searching out and climbing this ice with a determined passion, because they know if it’s climbable today, it’ll probably be gone tomorrow. This adventure documentary takes the audience for a ride deep into the bushy hollers of Appalachia with a crew of harmless misfits as they race to search out and climb new ice routes before they're gone.- 2019
- USA
- 37 min
Nearly every winter for just a brief moment, in Kentucky there are more frozen waterfalls than anywhere else in the lower 48 states, maybe even the whole world. For the last 40 years, small groups of dedicated adventurers have been searching out and climbing this ice with a determined passion, because they know if it’s climbable today, it’ll probably be gone tomorrow. This adventure documentary takes the audience for a ride deep into the bushy hollers of Appalachia with a crew of harmless misfits as they race to search out and climb new ice routes before they're gone.Climbing locations
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Dave Voltan - Rock Climbing
Jeremy Griffiths (2009)
Trevor Hames is on a mission to see what it takes to compete at world-class levels. Each week he trains with a different pro athlete, examining the specific training, commitment, and technique demanded by their sport, at the same time getting them to reveal some of their secrets. In this episode, after a training session in the gym, Canadian rock climber and bouldering competitor Dave Voltan helps Host Travor Hames conquer his fear of heights as they scale Lion's Head, a 200-foot cliff in Ontario.- 2009
- Canada
- 24 min
Trevor Hames is on a mission to see what it takes to compete at world-class levels. Each week he trains with a different pro athlete, examining the specific training, commitment, and technique demanded by their sport, at the same time getting them to reveal some of their secrets. In this episode, after a training session in the gym, Canadian rock climber and bouldering competitor Dave Voltan helps Host Travor Hames conquer his fear of heights as they scale Lion's Head, a 200-foot cliff in Ontario.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Beyond Skiing Everest
Steve Bellamy (2019)
Story of life long friends progressing high altitude skiing from the first American ski descent of an 8,000-meter peak to being inducted to the USA National Ski Hall of Fame. The film covers nearly 30 years and arguably the most extensive skiing resume in the 5,000 meters to 8,000-meter peaks including a pioneering effort to the ultimate: climbing and skiing in the Winter Himalaya.- 2019
- USA
- 81 min
Story of life long friends progressing high altitude skiing from the first American ski descent of an 8,000-meter peak to being inducted to the USA National Ski Hall of Fame. The film covers nearly 30 years and arguably the most extensive skiing resume in the 5,000 meters to 8,000-meter peaks including a pioneering effort to the ultimate: climbing and skiing in the Winter Himalaya.Climbing locations
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Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower)
Dylan Welter (2020)
In this episode of Classic Climbs, Nina Williams talks about her experience in the social media sphere, growing up around politics, and finding a way to give back, all while sing-songingly cruising up the history-laden, Bear Lodge Butte (aka Devil's Tower) in the season finale of Classic Climbs. Each episode of this series explores a famously unique climb with a celebrity guest climber, hosted by climbing enthusiast Dylan Welter. Join Cedar Wright, Nina Williams, Heidi Wirtz, Blaine Gibson, Jon Risinger, Len Necefer, and Aaron Mike as they journey up Ancient Art, The Barton Greenbelt, The Third Flatiron, Baboquivari, and Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower).- 2020
- USA
- 22 min
In this episode of Classic Climbs, Nina Williams talks about her experience in the social media sphere, growing up around politics, and finding a way to give back, all while sing-songingly cruising up the history-laden, Bear Lodge Butte (aka Devil's Tower) in the season finale of Classic Climbs. Each episode of this series explores a famously unique climb with a celebrity guest climber, hosted by climbing enthusiast Dylan Welter. Join Cedar Wright, Nina Williams, Heidi Wirtz, Blaine Gibson, Jon Risinger, Len Necefer, and Aaron Mike as they journey up Ancient Art, The Barton Greenbelt, The Third Flatiron, Baboquivari, and Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower).Climbing locations
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Barton Greenbelt
Dylan Welter (2020)
In this episode of Classic Climbs, Blaine Gibson and Jon Risinger from Rooster Teeth Productions discuss early life, comedy work, and a number of hilarious anecdotes as they take on their very first roped climbs at the historical Barton Greenbelt in Austin Texas. Each episode of this series explores a famously unique climb with a celebrity guest climber, hosted by climbing enthusiast Dylan Welter. Join Cedar Wright, Nina Williams, Heidi Wirtz, Blaine Gibson, Jon Risinger, Len Necefer, and Aaron Mike as they journey up Ancient Art, The Barton Greenbelt, The Third Flatiron, Baboquivari, and Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower).- 2020
- USA
- 22 min
In this episode of Classic Climbs, Blaine Gibson and Jon Risinger from Rooster Teeth Productions discuss early life, comedy work, and a number of hilarious anecdotes as they take on their very first roped climbs at the historical Barton Greenbelt in Austin Texas. Each episode of this series explores a famously unique climb with a celebrity guest climber, hosted by climbing enthusiast Dylan Welter. Join Cedar Wright, Nina Williams, Heidi Wirtz, Blaine Gibson, Jon Risinger, Len Necefer, and Aaron Mike as they journey up Ancient Art, The Barton Greenbelt, The Third Flatiron, Baboquivari, and Bear Lodge (Devil's Tower).Climbing locations
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