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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The Big Bang
David Petts (2019)
In september 2019, when Emma Twyford powered, crimped and screamed her way to the top of The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trywn, she ended a three-year battle and entered British climbing’s history books as the first British woman to break the 9a barrier. In this 30-minute epic film, we follow her on her three-year journey to climb the route. Emma's ascent was the third absolute ascent of this route, first climbed in 1996 by Neil Carson. James McHaffie made the second ascent in 2011.- 2019
- UK
- 30 min
In september 2019, when Emma Twyford powered, crimped and screamed her way to the top of The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trywn, she ended a three-year battle and entered British climbing’s history books as the first British woman to break the 9a barrier. In this 30-minute epic film, we follow her on her three-year journey to climb the route. Emma's ascent was the third absolute ascent of this route, first climbed in 1996 by Neil Carson. James McHaffie made the second ascent in 2011.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Recreation
Edwin - A dream of White Horses
Paul Diffley (2019)
A celebration of one of the UK's most impactful climbers: Edwin Drummond. We pay tribute to his life with a look at the historic first ascent of what's now considered to be one of the world's greatest trad multi-pitches 'A Dream Of White Horses'. Located on the spectacular cliffs of Gogarth this ascent was made by Ed Drummond and Dave Pearce in 1968. We bring the ascent to life through reenactment with James Mchaffie and Lex Pearce(Dave's son) accompanied by Ed's poetry which was as big a part of Ed's life as climbing. The two blend together beautifully in this atmospheric tribute to a man who changed the climbing scene forever.Edwin - A dream of White Horses
- 2019
- UK
- 8 min
A celebration of one of the UK's most impactful climbers: Edwin Drummond. We pay tribute to his life with a look at the historic first ascent of what's now considered to be one of the world's greatest trad multi-pitches 'A Dream Of White Horses'. Located on the spectacular cliffs of Gogarth this ascent was made by Ed Drummond and Dave Pearce in 1968. We bring the ascent to life through reenactment with James Mchaffie and Lex Pearce(Dave's son) accompanied by Ed's poetry which was as big a part of Ed's life as climbing. The two blend together beautifully in this atmospheric tribute to a man who changed the climbing scene forever.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Grit Flick
Alastair Lee (2009)
This Rock Climbing movie captures the action of one of the best season's on gritstone ever! Headlining with Jordan Buy's second ascent of the coveted Widdop Wall, also includes what has been touted by Gritstone guru John Dunne as 'the hardest route on grit' as Ryan Pascal makes the first ascent of the outrageously difficult 'Gerty Berwick' the blank wall to the left of the 'New Statesman' at Ilkley, Yorkshire. ....- 2009
- UK
- 80 min
This Rock Climbing movie captures the action of one of the best season's on gritstone ever! Headlining with Jordan Buy's second ascent of the coveted Widdop Wall, also includes what has been touted by Gritstone guru John Dunne as 'the hardest route on grit' as Ryan Pascal makes the first ascent of the outrageously difficult 'Gerty Berwick' the blank wall to the left of the 'New Statesman' at Ilkley, Yorkshire. ....Climbing locations
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Welsh connections
Dave Brown (2009)
A rampage through the diversity of Welsh climbing: Mountain crags, deep water soloing, slate weirdness, massive seacliffs, boudering and sport. A cast of new wave British rock stars join legends from the past, on cutting edge first ascents as well as great test pieces from the previous generation. Surveying this historic climbing Mecca it seems every top climber has a Welsh Connection.- 2009
- UK
- 76 min
A rampage through the diversity of Welsh climbing: Mountain crags, deep water soloing, slate weirdness, massive seacliffs, boudering and sport. A cast of new wave British rock stars join legends from the past, on cutting edge first ascents as well as great test pieces from the previous generation. Surveying this historic climbing Mecca it seems every top climber has a Welsh Connection.Climbing locations
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On sight
Alastair Lee (2008)
"On Sight" is the fruition of an idea that many considered impossible: a film capturing the blood, sweat and mystery of on-sight climbing as it happens. The result is a tense, profound and often hilariously funny portrait of climbing's most elusive realm, and a deep insight into what drives the climbers who explore it.- 2008
- UK
- 67 min
"On Sight" is the fruition of an idea that many considered impossible: a film capturing the blood, sweat and mystery of on-sight climbing as it happens. The result is a tense, profound and often hilariously funny portrait of climbing's most elusive realm, and a deep insight into what drives the climbers who explore it.Climbing locations
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Little big walling in Madagascar
Paul Diffley (2009)
The West Face of Karimbony in the Tsaranoro Massif is home to one of the worlds hardest big-wall free climbs, Tough Enough?. James McHaffie and a team of top UK climbers head to Madagascar to find out if this route is indeed tough enough.Little big walling in Madagascar
- 2009
- UK
- 15 min
The West Face of Karimbony in the Tsaranoro Massif is home to one of the worlds hardest big-wall free climbs, Tough Enough?. James McHaffie and a team of top UK climbers head to Madagascar to find out if this route is indeed tough enough.Climbing locations
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Between the rain
Mark Reeves (2003)
Between the rain is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Slate and Porth Ysgo. It was directed by Mark Reeves in 2003 and produced by Dringo Productions. It features Pete Robins, James McHaffie, Ben Bransby, Ivan Tresch, Neil Dyer, Matt Perrier and others.- 2003
- UK
- 62 min
Between the rain is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Slate and Porth Ysgo. It was directed by Mark Reeves in 2003 and produced by Dringo Productions. It features Pete Robins, James McHaffie, Ben Bransby, Ivan Tresch, Neil Dyer, Matt Perrier and others.Climbing locations
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Islands
Dom Bush (2011)
A three-part film which gives an insight into the world of hard traditional ascents in the birthplace of rock climbing, the English Lake District. It features fantastic footage of first ascents and hard repeats of routes from E6 (5.12c) to E9 (5.13c) by Wild Country and Red Chili climbers Adam Hocking and James McHaffie, as well Lakes stalwarts Mike Przygrodzki and Stuart Wood. It also features interviews and commentaries from Lakes legend and Wild Country climber Dave Birkett and the indefatigable Leo Houlding.- 2011
- UK
- 37 min
A three-part film which gives an insight into the world of hard traditional ascents in the birthplace of rock climbing, the English Lake District. It features fantastic footage of first ascents and hard repeats of routes from E6 (5.12c) to E9 (5.13c) by Wild Country and Red Chili climbers Adam Hocking and James McHaffie, as well Lakes stalwarts Mike Przygrodzki and Stuart Wood. It also features interviews and commentaries from Lakes legend and Wild Country climber Dave Birkett and the indefatigable Leo Houlding.Climbing locations
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