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Documentary / Chronicle
The Verdon Gorge
Andy Mann (2016)
Climbing in the Verdon Gorge, France to explore the roots of French sport climbing. A film by Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec and Andy Mann featuring Emily Harrington, Matt Segal, Jonathan Segrist, François Guillot, Alan Carne, Bruno Clement and Nina Caprez. The canyon, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, is not far from the French Riviera and is popular with tourists—and rock climbers.Andy Mann, Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec
- 2016
- USA
- 9 min
Climbing in the Verdon Gorge, France to explore the roots of French sport climbing. A film by Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec and Andy Mann featuring Emily Harrington, Matt Segal, Jonathan Segrist, François Guillot, Alan Carne, Bruno Clement and Nina Caprez. The canyon, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, is not far from the French Riviera and is popular with tourists—and rock climbers.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Poumaka Tower
Keith Ladzinski (2016)
After 16 days of climbing Poumaka, Mike Libecki and Angie Payne forged a new route to the summit of the remote island spire. Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann, with 3 Strings Productions, were there to document what turned out to be 8 pitches of dangerous, rain-battered, choss-infested, mud-covered A4 climbing.- 2016
- USA
- 15 min
After 16 days of climbing Poumaka, Mike Libecki and Angie Payne forged a new route to the summit of the remote island spire. Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann, with 3 Strings Productions, were there to document what turned out to be 8 pitches of dangerous, rain-battered, choss-infested, mud-covered A4 climbing.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Poumaka - Behind the scenes
Keith Ladzinski (2015)
The making of Poumaka. After 16 days of climbing Poumaka, Mike Libecki and Angie Payne forged a new route to the summit of the remote island spire. Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann, with 3 Strings Productions, were there to document what turned out to be 8 pitches of dangerous, rain-battered, choss-infested, mud-covered A4 climbing.- 2015
- USA
- 5 min
The making of Poumaka. After 16 days of climbing Poumaka, Mike Libecki and Angie Payne forged a new route to the summit of the remote island spire. Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann, with 3 Strings Productions, were there to document what turned out to be 8 pitches of dangerous, rain-battered, choss-infested, mud-covered A4 climbing.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Superior Ice Climbing
Keith Ladzinski (2018)
Angela VanWiemeersch and Sasha DiGiliuan, two athletes at the top of their respective climbing disciplines, explore the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in search for new ice climbing routes on the shoreline of Lake Superior. Frozen waterfalls on the side of massive sandstone cliffs in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offer a variety of climbing possibilities that only a small, but dedicated community regularly visits. Ice climbing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is relatively unknown, but the climate, landscape, and geological features make it home to some of the USA’s best. The waterfalls freeze into spectacular ice formations, creating countless climbing routes.- 2018
- USA
- 14 min
Angela VanWiemeersch and Sasha DiGiliuan, two athletes at the top of their respective climbing disciplines, explore the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in search for new ice climbing routes on the shoreline of Lake Superior. Frozen waterfalls on the side of massive sandstone cliffs in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offer a variety of climbing possibilities that only a small, but dedicated community regularly visits. Ice climbing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is relatively unknown, but the climate, landscape, and geological features make it home to some of the USA’s best. The waterfalls freeze into spectacular ice formations, creating countless climbing routes.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Rolihlahla
Keith Ladzinski (2014)
In the summer of 2013, Sasha DiGiulian climbed Rolihlahla (5.14c) in South Africa. The climb is considered the hardest route at Waterfall Boven, one of South Africa’s sport climbing destinations. The line was formally dubbed the Overlord Project when it was bolted in 2008 by South African climber Andrew Pedley. Rolihlahla is Nelson Mandela’s birth name, and colloquially means troublemaker.- 2014
- USA
- 6 min
In the summer of 2013, Sasha DiGiulian climbed Rolihlahla (5.14c) in South Africa. The climb is considered the hardest route at Waterfall Boven, one of South Africa’s sport climbing destinations. The line was formally dubbed the Overlord Project when it was bolted in 2008 by South African climber Andrew Pedley. Rolihlahla is Nelson Mandela’s birth name, and colloquially means troublemaker.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Poumaka
Keith Ladzinski (2015)
Angie Payne and National Geographic explorer-climber Mike Libecki battle the jungle to make the first ascent of the south face of Poumaka, a remote 3,264-foot spire on Ua Pou, an island in French Polynesia. After 16 days of climbing Poumaka, Mike Libecki and Angie Payne forged a new route to the summit of the remote island spire. Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann, with 3 Strings Productions, were there to document what turned out to be 8 pitches of dangerous, rain-battered, choss-infested, mud-covered A4 climbing. Shorten version of the original 15 minutes film, titled Poumaka Tower.- 2015
- USA
- 7 min
Angie Payne and National Geographic explorer-climber Mike Libecki battle the jungle to make the first ascent of the south face of Poumaka, a remote 3,264-foot spire on Ua Pou, an island in French Polynesia. After 16 days of climbing Poumaka, Mike Libecki and Angie Payne forged a new route to the summit of the remote island spire. Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann, with 3 Strings Productions, were there to document what turned out to be 8 pitches of dangerous, rain-battered, choss-infested, mud-covered A4 climbing. Shorten version of the original 15 minutes film, titled Poumaka Tower.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Intrinsic
Keith Ladzinski (2012)
Chris Sharma shares his motivation for climbing and insights gained through struggle and the commitment to his craft. Chris finds 'purpose' in his big projects and through the process, has learned when to push and when to let go. With unlimited, steep limestone cliffs near his home in Catalunya, Spain he thrives on the adventure, exploration and discovery of new routes.- 2012
- USA
- 6 min
Chris Sharma shares his motivation for climbing and insights gained through struggle and the commitment to his craft. Chris finds 'purpose' in his big projects and through the process, has learned when to push and when to let go. With unlimited, steep limestone cliffs near his home in Catalunya, Spain he thrives on the adventure, exploration and discovery of new routes.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Impossible invitation
Keith Ladzinski (2014)
A look into Kevin Jorgeson’s Dawn Wall Attempts, an impossible invitation to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the world. A challenge that he started in 2010, when after three years of planning and months of pitch-by-pitch reconnaissance work, together with Tommy Caldwell they begun their official bid to free climb the Dawn Wall on El Capitan. Caldwell and Jorgeson’s 33-pitch line will be arguably the hardest of its kind in the Yosemite Valley.- 2014
- USA
- 6 min
A look into Kevin Jorgeson’s Dawn Wall Attempts, an impossible invitation to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the world. A challenge that he started in 2010, when after three years of planning and months of pitch-by-pitch reconnaissance work, together with Tommy Caldwell they begun their official bid to free climb the Dawn Wall on El Capitan. Caldwell and Jorgeson’s 33-pitch line will be arguably the hardest of its kind in the Yosemite Valley.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Era Vella
Andy Mann (2012)
Nineteen year old Sasha DiGiulian made the first female ascent of Chris Sharma's route Era Vella (9a or 5.14d) in Margalef, Spain. 9a is the hardest grade ever climbed by a woman. DiGiulian became the first American woman to climb 5.14d in October 2011 with an ascent of Pure Imagination in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. (It's been downgraded to 5.14c since Adam Ondra flashed it in November 2012.) She went on to climb Era Vella (5.14d) in March 2012; here's the full story.- 2012
- USA
- 8 min
Nineteen year old Sasha DiGiulian made the first female ascent of Chris Sharma's route Era Vella (9a or 5.14d) in Margalef, Spain. 9a is the hardest grade ever climbed by a woman. DiGiulian became the first American woman to climb 5.14d in October 2011 with an ascent of Pure Imagination in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. (It's been downgraded to 5.14c since Adam Ondra flashed it in November 2012.) She went on to climb Era Vella (5.14d) in March 2012; here's the full story.Climbing locations
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Algorithm
Keith Ladzinski (2013)
A short film documenting Jonathan Siegrist on the first ascent of Idaho's hardest route, 'Algorithm' 5.14d (9a), on September 8th 2012. 'I could not fall. I think by the end I was screaming at every move - more nervous than tired - but definitely tired. I clipped the chains with swollen forearms and bleeding tips. 'Algorithm' 14d was born. Idaho's hardest pitch, and one of the proudest first ascents of my career.' - Jonathan Siegrist- 2013
- USA
- 6 min
A short film documenting Jonathan Siegrist on the first ascent of Idaho's hardest route, 'Algorithm' 5.14d (9a), on September 8th 2012. 'I could not fall. I think by the end I was screaming at every move - more nervous than tired - but definitely tired. I clipped the chains with swollen forearms and bleeding tips. 'Algorithm' 14d was born. Idaho's hardest pitch, and one of the proudest first ascents of my career.' - Jonathan SiegristClimbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
3 days with Ethan Pringle
Keith Ladzinski (2012)
A short film highlighting 3 days with Ethan Pringle and a look into his comical personality and extraordinary climbing ability. The film highlights Ethan's ongoing project to climb the hardest route in North America at Clark Mountain, California, his quick wit, and a successful ascent of a very difficult and long standing project at Robber's Roost on Mt. Charleston outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.- 2012
- USA
- 11 min
A short film highlighting 3 days with Ethan Pringle and a look into his comical personality and extraordinary climbing ability. The film highlights Ethan's ongoing project to climb the hardest route in North America at Clark Mountain, California, his quick wit, and a successful ascent of a very difficult and long standing project at Robber's Roost on Mt. Charleston outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Viaje de los locos
Keith Ladzinski (2014)
Viaje de los locos is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Gorropu Gorge and Wendenstöcke. It was directed by Keith Ladzinski in 2014 and produced by 3 Strings Productions. It features Sasha DiGiulian and Eduard Marín Garcia.- 2014
- USA
- 9 min
Viaje de los locos is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Gorropu Gorge and Wendenstöcke. It was directed by Keith Ladzinski in 2014 and produced by 3 Strings Productions. It features Sasha DiGiulian and Eduard Marín Garcia.Climbing locations
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