The Bride of Mont Blanc
Home Synopsis In a profound act of historical resurrection, modern-day adventurer Elise Wortley straps on her 19th-century hobnail boots and bonnet to celebrate history’s forgotten female explorers, whose absence from history continues to have knock on effects today. Armed only with the gear available to Henriette d’Angeville in 1838, Elise attempts to recreate the first […]
Nowhere
Home Synopsis Nowhere is an intimate portrait of Tanner Mack, a devoted climber who has been establishing bold new highball boulders, often alone. For Tanner, climbing is far more than athleticism, it’s a deeply personal practice of regulation and reflection, a quiet method for navigating the chaos in his internal world Runtime: 3 minutes Language: […]
Muga
Home Synopsis What if, in climbing, we were first taught to let go? What if we looked more closely at the rocks we held onto—what would we find? Going beyond the why of climbing, professional climber Ashima Shiraishi takes us on a personal journey that deeply considers the rocks she engages with. Contemplating their long […]
Fifty-Fifty
Home Synopsis Tying in with a climbing partner means more than just sending the crux together. For renowned alpinists Ines Papert and Sarah Huenekin, the peak of their aspirations comes as they both climb past the age of 50 – pushing themselves harder while learning more about each other, as well as themselves. Runtime: 10 […]
Earthworks
Home Synopsis Ceramicist Kim Hall draws similarities between her craft and her favorite hobby – desert rock climbing. Runtime: 5 minutes Language: English Country: United States Premiere: n/a Director: Rachel Ross Starring: Kim Hall Related Films
Climbing Through
Home Synopsis When there always seems to be a tornado of obligation surrounding us, how do we commit to the moment and connect to the magic of now? Motherhood, guiding, her own counseling practice—professional climber Julia Niles has danced between responsibilities for years. Lured by her friend, pro athlete Em Pellerin, to go climb the […]