Muga

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 stories, she draws parallels to the human experience and uncovers a new way forward.

Set among the ancient rocks of the Ticino Valley in the Swiss Alps, Ashima unlocks the rhythm of the mountains and their stone, beginning her quest for Muga—a state free from attachment, expectations, and desires.