Need to get stoked on climbing and have finished the entire list of Mellow Climbing or IFSC World Cup playbacks? Try these films (if you haven't already watched them). P.S. I know I have an “Obligatory Must Watch List” but I truly love all of these f...
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Obligatory Must Watch
Inspiring Women
Comp Climbing
Obligatory Must Watch
It's hard to not love any of these films for various reasons. Regardless of being a climber or not, these are must watch docs.
A fantastic human's journey through self discovery and climbing.
They/Them: One Climber's Story
Incredible story, 5/5 inspirational stars!
The Dawn Wall
Make sure to wear some deoderant because you will be SWEATING. Just pure insanity.
Free Solo
Incredibly intense. I don't plan to ever do big wall, alpine, or anything like this at all but this is nothing short of amazing.
Meru
You guessed it, another intense one, without a good ending. Inspiring, nonetheless.
The Alpinist
Inspiring Women
My favorite on this entire list, hands down! I watch this at least twice a year and it leaves me incredibly emotional and sobbing. A truly beautiful film that captures inner demons and fighting back against them.
Speak To Me Softly
Nothing much to say besides watch these women crush!
Girls Gone Hueco
Alex Johnson gives great insight into her lifelong project, The Swarm. This video was created before she finally sent it, just a few years ago!!
The Art of Failure, Alex Johnson
I have so much respect for the Flash Foxy crew! I attended the festival in Chattanooga in 2019 and highly recommend you give them a follow!
REI Presents: Within Reach
Incredible climbing and aesthetic climbs!
Slaydies
THE PIONEER AND LEGEND!
Full Circle with Lynn Hill
The most insane outdoor climber who has climbed an insane tick list and first female to climb V16
In Sequence: Katie Lamb and the Craft of Hard Bouldering
Comp Climbing
Beautiful films about competitive climbers
Yes, I am biased. She is hands down my favorite climber and it was so interesting to learn more about her!
Miho Nonaka: Japan's Iconic Olympic Climber
From the GOAT herself. A must watch!
Janja Garnbret Unfiltered: Mental health, body image and insecurities
This 3 part series follow different competitive climbers as they rally for spots in the 2024 Paris Olympics.