In the past 20 years, Reel Rock has been sharing the most exciting and thrilling stories from the world of climbing. From the epic Valley Uprising to the more recent Dawn Wall and The Alpinist, they never cease to inspire climbers worldwide.
This year, they will amaze us with a selection of three touching original films to celebrate once again “the human side behind the sport's greatest adventures and achievements.” Each film will investigate different approaches to climbing, cultures, and spaces and will be an occasion to reflect on how climbing can be a universal language, gluing together disparate stories and backgrounds.
The recently released trailer, now available on YouTube, shows us a sneak peek of the three movies powered by The North Face, Black Diamond, and Yeti. The World premiere begins on March 4th in Boulder, Colorado. Check out the official Reel Rock website to find out all tour dates and locations.
Seb Bouin in DNA
Seb Bouin’s project DNA closes a perfect circle of climbing and personal growth. This route is one of the hardest climbs in the World, and there was no other better candidate than him to first-ascend it. Raised in Verdon Valley, Bouin has always shared his passion for climbing with his mother and is now pushing his limits attempting some of the most daring projects in the World.
What makes this film special is not the difficulty of the route itself but the process that led Seb Bouin to top it and achieve such an ambitious goal.
This is a story of 10 years of countless climbs in Ramirole, endless newly-set and unrepeated projects, and bold attempts on DNA in any condition. Dive into Bouin’s world and discover what this groundbreaking first ascent means to him.
Palestinian climbers & Andrew Bishart in Resistance Climbing
Have you ever wondered what climbing in Palestine is like? In this moving documentary, a group of young climbers leads Andrew Bishart on a journey to discover his roots through the West Bank giving us a sneak peek into young Palestinians’ everyday search for the limitless freedom only climbing can give them.
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher in Burning The Flame
The power duo Zangerl-Larcher tells us a story of how to face severe conditions on big walls and the dedication it takes to accomplish such a challenging journey. Their adventure takes place on the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan, specifically on the impressive Trango Nameless Tower.
This film is a 50-minute adrenaline rush through harsh weather, unstable rock formations, and all the pain and effort it takes to top high-altitude climbs such as this one. Eternal Flame is one of the most strenuous big-wall routes and this documentary explores what urges climbers to venture into such extreme yet magical adventures.
Watch now the Reel Rock 17 trailer here.
Cover photo: Jacopo Larcher climbing in Pakistan; credits Austin Siadak/Reel Rock