Reel Rock
Reel Rock 18
April 25, 2024
7Episodes
REEL ROCK returns to the big screen! We are excited to be back on tour with the best climbing films of the year. Immerse yourself in four gripping new climbing films from across the globe: a visionary first ascent on Japan’s mythical Mt. Mizugaki; a climbing community held together in war-torn Ukraine; a treacherous free ascent of Jirishanca in the Peruvian Andes; and an exploration of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing.
Episodes
1. Yeah Buddy
April 25, 2024
27 min
Australian climber Angie Scarth-Johnson, who first made her mark setting records at a young age, teams up with veteran adventure climber Hazel Findlay to explore the best of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing
Guest Stars:
Angie Scarth-Johnson, Hazel Findlay
2. Jirishanca
April 25, 2024
31 min
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 20,000-foot peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Guest Stars:
Josh Wharton, Vince Anderson
3. With My Heart
April 25, 2024
22 min
Follow the philosophical journey of Japanese climbing phenom Sachi Amma, as he evolves from three-time world champion to traditional climbing purist, culminating in a visionary first ascent on the mythical Mt. Mizugaki.
4. Climbing Never Die
April 25, 2024
37 min
World Cup commentator Matt Groom journeys deep into war-torn Ukraine to discover a community held together by climbing and patriotism, but indelibly changed by war. Featuring Danyil Boldyrev, Ksenia Zakharova & more.
Guest Stars:
Matt Groom, Danyl Boldyrev
5. RR18 Bonus: Charles at Large
April 25, 2024
13 min
Barefoot bouldering master Charles Albert sends his hardest problem yet, L'Ombre du Voyageur (9a/v17) - a spectacular roof crack with a dizzying array of movements.
Guest Stars:
Charles Albert
6. RR18 Bonus: Soundscape
April 25, 2024
13 min
A poignant, award-winning festival hit from climber/director Timmy O'Neill that goes deep inside the mind of Eric Weihenmayer, a blind climber who sees things others can only dream of.
