BURSTThere are dozens of must-watch climbing films from the late 1990s and early 2000s, but these five are among the most classic of them all.
Most of the footage is on classic boulders, though several first ascents of sport and trad routes are included. Enjoy!
The Read Thing (1996): This is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain’s top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the U.K.’s Peak District to France’s Fontainebleau. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack.
Rampage (1999): The classic American bouldering movie that helped launch the bouldering revolution. Follow Chris Sharma, Obe Carrion and friends on a two month road trip across the west. Features Castle Rock, LakeTahoe, Priest Draw, Black Mountain, The Tramway, Squamish, Humboldt and The X-Games.
Inertia 2 (2002): A 2002 follow-up to the classic film Inertia 1 by Paul Dusatko. Randy Leavitt makes the impossible possible with the first ascent of the 140-ft Book of Hate 5.13d. Josune Bezeriatu cruises the first female ascent of Honky Mix 5.14c. Iker Pou takes on one of the hardest routes in the world and wins with the third ascent of Action Direct 5.14d. And bouldering with Fred Roughlin, Toni Llamprecht, Dave “Strife” Struthers, Chris “Lick” Lindner, Tyson Atwell, Phil Goudoux, and many more.
A Day in the Life (2001): The film enters the lives of Beth Rodden, Tiffany Campbell, Stephanie Forte, Roxanna Brock, and Brandi Proffitt. Each woman represents a different age, personality, and lifestyle. From the 40-hour office cubicles, to the 1,000-foot walls of Red Rocks, their inner strength and determination create a story of hope and inspiration. Featuring the first female ascents of:Lurking Fear 513c, Soul Train 514a, and Cholos V9.
Stone Love (2001): The 2001 film is the story of five of Britain’s strongest climbers – Malcolm Smith, Jerry Moffatt, Ben Moon, Richie Patterson, Andy Harris – on a week-long trip to the granite bouldering mecca of Cresciano in Switzerland – a beautiful alpine hillside full of classic lines and big grades.
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