Rock Climbing Movies

Consider some of these rock climbing movies accessible on popular streaming sites if you want to hide while simultaneously increasing your knowledge of climbing legends, perpetuating your psychology, or simply watching Hollywood do rock climbing movies spectacularly wrong.

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Sufferfest

Part 1: Join Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright on their ambitious human-powered journey to summit all of California’s 14,000-foot peaks using challenging climbing routes with no ropes! Alex and Cedar are new to riding and underestimated how hard it would be. They quickly find themselves in a rabbit hole of sunburn, misery, and what seems like an endless mental and physical test.

Part 2: Every bad idea is worth repeating…Especially if, like Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright, you have a horrible memory and seem to recall your most recent “Sufferfest” as not being all that bad! Follow Cedar and Alex on a humorous and charming trip as they ride their bikes up 45 of the most famous skyscrapers in the four corners of the United States.

Meru

As they seek to climb Mount Meru, one of the most desired prizes in the high-stakes game of Himalayan big wall climbing, three top climbers struggle to find their way through obsession and loss. Meru is the story of that journey, a journey through the harshest parts of nature and one’s own complicated inner demons that lead to unimaginable new heights.

Valley Uprising

Climbers carved out a bohemian lifestyle of garbage diving and wild parties in the shady campsites of Yosemite Valley, clashing with the National Park Service’s traditional beliefs. And up on the walls, age after generation has pushed the boundaries of climbing, competing for dominance on Yosemite’s cliffs. The Valley Uprising is the fascinating, memorable story of Yosemite National Park’s daring rock climbing tradition: a half-century war against gravity and civilization.

Dirtbag: The Legend Of Fred Beckey

Fred Beckey’s experiences began in the 1930s in Washington’s North Cascade range with his brother Helmy. He is regarded as one of the most prolific and important climbers of all time. In 1942, the Beckey brothers earned their position in alpine mythology by surviving an astonishing second ascent of Mount Waddington.

At the time, the most difficult climb in North America. This achievement marked the start of Fred’s epic run of first ascents throughout the world. He became the epitome of a “Dirtbag” climber.

One who foregoes material luxuries and violates conventional standards in favor of a nomadic climbing lifestyle. Director Dave O’Leske spent the last 10 years filming Fred Beckey with access that had never been done before. He got to know the legendary man in the mountains of China, North America, and his home in the Pacific Northwest.

The Dawn Wall

In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson tried to climb The Dawn Wall, a 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California, that seemed impossible to climb. The couple lived on the steep, vertical cliff for weeks, drawing attention from around the world.

The Dawn Wall, however, was much more than a climb for Tommy Caldwell. It was the climax of a life marked by triumph over adversity. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was kidnapped by Kyrgyz separatists. He lost his index finger in an accident shortly after but vowed to return stronger. When his marriage failed, he sought solace in the incredible aim of free climbing The Dawn Wall.

Caldwell and his companion, Jorgeson, spent six years painstakingly designing and practicing their route, blurring the line between commitment and obsession. Caldwell faces a moment of truth on the final try, with the entire world watching. Should he quit his partner to pursue his ultimate goal, or should he jeopardize his own achievement for the sake of their friendship?

Fine Lines

It’s not about the rush of adrenaline or the excitement of the chase. Something considerably more profound motivates the world’s most elite group of mountain climbers to take life-threatening risks. Director Dina Khreino spent almost three years talking to these world-class athletes and finding out what drives them to leave behind their families, friends, and everyday comforts, risking everything for a brief look into the unknown.

Gripped: Climbing The Killer Pillar

Bret leads a novice climber, Rose, on a major route in the High Sierras, but he falls and is hurt. With no way off the wall, the only way down is up, and their destiny is entirely in Rose’s hands. Climb or perish.

Shivaay

Shivaay, the father of a little girl who went missing on the Bulgarian streets, overcomes all difficulties and exposes the child trafficking gang. Will his efforts, however, assist him in locating his own daughter, who is being pushed into the heinous trade? In order to save his beloved daughter, a mountaineer from the Himalayan foothills must battle the mighty Russian mafia.

The Beckoning Silence

Joe Simpson, a 25-year-old climber, was involved in an accident that nearly killed him. He authored a book, Touching the Void, on his amazing survival struggle. He is now returning to the peak that initially encouraged him to climb. He begins to recount a narrative that has been haunting him since he was a child.

Everest and Beyond

Sir Edmund Hillary was a beekeeper, climber, military veteran, adventurer, philanthropist, husband, father, and the first person to ascend Mount Everest’s peak. This fascinating drama tells the story of one of the most famous explorers of all time, from his childhood in South Auckland, New Zealand, to the plane crash that killed his wife and daughter.

The Fatal Game

It was late in the day when mountaineer Mark Whetu summited Mt. Everest with climbing partner and friend Mike Reinberger, and after a freezing night camping on the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Whetu was faced with a terrible decision: Either abandon Reinberger or remain on the mountain with him indefinitely.

The Dark Side Of Everest

Almost 10,000 men and women have attempted to climb Mount Everest in the last five decades. Fewer than 500 people have succeeded. Those that do so get new perspectives on the world and on themselves. However, for every 60 climbers who leave base camp in a typical season, only four will reach the summit — and two will perish. Why do so few people reach the pinnacle? The solution lies in a battle with the elements.

Into Thin Air: Death On Everest

The true-life, sad account of a Mount Everest climbing trip in which eight individuals perished. Based on John Krakauer’s #1 best-selling book, Into Thin Air.

Poorna

The actual story of the youngest female in history to climb Mount Everest is of a 13-year-old tribal girl and her incredible trek from a Telangana hamlet to the summit of the globe.

The Ascenders

The Climbers is a cinematic reenactment of the first Chinese climbers to reach the peak of Mount Everest. The dangerous trek wears on the mountaineers, pushing them to make life-or-death decisions at every step.

Conclusion

The rock climbing movies that were discussed above are excellent examples of realism and entertainment. Have fun looking at it.

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