5 Climbing Films to Stream at AlpinFilm
Now in its third year, AlpinFilm is an annual film fest in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Staged by the The Teton Climbers’ Coalition, AlpinFilm showcases stories about climbing and ski mountaineering. This year, the fest takes place January 17-18, 2025. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Teton Climbers’ Coalition.
From a five year old and nine year old climbing a big wall with their parents in Norway, to the second free ascent of an iconic route in the Karakorum, these are the five films we’re excited about.
(Psst … scroll to the end for info on streaming these films from home, and a 30% off code for your virtual passes).
Keep It Burning (Spain, 32 min)
*US Debut*
In the rugged Karakorum of Pakistan, Spanish climber Edu Marín tackles the second free ascent of Eternal Flame (7c+/5.13-) on Nameless Tower with his brother Alex and father Novato. The attempt comes 13 years after German brothers Alex and Thomas Huber made the first free ascent, and 33 years after the first ascensionists Wofgang Güllich & Kurt Albert. Directed by Guillaume Broust, this film is a stunning look into this wild corner of the world and Marín’s bold second ascent.
Yamnuska: The Ragged Edge (Canada, 67 min)
*US Debut*
Two adventurers test their nerve on one of Canada’s most iconic cliffs and its many trad testpieces. Directed by John Price, the film also explores the history and lore of Yamnuska (also known as Mt. Laurie), dating back to the 1950s. Over 200 climbs, a high risk of rockfall, and a litany of colorful characters, this documentary is well worth the watch.
Two Point Four (UK, 20 min)
Originally debuting at Banff Mountain Film Festival, Two Point Four follows a family of four in their quest to climb a 2,000-foot big wall on Norway’s national mountain. The two kids—Freya (nine years old) and Jackson (five years old)—show us all how it’s done.
Body of a Line (USA, 10 min)
If you haven’t yet watched this entrancing animated short, carve out 10 minutes and prepare to be seriously inspired. The film follows Madaleine Sorkin in their quest to send the world’s most difficult rock climb above 13,500 feet: the Dunn-Westbay Direct (5.14 a/b) on Colorado’s Longs Peak (Neniisoteyou’u). Directed by Henna Taylor, this beautiful visual documentation of her effort combines 7,229 frames of artwork with poetry and music.
Dropping Molly (USA, 26 min)
Directed by Cedar Wright, this lively film documents trad climber Molly Mitchell’s long-fought quest to send Crank-it (5.13+ R/X) in Boulder Canyon. Spanning several years, broken bones, and mental health issues, this isn’t your average project. But there’s one more catch: Molly kept it pure, opting not to clip the route’s bolts, instead relying on traditional protection alone.
Stream AlpinFilm at Home
If you can’t make it to Jackson to catch AlpinFilm and these documentaries in person, you can purchase a virtual pass to the festival and stream these and more films from home. The folks at AlpinFilm were kind enough to share a 30% off promo code with us that you can use at checkout: ALPINFILMXOUTSIDE. You can purchase virtual or in-person passes for AlpinFilm here.
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