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10 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
21 mins
The Fitzroy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and 13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun? Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring -- and at times hilarious -- quest that earned the Piolet D'Or.
Episode 2
21 mins
On the second installment, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell continue their wild journey to complete the Fitzroy Traverse, struggling with their inexperience in the high mountains and the delicate balance of risk and reward, while pushing themselves to the mental and physical breaking point.
Episode 3
21 mins
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is the wildest event in the climbing world; a mash-up of an ultramarathon and Burning Man, where elite climbers and beginners alike go for broke in an all-day and all-night frenzy of lactic acid, beer and endless rock. But all fun aside, the competition is real: Can the team of Nik Berry and Mason Earle stand up against the all-powerful Alex Honnold?
Episode 4
21 mins
High ball bouldering -- where a fall could lead to serious injury -- is not for the faint of heart. Add to the equation tiny holds and difficult moves, and things can get downright out of control. Follow the journey from the pioneering days of high ball to the current cutting edge, where the best climbers in the world travel to South Africa to attempt one of the hardest high balls in the world.
Episode 5
21 mins
In the next episode, the high ball bouldering adventures continue Daniel Woods, one of the strongest climbers on earth, has an unfortunate fear of heights. Daniel journeys to the bouldering mecca of Bishop, California to overcome his dread and climb the high ball test-piece The Process.
Episode 6
21 mins
For a span of 25 years, Jeff Lowe etched his name on mountain peaks around the world. But turmoil in his personal and business life would drive Jeff Lowe to travel to Switzerland and attempt a potentially deadly climb that would either cement his legacy or cost him his life.
Episode 7
22 mins
British climber James Pearson was an up-and-coming young talent in the UK climbing scene. But after a series of successes went to his head, he made the mistake of "over-grading" his routes -- a cardinal sin among British climbers. Now, after years in self-imposed exile, he has returned to redeem himself by climbing the most difficult climb in his home country.
Episode 8
21 mins
Mike Libecki is the world's greatest exploratory climber -- traveling to the most remote corners of the globe to find unclimbed walls and establish first ascents, usually alone. But when Mike becomes a father, he must reconcile his life adventure with the demands of parenthood.
Episode 9
22 mins
Writer and climber Claire Carter is trying to forge a courageous path in life. For inspiration, she looks to her idol, Gwen Moffat -- a legendary guide and writer whose exploits half a century earlier broke the mold for what women can achieve in the mountains.
Episode 10
21 mins
The 200-foot overhanging stretch of limestone that graces the shoulder of Clark Mountain, in California's Mojave Desert, is the hardest rock climb in North America. For climber Ethan Pringle, the route, dubbed "Jumbo Love" becomes a lifelong obsession. Pringles grapples with gravity, depression and the long shadow of superstar Chris Sharma in his attempt to conquer the climb of a lifetime.