The 10 best climbing videos to watch in 2022
YouTube has been flooded with countless climbing videos. Some were professionally shot while others were made by amateurs. It is impossible to watch all of them or know what is good. Don’t worry you will not be missing out. We had spent literally hours watching numerous climbing videos for you and picked 10 of what we think are the best videos of 2022 (you are welcome).
Fine Lines
All the big names in climbing are featured in this video. What makes these climbers pursue climbing and become professionals to push the limit of climbing in all disciplines? This is definitely the video to watch to understand how these climbers are able to perform at such an elite level.
Megatron
Megatron is one of four V17-graded boulder problems in the world. Watch the top boulderers of the world, Shawn Raboutou, Daniel Woods, Jimmy Webb and others attempt to send this V17 boulder problem.
Ratstaman Vibrations
The famous unclimbed route “Ratstaman Vibrations” in Ceuse established by Chris Sharma more than 10 years ago had finally been sent. Many top climbers had tried but seen no success. The man who did it is non-other than Alex Megos. Watch Alex Megos’s FA of “Ratstaman Vibrations”.
Swissway to Heaven
Switzerland is a true paradise for multi-pitch climbing, as well as the country where Cedric Lachat was born and raised. Through his unique sense of humour and unbridled enthusiasm, experience the beauty and awe of five iconic peaks and mountain ranges: The Eiger, Gastlosen, Wendenstöcke, Lauterbrunnen, and Rätikon.
Climbing with Alex Honnold
Magnus Midtbø needs no introduction. One of the most popular professional climbers turns full-time YouTuber. He made many interesting YouTube videos but this is by far the most extreme video of all. Free soloing together with the man himself Alex Honnold.
The Long Hope
Follow climbers Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore as they attempt to climb the World’s Hardest Sea Cliff climb, “The Longhope” (E10) on St John’s Head, Hoy, Orkney.
Rock climbers, Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore go to the Scottish island of Orkney to climb ‘The Long Hope’. The infamous climb is a big wall sea cliff only climbed by the most famous rock climbers, including Ed Drummonds and Dave Macleod.
EM
Emilie Pellerin is likely the best climber you’ve never heard of. Knowing this might be true for much of the climbing world, friend and filmmaker, Alexa Fay, set out to make things right.
In her directorial debut film project “Em”, Alexa and Emilie place you at the beginning of the story of how one woman’s natural ability, forever positive problem solver’s mindset, and commitment to the “dirtbag life” has turned her into a yet to be known force in climbing.
Girls Gone Wide | Screaming Sky Crack
Girls Gone Wide is a video of 2 girls climbing a hard off-width crack called the “Screaming Sky Crack” in the Grand Canyon. If you are a fan of off-width trad climbing this is the video for you.
Foiled with Hazel Findlay
Climbing a hard route in less-than-optimum conditions and with wet greasy holds. Hazel Findlay improvised by using foil to stuff the wet holds in order to send.
A Story of Manikia – Petzl RocTrip 2022
Petzl RocTrip made a comeback in the town of Manikia, Greece. In 2022, the Petzl RocTrip brought together groups of athletes, photographers and videographers to create completely original images and videos. The event conducts technical clinics by professional and pro athletes. The event shows that climbing is truly a sport for everyone. Sit back and enjoy the 2022 Petzl RocTrip.
