LAM Mountaineering, Climbing and Extreme Sport Video Blog

2012 5Point Film Festival

2012-04-12T06:54:00.001-07:00

2012 5Point Film Festival:

It’s hard to believe, but this year’s 5Point Film Festival is less than three weeks away! If you’ve been to one in the past, you already know what an incredible event it is. If you haven’t been, let me just say it could be one of the most inspiring weekends of the year. The Festival takes place in Carbondale, Colorado

The organizers spend hours upon hours agonizing over their selections, and the finished product has consistently been a showcase of the most incredible films I’ve ever seen. Far from the typical high action, low story stuff that seems to have defined the medium, these are films that will make you laugh and cry, make you ponder your life, your place in the world, and how you can use your talents to make it a better place. Every year I’ve been blown away, and this year’s lineup looks stellar.

And of course you get to hang out with an incredible crew of people, from all over the world. This year’s special guests include alpinists Jimmy Chin, Renan Oztyurk and Hayden Kennedy, polar explorers Erik Boomer and Jon Turk, and original Z-Boy and skating legend Tony Alva. Add to that a whole slew of filmmakers and you’ve got one of the most incredible gatherings in the outdoor industry. Throw in a bunch of social events before and after the event, along with endless local recreation opportunities, and you’ve got a weekend to remember!
Hope to see you all there!

2012 5Point Film Festival from 5Point Film Festival on Vimeo.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the official website.

Extreme Mountain Biking - Downhill Freeride and Crashes (MTB)

2012-04-02T07:17:00.001-07:00

Extreme Mountain Biking - Downhill Freeride and Crashes (MTB):
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Climbing Tools: The Monster Munter

2012-03-26T06:16:00.001-07:00

Climbing Tools: The Monster Munter:

The Monster Munter is a hitch that I learnt around 1990. It took awhile to get used to but in the end I used it quite a bit. It has the advantages of adding friction to a lower and most important does NOT TWIST THE ROPE! I yelled that out for the world to hear. It really is not that hard to learn and with a little practice you’ll be whipping it up like a pro. It is also the hitch that the “know it all” at the crag has never heard or seen. Useful with heavy loads.

Video Rating: 4 / 5

Climbing the Rainbow Wall

2012-03-22T07:36:00.001-07:00

Climbing the Rainbow Wall:

Outdoor Research has put together a great video of two folks climbing on the Rainbow Wall (5.11) in Red Rocks near Las Vegas, Nevada. 4:45 min.

Enjoy, and here’s to getting out in the warm weather to have an adventure!

Climbing Rainbow Wall, Red Rocks — The Classics from Outdoor Research on Vimeo.

2011 Green River Narrows Extreme Kayak Race

2012-03-07T09:20:00.000-07:00

2011 Green River Narrows Extreme Kayak Race:

Pilot Collective Media presents the highlights of the 2011 Green River Race. This year was a slug fest as all the heavy hitters were healthy and racing. The highlight reel features some of the fastest and most interesting lines from the day.

Stay tuned for the complete coverage of the race, releasing for FREE. Updates available on our facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pilot-Collective-Media/168805974284

Abseiling Towards a Lava Lake – Extreme Video From Marum Volcano, Ambrym, Vanuatu!

2012-03-07T09:18:00.000-07:00

Abseiling Towards a Lava Lake – Extreme Video From Marum Volcano, Ambrym, Vanuatu!:

Abseiling Towards a Lava Lake – Extreme Video From Marum Volcano, Ambrym, Vanuatu! Video highlights from recent trip where we tried to descend into the crater at Marum volcano to document the raging lava lake up close. Expedition was lead by Geoff Mackley with Drew Bristow and Johno Smith acting as the climbing / abseiling experts and Bradley Ambrose and Daniel Lacy working the cameras as was I.

Dean Potter: Falling To Fly

2012-02-22T13:35:00.000-07:00

Dean Potter: Falling To Fly:

Watch this to get up close and personal with Dean Potter!

Dean Potter is characterized by creativity, commitment and challenge. He started climbing as a child, with a free solo fall from a stone wall as one of his earliest memories. Since that time, he has speed soloed Half Dome and El Capitan, Cerro Torre, and Fitzroy. He was the first to make a one-day free ascent of El Cap and Half Dome, and a one-day speed linkup of both of those big walls and Mount Watkins, Yosemites third Grade VI wall. He has also established testpiece crack routes in the Utah desert and highball boulder problems in Yosemite. Dean has walked the longest highlines, often without a safety leash, though he has dedicated over a decade of engineering and testing to create the safest highline systems currently used. Most recently, he has combined BASE jumping skill with highlining and free soloing, using a specially engineered ultralight BASE rig as his backup system. Dean currently bases out of Yosemite, where he can usually be found on a large piece of granite. For videos, photos and more information on Dean, visit bit.ly

Vail & Redstone Ice Featured in North Face Athlete Videos

2012-02-08T05:53:00.000-07:00

Vail & Redstone Ice Featured in North Face Athlete Videos:
It’s mid winter, might as well keep the ice climbing stoke going! The North Face just released two new videos profiling their athletes Emily Harrington and Sam Elias, with some sweet footage shot at Vail and Redstone. It’s also cool to get some insight into how each of them approaches the sport, as they are quite different.

Tyler Bradt completes the World Record Waterfall Descent.

2012-02-01T08:05:00.000-07:00

Tyler Bradt completes the World Record Waterfall Descent.:

Tyler Bradt completes the World Record Waterfall Descent. This drop was re-measured at 189 ft. A few feet taller then we had previously thought... Tyler sustained minor injuries which included a sprained wrist and a massive hit.

Leo Houlding Climbing in Peak District

2012-01-23T11:20:00.000-07:00

Leo Houlding Climbing in Peak District:

World class rock climber Leo Houlding talking about his love for climbing and the great outdoors — check him out doing a free climb at Stanage Edge!

Very Impressive fellow!

Patxi Usobiaga climbing in Switzerland’s Rätikon

2012-01-07T09:41:00.000-07:00

Patxi Usobiaga climbing in Switzerland’s Rätikon:

“Patxi, forever obsessed with climbing, has redirected his motivations and aspirations into enjoying the freedom and adventure of multi-pitching on Europe’s endless limestone alpine walls.”

Author: Black Diamond

Climber: Patxi Usobiaga

Location: Switzerland’s Rätikon

Hungover Rock Climber

2012-01-07T09:38:00.000-07:00

Hungover Rock Climber:

	I can't think of a more terrible situation. Hungover, puking, halfway up a rock, stuck in a crack, puking, shitting the pants in front of people, being filmed, someone trying to rescue him, puking on someone and to top it off, it is all on youtube. Priceless. Kids, do not drink and climb because you will shit your pants and puke while people laugh at you. "Shit happens, literally in this case." LOL skyvilla 1 year ago
	Time: 03:54

Genesis II Reenactment

2011-12-21T11:06:00.000-07:00

Genesis II Reenactment:

Pat Wolfe reenacts the first ascent of Hyalite's Genesis II for the fifteenth annual Bozeman Ice Festival.

Genesis II from Emily Stifler on Vimeo.

The Season 2.16…A Well Placed Six Pack

2011-12-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

The Season 2.16…A Well Placed Six Pack:

Squamish Mountain Biking (6:16 minutes)

Winter came early and shut down Kevin and Jeremy’s work in the burn. The coldest season overstayed its welcome well into May. By the time the ground had dried enough to return to work, the access road into the forest suddenly sprouted a gate with a lock. With a little ingenuity, the boys gained access and got back after it. After eight months of shaping, honing, and waiting, it is about to go down.

This was a "LAM Monthly Featured Video".

MOUNTAINEERING: Lowering a Partner

2011-12-09T12:50:00.000-07:00

MOUNTAINEERING: Lowering a Partner:

	MOUNTAINEERING: Lowering a Partner One method of lowering a partner on a rope.

Origins – Joshua Tree

2011-11-30T11:29:00.000-07:00

Origins – Joshua Tree:

Welcome to our new series “Origins” — a fun video concept developed with the crew at Evolv Shoes, and also sponsored by Mountain Gear. “Origins” focuses on climbing’s rich history, following top athletes of today as they team up with their heroes from the past, and attempt to climb the iconic (and iconoclastic) routes of earlier generations. The First “Origins” episode features two climbing stars: Kurt Smith, who put up some badass routes in Joshua Tree in 1988, and Chris Lindner, who was sending 5.12 routes when he was 5 years old. In this “Origins” episode, Chris sets out to climb Kurts slab test-piece on The Dunce Cap, UNREPEATED for 22 years — right in the heart of J-Tree climbing. Directed by Rob Frost, and filmed by Frost with Russell Holcomb, this is a short film about Chris journey to do the second ascent of this forgotten Joshua Tree classic. Stay tuned for more “Origins” episodes online and on the 2010 REEL ROCK Film Tour.

Video Rating: 4 / 5

We call it "Bleau" - 2 days in the forest with Ethan Pringle

2011-11-23T08:13:00.000-07:00

We call it "Bleau" - 2 days in the forest with Ethan Pringle:

Description: Beautifully produced bouldering video from Fontainebleau France (in english).

Two crisps day in the forest with Ethan Pringle, Trine, Ting & Abond from yangshuo.

This video features :
- Big Jim, 6C flash (Petit Bois)
- La Baleine, 7A (Petit Bois)
- Double entorse, 7B+ (Franchard Cuisinière)
- Entorse, 7A (Franchard Cuisinière)
- Big Dragon, 8A (Petit Bois)
- Tigre & Dragon, 8A (Rocher Gréaut)

Bonus :
- A try in Karma
- Tigre & Dragon uncut

The Season 2.19…Mountain of Potential

2011-11-17T12:34:00.001-07:00

The Season 2.19…Mountain of Potential:

Rising 14,000 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is where many aspiring mountaineers go to test their skills. Crevasses, hanging glaciers, weather that’s not always predictable. At 19, Greg had the climbing bug and set his sights on Rainier. But summiting is not a gimme by any means. When he first saw Rainier, Greg “saw an amazing mountain that scared the crap out of me. There was a lot of fear but no understanding.” After years spent honing skills in the mountains, Greg views Rainier as a mountain of potential. Now, he’s set his sights on two routes in two days.

Mountaineering in the Waddington Range, British Columbia

2011-11-14T06:25:00.001-07:00

Mountaineering in the Waddington Range, British Columbia:

	Mountaineering in the Waddington Range, British Columbia Shot on a month-long mountaineering course with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). 6:25 minutes.

Fletcher at Rock Climbing Nationals

2011-11-09T07:30:00.001-07:00

Fletcher at Rock Climbing Nationals:

It may be hard for some of my friends to believe, but Fletcher can do roofs better than I. Jan

Atlanta USA climbing Nationals JYM division

Video Rating: 5 / 5

Rock Climbing Dino!!!

2011-11-09T07:22:00.000-07:00

Rock Climbing Dino!!!:

Rock climbing dino that is just awesome…

Video Rating: 0 / 5

REEL ROCK Film Tour 2011 Trailer

2011-11-07T20:43:00.001-07:00

REEL ROCK Film Tour 2011 Trailer:

“The sixth annual REEL ROCK Film Tour brings you a mind-blowing, palm-sweating pump-fest of new releases from Big UP Productions, Sender Films, and more. Featuring the race for the Nose speed record, a nine year old bouldering prodigy, Tommy Caldwell’s epic mission to free the Dawn Wall,…”

Author: Big Up Productions, Sender Films,…

Climber: A lot

Location: All over….

Lynn Hill free climb the Nose, rare Footage

2011-11-07T03:29:00.000-07:00

Lynn Hill free climb the Nose, rare Footage:

Lynn Hill free climb the Nose Yosemite USA documentary film of Jean Afanassieff

Video Rating: 4 / 5

Monique Forestier – Staring at the Sea – 8b

2011-11-04T07:34:00.000-07:00

Monique Forestier – Staring at the Sea – 8b:

Monique Forestier shares a little bit about herself as she is showcased in climbing Staring at the Sea, an 8b sport route in Australia.

This video is a sneek peak into the new Australian climbing film SMITTEN

Author: Smitten movie

Climber: Monique Forestier

Location:Australia

Language: EN

Doctor Gnerro in Val Sapin

2011-11-04T07:22:00.000-07:00

Doctor Gnerro in Val Sapin:

Trailer realized in Val Sapin (Valleè) Italy.

Cast: Angelo Pecere

Tags: climbing, Alberto Gnerro, mountain, 9a, val sapin, courmayeur, val d'aosta, canon 5dmkII and trailer