The Arts Council of Big Sky, East Slope Outdoors, and The Waypoint are thrilled to present Reel Rock 18 as part of our Adventure Circuit Film Series. The Adventure Circuit is a collection of outdoor and recreation-focused film festivals packaged together for a greater impact on Big Sky.
Immerse yourself in four new climbing films from across the globe: a visionary first ascent on Japan’s mythical Mt. Mizugaki; a climbing community held together in war-torn Ukraine; a treacherous free ascent of Jirishanca in the Peruvian Andes; and an exploration of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing. Presented by The North Face, supported by Black Diamond and Yeti.
Featuring athletes Angie Scarth Johnson, Hazel Findlay, Sachi Amma, Josh Wharton, Vince Anderson, Matt Groom, Danyil Boldyrev & more.
This year's films
Yeah Buddy
Australian climber Angie Scarth-Johnson, who first made her mark setting records at a young age, teams up with veteran adventure climber Hazel Findlay to explore the best of Mallorca deep-water soloing.
Jirishanca
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, anepic 20,000-foot peakin the Peruvian Andes. Theduo will have to tackle 5. 13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
With My Heart
Follow the philosophical journey of Japanese climbing phenom Sachi Amma, as he evolves from three-time world champion to traditional climbing purist, culminatingin a visionary first ascent on the mythical Mt. Mizugaki.
Climbing Never Die
Climbing journalist Matt Groom journeys deep into war-torn Ukraine to discover a community held together by climbing and patriotism, but indelibly changed by war.
