Synopsis

With the rise in the number of private climbing gyms and climbing’s inclusion in the Olympic Games, the sport — once a symbol of the counterculture movement — is currently undergoing a profound transformation while facing a truly unique dilemma. On the one hand, the popularity of indoor climbing continues to increase at an exponential pace; on the other hand, climbing crags all over the world face the threat of closure. What legacy will we leave for future generations? Is outdoor climbing doomed to disappear? What does the future hold for this sport? Starring world-renowned and elite Swiss climber Cédric Lachat, this documentary film offers an international look at a counterculture sport that has recently become a mainstream phenomenon. Best Climbing Film – Festival Gorniškega filma 2026. Green Mountain Prize – Fort William 2026. Best Mountaineering Film Award – Torello Festival 2025. Best Adventure Film Award – NAFF Festival 2025. Special Jury Mention – UMFF 2025. Best Mountaineering Film Award – Dutch Festival 2025. Honourable Mention – IFMF Propad 2025. Honourable Mention – BergFilm 2025. Special Jury Mention Award – FIFAD 2025. Official Selections 2026: VIMFF, Trento Film Festival, Transylvania Festival. Official Selections 2025: FIFMA Autrans, Bilbao BBK Mendi Tour, Krakow Mountain Fest, HoryZonty Festival, Mountain Film Graz, NAFF Nordic Festival, FNE – France Nature Isère, BANSKO Film Festival, Dutch Mountain Film, Rencontres Ciné Grenoble, Festival Image Montagne, Festival Vallons en Montagne, CinéParadis – Fontainebleau, High Five, Alpin Mountain Film, Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film, Górski Film Festiwal, Mountain Film NZ, Chamonix Film Festival.