In June 2024, an adventure seeking couple set out to hike the entire length of the European Alps, on a route called ‘Via Alpina’ - a distance of 2000 kilometers across 145,000 meters in elevation. That’s the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest…17 times!
With no real mountain experience and little training, this is as much a story of failure as it is of success! Of a life-changing adventure that tested their will and their relationship and which serves as a personal commentary on how we define success in the world we live in.
Peripheral follows Lucy as she navigates a pivotal stage in her life, balancing the gradual loss of her sight with her love for the outdoors. Through adventure and exploration, the film traces her journey of self-discovery, testing her capabilities and connection to the natural world.
A short documentary exploring the fascinating world of backwards (retro) walking, running and mountaineering.
The more than 300-kilometer long hiking trail of three friends through 9 mountain ranges in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina along the Via Dinarica White Trail will introduce us to steep and out-of-the-way limestone mountains, medieval tombstones „stećci“ and take us through minefields from the times of the civil war. It will end at the border with Montenegro, on the highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Maglić.
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In his talk, Róbert Gálfy shares what inspires him most today – winter tours and ski-mountaineering linkups in the High Tatras. Blending his experience as a mountain guide, climber and former ski-mountaineering racer, he sees each tour as a carefully composed puzzle combining uphill skiing, climbing sections and a rewarding descent.
Gálfy is one of Slovakia’s leading mountaineers and ski alpinists, with over 700 ascents to his name. He has completed first ascents on peaks such as Jannu and Fitz Roy, climbed Gasherbrum I alpine style, and competed among Europe’s elite in ski mountaineering. Since 1993, he has also been dedicated to training mountain guides and helping integrate Slovakia into the international guiding community.
Mountaineer, ski alpinist, and mountain guide Róbert Gálfy is one of the last “Mohicans” of the golden age of alpinism. His rich and layered life story intertwines with major international successes of Slovak ski mountaineering as well as with several pioneering ascents of Czechoslovak climbers in the 1980s. From passion and athletic performance, his path leads through a battle with serious health issues to a sincere reflection on his relationship with the mountains — and with life itself.
A film about the first edition of the climbing festival in the Spanish climbing area of Chulilla.
Watching Solenne Piret climb is almost like witnessing magic. You wonder how she will get through, and then, with a fluid, effortless motion, she progresses up the wall. Born without a right hand, Solenne has always found her own path on the wall. A four-time world champion, she now takes on a new challenge: leading the legendary Grand Capucin—one of Mont Blanc’s most iconic spires—while placing her own traditional protections. But despite intense training, doubts linger: this time, did she aim too high?
After 'Fond of Font' and their 100 x 7A bouldering feat, Seb Berthe and Hugo Parmentier have a new dream: taking up a new endurance climbing challenge with 5 major long routes in the Verdon Gorge, in less than 24h. More than just big numbers (after all, it's 1500m of 8th grade clilmbing!), this is a story about the power of friendship and climbing ethics.
Join local climber and developer Faisal Al Rifai on an intimate bouldering journey through the heart of Jordan. From the dessert of Wadi Rum to the valleys of the Dead Sea, Faisal unveils a side of the country few have seen. One shaped by adventure, discovery and deep connection. Along the way, he shares not only new climbing areas but also the journey and experiences of developing. Through his eyes, we explore the rich culture, ancient history, and breathtaking landscapes that make climbing in Jordan a truly unique experience.
Nestled in the middle of a secluded valley and surrounded by green meadows and rivers, an imposing mass of snow and rock rises abruptly.
The adventurous Lord Cliffrider hopes to be the first to achieve the summit of his longed-for mountain, but as time passes, this dream vanishes like the smoke from his pipe.
Between theater and a remote mountain valley in the Carpathian mountains, a former Romanian stage actor turns to photography to preserve the fragile presence of an archaic world.
European wildlife is threatened like never before... its last refuge... the Carpathians. Of all the mountain ranges in Europe, the Carpathians host the most primeval forests, the largest populations of bears, wolves and lynx, along with an amazing diversity of other creatures.
This series shows how they survive over a year in this last stronghold of nature.
Through their individual stories, we can better understand the connection between animal life and the whole ecosystem of the Carpathian Mountains.
Together, they’ve created an ecosystem that holds life-giving water, draws carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and protects the diversity of life.
A team of evolutionary biologists from the University of Idaho travels to the Galápagos Islands to solve the Earth's biodiversity crisis. The twist? They aren't studying the iconic tortoises or blue footed boobies on this storied archipelago—they are Snail Hunters, studying a more unlikely subject in the crucible of evolution. By understanding the unique traits that make snails a champion of coexistence, the multi-disciplinary scientists hope to unlock a brighter future for humanity and the planet.