Film Overview

This DVD Includes
125 minutes

HISTORY OF ROCK CLIMBING:
Covers the evolution of rock climbing from the mid-1800s to the present with Yosemite Valley as a focal point of technique and innovation. Includes interviews with climbing historians, professors, and world-class climbers.

EQUIPMENT SECTION:
Displays the basic gear outfit to get you up on the wall.
Climbing Shoes (sponsored by Five Ten)
Harnesses
Chalk

BELAY:
Gym climbing instructor, Diane Ortega, teaches fundamental safety techniques including the figure-8 follow through knot, safety points on a harness, how to belay and catch a falling climbing.

FOOTWORK:
Covers 13 essential footwork techniques for indoor and outdoor climbing. You’ll also learn about the routes and ratings found in climbing gyms.

GRIPS:
Three bouldering cave menus that cover 10 grip and movement techniques. Featuring the bouldering rating system, spotting techniques, and crash pads.

FACE CLIMBING:
Explores that different types of rock face used for climbing, including dihedrals, aretes, slabs, vertical and overhanging face.

BONUS FEATURES:
Yoga for Climbers
Over 35 minutes of Yoga instruction covering a wide range of breathing, posture, and meditation exercises aimed at centering a rock climber prior to climbing.

Slackline:
Peter Dixon, gym routesetter and mountain guide, shows us the basics of slacklining. Topics include: basic balance, walking the line, easy tricks, and aerials.