The Future of Climbing

Synopsis

With the proliferation of private climbing gyms and the sport's inclusion in the Olympic Games, climbing, long a counter-cultural movement, is undergoing a profound transformation and facing a major paradox. On the one hand, private gyms are enjoying increasing popularity, while on the other, natural climbing sites are under serious threat. What vertical legacy will we leave to future generations? Is outdoor climbing destined to disappear? What will the future hold for climbing? Led by Cédric Lachat, a multi-award-winning Swiss climber, the film provides an international overview of this counter-culture, which has recently become a social phenomenon.

Cast

Cédric Lachat

Catherine Destivelle

Self (archive footage)

Lynn Hill

Self (archive footage)

Solenne Piret

Charlotte Durif

Self

Julia Chanourdie

Eline Le Menestrel

Self

Théo Blass

Self

Patrick Edlinger

Self (archive footage)

Chris Sharma

Self