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There's something magnetic about a great story told well, it's probably why most of my favorite people in life are story tellers. The contextual rythems of any good story go far deeper then the final outcome. It's substance is in the journey and expereience of the situation; be it serious, victorious, ridicoulous, or total disaster- by the end you know that person a little or a lot more. There is no better way to convey these rythems then in video, and here are mine. All are in coloboration with my business partners at 3 Strings Productions, and often times many others. Many, many more to come. Please enjoy.
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:: Forgotten Lines ::
Steph Davis stands alone, there's no one like her. While flipping through an old guide book Steph discovered an old forgotten and difficult Steve Hong route, which meant only one thing: A long sustaitend, hard and beautiful route. Upon closer investigation Steph's husband Mario Richards discovered a base jump exit just above the route opening up an entirely different dynamic to the adventure. Here's the rest...
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:: Viva La Vie ::
Currently on the 2013 International Banff Mountain Festival World Tour.
American climber, Jonathan Siegrist, embarks on a journey to France to pay tribute to the roots of modern sport climbing. After teaming up with Swiss superstar, Nina Caprez, the two climb the hardest routes the Verdon Gorge has to offer. Shortly thereafter, they stumble upon the greater meaning of climbing when they were least looking for it. Here's the rest...
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:: Intrinsic ::
Chris Sharma shares his motivation for climbing and insights gained through struggle and the commitment to his craft. Chris finds ‘purpose’ in his big projects and through the process, has learned when to push and when to let go. With unlimited, steep limestone cliffs near his home in Catalunya, Spain he thrives on the adventure, exploration and discovery of new routes. Here's the rest...
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:: Algorithim ::
Jonathan Siegrist has a special talent; He can grab paper thin holds and simply not let go. Hi latest first ascent of "Algorithim" (5.14d) is just that, and it's all here. When 3 Strings Production partner Andy Mann and I got the call from Siegriest that he was close to getting the first ascent of Idaho's hardest route, we dropped everythig, packed the car and road tripped straight to The Fins. Here's the rest...
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:: Pure Imagination ::
Sasha DiGuilian is simply on fire. In the fall of 2011 I set out with 3 Strings Media partner Andy Mann and Adidas athlete and phenomena Sasha DiGulian to the Red River Gorge. The plan, to document Sasha attempt a 9a, the hardest grade any North American female had ever climbed. We were AMAZED and psyched to watch Sasha do the climb in a mere 6 tries over 3 days. The film was shot on assignment exclusively for Adidas and produced by 3 Strings Productions. It was the climbing story of the year and a must see, I hope you enjoy it.
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:: Le Reve ::
Back for more with Jonathan Siegrist. In early february 2012 I set out with 3 Strings Productions partner Andy Mann, climbing phenom Jonathan Siegrist and Jorge Visser to Arrow Canyon Nevada to see Jonathan climb his latest, greatest and hardest line. "It was exactly what I was looking for - a route that would demand a new levels of dedication, physical strength, and mental fortitude from me. It was of course frustrating, ego-crushing, and difficult throughout, but in the end it was a dream come true. I named the route 'Le Reve', meaning 'The Dream' in French."
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:: Oz ::
Australia had been on the top of my list of places to see, and for obvious reasons. In the late summer of 2011 I had the privilege of heading to the Grampian’s mountains in Australia with Nalle Hukkataival to watch him go on a first ascent rampage. Nalle was great to work with, an incredible athlete and a hilarious to hang out with. It was my first time to Australia and I was blown away with the variety of wildlife, landscapes, and impeccable rock climbing. This video was filmed and produced by 3 Strings Productions and shot on assignment for Black Diamond. Special thanks to 3 Strings partner and bro Andy Mann for the edit, Elly Stewart, Krystle Wright, Emily Dimozantos,and Jes D'Emilio for their help and contributions. I hope you enjoy the piece.
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:: Steph Davis' Perfect Circle ::
When Steph Davis called me to tell me about a climbing/base jumping project she was getting ready to start in the Moab desert I was all ears. Her plan was to climb 4 desert towers and base jump off of them. Each tower had a unique twist to it, but the true intention of the project was to simply take advantage in local adventure on the unique terrain of her home town, Moab Utah. I immediately jumped on the opportunity; to photograph and film her climbing classic desert towers, making first free ascents, doing jumps no women has ever done, and more importantly, telling her story.
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