Rock climbing is an ever-evolving sport that has captured imaginations around the world, and become one of the most popular extreme sports over the last 100 years. But there is a less visible aspect of rock climbing that might be missed by observers of the sport: the culture that has been built up around it. A culture that has inspired and given a sense of belonging to people around the world for generations.
By Jaya
As an avid climber, I decided to explore this culture for my Personal Project. I wanted to consider more deeply what it is about climbing that people like myself find so compelling and empowering.
The short film I produced explores what it’s like to be a part of the rock climbing community, how rock climbers rely on a deep trust of each other, its overall social dimensions, and how a sport is able to transform the lives of thousands of people around the world. Numerous climbing experts are interviewed from places as far afield as South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all giving insights on how how climbing has influenced their lives in profound ways. Enjoy the documentary film below and if you want to try out rock climbing for yourself, the perfect opportunity awaits you at Roc n' Rope Adventures in Waterval Boven, South Africa, only an hour away from Nelspruit.
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Terry
29/3/2024 12:53:48
Congrats, Jaya, on your fabulous documentary!!
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