Le Reve

Here's the newest short from 3 Strings. Keith Ladizinski and I spent a few says last week in the Nevada desert capturing Jonathan Siegrist's hardest route, "Le Reve" 9a/+.

Arrow canyon is a special place and I highly recommend checking it out! Of to Spain for 4 weeks!!!

Le Reve - Jonathan Siegrist from MAXIM DYNAMIC ROPES on Vimeo.

3 more shorts

Hey everyone. I recently released 3 more short films from the road. Below you can view 2 teasers of films currently being hosted on Deadpoint Magazine's "The Stash" (which is a membership account) as well as a full length short film which was produced by my video production company, 3 Strings, and was filmed by Keith Ladzinski. I'm currently stationed in Arkansas getting in some quality climbing time and finishing 4 additional video projects before heading to Spain for a month on the 27th. Venga!

Letting Go

I recently created this short film for Evolv Sports, journaling Emily Harrington's most difficult ascent to date, "Wacka Flocka" 5.14B, in Rifle, CO. I've begun to treat short videos the the same approach as I do music compositions. No two stories can, nor should be, the same. Each has there own beat, rhythm, leads, and measures, the same as a song. The trick as an editor is to spend enough time with the puzzle to find it's most natural path, knock away a little conventionality, and make it unique in some way. I wanted this piece to feel very human. I began the film with Emily's weaknesses, her obsessive passion, her anger, and her spirit. I find the most unique and authentic statements from an interview can be a foundation for an entire story and opening with that audio can be the most hooking. Making Emily human not only sets the story up for success, but allows the viewer to connect in some way. When the actual climbing footage becomes the least important part of the story, then you have found one. Thanks for following! Cheers _ Andy

Sasha DiGiulian Video Portrait - adidas

I'm so proud of the attention (250K views) and reviews received from the recently released video of Sasha DiGiulian becoming the first American women to climb 9a (5.14d). Keith Ladzinski and I met up with Sasha in early October to make this short film for adidas Outdoor, following her attempts, and progress, on "Pure Imagination"'." Spending that week with Sasha was one I'll never forget. All her effort on the route, all her success, all her talent, and all her beauty, could never overshadow her genuine awesomeness as a person. We had a great week hanging out and shooting together, topped off by her eventual send of the route. Watching history happen from the front row was more than worth the price of admission (free!) and being at the anchors when she clipped them is now a memory that should be able to bring a smile to my face anytime I need to recall it. Thanks everyone for your support and check out the video if you haven't already! Cheers from chilly NH - Andy

Sasha DiGiulian. "Pure Imagination" 5.14d (9a). from

The "R" Series - Episode One.

I am stoked to have recently signed on as Deadpoint Magazine's Senior Videographer and am currently producing short films on a monthly basis for "The Stash." The Stash is a $12/yr membership needed to view the films as they are released. It is definitely worth $1/month to get first access to some of today's most talented climbing filmmakers. Check it out!

Here is a special sneak preview of an ongoing series I'll be producing called "The R Series", which chronicles today's best traditional climbers pushing the boundaries on scary & sparsely protected routes around the country. Keep an eye out for them over at www.DPMclimbing.com.

Episode one follows Jenn Fleming as she completes the hardest female traditional ascent to date, "Fraidline" 5.13b R, in one of my favorite historical climbing areas, and my back yard, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado. Enjoy! Cheers from the Red River Gorge - A

Jenn Flemming - The "R" Series from DPM CLIMBING on Vimeo.

"New World Order"

Well, my longest blog hiatus since the beginning over 5 years ago. Sorry folks, but man have I been busier than ever! Traveling, filming, and shooting on some amazing projects this summer, and I can't wait to share the gist of each. One short video I am proud to present today was filmed earlier this summer outside Seattle, WA. When good buddy, and fellow Arc'teryx teammate, Jonathan Siegrist rang me from Seattle, he had one hung what would become the Northwest's hardest sport route. I jumped a flight as soon as I could and was able to capture one of Little Si Mountain's last great projects. I kept this one simple and to the point. What an amazing route! "New World Order" 5.14c Cheers - A

Jonathan Siegrist - NWO from MAXIM DYNAMIC ROPES on Vimeo.

Necessary Evil Video

Wrapping up the final media release for my Spring '11 stint in Las Vegas, is this short film with Jonathan Siegrist. Released through Maxim Ropes, this little journey follows Jstar through his struggles and victories on the area's immaculate desert limestone. The film culminates with the first real video footage ever shot of Chris Sharma's historical test-piece, "Necessary Evil" 5.14C, a time-tested route which has seen very few ascents in the 16 years since it was first climbed.

The whole media game is changing at a rapid pace, and I find myself filming more than half of the time these days. I've always had a love for both and feel very blessed to do what I do. For me, the biggest satisfaction is when I can finally share the hard work and adventures with everyone. Enjoy the video. Cheers! - A

Jonathan Siegrist Maxim Dynamic Ropes from MAXIM DYNAMIC ROPES on Vimeo.

On a side note. The new bouldering guide to Colorado's high country was released yesterday and I was pleasntly surpirsed to see an image of mine on the front cover. Mount Evans and RMNP are dear to my heart and I'm really looking forward to flipping through this new guide! Dang.