First Ascent: The Series
Over the past decade,
Sender Films has been working to produce some of the greatest climbing videos out there. With gripping stories about the first ropeless ascent of Half Dome, the longest BASE jump ever, and a tragic expedition to Western China, Sender Films six part series takes viewers over five continents, and a world of adventure.
"First Ascent: The Series" Trailer from Sender Films on Vimeo.
The First Ascent box set includes the six half hour films of the series, plus more than an hour of bonus footage, with outtakes, behind the scenes, making-of, trailers and additional climbing, high-lining and BASE jumping scenes. It is available on their website at
Sender Films.Com. It will provide hours of entertainment for climbers who want to get out but can't beat the hot California summer sun.
Labels: First Ascent, Sender Films
Reel Rock Film Tour
Beginning on the 23rd of September, the fourth annual Reel Rock Film Tour will be hitting the Bay Area. There will be gear giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fundraising for non-profit organizations.
The Tour will also show some of the best films in the industry with the premiere of
Progression, the latest film from the filmmakers at
Big Up Productions. The exciting new series
First Ascent will be showed as well as the With footage of Chris Sharma sending the world's hardest sport route Jumo Love (5.15b), Tommy Caldwell pushing it hard and free in Yosemite on El Capitan, and local Bay Area Boulderer, Kevin Jorgenson pushing the highball limits on the Buttermilks forty-five foot Ambrosia, the show will undoubtably be one of the best outdoor events of the year. Tickets will be available at Berkeley Ironworks for the Albany Theater show and at Mission Cliffs for the Victoria Theater show.

Kevin Jorgenson on Ambrosia
Reel Rock Tour Dates:
Walnut Creek
Wednesday September 23rd, 8:00PM
Pyramid Alehouse
1410 Locust Street
$12 at the door
San Francisco
Friday September 25, 8:00PM
Victoria Theater
2961 16th Street
$12 Advance tickets at Mission Cliffs
$15 at the door
Albany/Berkeley
Thursday, October 1, 8:00PM
Albany Theater
1115 Solano Ave
$12 Advance tickets at Berkeley Ironworks
$15 at the door
Labels: Big Up Productions, REEL ROCK TOUR, Sender Films