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Chris Sharma

Born April 23, 1981 · Santa Cruz, California, USA (age 45)

Chris Omprakash Sharma, born April 23, 1981, in Santa Cruz, California, is recognized as one of the greatest climbers in the history of modern climbing. He discovered climbing at the age of 12 and quickly distinguished himself with his exceptional talent, winning the US Open Bouldering Nationals in the adult category at 14. From the very beginning, Sharma impressed the international community with…

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Inertia

Inertia · 1998

MovieDocumentary

Straight from 1998, own the videos that started a revolution! Witness America's strongest rock climbers, Chris Sharma , Joe Brooks, Dave"Strife" Struthers, Chris "Lick" Lindner, Tyson Atwell, and more crank to new heights. Climb with the crew and hold your stomach as 'crazy man' Mario Bouchwald attempts to drink one gallon of milk in one hour. There is only one rule, 'keep milk in stomach'. Inertia features a soundtrack like no other climbing video ever made... a good one.

Rampage

Rampage · 1999

MovieAdventureDocumentary

This classic American bouldering movie that helped launch the bouldering revolution follows Chris Sharma, Obe Carrion and friends on a two month road trip across the western United States to the country's best bouldering areas where they complete first ascents of dozens of now legendary "Sharma Problems." Features Castle Rock, LakeTahoe, Priest Draw, Black Mountain, The Tramway, Squamish, Humboldt, and The X-Games.

Free Hueco

Free Hueco · 1998

"Climbing Magazine" reviewed the video and called it the best climbing video they've seen. Filmed during the winter of 1998, featuring Sharma, Speed, Carrion, Loh, Lund, Danti, DeJesus and other top boulderers. Terrifying topouts and gut wrenching falls. Profiles of the new generation of American climbers. 64 Min. Running time is 64 minutes.

The Climb

The Climb · 2023

In this all-encompassing competition series, amateur climbers are put through a rigorous series of mental and physical challenges, utilizing the most intimidating ascents in the world to crown the world’s best amateur climber.

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Inertia

Inertia · 1998

MovieDocumentary

Straight from 1998, own the videos that started a revolution! Witness America's strongest rock climbers, Chris Sharma , Joe Brooks, Dave"Strife" Struthers, Chris "Lick" Lindner, Tyson Atwell, and more crank to new heights. Climb with the crew and hold your stomach as 'crazy man' Mario Bouchwald attempts to drink one gallon of milk in one hour. There is only one rule, 'keep milk in stomach'. Inertia features a soundtrack like no other climbing video ever made... a good one.

Rampage

Rampage · 1999

MovieAdventureDocumentary

This classic American bouldering movie that helped launch the bouldering revolution follows Chris Sharma, Obe Carrion and friends on a two month road trip across the western United States to the country's best bouldering areas where they complete first ascents of dozens of now legendary "Sharma Problems." Features Castle Rock, LakeTahoe, Priest Draw, Black Mountain, The Tramway, Squamish, Humboldt, and The X-Games.

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Free Hueco

Free Hueco · 1998

"Climbing Magazine" reviewed the video and called it the best climbing video they've seen. Filmed during the winter of 1998, featuring Sharma, Speed, Carrion, Loh, Lund, Danti, DeJesus and other top boulderers. Terrifying topouts and gut wrenching falls. Profiles of the new generation of American climbers. 64 Min. Running time is 64 minutes.

Chris Sharma

The Climb

The Climb · 2023

In this all-encompassing competition series, amateur climbers are put through a rigorous series of mental and physical challenges, utilizing the most intimidating ascents in the world to crown the world’s best amateur climber.

Executive Producer