Film with talk + Q&A with Robbie

Nearly three decades after the legendary first free ascent by Dave Cuthbertson and Lynn Hill, Robbie Phillips returns to the Great Arch to attempt a second free ascent. A film about failure, success, and the enduring power of legacy.

Phillips described the climb, saying “The Great Arch lies on the edge of possibility for climbers. The striking feature is the focal point of the island. It’s also just improbable as a climb - that there’s just enough holds to grab hold of and that the easiest way up is directly through the roof of the arch. When you climb through it, you’re upside down looking out at the Atlantic towards North America.”

Documentary

Release | 2025

Runtime | 31 min