This film was beautiful! As a woman that got into climbing because of you, it brings me so much joy to experience your joy climbing and being active. You’re my climbing hero, Anna Hazelnutt!
Oh my gosh 🥹💜 this is beautiful! All I ever want to do is make climbing a freer space for everyone (adding that feminine energy to the climbing RU-vid space) so this made my day!
I always appreciate your honesty. I still deal with a lot of fear while lead climbing. I've top roped sections of climbs before and felt so self conscious about it. It's so wonderful to see you do that and go from being super uncomfortable and turning it into a really enjoyable climb.
I think it’s a perfectly valid way to problem solve being scared! Definitely don’t feel self conscious doing it, it’s common practice especially with higher end scary climbs. Lots of (maybe all of??) the world class trad lines at the next level are top roped first.
Fucking bad assery. Its refreshing to hear someone who climbs this hard talk about still dealing with fear and using top rope to get back into the groove of things so thank you for that. 2024 has been a year of learning to have grace with myself about these things. ❤
Honestly love seeing more woman climbing. I never really had an interest but seeing people like you who make it seem more accessible and open, it is making me inspired to want to go to a gym and try it out. Love it.
"I'll work around you don't worry" wow so considerate even when about to top out and pumped! You need to get some stills from 6:57-7:02 those frames are iconic!
Bruh… Arguably one of the most aesthetic climbing films EVER! From the concept ad to the hair flips, smiles, and breathwork…. seemed like maybe a cigarette after that send seemed in order… congrats on all levels and thank u! 🙏🏾💯🎯
Literally the first time ever I've seen a chalk ad and didn't just think 'guys it's just more or less crushed up magnesium carbonate, they're all the litteral same thing". So yeah rugne should be paying you extra for that! But also awesome video and such a cool climb and I love the storytelling and vibes and everything!
right before you commentated how chill and relaxed you felt on the climb i noticed it in your face and was like, whoa, look how ecstatic she looks, she was born to do this, this is it, this feeling is what i want to chase. Lovely film and lovely process and thank you for sharing both!
The process of top roping, the 2 rest days & working all the moves to make it SUCH an awesome send experience is just everything. Love it. THE EDIT on the send go was just GNARLY. I would sit here & type forever about each little nuance but it was HELLA sick. 🤘🏽
Your facial expressions were awesome to see throughout the climb. The perfect combination of having an awesome time and being totally focused/relaxed (even if maybe for a few moments you didn't feel that way). Shout out to the filmer for capturing that. People get caught up in the style of how they climb things, but at the end of the day enjoying your climb that's what it's about! Maybe for some people enjoying their climb involves risking an absolutely insane fall from time to time - that's makes those routes a special/unique experience
I love that you're not afraid to admit your fears all while continuing to conquer them. To be honest, that's inspiring. When I haven't lead in a while I over grip much easier climbs than 5.13d
I just wanted to say thank you for explaining in such a beautifull way that climbing has to be enjoyable. A lot of people around me devalue top rope, making me mad. Thanks for teach that there is no shame in climbing with it, even for great climber♥
The peace in your voice at the top of that climb was a beautiful moment. Incredible climbing! Your videos just keep getting better and better! I thank you for making your sponsorships something I enjoy watching.
My oh my! Intro and ad were for sure memorable performances 👍. Footage on an off the rock were👌. Black-and-white segments fitted in so nicely. Your joy and sense of freedom while climbing came across so well ;)
I agree. I dont even climb (will one day), but I always enjoy the new episodes. The channel is so linked to her personality that it is just hard not to enjoy.
I love that you chose topics 2 and 4 ❤ They are the most interesting to me as a climber that struggles with the same stuff. I'll scope out the moves and feel it's not possible, then I commit and pull on them. It suddenly feels soo much easier than I imagined. There's definitely a disparity between my actual and perceived ability. I still get caught up in doubt that I can't hold on to clip the next draw. LOVE IT! Also, that's a fantastic Rúngne spiel that is beyond any I've seen on RU-vid. I watched the whole thing.
Amazing send! Thanks for being so inspirational and honest. My 9 yo b/g twins and I watch your channel all the time - we luv it! We've learned so much.
I always laugh at perfume ads and how ridiculous they are, so this chalk ad could not have been more enjoyable haha Amazing send, excellent video, perfect energy as usual ❤️
I so appreciate the talking about fear with lead climbing and it being okay to project a lot on top rope I feel like I always like with people that have no fear and just send it so it's nice to hear that other people work around fear and some ways to handle it. Love this video!!❤
Mental game has been my biggest challenge in climbing too, and seeing you thrive through these challenges is really inspiring :) I don’t think I’ll ever put the work in to climb at such a high level, but my goal is to be able to strike that balance you found between a challenge (in any capacity whether technical or mental) that you can work on until you can really enjoy it and flow through. Looks like such a wonderful climbing experience. Thanks for letting us listen to the geese with you at the end!
Hey Anna, really excited about the video, just as I was for the Thailand series! I started climbing a few months ago, mostly with the mindset that I'd only ever do indoor stuff, but your channel (Thailand series and some of the older WideBoyz trad stuff got me started!) has really turned that around for me and I find myself looking up local outdoor climbing spots more and more often. You're doing a great thing for climbing here, keep it up!!
This is probably the first perfume commercial I've enjoyed watching lol. Solid climb! Your mindset surrounding the mental aspect of climbing never ceases to inspire!
This was a really fantastic message hear, I primarily climb headpoint-style trad and have been dealing with an immense amount of fear surrounding a project to the point that I felt like I lost sight of the experience I want to have with this route throughout the projecting process. Great film, and keep being an inspiration for us all 😊
i too really really struggle with the fear of lead climbing to the point were whenever i lead i hold my breath and get very light headed and also tend to over grip and feel shaky. but at the same time i love to lead and it’s so nice to know im not the only one who’s deathly afraid of it but also love it at the same time. your just so inspirational and as a young team kid i strive to be like you when im older. your videos aren’t just inspiring but there also so freaking well put together and such a joy to watch. I love what you do so much and honestly think you and your work are the coolest things ever! ❤
The VERY BEST climbing video I saw ❤ LOVE IT! Gosh! How you play with colours, with sound, those french whispers are awesome (goosebumps), your energy and storytelling 🤌
Definitely the first time I shared a video with my climbing group due to an ad lol. Keep crushing it Anna, your content and climbing is amazing to watch!
Always love your videos! They make me feel a lot better about my own climbing because sometimes I get scared too and sometimes I use a stick clip the first (or even second!) time I go up a route so that I can work some of the moves without the fear factor. And when I watch your videos I am like "if it is ok for her to get scared and use a stick clip, then it's ok for me too!" :)
The intro, the ad, the storytelling, the send, the joy. You are really getting good at this Anna! My friend saw you at Smith Rock and i was secretly hoping they made a cameo in the background here lol
1: Cobra Chickens !! 2: The Rùngne Ad was golden 3: Noir visual style definitely worked (angsty detective not required) 4: Truly demonstrating that Self-mastery and owning one's own Vulnerability do go together is empowering in its simple brilliance.
4:23 you too?? I legit get vertigo when I get back on the wall after a while of not sport climbing. Thank you so much for sharing ❤ this was so good, always love your storytelling even more than the climbs themselves
Great video! It was so nice to see you relaxed and enjoying the climb! Projecting's great, but it can be really nice to just enjoy a climb that doesn't require perfection and maximum effort.
Amazing video and Rungne ad! I tried doing the chalk de jour on my face at the gym, but it wasn't well received by my wife and daughter, but it was liquid chalk and quite messy! Anna is an amazing and passionate climber!
Sweet! Love to see someone so positive and earnest absolutely fucking crushing at Smith. The culture out here can be so hardman, it’s delightful to see that subverted. Nice work as always, Anna.
Well I'm off to buy some chalk. And whatever else she's selling. This was literally the first RU-vid advertisement that didn't make me want to punch my screen. Well done!
Love to see a badass pro like you gets scared leading too. I appreciate the vulnerability and top roping tip, I'll use that in the future for sure. Also, shout out to my home represented.
Incredible video I absolutely loved it. Watching this really confirms in my mind that you've gotta come to australia and climb on taipan wall in the grampians at some point
Alright, that's it! After years of consuming RU-vid videos without having my own account, I finally had to sign up just to leave you a comment. Anna, like many of your other films, this one is an absolute masterpiece! I love seeing both your super strong badass side and also your vulnerability (which is so human!). It takes real strength to show both on camera. That really makes you such an inspiration :) It warmed my heart to see your pure joy while sending the route. Such good climbing, such a beautiful route! And: You outdid yourself with the editing, I loved it! Keep on making art on and off the wall, face your fears, and most importantly, keep that joy for climbing!⛰☀ (...Does this comment make me a fangirl now?!)
