Crank Media Review: Better Than Chocolate

Better than Chocolate is an ode to Swiss Bouldering, showcasing the location's famous hard lines.  The film bounces back and forth between interstitial interviews and climber commentary to footage of…

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Crank Media Review: Return2Sender

Finally, Justin reviews a film that’s not about bouldering.  Do you love hand jams and finger locks?  Is Odub your favorite rapper?  Do you have to buy a new roll…

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Crank Media Review: Rapper Kris ‘Odub’ Hampton

In the words of Monty Python, 'and now for something completely different'. Did you know people write rap music about climbing?  There are at least 2 rappers I know of,…

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Crank Media Review: A Fine Line

There are many types of climbing films, thematically.  Some focus on a single area, paying tribute to that scene.  Some are focused on a particular climber or two.  Others a…

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CTC Stage 4: Maximum Strength

This Stage is super fun!  You will be performing near or at your previously tested on-sight maximum and this is the opportunity to see just how strong you have become.…

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Crank Media Review: The Real Thing

Sometimes its hard to imagine what bouldering was like 20 years ago.  Many of the climbers I interact regularly with weren't even born yet.  I was ten years old.  Pogs…

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A Look Back: February

Hot SendsAlex Honnold and Colin Haley - Torre Traverse:After learning how to be a successful alpine climber with Tommy Caldwell by being the first to complete the Fitz Roy Traverse…

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Crank Media Review: Almost Alpine

Get ready for "the greatest climbing film ever made."A film that was so great it was given its own rating.  Rated "A" for Awesome; totally awesome for all ages.  Viewers…

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