A Captivating Exploration of a Climbing Icon’s Journey to Conquer the World’s Toughest Walls.
June 18, 2024
Boulder, CO – Sasha DiGiulian’s journey from a young climbing prodigy to one of the sport’s most celebrated athletes is a story of unparalleled dedication, resilience, and boundary-pushing achievements. Her new documentary, Here to Climb, now available on Red Bull TV, chronicles this extraordinary path, showcasing her relentless pursuit of excellence and groundbreaking accomplishments.
Quick Snapshot:
- Historical Achievement: DiGiulian’s climbing career started at six after climbing at her brother’s birthday party. At 18, she climbed Pure Imagination (5.14d/9a), the hardest climb achieved by a woman at the time.
- Documentary Release: Here to Climb is available on Red Bull TV, showcasing her journey from prodigy to pioneering climber.
- First Female Ascents: Highlights Sasha’s bold first female ascents on some of the world’s toughest walls including the imposing Rayu 5.14b big wall route in Picos de Europa, Spain.
- Overcoming Adversity: Details her battles with online trolls and recovering from a severe injury requiring five surgeries in one year.
- Mentorship and Support: Features insights from climbing legends like Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold, and other prominent climbers.
- Redefining Success: Explores DiGiulian’s journey to redefine success in a male-dominated sport.
Deep Dive:
– American climber Sasha DiGiulian’s climbing career began at the tender age of six, when she first discovered the sport at her brother’s birthday party. By seven, she was already winning youth competitions, and by 11, she had secured international victories and sponsorships. At 18, she achieved a landmark ascent of Pure Imagination (5.14d/9a), marking the hardest climb by a woman at that time and solidifying her status as an elite climber.
– DiGiulian made a career of overcoming the odds and made history again in 2022 when she was joined by Matilda Söderlund and Brette Harrington to become the first all-female team to scale the imposing Rayu (5.14b) big wall route in Picos de Europa, Spain. She now has more than 30 first female ascents to her name.
– The Here to Climb documentary follows Sasha DiGiulian rising from child prodigy to a champion climbing athlete. The documentary captures her bold first female ascents on some of the world’s most formidable walls. Confronting both physical and mental obstacles head-on, DiGiulian charted her own course in a sport where a path didn’t exist, it details the unparalleled drive and determination needed to reach the top.
– As the 31 year old takes on summit after summit, inspired and mentored by female climbing icon Lynn Hill, she delves into her physical and mental struggles, offering an intimate look at the personal battles she faces, including cyberbullying and a severe injury that required five surgeries in one year.
– Despite these hurdles, DiGiulian’s determination and passion for climbing continue to drive her forward. Here to Climb is a thrilling portrait of a record-breaking female athlete who relentlessly pushes her boundaries, redefining success on her own terms.
Watch Sasha DiGiulian’s inspiring journey in Here to Climb on Red Bull TV HERE