The Climb (2023 TV show)
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The Climb was an 8-episode reality TV series that pitted 10 amateur climbers against each other in multiple climbing scenarios and styles. The winner received $100,000 USD and a $100,000 USD sponsorship from outdoor gear producer, prAna. The show starred professional rock climbers Chris Sharma and Meagan Martin and featured actor Jason Momoa.
Development
Momoa met Sharma in the mid-1990's while boulder climbing at Hueco Tanks, TX. The Climb is a collaboration between Sharma, Momoa's production company, On the Roam, and the Intellectual Property Corporation.[1] HBO Max greenlit The Climb in July, 2021.[2] Climbing locations included Mallorca, Wadi Rum, and Barcelona.[3]
Season 1
Season 1 aired on HBO Max in January, 2023. The ten episodes featured amateur climbers Robyn Ragins, Cat Runner, Alice Hafer, Dominique (Dom) Barry, Tiffany Soithongsuk, Andre (Deco) Braga, Bradford (Brad) Burns, Mario Stanley, Maiza Lima, and April Welch. Cat Runner won the grand prize after outclimbing Dom Barry.[4][5]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Deep Water Solo" | Chris Malloy | 12 January 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Precipice" | Chris Malloy | 12 January 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "High Ball" | Steven Holleran | 12 January 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Cave" | Scott Duncan, Steven Holleran | 19 January 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "First Ascent" | Scott Duncan | 19 January 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "The Crack" | Scott Duncan | 19 January 2023 |
| 7 | 7 | "The Spire" | Scott Duncan | 26 January 2023 |
| 8 | 8 | "El Diablo" | Scott Duncan | 26 January 2023 |
- ^ https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/jason-momoa-the-climb-chris-sharma/
- ^ https://people.com/sports/jason-momoa-takes-his-passing-for-rock-climbing-to-new-leves-in-hbo-max-the-climb/
- ^ https://www.climbing.com/news/jason-momoa-and-chris-sharma-on-creating-reality-competition-show-the-climb/
- ^ https://www.climbing.com/news/jason-momoa-and-chris-sharma-on-creating-reality-competition-show-the-climb/
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15082926/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520climb