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]
| Episode Number |
Name | Original Air Date |
Location | Climb Type | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Water Solo | January 12, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Maiza Lima |
| 2 | The Precipice | January 12, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Assent | Maiza Lima |
| 3 | High Ball | January 12, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Maiza Lima |
| 4 | The Cave | January 19, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Maiza Lima |
| 5 | First Ascent | January 19, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Maiza Lima |
| 6 | The Crack | January 19, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Alice |
| 7 | The Spire | January 26, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Robyn |
| 8 | El Diablo | January 26, 2023 | Majorca, Spain | Deep Water Solo | Dom Barry |
References
- ^ "Jason Momoa's New TV Series is a Dirtbagger's Dream". 12 January 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Jason Momoa Takes His Passion for Rock Climbing to New Levels in HBO Max's 'The Climb'".
- ^ "Jason Momoa and Chris Sharma on Creating Reality Competition Show 'The Climb'". 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Jason Momoa and Chris Sharma on Creating Reality Competition Show 'The Climb'". 12 January 2023.
- ^ https://www.max.com/shows/climb/8092f1e1-87c2-421c-9dee-601286e6ad61