The North Face presents: Nina Williams "RIDING THE WAVE" - CHINA BEACH 5.14B/8C

China Beach is one of those unique routes that possess character; ask any of its ascenders and they'll probably tell you how memorable and meaningful it was for them to climb it.
Nina Wiliams had her eyes set on it since she was a child. As a New Englander, she found herself staring at China Beach every time she'd be climbing at Waimea (Rumney, NH) and now two decades later, she came back to put up the first female ascent of this king line: CHINA BEACH 5.14B/8C
Presented by: The North Face
Film+Edit: Jordi Llauradó

[@elliotrichards6948]

This one's an absolute classic.

[@jamesmcgall8234]

One of the best climbing vids from this year

[@Wanksteez]

Great climb, great climber, great story. This is a savage route and I am glad the FFA was done by a New Englander!

[@ddemyanek]

The level of psych I experienced from watching this is unreal. A phenomenal effort from Nina, World Class Rock, and an incredible video production. Loved the pacing and editing of this one. Watching Nina climb reminds me how joyful this sport can be. Five stars all around.

[@buckhum55]

The slowmo sequence at 16:15 is absolutely stunning

[@lukeW7344]

really over edited IMO

[@benwales8582]

@@lukeW7344 well that's just like your opinion man 🤣

[@runforrest86]

​@@lukeW7344Debbie fucking downer over here. It was great

[@_liamhobson_]

Dude I didn’t breathe during the whole sequence

[@ZacSMMS]

That rose move was insane 🤯

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

You know when mellow pulls out a route video its going to be freaking sick! Congrats on the send!

[@christophhaupt7827]

The Part from 16:00 till 16:45 is maybe the best filming of a sequence i have ever seen (And i watched a LOT of climbing videos) combined with the perfect sound/Edit for this Part ... CRAZY GOOD i mean wtf :D it does something to me to watch that intensity so close in slow motion!

[@agp10701]

That is the best Tai Chi move that I have seen at 30meters above the ground 😂

[@moistheat]

this is one of the best videos mellow has put on the channel periodt

[@Filmthatjunk]

Mellow with more free cinema. This was really inspiring.

[@runforrest86]

Ughhhh... This was so good. From the storytelling, to the climbing porn, to the music and edit. Top notch through and through. More of this please 😊

[@xstormratx]

The editing starting from 12:44 is immaculate wow

[@rajivayyangar7106]

What a friggen stunner of a route. So happy to have been a small part of the journey and…psyched for October!!!!

[@skip1860]

Lmfao 😂 what part of this journey were you

[@YannCamusBlissClimbing]

"It goes!" I wish I was there... This is such a treat to watch! Thanks Nina, Thanks Mellow!!

[@lucasspiegel]

The editing on this is extremely well done. Makes me miss Rumney to!

[@grahamowens6213]

Jordi is the best in the game 🔥

[@bullydungeon9631]

One of the best videos done on mellow

[@piotrosc]

Nina is so kind person! You just can not stop smiling watching her smile! And what a great stroy! It Was really inspiring

[@vilde2100]

First class climbing and first class cinematography. That cross under move is absolutely crazy !!!

[@Pretendkid]

fire!!!!!! this is so cool!! lost it at the "first short asian female ascent", that's motivational 😂

[@kevedwards]

Brilliant, thanks for the video.

[@Condonesdurex]

The final crux slow motion... WOW!

[@noiseforthealgorithm4668]

This was such a good watch

[@danielvisitaciondelrio645]

I love this video, tnx for give it us!

[@AnnaHazelnutt]

Sick video! Beautiful sequences 😍 Nina you’re a legend, good work on this one!!

[@erynnemichelle]

Absolute LEGEND!!!

[@elliottrodgers6557]

This got me so psyched! Nice work Nina!

[@owenwestpoley1652]

Wow this route looks amazing! Congrats to Nina for sending!🎉

[@LisaMichele]

Everything about this is so amazing and inspiring!!

[@DitryDee]

So great!

[@VDB420]

What a rad route! Nina seems like a lovely person, so psyched. Also hats off for this great edit 🎉

[@Greesher]

What an astounding video. Beautiful editing and a wonderful moment.

[@spanktheplum]

what awesome energy. nina rules!

[@jordillauradoimmobiliaria]

Cool film!!! Nina is amazing, great colors and story ❤❤❤❤

[@joeymueser9257]

psyched for u nina! truly one for the books

[@nachoaguero2918]

Sick!! Jordi Llauvi!

[@drglobule8a]

Awesome. I remember watching the Dave Graham segment back in the days and thinking, wow, this cliff is one of a kind. Gorgeous filming and editing, too.

[@bscjake]

Even better in person. When I used to climb and walk under there it never got old to just look up at the huge wave of rock. I am just glad I was able to send the easiest but namesake climb Waimea

[@gsparowes]

Best film I’ve ever seen.

[@pachadela]

I love watching Nina Williams climb, such an inspiration!!

[@briansanchez4767]

Sick piece of rock, and amazing climbing Nina 🦾

[@stevensenant]

Daaaamn, insane climbing, montage and music during the ascent

[@penko123]

awesome video! gets me really motivated! love it

[@niallgrimes3642]

loved that, thanks

[@joshuameier378]

Rumney is home for me and it's so nice to see it getting some love, amazing vid ❤

[@Wijkert]

What a beautiful video! Well done!

[@paugarciavilimelis319]

King lines!!!!! Good film👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@carevy1962]

Wow! Huge shoutout to everyone involved in the production of this video. Y'all killed it....

[@ruhigman_]

Increíble film Jordi! Enhorabuena!

[@ilian7646]

crazy route, really good job and mega inspiring

[@conserve_climber]

Oh my goodness well done…that is a banger of a route!

[@seancclimbs]

goddamn the editing around the send is immaculate

[@thawkward3985]

This video is so good. Great work Jordi

[@Zekew24]

Absolutely rad climb and climber! Love the local New England content!

[@christianj.correapagan9861]

Sick video and sick send!!!!! Love the energy Nina Williams brings. Well done💥

[@teresaescriva1933]

That’s awesome!!!!!! The edition is absolutly impeccable and Nina is fantastic!!! We want more of this!!!! Very proud of the catalan talent 💥💥💥

[@johntuttle9544]

Thx Mellow! And Nina!

[@petroffma]

I can't like this enough! Super inspiring climbing, and excellent job to the team that edited to tell the story!

[@lordcaffeine]

Boom! Great story! Thnx

[@andrewjones1343]

The rose move is super rad. Amazing vid as always.

[@trevormungeam]

Unreal… what an accomplishment from Nina!! And an incredible catalogue of process!

[@marcofrancese1434]

loved the story, loved the soundtracks as always! you guys are amazing ❤ thanks for creating such wholesome stories

[@meytschehh]

So good!

[@cienciadedados]

This is the best climbing film I’ve seen in a while. Feels like European storytelling and American production. Great job.

[@ryanfletcher3588]

This so soooo good. Nina, you’re such a total boss!!! So inspiring. ❤❤❤❤

[@polsalvadorpoch2308]

Insaneeee!!! Great story amazingly presented on this video! Awesome job guys!

[@mariuslakomczyk3662]

best video of the last months.

[@anthonysorbera3690]

Absolutely incredible climb, cinematography, and storytelling. The climbing sequences and music choice were CRISP. Loved every second of it.

[@griffinissler5979]

Wow this video was amazing, and an even more astonishing send!🔥the alternate beta shot at the end had my jaw dropped! Bravo and congrats🎉

[@ctbwx]

that send music and editing 👌🥰👌 thanks for introducing me to Nina, never heard of her before. what a badass.

[@aznaczya]

So sick! I got an extra second, on just about every hang, by having this video on. So inspirational to see dreams coming true.

[@crossedbanach2883]

such a cool route!!

[@ruymanac]

So good production and amazing climber! 💪🏿

[@oliverphoenix5815]

This is so sick! Congrats to Nina! She is so strong and a big inspiration. The camera work and editing is amazing and really compliments the hard work put into this route.

[@reinaldoarreaza3247]

the queen of the wave, incredible job, congratulations

[@whittyg2010]

Looks so fun!

[@elenasu7369]

This is so cool.. inspiring!

[@GuyLNelson]

What an amazing climb, climber and video. One of the best climbing videos I've seen

[@devinvisible]

Everything about this is fantastic. Smiling the whole time -- Nina is such an awesome person, Jordi's edit is so fucking sick, and this route is simply iconic. Nice work everyone involved!

[@mndyD9]

Wonderfully done video! Nina Williams is such a strong and awesome climber. Such a beautiful and beastly climb, congrats on the send!

[@paugarciavilimelis319]

Very good video, good job Jordi Llauvi!!!!📹🎥🎞️👏🏼👏🏼💯

[@CollinGill7]

sound design, videography, and editing were incredible as ever

[@TonyMignella]

Wow! Absolutely incredible send and story to go along with it, congratulations Nina. Also, what an incredible video, easily one of the best climbing films I've ever seen. The jump cuts at 14:45 though! Job well done to everyone involved.

[@mattiasvds]

❤amazing video!🙏🏻

[@jack_trains_]

Natural rose move is insane! Super stoked for u!

[@xavierllauradovila5233]

This is a booomb!! Thank you for this 20 min of pure motivation! If you don't reach a move, find your way! No excuses! The storytelling and climbing sequences are superb... MOLT FANÀTIC BOOOU💪❤

[@giladooshlon]

Wow Nina looked so smooth on it! Great edit too

[@ethannkyle]

PSYCHED! Such an awesome video, doesn't get better than that!

[@charina_custodio]

great climbing, dope editing, amazing story altogether

[@dosplunder]

This is insane. Dayum. 🔥

[@voidallyn1538]

that solution to the span was the coolest thing i've ever seen

[@LukeRockCimber]

Classic New England!

[@andiunterallersau1717]

Great Job!

[@LucaNicolialucard88nicoli]

super video and super climb!

[@aidanoneil4853]

this channel is rad. plain and simple.

[@andyferguson6320]

Best editing I’ve seen in a climbing vid well done

[@davidfreier2726]

Sick Video!!

[@imtoolazyyyy]

LET'S GO NINA!!!!!! Reppin the shorties! Love the discovery of alt beta, makin it look strong and smooth AF!

[@mihuuuu]

what a sick line

[@xjoyees]

Nina on a rope is one of my favorite things ✨

[@lucasgarrido2556]

Sick video 🔥

[@geoffswyka1143]

Stellar.