Speak To Me Softly

Experience fear and emotion alongside climber Jenny Abegg as she ascends a route while fighting the self-criticism and doubt from that little voice we all have in the back of our heads.
Produced by Matthew Hood
Directed by Henna Taylor
Narrated by Jenny Abegg
Original Score by Nick Vann

[@sarabrock6345]

I really felt this one. Not a climber, but a runner and it seems I constantly have to tell myself to calm down, I can do this. Beautiful editing and capturing of this crazy feeling.

[@devincherry6891]

Absolutely phenomenal. Beautiful editing. This captures that inner monologue we all have when facing terrifying moments ahead of us and, more importantly, the relief, and confidence that comes with the accomplishing what we pushed ourselves to do.

[@slowpro5201]

fantastic story telling one of the best short climbing films I have seen. Inspiring

[@felizitasable]

I really like seeing a climber being portrayed as vulnerable because the image you usually see is a fearless tough guy. The reality is this. there is no epic music in the background just an ongoing inner monologue. I love that this clip showed how to acknowledge fear and over come it.

[@mandisaeteun9251]

We need more of this! Thank you for being honest and vulnerable.

[@AcfLavertyy]

As a climber, it's good to see a climbing video with a similar depiction of when I climb a route haha. Very honest and showed vulnerability. Loved it! Thankyou for making this.

[@AlexRSanders]

Beautiful! ... Love to see the humanity of this woman, her fear, her humility, her courage, and her beauty!

[@instant_mint]

As someone suffering from crippling anxiety, this speaks to me.

[@benjimw]

Climbing (and outdoor activities in general) teach so many important lessons! I'm currently recovering from a shoulder injury that I experienced while doing something else and am eagerly anticipating the day when I can finally climb again. For now, that lesson is patience and caring for self. If any of you want a very interesting book about the psychology associated with rock climbing, I'd highly recommend Arno Ilgner's The Rock Warrior's Way. Maybe I should read it one of these weeks as I recover so that start climbing again with a better mental perspective.

[@joaquimg5361]

Top notch climbing movie really, far away from the 9b+ clips with tough guys. Loved it!

[@jessicawang5604]

OR has a blog post on the film worth reading too! www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/article/speak-to-me-softly

[@mcsdj2]

Can't stop watching this video. Amazing work. I don't climb that level but can totally relate

[@MarkGriffith]

Beautifully shot and edited. 1:52 Great shot, love the single blue eye ;) and 4:50

[@mnrdcde]

This is a very special, personal and human video at facing our fears and allowing trust in ourselves. Kudos! I loved this beautiful and honest piece, Jenny

[@davidbenoit3765]

I totally get this, both from my days when I climbed and now as a runner. Impressive video!

[@gregoryhughes2853]

Beautiful.

[@markhwebster]

Beautifully shot and edited! I love the humanity that shows thru so clearly. This captured the true nature of our wonderful sport. Nothing even comes close to climbing...best sport on the planet.

[@mattbartek]

Agree with the comments-this transcends climbing or even outdoor activity. I'm a surgeon and these same internal dialogues happen all the time in the operating room, sometimes out loud, sometimes not. Great editing. For me, outdoor activity and physical activity is both fun and it trains the mind to overcome challenges and this video captures this duality very well.

[@AcfLavertyy]

Also, what a beautiful filmed and edited video. Loved it.

[@ScurvyDave]

Incredible and inspiring.

[@erin_de]

woah, so good! totally nailed it with the editing and so, so relatable...

[@Sylvain-VIII]

This deserves to be on vimeo and get staff picked. Great work.

[@aanifzia]

gives you chills

[@SankaJeVbaliku]

Masterpiece 👌

[@Thecyclingeconomicsdoc]

That was insanely well done.

[@Ak97117]

Beautiful

[@richardoyel1886]

Tough courage to pull this off

[@BarbarosGokdemir]

Very good one.

[@upshiftingwithdavidbarron]

Beautiful and powerful film!

[@KubaClimbsRocks]

That was amazing..exactly the thougts I myself think when climbing..beautiful film!

[@patdemers3945]

really good, love it thank you for this moment

[@kkullby]

[@medengineer]

Man, I have been there. Great Job!

[@LFZhang86]

So beautifully done, nice one!

[@CoreyWarren]

really good stuff ladies and gents!

[@adrianhuysman3331]

So well done! Wow I felt it.

[@OSMAdventures]

Excellent!

[@v3nto22]

Simply beautiful!

[@alexandriaporter2674]

....incredible

[@fouglasdir]

Wow! Phenomenal video. So well done.

[@Yaploq]

Waou thank you it was great to watch !

[@deroux]

Great video.

[@0zthehikingsailor]

Climbers are crazy you know but then people call me crazy for hiking long distance and sleeping in the woods for 4months.

[@jacklynhanson8499]

I'll be speechless....

[@BenLe42]

this was incredible, thank you, i feel it, i taste it, i feel the grit on my poor bleeding fingers Speak to Me, Ben, Softly

[@Brainz8282]

masterpiece

[@terryking6824]

That was extremely powerful. I had to stop the video at some points- you feel her anxiety, bravery and persistence all in one. The honesty in this video is refreshing. Would have liked to see it end more on a positive note versus the barren scene.

[@erickfadness4427]

Is this in Zion NP??

[@yuchuuba-naritai3466]

*softly* ᴬˡˡᵉᶻ!

[@janak.8054]

.. super ღ

[@somosnomadastv]

😴

[@BoulderProblems]

? @1:42

[@jamesmowrey8974]

Yeah, that made me do a double-take too. It's her knuckles.

[@TR-nw8hz]

This is creepy

[@jopainting1668]

😂