THE GOLD STANDARD (V15 First Ascent)

[@levijohnson2892]

Cinematography was insane on this one. Seriously talented, looked so beautiful

[@davidaguasca]

Eric Bissell. I worked with him. A talented artist, climber, and all around solid person.

[@EricBurbeck]

Beautifully constructed story arc

[@timschaufele719]

Such good filming and editing. I think this is the golden standard for awesome storytelling. Really captured me!

[@adriangarcea]

Such a clean wideshot hiding the camera op out makes it so much cleaner. It's beautiful

[@brantub]

dude the editing is so next level too

[@zigzagarisen]

Some say that every year Keenan came back with an even bigger mustache, until finally it was as majestic as the Rock demanded

[@ndmtzn]

that shot on 14:28, with Keenan making that critical final move, and his furry companion calmly watching (supporting), is just so beautiful.

[@thatonefeller3375]

Is a good boy.

[@finray8436]

It's spectacular. Move is synced with the music as well

[@mynchux]

He loves him. It’s very sweet

[@whelmking6497]

I feel like every Mellow vid is the best ever, but this may actually be. Literally brought me to tears. The editing. The music. Keenan's journey and attitude. 12/10.

[@alfiewall4847]

My thoughts exactly

[@mikej243]

This and the Grand Illusion story to me have infinite rewatchability

[@LongBoy.0]

this is the best mellow video ever, since the last best mellow video ever, which was the other Keenan FA in bishop

[@johnsiryj9152]

I'm with you 100%. What Mellow as a channel does amazingly is giving us but a brief glimpse into the process and mental game required to pull hard - not only on high grades, but in general. It's how bad do you want it? What does it mean to you? What would you sacrifice or do to get that dream tick? Really beautiful video.

[@SuedeNWings]

breathtaking production and i love how quiet the finish was. just pure

[@rwmckenzie1]

You know that it was nails when Keenan doesn’t even scream when he tops out😂 so rad!

[@sammonsalve5657]

Relief vs excitement. Humbling rather than encouraging. Least that's how I've felt it. Both great.

[@vsofiyev1]

Let's effin go?

[@erraticbro]

I just commented the same thing! haahhah

[@jacobjdong]

the shot at 14:26 with doggo chillin' watching is amazing, beautiful work Keen

[@troyleach8]

Yeah whoever edited the montage before the send with all your little internal thoughts and quips 10/10

[@dexterbjuveus6056]

Best climbing film I´ve seen since "A little life"

[@alexisgalamartinez3870]

Keenan vids are always the best of mellow

[@RootsenSneeky]

This must be one of the most epic climbing videos ever made. And it is so without using a single bass drop to powerful, yet cheesy electronical dance music. So incredibly tastefully done. And of course, the achievement it documents, also must be one of the most heroic feats in climbing ever done. chapeau.

[@Axx670]

As an European this type of US wilderness landscape fascinates me. It looks like a desert but also looks cold as fuck and there are big ass mountains in the background ?? Incredible, and with the amazing cinematography of this video it's even more impressive.

[@hikingwithramen4682]

It's high desert, Mt.Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 borders this and on the other side is some absolutely wild glaciated mountains, lakes, streams and wilderness

[@sjoerdknol]

This landscape is crazy beautiful and the complete opposite of the Alps. Love to go back one day! There’s something about it, a silence, a calm. So cool!

[@fwchoi]

The milks are just north of the highest point in the continental US (Mt. Whitney), which is just 85 miles (137 km) away from the lowest (Death Valley). The boulders are located in a high valley between a very large high altitude range (the Sierra Nevada) and a smaller but similarly high range (the White Mountains). You can take a short drive from a 100 F degree day in Bishop up into the Sierra and spend the night in sub-freezing temps. Awesome area for all kinds of recreation.

[@smcl35755]

Unreal filming, editing, climbing, the full package. I love that you hear Keenan reflecting on falling up high on the problem before you see it, it's such a nice touch. Great music too, soooo goood!!!

[@dillonliew5370]

Montage/quick cuts around the 12 minute mark was so beautiful, conveyed the highs and lows and the full range of emotion of 20++ sessions in 30 seconds. Might be my favourite film

[@AvonNabors]

Keenan Nietzsche is strong

[@sibrilliant]

Ubermensch activities

[@bjarneschmalbach1524]

Yeah never thought I'd see they day where Nietzsche climbs a V15. What a time to be alive.

[@King-Otter]

and my beautiful sunday starts off with this.

[@treesear]

Probably the most emotional Mellow vid I’ve seen- soundtrack, cinematography, and the line itself. Real nice

[@stephendaedalus7841]

I’m actually crying at the end. Whoever did the music was on fucking point

[@smoko6390]

The production of these is on another level, amazing storytelling. I love how the soundbits & music drive the story - and how much it contrasts between the different Antigrav videos. This one was so quiet and introspective compared to the previous ones. Really gets across how much of a mental struggle (and pleasure) this line must have been. And then finally the quiet send. No voices, just the gentle scraping of the shoes and deep breaths. Entrancing.

[@gavyndame3700]

They bring the same vibe and love that the old school skateboarding videos use to have love it man

[@ErwinVervaet]

They probably have a skateboarding background: Santa Cruz shirt, chicken bone nowison, ...

[@Trumkin]

This is the gold standard of climbing, as well as climbing films... What a journey. 🔥

[@joshuahorsley]

Jeez this is incredible in everyway. Keenan with that vision and dedication. And I love seeing Bissell and Fitzgerald team up officially with Highpoint.All stars all around on this one!

[@ryanyoung4938]

Just an all around masterpiece of persistence, dedication, vision, the mental and physical limits of climbing and beautiful film making. Feels like an instant classic.

[@ScotchGambino]

Excellent edit on this one. Understated but gets the point across beautifully. Music cues especially on point. Brilliant climbing on the send.

[@mediamelvin]

LFG!!!! What a beautiful dance that was! Congrats Keenan, you’re absolutely crushing!

[@jeremiahmelson8530]

Awesome video! It's a good highlight on how much work really goes into a hard send! Can someone help me find the music? Thank you!

[@909mix]

I'd also love to know who composed the music. What a journey.

[@shnouter]

Me too pleaase

[@trentongingerich8770]

Inspiring! Thanks for bring us along and sharing with us a piece of your journey!

[@dakotahg98]

Hands down the best climbing video I’ve ever seen, congrats Keenan on the send and thanks to everyone involved for making this happen! 🎉

[@tommeyer3871]

Some of these shots were so beautiful I honestly would have wanted them to stay on screen for a minute to enjoy every breathtaking detail ❤

[@gweilo5537]

most epic climbing vid i’ve ever seen, so emotional, amazing line, what a story !!

[@tonemonk_]

The editing and the climb is so beautiful... 13:16 shows you the quality and care of the edit

[@inoutway]

such a rad sensation knowing the burn that will end in a send, bar is being the last couple minutes of the film, you can visually see the programmed movement and flow. Videography angles and edit soooo clean! wish we had some more earlier footage working the proj.

[@Halodriunavailable]

Amazing! Filming, editing, music and the climbing! Amazing film!! Thanks for this one!

[@bendingriver7101]

Incredible film! Seriously. Ive loved everything Keenan has done but the story telling and cinematography in this was incredible. Brought me to tears.

[@davidmiller-hershon6893]

Amazing. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey

[@grooveclimbing]

if not the best cinematography & edit ..... ever

[@betaxxl]

One of the best climbing films ever, had to wach it again on a big screen.

[@CaseyFackreClimbing]

My god the edit was jaw dropping, well done Dave. Keenan’s singular personality really came through on this one

[@Fellstr]

Photography on another level for this one, soundtrack also amazing to show how much this send means to Keenan, epic film!!

[@harrisonfitch8338]

Probably the best edited video on Mellow right now. Fantastic work from everyone!

[@0882gold]

Just beautiful through and through.Congrats Keen!

[@fromaugustisland]

Incredibly inspiring. What a moving line and journey. Great work Keenan!!!

[@camclimbscrimps]

it was only a couple months ago but i come back to this video over and over and over again

[@Olgierd185]

Beautiful movie.. All feeling of climbing

[@lenudan]

His good boi calming watching from afar is the most beautiful part of this entire beautiful video

[@automaticstop284]

best mellow vid hands down. beautifully made, and it shows every emotion keenan had throughout 100/10

[@middle-agedclimber]

Really, really powerful. The music is perfect.

[@FABouldering]

Beautiful cinematography and storytelling, beautiful line, very strong climbing! Like!

[@diegoaguado5650]

Pure awe of the beautiful way to storytell such a motivating journey in a way that feels personally close!!

[@jordillaurado4]

Beautiful! Amazing work, congrats to all involved!

[@andrestula3245]

fanaticccc film!!!, to get motivated in each shot!

[@MrWill830]

Props to the production team, perfectly filmed. Couldn't help but tear up a little, ain't nothing like winning a battle against yourself. It's all there is !

[@greenmattt]

Each frame is a work of art, I'm blown away

[@JohnDennery]

Amazing video that really does justice to this send! I've been so psyched to witness this new wave of hard FA's going up in the milks these past seasons. Congrats Keenan and 10/10 to the video team!!

[@angrywino]

Mellow gives us a lot of great videos, but this one is on another level. Such a rad line too! Congrats on the send, Keenan!

[@nickkealiiclimbs]

Incredible story telling. Boulder of a lifetime. Glad we got to experience even a piece of it

[@chrisrugen]

What a stunningly well-crafted piece for capturing the epic effort. I often find very high level climbing a bit hard to connect with on an emotional level. But this was gripping.

[@christophergutknecht8683]

Absolutely brilliant: storytelling, editing and cinematography. You could feel the struggle.

[@ReraYuki]

This whole thing was just cinema! So beautiful and congrats!

[@AndyDay]

Immense send. Gorgeous film. Nice work, Eric and David.

[@UndercoverWolverine]

Absolutely beautiful film - props to Keenan and everyone who helped put it together!

[@craigmalik6061]

wow. I felt that. Great video, story, send, and everything. thank you.

[@craigmalik6061]

also emmy level soundtrack from Gustavo Santaolalla (jk)

[@JPEG_music]

Well done! An incredible achievement in climbing and filmmaking

[@paulbarker5915]

Refreshing to have a gentle soundtrack more in line w/ what climbing actually is: contemplative. Stones are not techno clubs. There’s a time and a place for that music (and I’m a huge fan) but not on climbing films. So thanks ❤

[@Gavin_Ross]

As per normal absolutely beautiful vid. That dry fire was heart breaking 😭

[@JoshRundle]

damn what a story and edit! One of the best climbing films I've seen in ages

[@mathewlynch583]

Phenomenal line. Incredible effort. Stunning cinematography and edit. Well done to everyone involved.

[@1honeybun]

beautiful video to see on break at work today. thank you mellow and keenan

[@jrigs30]

The process was amazing!! Incredible send!

[@shoeg]

What a moving and inspring film. I have been Keenan's fan. But this video just made me fall in love with him. Amazing

[@dustinjang94]

Incredible storytelling. Love seeing the emotion of a project seen through...So different from a scream at the top--just pure gratitude and stoke.

[@erikh8685]

Keenan's sends are always awesome!

[@timflowing]

This is amazing! Keenan is so good, and the production of this movie is through the roof!

[@jaredcohn6863]

the best edit for any climbing video ever made

[@ZacSMMS]

So happy to support this corporate overlord 🤘

[@tylerzang134]

So good.. the music, the cinematography, the stoke.

[@paulheimweh]

I can watch this several times because its so beautiful.

[@Charlie451__]

Amazing production and climber as well, congratulations.

[@aaronfleming7746]

what a fight. Just always enjoy the process of projecting and dont get in your head.

[@oliolo746]

Amazing send and beautifully filmed and edited. Just watched a paid Reel Rock film before but honestly, in comparison, the production value on this was superior. Thanks for putting out such amazing content, free to watch and enjoy.

[@LaSportivaNA]

Footage from all the years of attempting this, stoked for the send Keenan!!

[@JMnyJohns]

Beautiful boulder and line. Yum.

[@mikecallvideos]

so well done, good work Eric Keenan and everyone involved.

[@gpn962]

Beautiful. Great work

[@thisis27characters]

incredible work here from all involved!

[@thewateringwiz7118]

What a fantastic video ! The climb is so cool and the editing is top notch ! Congrats

[@matthewjellisd8709]

what a send dude! What a rad accomplishment, so stoked for you!

[@Flameserpent2518]

Is there anywhere I can find the music used for this video? I love the “plucky”-sounding background track.

[@dexterlockhartjenks3696]

inspiring efforts and beautifully captured

[@Jagknorr]

Very good vid! Well put together and amazing climbing. That line looks intense! Mad props to all involved.

[@eatingsleepingsurfin]

Epic filming, epic send Shake junt boom.

[@paulsoukup6872]

Amazing video, lovely filming and choice of music.

[@lemao8063]

Pure Cinema. congrats on the send keenan!

[@ehlava]

that stretch of editing from 11:45 is excellent

[@drglobule8a]

A beautiful video! What dedication...

[@lionmeows]

Great film. Brilliant story editing.

[@StephenTurnerVlogs]

That was so cool! Such a great visual of what goes on in the process, and I'm the mind.

[@thibaudherrfilms]

Wow, such a beautiful video! 👏

[@chadclark8069]

sickest Takashi edit yet! loved watching the full journey....psyched for you big dawg, felt all the emotions!

[@mirkodf2162]

Great achievement; to make it happen, self-determination and trying, trying, trying...lead to the top!

[@oliviernadon]

cinematography on this one is crazy. beautiful work keep it up