Pioneer

It takes the heart of a true explorer to remind us of the importance of adventure. Over the course of 5 days, we followed one of those people: Joel Ruscher. A crag pioneer and developer, Joel took us on an adventure through an undocumented area he’s been developing for 7 years.
Countless FA’s, exploration of new findings, and delicate conversations all filmed for one purpose: to carry the legacy of pioneering forward.
#climbingisourpassion #definedbypassion #firstascents #bouldering #climbing

[@testpiece]

SO GOOD! All star cast doing beautiful climbing of course, but it's Joel Ruscher's excellent narration that really takes this to the next level for me. 👏👏

[@madrockclimbing]

Thanks for watching!

[@matt_fultz]

This was such an incredible journey! Thanks so much to Bruce and the whole Madrock team for making it happen.

[@Ssssssss02]

This is what it’s all about.
Such an epic video

[@ThreePeakFilms]

psyched you liked it!

[@rebeccataggart1581]

Beautiful! Way to go Joel too for the narrative and always searching.

[@madrockclimbing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EvanJGordon]

I've always enjoyed talking with Joel about climbing because his stoke is infectious. Awesome video!

[@Gnocchigrips]

Developing new lines is one of the most integral parts of our sport. So incredibly rad that y'all documented this and highlighted all the work that goes into it! A film I'll be rewatching whenever I need stoke 🙌

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Killed it! Bruce and the team captured such beautiful footage of a super cool trip. :)

[@ThreePeakFilms]

Thanks @hannahmorrisbouldering! :D hope all is well

[@tippingpints]

Awesome job @madrockclimbing ! Thanks for the hard work and sharing the area @joelruscher !

[@JulianBarnett1981]

Great video , great narration and excellent boulders!

[@FiReELitKiLLeR]

This was amazing and deserves way more attention than it has! ❤

[@aaronjurasevich5495]

the production quality is crazy high!!! also cannot wait for the villain arc!

[@ThreePeakFilms]

thanks man! We can't wait for the shoes either

[@catiemonteiro7283]

The beautiful shots, crisp sound and music choice in the first 30 seconds sucked me in! I felt totally transported to Tahoe. The whole film was a visual feast. Well done to everyone involved! You nailed it!

[@kkasato]

Nice work! Great film!

[@Redaxerocker1]

I climbed with Ethan at big Bear bouldering competition back in 98

[@nomaddevelopers]

Great film!!! This is the best content there is in my very biased opinion.

[@piotrosc]

I love that video and love that You show as the beautiful lines without distortion form such shallow aspects like grades. Cheers!

[@madrockclimbing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aidanscarffe5256]

Great film!

[@iedison3839]

This is a proper climbing film, sick. A future classic fs

[@evanmendes1835]

Wow!! So beautiful!! Thanks for this!!

[@madrockclimbing]

Thanks for watching!

[@dustinap1986]

We need more videos like this!

[@zachmortimer]

great video, that looks like a really awesome trip for everyone

[@Mattomune]

Such a beautiful film! And the boulders are stunning!

[@FocusClimbingCenterLLCMesa]

This film is AMAZING. Love the sports action.

[@amcfight1]

Beautiful 💛

[@madrockclimbing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Kabanginator]

Great work, Bruce!

[@rockodyssey1]

Great and beautiful!

[@madrockclimbing]

Glad you like it!

[@sarahpearce4517]

So cool! Great climbers and amazing lines

[@justinharris9550]

This is the exact content I've been waiting for!

[@augustusdestefano8651]

Very sick!

[@JrPerez-xu9yp]

Love Your chalk pot so much I had to buy two!!! Can’t wait to be able to buy a crash pad!🎉

[@madrockclimbing]

Glad you're enjoying them!

[@climbaz5402]

dope

[@maddyvolo]

Amazing!

[@gatlincasey1]

Btw getting to see Ethan climb Mirage in person was amazing

[@madrockclimbing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mmarting07]

Una maravilla de video!...va mas alla del grado y la musica peleona, sin faltar😅

[@thebouldercaddie]

Amazing! Legendary!!!

[@Scooter1213]

This is fire

[@MadRockHQ]

So hyped :)

[@erikjohannessen0]

The best vibes!

[@Slab_Justice_Warrior]

Well, at least there was one slab I guess. Looks to be some V10+ slabs just layin around too.

[@pervertical7]

Beautyfull❤❤❤

[@EvanWisheropp]

Such a great film

[@madrockclimbing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EpifanoEntertainment]

"long way to the top" great name 😂

[@friedpuppy_6524]

This is amazing

[@Tort-]

art

[@SOFTCLIMBS.]

Absolute banger

[@madrockclimbing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThreePeakFilms]

Gracias homies!!!!

[@manywaters1644]

Cannot waitttttt

[@madrockclimbing]

Glad you're here!

[@Ever3lackSky]

Where is this? I must go!!!

[@ThreePeakFilms]

Bear River reservoir, CA

[@ilian7646]

very cool

[@gatosospechosop3]

psyched

[@madrockclimbing]

Same!

[@hyau23]

I need more information on the mad rock heroes! What kind of shoe are they???

[@adamhaas141]

Sick.🤒 Sooo sick.🤮 More, please!😃

[@jarfrobinksss]

Madrock climbing boat for sale in 2025

[@MrRWood]

Madrock Hero new shoe?

[@seawiio]

“Kenny? Kenny???”

[@ThreePeakFilms]

😂

[@nathanking635]

So sick! And maybe some interesting shoes?? 👀

[@madrockclimbing]

Maybe!

[@jacksonmoore1378]

i see new drone, i need the new drone

[@keatons2147]

Where this at cuh?

[@nathanking635]

Bear River Reservoir, CA

[@ThreePeakFilms]

Bear river reservoir

[@laroooga]

where big numbers

[@aidancallan1591]

Not all about the numbers

[@rocknfilm87]

I liked that a lot! Thanks! Really looking forward to more videos where developing and exploring is featured in such a beautiful way.

[@madrockclimbing]

More to come!

[@tomh.6379]

Sick climbing, where is this??

[@nathanking635]

Bear River Reservoir, CA