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202547 minGdocumentary

The Dark Side

202547 minGdocumentary

Carlo Traversi's climb of Yosemite Valley's toughest boulder reflects the history of bouldering and the influence of legends like John Bachar and Chris Sharma.

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Carlo Traversi's climb of Yosemite Valley's toughest boulder reflects the history of bouldering and the influence of legends like John Bachar and Chris Sharma.

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Ben Neilsondirector

Carlo Traversi

Carlo Traversidirector

Carlo Traversi

Carlo Traversicast

John Long

Jerry Moffatt

Jerry Moffattcast

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Carlo Traversi climbs in Yosemite Valley, a location central to his life. He began with Midnight Lightning as a teenager. In 2025, he completed the first ascent of the park's hardest boulder. The Dark Side documents the climbing culture in Yosemite, focusing on the boulders where legends like John Bachar and Chris Sharma trained. The film illustrates Traversi's evolution as a climber and the creative expressions found in the bouldering community.

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