Two British climbers attempt the first ascent of Century Crack, a notorious offwidth route in the Utah desert that challenges their physical limits.
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Two British climbers attempt the first ascent of Century Crack, a notorious offwidth route in the Utah desert that challenges their physical limits.
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Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall stand at the base of Century Crack, a notorious offwidth climbing route in the Utah desert. The two British climbers aim to make the first ascent of this challenging formation, which requires wedging their bodies into painful and precarious positions. As they prepare for the climb, they face fierce competition from American climbers. The 50-minute documentary captures their determination and the unique sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing, revealing the physical and mental demands of the sport.
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Why Watch
- Follow Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall's climbing attempt.
- See the unique challenges of offwidth crack climbing.
- Meet the competitive American climbers they face.
Did You Know
- Century Crack is located in the Utah desert.
- The film features climbers Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall.
- Wide Boyz has a runtime of 50 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Wide Boyz?
Wide Boyz was directed by Paul Diffley and Chris Alstrin.
What is the main goal of Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall in the documentary?
Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall aim to make the first ascent of Century Crack, a renowned offwidth test-piece in the Utah desert.
What type of climbing is featured in Wide Boyz?
The documentary features offwidth crack climbing, a style that involves wedging body parts into narrow rock cracks.
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