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The moment y’all have been waiting for…

Our newest short film, In These Hills, is now live on Vimeo! Link in bio. Watch to learn more about the local and climber dynamics in the Red River Gorge and how both communities can come together to expand outdoor recreation in rural Kentucky.

There’s heartfelt moments and a story we promise you haven’t quite seen in a climbing film before.

Vimeo rental fees go back to the independent filmmakers who put their own money into this project. We appreciate your support. 🫶

PS: If you want to publicly show this film at an event or gym, please reach out about venue screening fees - steepsouthmedia@gmail.com

#climbsouth #redrivergorgeclimbing #rrgcc #miguelspizza #redrivergorgeous by @steepsouth

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4 months ago

Movie poster & event details!

We’ll be selling about 15 film posters at the premiere for $15. DM to reserve one to ensure you get yours!

Swipe 👉 to see more event info. Ticket price includes a delicious dinner made by Dario, drinks by @countryboybrewing and @ale8one, trivia with @qatrivia, Kentucky films, the In These Hills premiere (!!), a raffle to support @lcrc_climbs, and late night tunes by @itbvrnz and @koti_lefox!

A portion of proceeds from this event will support the Lee County Climbing Center youth programs! Come out for a good time and a good cause.

‼️ PLEASE buy tickets ASAP so we can get a head count on food for Dario. He will appreciate it. Thanks! 🫶

@miguelsclimbshop @organicclimbing @cruxforgedclimbing @redriver_gorgeous_cabinrentals @foxmountainguides #climbsouth #redrivergorgeclimbing #redrivergorge taken in Red River Gorge by @steepsouth

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6 months ago

The newest Steep South film trailer is here!

In These Hills is a film that follows Aislynn Trompler and Sarah Crabtree - two women who grew up in the Red River Gorge to oil and coal families. When they both discovered climbing, it completely changed their lives for the better. Now it’s up to the locals and climbers to come together to keep sharing outdoor opportunities with kids who often face adversity in these small towns.

For a region that once depended on coal and oil, can an unconventional climbing community uplift the economy and livelihood of their Eastern Kentucky home?

Film Crew:
Director- @elainelliott
DOP/Editor- @mariorstan
Photographer/Grip- @nd_pics
Music- @thelocalhoneys
Featuring- @aislynn._, @positiveattractionsoaps, @audreysniezek, and Ray Crabtree

#Climbsouth #climbing #climbingfilm #redrivergorge #redrivergorgeclimbing taken in Red River Gorge by @steepsouth

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a year ago

Rocktoberfest starts tonight!! 🎉 Here’s a throwback to when @chris_sharma graced us with a fest appearance a few years ago. Name the route he’s on! Wrong answers only 🙃

📸 @hansacho #climbsouth #redriverclimbing #pmrp #rrgcc #bestofthered taken in Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve by @steepsouth

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7 hours ago

THIS SATURDAY❗️Join us in the LOTA hanger at 6pm sharp to watch Steep South’s newest climbing film about growing up in the Gorge.
In These Hills will make you laugh, get you teary-eyed, and give you a whole new perspective on what it means to build community in rural climbing areas. 🙏 You won’t want to miss it!
And afterward boogie with us at the closing dance party! 💃🕺

📸 @ni.coleee.g #climbsouth #redrivergorgeclimbing #redrivergorgeky #rrgcc #climbingfilm taken in Land of The Arches Campground by @steepsouth

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2 days ago

Sendtember is nearly over. Those slopers should feel better soon (hopefully). But not gonna lie, summer in the New will always be missed! Julia climbing Proper Soul a few years back.

📸 @hansacho

#climbsouth #newrivergorge #girlswhoclimb #climbing taken in New River Gorge by @steepsouth

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13 days ago

High Country Summers!🌲 Paul styling the last huck move on the Dump classic Unwritten Law (5.12b). 🤙

📸 @fosseauxlions___

#climbsouth #booneclimbing #sportclimbing #boonenc by @steepsouth

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a month ago

Bedazzled boulders. Because everyone else is doing it 💎

#climbsouth #bouldering #stonefortbouldering #horsepens40 taken in Stone Fort Bouldering by @steepsouth

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a month ago

Is Summersville the best Southeast crag in the summer? Any objections?? Hard to beat a route like this! @kelsoqueso on BC (5.13c).

📸 @grittypics

#climbsouth #summersvillelake #newrivergorgeclimbing #girlswhoclimb #wildandwonderfulwv taken in Summersville Lake by @steepsouth

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2 months ago

☀️ A summer glow up moment despite the 🥵 condies. @benallamong on the second pitch of the Looking Glass uber classic The Nose (5.8).
📸 @quercusgeographic

#climbsouth #lookingglassrock #climbnc #tradisrad #climbing taken in Looking Glass Rock by @steepsouth

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2 months ago

It’s that time of year again. Creek season! @tajmcmann on Magnificent Arete (V4).

📸 @drewerd_

#climbsouth #boonebouldering #booneblocs #bouldering #climbnc by @steepsouth

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4 months ago

Don’t sleep on the New River Gorge trad! You won’t regret it. @abigail.humber with the onsight on Labor Day (5.10c) at Bridge Buttress.

📸 @fosseauxlions___

#climbsouth #newrivergorge #tradisrad #climbtrad taken in New River Gorge by @steepsouth

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5 months ago