Some of the best new climbing films from the United Kingdom will hit the big screen tonight as Brit Rock 7 comes to the Eagle Eye Theatre in Squamish. The one-night-only event runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and serves as a fundraiser supporting local high school outdoor education programs.
The screening is part of the Brit Rock 7 – Canada Collection, a national tour showcasing epic ascents, heartfelt storytelling, and the vibrant climbing culture of the UK. According to a notice by professional climber Tim Emmett, who authored the event post, the festival “strikes a balance between raw adventure and introspective storytelling,” featuring films that capture both the physical and emotional sides of climbing.
Supported by Valhalla Pure Outfitters, the evening also includes a free raffle with outdoor gear prizes, such as Rocky Talkie radios, a Petzl Grigri, and more. Attendees can arrive early to enjoy food and beverages from Luz Taco’s and Geo Cider, adding to the community atmosphere around the event.
Each ticket contributes $2.50 to the High School Outdoor Education Program, funding local initiatives that help students learn through real-world adventure.
Three films, one night of adventure
The Brit Rock 7 lineup features three short and feature-length films celebrating the diversity of British climbing—from family expeditions to personal triumphs and the evolving ethics of the sport.
“Big Walls and Bedtime Stories” (15 mins)
As part of their year of “education through adventure,” professional climber Leo Houlding and his family take on the Muir Wall on El Capitan. From home-schooling at 2,000 feet to portaledge snowball fights, Houlding, his wife Jess, and their children Jackson and Freya show what life looks like when learning and adventure intertwine.
“Little Wings” (25 mins)
For Tina Breslin, a 5’2″ climber recently diagnosed with ADHD, towering highballs bring peace to an overactive mind. Filmmaker Ian Henderson, her 6’4” partner—who “provides no useful beta,” the film jokes—follows her year touring stunning lines across North Yorkshire and the Lake District. The film explores how climbing offers mental clarity through focus and commitment, culminating in her bold attempt at Hang the Gallows High, a route where falling is not an option.
“Trad Stars” (60 mins)
Directed by Al Lee, this feature-length documentary celebrates what many call one of the best years for traditional climbing in recent memory. The film features jaw-dropping onsights from Siebe Vanhee and Robbie Phillips, first ascents from Ian Cooper, and impressive hard repeats from Billy Ridal (Rhapsody, E11 7a) and Katie Keely (Always the Sun, E7 6b).
In a standout sequence, blind climber Jess Dufton makes his most daring “non-sight” yet with an ascent of Howling Gale in Pembroke (E3 6a). Cameos from Zoe Wood, John Dunne, and Tanya Meridith weave in the heritage and ethics that define UK trad climbing. Filmed across iconic landscapes—from the Cuillins to Torridon, and from Sca Fell to Yorkshire limestone—Trad Stars captures the color, camaraderie, and courage of British climbing culture.
According to the event listing, Trad Stars is “an entertaining and vibrant portrait of today’s trad climbing scene—another classic to rival anything in the BritRock canon.”
Event details
- Date & Time: November 19, 2025 — 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. PST (GMT-8)
- Venue: Eagle Eye Theatre, 38430 Buckley Avenue, Squamish, BC
- Tickets: From CA$28.32 via Eventbrite
- Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (100 minutes of films + intermissions)
- Category: Film & Media
- Extras: Free parking | No refunds | Free raffle | Food and beverages available
