We can never skip a good short climbing film. Professional climber and psychotherapy student Alex Luger spent five years tackling ‘Seventh Direction’, a 220 meter 8c route in Switzerland. In the film ‘Seventh Direction’ (presented by Arc’teryx), Luger questions his motivations in climbing and in pursuit of difficulty and danger, alongside his mentor Johannes Rauch. It’s a very interesting discussion of the relationship between mindset, psyche, and high risk activities.
“Alex Luger has spent five years pushing the limits of multi-pitch climbing and challenging himself in unprecedented ways on “Seventh Direction”, his hardest climb. As he nears the completion of his psychotherapy studies, Alex reflects on his priorities and questions his motivations for pursuing extreme difficulty and danger. With his mentor, Johannes Rauch, he embarks on a transformative journey to explore the complex psychological relationship between his psyche and extreme climbing.“
