On September 20, 2023, Jakob Schubert makes climbing history by doing the first ascent of “B.I.G.”, formerly known as “Project Big” in Flatanger. Originally bolted by Adam Ondra a decade ago, the route was regarded as a contender for becoming one of the most demanding climbing routes in the world.
While in 2022 Schubert and Ondra famously join forces on the project, Jakob goes all in on a different setting the following year, bringing along to Norway not only a film crew but also the vision of livestreaming his attempts, adding an extra challenge to a project that was on the borderline of the impossible on its own.
Drawing on his experience with high-pressure competition that formed him as an athlete and human, Jakob embraces the challenge and pushes for an unprecedented moment in climbing history. The film not only captures Jakob’s spectacular first ascent of one of the world’s hardest routes but also offers an intimate glimpse into the mental world of climbing’s extraordinary athletes.
Join legendary Austrian climber Jakob Schubert for an in-depth conversation following the screening of B.I.G. – A World First. In this intimate Q&A, Jakob reflects on his journey toward climbing one of the hardest routes in the world — B.I.G. (graded 9c / 5.15d) — a climb that represents the culmination of years of dedication, mental focus, and relentless pursuit of perfection.
He’ll share behind-the-scenes insights from the film, stories from his time projecting the route, and what it takes to push the boundaries of human potential on the rock. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the greatest climbers of all time about the process, mindset, and emotion behind a truly historic ascent.
