Film

Big Walls & Bedtime Stories

Big Walls & Bedtime Stories
 
8yr old climber, Jackson Houlding, hangs from a rope as he jumars up the sheer rock face of El Capitan.

About

Director

Menna Wakeford

Producer

Leo Houlding

Sponsor

Yeti

Running time

23 minutes

Country / Nationality

United Kingdom

As part of their year of education through adventure - professional climber Leo Houlding shares his favourite place with his favourite people. From homeschooling at 2000ft to portaledge snow ball fights - Jackson and Freya scale the Muir Wall on El Capitan, supported by Mum, Jess and dad, Leo (with help from Xander Bianchi and Wilson Cutbirth). The first in a 3 part series of short films documenting the families expeditions, “Big Walls and Bedtime Stories” will explore how, given the opportunity, children are far more capable than most realise and can accomplish extraordinary things (with a good dose of parenting realities along the way!). The series will explore our ever increasing disconnection from nature and risk, and how fundamental these things are for strengthening our mind, body and soul for life’s challenges away from the wall. Come and hang out with the family!