5 Must-Watch Adventure Enthusiast Documentaries That Will Inspire You

Explore the world of adventure through these captivating documentaries that will ignite your passion for exploration and thrill-seeking.

1. Free Solo

Free Solo is a gripping documentary that follows rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to conquer the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 900-metre vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.

2. Touching the Void

Touching the Void recounts the harrowing story of two mountaineers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, as they face a life-threatening descent from the treacherous Siula Grande peak in the Peruvian Andes.

3. Meru

Meru delves into the journey of three elite climbers as they tackle the Shark's Fin route on Mount Meru in the Himalayas, known as one of the most challenging climbs in the world.

4. The Dawn Wall

The Dawn Wall showcases the awe-inspiring determination of climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they attempt to climb the seemingly impossible 3,000-foot Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

5. Maiden Trip

Maiden Trip follows Laura Dekker, the youngest person to sail around the world solo, as she embarks on her epic 2-year journey at the age of 14, defying conventions and inspiring audiences worldwide.