An all-women team develops new climbing routes in the Scottish Highlands, challenging gender barriers in the mountains.
Boireannaich Allta (Wild ) is a film about rewriting who gets to shape the mountains. Its vision is simple: to demystify route development and prove that the future of climbing can be more inclusive. By placing an all-women team at the center, the film challenges the long-held assumption of who builds the routes we climb.
The journey begins with formal route-development training in the Lake District, guided by experienced climbers and developers, before venturing deep into the Scottish Highlands to create new routes on wild rock. Along the way, the film confronts the gendered barriers women and gender-nonconforming people face in mountain spaces.
At its core, this film is about representation, access, and possibility—showing that climbing belongs to everyone, regardless of gender, background, or resources, and that the future of our sport is built by those bold enough to claim it.
What support will help us pay for:
Route Development Training
To ensure routes are developed safely and ethically, members of the team will complete an official route development course.
– Course fees: £500 per person
(Total estimate: £500–£1,000)
Bolting & Route Development Equipment
Safe, long-lasting routes require specialist hardware suited to Scottish conditions.
– Bolts, hangers, lower-offs, resin
– Drill bits and consumables
(Total estimate: £1,200–£1,800)
Travel & Access
Filming and bolting in the Scottish Highlands means multiple trips to remote locations.
– Petrol and vehicle costs
– Access to rural areas
(Total estimate: £600–£1,000)
Filmmaking Equipment & Production Costs
– Camera, lens, and audio equipment
– Batteries, memory cards, hard drives
– Equipment and public liability insurance
(Total estimate: £800–£1,200)
People & Creative Labour
Independent films often rely on unpaid work. This project aims to do better.
– Paying collaborators for filming, sound, and support
– Compensating contributors for their time and expertise
(Total estimate: £1,000–£2,000)
Post-Production & Distribution
– Editing, sound design, and colour grading
– Subtitles and accessibility
– Festival submissions and community screenings
(Total estimate: £1,000-1,500)
Why This Matters
Backing this film means supporting:
Women-led route development
Ethical, independent filmmaking
Fair pay for creative work
The long-term growth of climbing culture
Every contribution—large or small—helps build something that will last, both on the rock and on screen.
This project successfully funded on 1st April 2026