Outdoor Research Presents: Proof of Concept

Introducing 'Proof of Concept', a new film about Outdoor Research Ambassador and pro climber, Sean Bailey. Up against the toughest route he'd ever attempted, Sean pushed himself to new limits and completes the third ascent of Bibliographie, 5.15c. This film dives into Sean's career as a pro climber, and how he uses both success and failure to fuel his climbing and push himself to new limits.

Film by Ben Neilson

[ethanbost]

this is one of the greatest climbing films I've ever watched

[aidanscarffe]

Fantastic! On another level... best footage of bibliography so far. Shows how next level these routes are if it took him a couple sessions for v16 and then 25 days for bibliography... even trying Sharma Rastaman vibrations project at the end.

[DamnDstryr]

Sean Bailey is so underrated by many, but he's one of my favourites climbers and a truly inspiration. I'm very glad that this short documentary came, because Sean really deserves it. Thank you guys and thank you very much Sean that you took us on this journey with you.

[danielballance]

Dude hit the j before hopping on bibliography LMAO
What a legend

[henryritterpusch]

Absolute masterpiece. At no point did this feel slow or off beat which I don't think I can say about literally any other climbing film. Also that ending clip foreshadowing on rastaman... HOLY FUK. My mind is totally blown, thank you Ben Neilson for creating this and I hope to create something half as inspiring as this one day!!

[JonathanWoodGoddard]

Straight up superstar 💪🤙🙏
He's got years to come as well....bow down peeps

[ThePopeOfAllDope]

Ben you absolute maestro. This is, without doubt, top 3 climbing films material. Incredible sense of pacing and substance. Im looking forward to your next work!

[rockyboimedia]

Absolutely amazing story telling. Best climbing film this year!

[Bundobust]

I'm a huge Sean Bailey fan! He is rock climbing's Allen Iverson. He oozes style. Glad he is getting his respects. Great video!

[TxusFactory]

I'm just impressed by how the video puts everything together... Top 10 climbing videos without any doubt! Awesome!

[climbskirip]

I used to compete against Sean as a teenager in the youth climbing competitions. He was on another level back then, but never realized he would get to these amazing routes. Keep crushing!!

[Metalgear]

My new favorite climbing video. What an incredible display of my all time favorite climber. Bout time he got the recognition he deserves. Take all accomplishments aside, and all voiceover on this entire video, and you'll still be amazed at his climbing. He truly has the most balanced flow and style on the wall of anyone I've ever seen.

[vickvick]

This is a work of art! Thanks to all the team that made this film. Sean really raised the standard!

[DrSenorFishTacos]

Another Ben Neilson gem. I remember meeting Ben in 2014/2015 when he was film making for the Western Washington guidebook. He told me about how Jimmy Chin was one of his inspirations and it's amazing that Ben has continued to refine his craft. Can't wait to see what the future has in store for him.

[evansmith]

damn. this is way more hype than the reel rock. Sean is the goat. Realest climbing vid ive seen in a minute. crazy

[andrewskerratt]

One of the best climbing films I've seen! Long awaited and super sick!

[Mr.Obiology]

Great, Great, Great film. So so good.

[tobiasiding]

one of the best climbing videos i've seen in a while

[dwfpouqweojhfhoqwef]

So good. Great shots, climbing and storytelling. Well done by Sean, Ben and the rest of the team.

[mattkromalic]

Maybe one of the most chilling transitions was when they showed salt lake (bass bump'n) while listing the insane 10 year prereq's