Cedar Wright

Cedar Wright appears both in front of and behind the camera across two films that contrast expedition big‑wall climbing with on‑the‑ground route development. In these pieces he alternates roles as partner, director and documentarian, linking narrative voice to the practical, often messy work of putting up lines in remote or under‑documented rock.

Of Choss and Lions follows Wright and Alex Honnold to Mount Poi in Kenya, described in the film as Africa’s biggest big wall. Wright’s direction and presence make the film as much about the reality of unclimbed or little‑visited big walls—the dust, loose rock and logistical compromises—as about athletic achievement. The pairing highlights expedition dynamics: how two climbers manage route‑finding, safety on suspect rock, and the humor that helps teams endure uncomfortable conditions.

In ROCK TRIP | The North Face Wright is part of a larger international cast exploring Valle Encantado near Bariloche, Argentina. The film records bolting, route‑finding and collaborative spire exploration alongside polished cinematography and phone footage. For viewers, the two films offer complementary lessons: one on expedition problem‑solving and dealing with poor rock, the other on collaborative development—how teams share techniques, establish new sport lines and adapt to local approaches while working on granite spires.