Tim Kemple

Tim Kemple appears in Best Of The West, a snapshot of mid-2000s bouldering at Hueco Tanks where he climbs alongside Chris Sharma, Boone Speed, Steve Maisch and others. The film emphasizes problems rather than profiles: multiple attempts, beta swaps, and the textured social dynamic among a tight crew. Kemple’s presence in the cast places him among boulderers focused on hard, short sequences and the particular movement vocabulary of Hueco sandstone.

On-screen, Kemple’s climbing is part of a group rhythm. The film’s unadorned style — straightforward cuts, natural light, and a soundtrack that situates the era — lets viewers see how teammates support each other through beta, spotting, and rest between tries. The resulting portrait is less about singular achievements and more about the craft of bouldering practiced with peers in a classic venue, which is how Kemple is presented in this catalog entry.