Riding Zone

Episode 1

Philippe Ribière, an extraordinary climber

Profile focuses on Philippe Ribière, an extraordinary professional rock climber. For nearly 15 years, this Frenchman has traveled the globe not only to pursue his passion but also to connect with others and share his life story. Philippe was born with an undiagnosed congenital malformation that should have prevented him from ever competing in high-level sports. As a teenager, he discovered rock climbing—a discipline that changed his life and for which he had to develop a technique suited to his unique physique...