A story of where my motivation for hard routes comes from, and how I prepare for them, told through a first ascent of an old project in Glen Nevis. My book on training for climbing: www.davemacleod.com/shop/9out...
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@recoverysam6 ай бұрын
Hi Dave, I have actually just watched your video on 20 years of depression...youmay remember me, maybe not, I belayed you on your first E7 on sight....i came across as a bit of a fantasist but my heart and ambition were always on the right place, I've suffered severe depression and anxiety for years, it's lead me to do some really daft things, like soloing E5s and really pushing limits, I've recently fallen back in love with (safe) climbing....I've got a family and life is good, but I want to thank you for spending time with me, and thank you also for your inspiration......
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Hey, yeah of course I remember. Sorry to hear you had a rough time and glad that you survived going to the limits and are enjoying it all again.
@recoverysam6 ай бұрын
@@climbermacleod hi, thanks for the reply, yeah I took an almost 20 year absence from climbing, I had a break down and almost ended things, it was depression and anxiety, I went to back to my roots and went to Dollar Quarry for a walk and discovered someone had bolted it.... I got my 20 year old 5.10s out and touched rock again, it was amazing, it was actually life changing....it saved me, I watched all your vids, got so inspired, it really saved me, made me, me again!! Thank you
@recoverysam6 ай бұрын
I'll send some of the Yes, Yes Photos over to you soon, sorry they're not digital,
@alejandrorodriguez54716 ай бұрын
You are doing such an amazing job, happy for you sam! I dont know you but glad you are here.
@weekendbikingwarrior3606 ай бұрын
who says the internet is full of BS, this is golden... massive respect to you @recoverysam, all the best Pal!
@osrictentaqclesmin6 ай бұрын
Dave this is an absolutely beautiful piece of filming. A great story with gentle cadence and intimate footage of your natural playground. The sequences at night with the stars was a joy to watch. I have a passion for astronomy, natural sciences and climbing. I am in awe of your passion, fortitude and conscious gratitude you bring to these endeavours; because I know first hand how injuries and depression loom large at certain times. More than any other climber, you inspire me to keep pushing my limits. Thank you
@jonbrown3146 ай бұрын
He climbs as well has he films. Even the first 5 seconds is just so well put together. I hope La Sportiva treats you well.
@davidreynolds67376 ай бұрын
props to the belayer - looks about as stressful as the lead.
@dizzyvizion50696 ай бұрын
Kev seems well tuned in 👍 Always good to see him and Dave in your videos 🙂
@philleng4806 ай бұрын
Super step up in quality, got your sponsor stuff in without it being in your face, good length, good content, great story, loved the stars in the night session time lapse - video skills really up there, gave it a beautiful atmosphere (done night sessions and you aren't aware of the stars because of your own headtorch most of the time). Interviews with Cubby very natural. You will be producing other folks videos in the future. Thanks Dave.
@weekendbikingwarrior3606 ай бұрын
Great to see Cubby passing on the projects of "yesteryear" to the next Gen. I spent 10 years+ on the Malham catwalk with him, and he's a bloody lovely ( very strong), humble and friendly bloke. Respect, great video.
@ralphmunn66896 ай бұрын
This is SO inspirational, Dave. It snowed here yesterday, and my project is unlikely to be dry tomorrow... but I think I'll go up and have a look, feel the positions, perhaps brew up. It's hand-warmer time here in New England, but I've GOT those, so it's "game on!"
@mw53606 ай бұрын
The greatest climbing channel on youtube delivers again.
@arthuredeson38246 ай бұрын
That mug at the start looked suspiciously empty... Brilliant climbing and brilliant video!
@kevindawson92706 ай бұрын
The night sessions show an extraordinary level of commitment. Must have been freezing!
@zurbruggpaul43606 ай бұрын
I had to watch the start of the route three times, such good climbing, such a good angle to be filmed and most importantly: such an attentive belayer!!
@johnjordansailing6 ай бұрын
The colors on that drone shot were special. Also the characteristic sound of your breathing as you climbed through the crux so captures that feeling of leading at one's limit, especially outside.
@JEdit236 ай бұрын
Congragulations on the route, looks incredible! Big fan of your climbing an approach to it!
@robertcreer88266 ай бұрын
Inspiring as ever Dave, thank you
@WilliamPandaHough6 ай бұрын
Came straight here before I'd even watched a minute of this to comment on Dave's guitar being revealed just as the guitar sweeps in on the track at 0:15... whether it's intentional or not these details add to the aura.
@YannCamusBlissClimbing6 ай бұрын
Congragulations! I enjoyed the video a lot. Lots of work into it!
@CJStepanek6 ай бұрын
Brilliant send Dave, congratulations. Always an inspiration. Also, have heard and seen little bits of Cubby's trad climbing legacy but haven't heard many of his own words. Would love to see another of your interviews!
@octavia26 ай бұрын
Fantastic video
@satanaz6 ай бұрын
Dave not only keeps on progressing with his climbing but also with filming, scripting and video making Always a delight to watch your videos!
@christopherrogi74056 ай бұрын
Incredible footage, as always! The night-shots with the stars in the background, goosebumps all over..congrats!
@petestack6 ай бұрын
Superb, Dave... short route, short video, consistently watchable/interesting and perfectly named! :-)
@scramblingblackberry6 ай бұрын
You’re my climbing hero Dave!
@neilbower1236 ай бұрын
Excellent vid on greta exposed route ina a wonderful setting. Thanks for posting this
@E_Climbing6 ай бұрын
Terrific climbing & cinematography
@simongreenthumb63766 ай бұрын
More quality insight Dave. Thanks
@CoyoWyWy6 ай бұрын
Great video. I love watching you climb. I also enjoy the detail you go into about the redpoint process covering all the angles. Physical difficulty, technique issues, gear, your mental progression. I learn a lot from these videos and improve at my own redpointing from watching them and then examining my own redpoint tactics, especially the mental side. Thanks Dave!
@brendanacord6 ай бұрын
1) the weather did look good, and 2) with that scenery, I can totally understand why you didn’t want trad season to be done! What an aesthetic line! Well done!
@hlwy6 ай бұрын
Another belter Dave
@filippobagnato83226 ай бұрын
🔥 stunning place!
@francoisvecchi51556 ай бұрын
inspiring, intéressant de montrer tout le processus de travail d'une voie, merci
@kar0x6 ай бұрын
awesome to see, as allways
@davidenkel66756 ай бұрын
JOP😊I agree. I also noticed a great improvement in filming, story telling and landscape views. Great work, Dave. I would like to see more details about the night-sessions. But maybe it is to difficult to film them because of the missing light. All the best, David E.
@noahpraver95216 ай бұрын
Dave you’re the man
@aidanscarffe52566 ай бұрын
love these vids!
@leotenno45346 ай бұрын
Short and intense routes are the best!
@marcushill786 ай бұрын
Great effort, that looks serious and committed. What's with all the night time practicing?
@fat82much6 ай бұрын
Hey Dave was that tape you used to secure your cam to your harness so you could just rip it off?
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Yes.
@pumakele17496 ай бұрын
Hello, greeting from Poland :) Climber for 3 months
@JacoxNovak6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the La Sportiva sponsorship, haha. Jokes aside, as a person who makes a living making videos I can say the quality of your videos is astounding, keep it up!
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Haha thank you.
@alexanderbogander26716 ай бұрын
11:19, how was this draw held on? tape?
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Tape, yes.
@DSClimb6 ай бұрын
Somehow I like this method better than climbing with preclipped pro in your mouth 😀
@mikemcguinness69324 ай бұрын
Great video Dave! Maybe it's not very windy, but the sound quality is very good. Could you tell me what mics you use for your videos please? I'm assuming they're clip on wireless ones?
@ryanj95716 ай бұрын
Is there something up that steep face left of Highbrow? looks like an amazing feature!!
@elliotwalker41826 ай бұрын
How many cameras do you take to film these? The send footage was exceptional, with each different angle being well chosen. I'm just wondering how you fit it all in your bag!
@DeadEightVids6 ай бұрын
Maybe a stupid question, but in situations like this why don't people rope some bouldering mats off an anchor covering the ledge?
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
I did.
@cameronstein29276 ай бұрын
On a route like that, how are you setting up your decent/retrievable anchor?
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Three cams at the top. I collected them afterwards.
@sobyeski6 ай бұрын
Highbrow 👏👏
@sethford22276 ай бұрын
How good did that climbing feel after all the hard scary stuff was done?
@nf2px6 ай бұрын
Did I see an ESP there? Have you always shredded metal or is it something new (perhaps something to focus on while the ankle healed)?
@guitxmaster116 ай бұрын
Also spotted the LTD. We need more info on Dave’s shredding skills!
@khakicam54006 ай бұрын
I recall that he had Pantera over one of his mad steep solos
@edwardoakley86596 ай бұрын
11:58 What a shot
@garronfish82276 ай бұрын
Did you think of bringing up two pads?
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Three.
@Kingofdafarm216 ай бұрын
@@climbermacleoddid you use pads on the red point?
@maxmycroft82396 ай бұрын
Do you tape your gear to your harness?
@climbermacleod6 ай бұрын
Well only when needed, but yes.
@dannygrout926 ай бұрын
Dave (8a+ with single piece of hard to place gear above an ankle breaker is reasonable E8) Mcleod