There are lots of comments on my soloing videos from folk who don't know any better, taking the rip for wearing a helmet. Please resist the temptation to roast folk who make these comments. A lot of climbers these days are just naive to the hazards of mountain routes. Remember folks, stonefall landing on your head will hurt!

@listrahtes

Жыл бұрын

You really get criticized for wearing a helmet? Strange world. I remember Alexander Huber in Hasse Brandler with a helmet and am often surprised how many climbers choose to not wear one even when rock fall is a possiblity. So unnecessary to loose control because of being hit by a small stone. I have climbed with beginners who flat out refused to wear a helmet so its sadly a trend. They then tell me that guys like Honnold..etc also dont wear helmets.

Nicely done with the filming dave 👌💪

Solo filming almost as impressive as the solo climb. Stunning day out

Amazing, that is some dedication to filming whilst doing a free solo 😳 incredible footage!

The effort you put into these great videos is amazing. Beautiful film Dave. 🤗👍

Thank you Dave, that was amazing! 😀

What an epic view Dave. And so lucky with the inversion. Looks a terrific climb, one for the list when I occassionally get up to Scotland. Good production work there too 👏

A true inspiration Dave. Many thanks for sharing your experiences and insightful vision.

Those shots with the drone were stellar.

Wow, what a climb, what a day, what a view, what a video. Im in awe of you and the mountains. Thank you

Impressive and tempting. Thanks a lot!

beautiful! thank you for sharing.

Another great vid Dave! Inspiring!

One of the best routes I've ever done! Super cool to see it from a different angle with the drone footage

Dave, you're an inspiration my bro!

Heart through mouth stuff Dave. Quality video. Nothing better than Scottish summer!

That's so beautiful, I'd love to climb something a like with an experienced badass like Dave. Congrats for this epic ascend - greetings from Germany.

Absolutely stunning views.

Fantastic Dave. It's on my list. Should have done it this week or last few with good weather.

Awesome video, you have the best content. Glad you had a great day out there!

Breathtaking! What balls this man has

Fantastic climb and conditions and brilliant filming. Cheers.

You the man, Dave.

When the music cut, and it's just Dave breathing, my palms got sweaty. I've done my fair share of climbing outside, but even just watching free solos is something else.

I love that people comment negatively about Dave soloing as if he is an amateur. He has free solo'd harder than Honnold-one of the few to solo 5.14a. Not to mention that the mind games of harder e grades with death fall potential are similar headspace-of which he is certainly one of, if not the most experienced e climber on the planet

@danbrown4772

Жыл бұрын

Its odd that E11 hasn't killed anyone. Nor E9, E10... most deaths are E1 .. strange balance of things

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

@@danbrown4772 There are very few dangerous E11s. Most of the existing ones are pretty safe. That may change in the future.

@Daniel-ng8fi

Жыл бұрын

Those comments must have gotten deleted, because there don't seem to be any

@danbrown4772

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod Yeah, when I started everyone told you not to fall on the lead and we didn't, whatever the grade, I remember the first E7 too.... I've hit the ground a few times and walked away, luckily.

@emilyscloset2648

Жыл бұрын

I understand this (and no personal hate to Dave, I love your stuff). But it always makes me uneasy the pedestal soloing sometimes has. It can be portrayed as glamourous due to the mental game (which is impressive on an individual level). I know for me personally, I don't want to solo on the basis, I don't want a random incident like breaking a hold or a slipping foot to lead to potentially serious injury. Which is not to say, no one should solo anything. But I think it needs a nuanced discussion about the risks each climber is taking when they step on the wall.

Gotta love how you released Make or Break a few years ago, talking about debilitating injuries (especially climber's/golfer's elbow) that would leave hard climbers in the ditch. Fast forward and you keep on sending incredible routes (free soloing nonetheless). Such an inspiration you are...

You are the the ‘Mountain GOAT’! Great video as always. What an inspiration.

Thanks for this. Brings back happy memories of when I did the HVS to the right many many years ago (not solo thankfully!)

looks like an amazing climb!

Well done thanks for sharing

Great video in a beautiful place.

incredible well it's safe to say Dave that was absolutely nails

Great video - thank you 🙂

Free soloing so so visceral. Love the video!

Amazing!!! Thanks!

It makes sense obviously, but it is funny seeing somebody free soloing wearing a helmet.

@somanayr

Жыл бұрын

It makes a lot of sense to me - helmets are mostly about rockfall, not lead falls

@thenayancat8802

Жыл бұрын

@@somanayr Aye I know, like I said it makes sense it just looks funny

@fatmanscoop8650

Жыл бұрын

Free soloing in itself is the thing that shouldn't make sense 😂

@jakaruui

Жыл бұрын

It's so we're not seeing his bald patch the whole time

@happychappy27

Жыл бұрын

Why does it look funny?

Lovely looking climb and a great video

Very cool shots with the 360 camera!

I did the Cioch Nose as a party of three about 35 years ago. It's a great climb with lots of exposure for VD. Good to see it's still there :) :) No digital cameras in those days :(

Brilliant 👏

Looks like a super fun trad line

I have watched many Dave McLeod climbs and this one is amazing, and I must admit it is the first time I was seriously worried about him, not sure why but it looked a serious climb with lots of exposure. Great filming and fantastic scenery.

Awesome video!!! 🔥🙌🏻

So much respect for the mental control neeed to do this. It is unbelievable.

A master of his craft in action.

Might only be a VD but the exposure is incredible. This video brings it all back.

Amazing video!

Beautiful

Geez this videos keep getting better and better!!. With some nice banger songs too 😂

Excellent climb excellent video

Great video. Sweaty palms watching it!

Beautiful Dave, takes me back, it was a real challenge for me back in the late 80’s and the weather was a bit different 🌧️ 😂

Lovely looking climb! Great footage. We have a mini version with its namesake here in NZ.

Well Dave, that was something else to see! My only complaint is the video needed to last longer 😂😂 My other half and I were up on at Bealach Na Ba in April and it was covered in snow, but beautiful with clear skies in every direction! I'd eyed up climbing the nose and A'Chioch on Beinn Bhan but ended up doing neither haha! A lack of experience with winter climbing suggested better preparation was required. Hoping to head back up that way in late summer though 😊 Thanks for another mega video Dave, love your work!

Had a light scramble up Bla Bheinn one week ago today - what a week to have for a short visit back to Scotland to see the parents and catch a couple of walks on the misty Isle! I’m slowly falling in love with these lands once again, in no small part from some of the content on this channel :)

Good and smart move doing it now; unfortunately due to injuries and age; a number of classic easy things I planned to do later; when I got old; are now unlikely to be done; sending the project a day or week later would have been wiser; and created more great memories; and maybe even sent the project sooner; as there is nothing like a good solo to focus the mind and get flow going.

That looks incredible. I had my first run up Agag's Groove a few weeks ago and this is absolutely being added to my tick list.

@tomvalentine4928

Жыл бұрын

it's a great route but I seen to remember a long and fairly arduous walk off

@me4pie

Жыл бұрын

@@tomvalentine4928 thanks for the advice! I'll keep that in mind and not start too late.

Amazing

Amazing Dave! I’d love to see you and Alex honnold do a video free soloing something

Part of Me almost thinks I could solo that too. It looks so casual, then I remember dave is one of the best soloists to ever climb. So cool!

For a second I thought you would base jump at the end! Great climb on a beautiful day !

Nice one, great vid!

Amazing video, thanks Dave! I am always surprised how good that 360 degree camera footage looks. And combining that with the drone footage just makes it perfect!

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

Interesting you think it looks good. I am never sure whether it is or not.

@airanmilian

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod Are you using the Insta360? What kind of mount do you use?

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

@@airanmilian Yes, one inch edition on the standard selfie stick.

@airanmilian

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod Thanks for the reply Dave! Do you have the stick just sticking out of your bag?

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

@@airanmilian Yes. Ideally leaning out away from you a bit.

Great videography

Fair play to ya fella 👍

Fantastic

Amazing! Gives me sweaty palms though

Superb

Wow, nice one.

The best way to see Scotland . Above all sees all

Great video! Just watched it with no sound and subtitles and it says you’ve just climbed the ridge of ikea

Great video, thanks! I have a cheeky suggestion...the SE summit of Suilven has several false tops if you start from the ground? This climb reminded me of my favourite mountain’s sides. Most people do this after reaching the usual middle “saddle” and heading left, but you could clearly do that whilst eating lunch...

Really Scary mate my stomach was churning. Must be brave and have nerves of steel !

Nice video. I climbed this 30 years ago with 2 mates... we roped it, but it was pretty easy stuff for the most part. Exposure is fun! We had some sandwiches and a flask of tea on that little ledge with the overhang, legs dangling. Lovely spot for a picnic!

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

Tea was a notable absence from my ascent.

@joh22293

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod Shame! It's really interesting to see these perspectives having done the route, brings back memories. The first climb I ever did was Cioch West (blame Highlander) and a few years later also did Cioch Direct with the same friends (in the wet, as is traditional XD). Either of these routes would offer some stunning possibilities for filming. The views down into Coire Lagan are superb. I wish we'd had this kind of kit when I was climbing way back... so many adventures and near death experiences!

Balls of steel

Wow - amazing views! I think free solo is just crazy though… happy you made it through alright!

@florianneumann9441

Жыл бұрын

BTW - do you have to climb that down also - or are you usually using a rope or another way down after such a solo climb project?

@burnsbabe87

Жыл бұрын

@@florianneumann9441 Well, you saw him walk to the bottom at the beginning of the video, here. But folks will sometimes bring a rope and gear to rappel (abseil) back down if there's not an easy/obvious walk off.

@malcopops4

Жыл бұрын

Its a 15 min walk to the road from the top.

Ok that gave me sweaty hands 😅 what a glorious day though

Well edited and structured. Anything that you wish you got in the video that didn't make it? Any dicey moments?

You're a legend and these solo films you make are amazing. You need to hit up Magnus to get some more attention to your channel, you deserve it and I bet he'd agree!

Lovely views Fyi, Glenshee is the highest road in Scotland. There is a private road up to a mast in the borders somewhere that is even higher I think.

Dave!

Some people watch men kicking a ball, I watch a man reach for the heavens!!!.....LEGEND

Chalking up on a V.Diff on dry rock !!!!

I respect free soloers. I could never do that. I love to climb, but only when I feel like I can keep it reasonably safe for myself and my partners

Is there an uncut version? Or footage with more of the gopro view? Beautiful place and beautiful climbing!

Love it man, beautiful video - can I ask how do you guys get down?? Same way you came up?

Wow

Lovely video sir. My memories are of a much cooler and wetter version in boots and waterproofs but the rock was great. *****

Epic views! Do you ever tell your family you are heading off for a free solo or is this something you keep for when you come back? Always wondered

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

I let folk know where I’m going in the mountains, even for a chilled out easy day like this.

@simonsimon9880

Жыл бұрын

Always telll someone where you're going and what your objective is. To do otherwise is one of the most dangerous things you can do.

@lazubug

Жыл бұрын

Or, even safer, find someone to do with you.

@simonsimon9880

Жыл бұрын

@S0f1 eh, sure, but sometimes solitude is part of the objective.

@NoxiousBeatz

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod This is a chilled out day for you?

man u a god

I got tingly hands watching this. And a tingly belly..

Another amazing video Dave! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful day out. I particularly liked the tunes on this one. I've noticed a bit more of a 'cinematic' touch with the audio on your more recent videos. Do you mind sharing which music platform(s) you use to find the tracks for your videos? Are they royalty-free or licensed?

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I just use Epidemic Sound.

@trainmoveimprove

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod thanks Dave, I'll have to check that out.

It's all about "Look at me"

que alguien me explique porqué lleva casco!!! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

👍😊💥

hey at least he's wearing a helmet

You lot are a different breed lol. I felt ill just watching this! Great video, awesome stuff!

and a brief circular rainbow 1:21

Remember kids to always wear your helmet when free soloing!

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

Please don't roast the above comment. Not everyone has experience doing multipitch climbs on mountain crags.

Nice! Are you using an Insta360 X3?

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

One inch edition, yes.

@shawnlustig4556

Жыл бұрын

@@climbermacleod The positioning of the shoot is spot on! How do you set it up as such over your head? Selfie stick is tied up to your bag?

@climbermacleod

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnlustig4556 Exactly yes.