Agreed. Much respect to him. I live in Northwestern Pennsylvania (USA) and the constant wet weather offer makes you want to give up on climbing. But you just go out. You climb in the rain, you climb in mud, you wash your gear, clean your ropes and keep on chipping away at your personal goals. We are all constrained and empowered by our local geography.
Dave, I really like this format you have created; you’ve developed something unique with this blend of travel log, video diary, philosophical insights and climbing interest. It’s draws the viewer in in a very personal way, like we’re there with you. The drone footage is stunning. Kudos to you also, for committing to the extra hassle of camera work when you are already doing relatively risky exploration work in very tough ground - that takes a lot of extra thought and energy. The walk-in looks monstrous - not so much bogs as shallow lakes! Do you wear wellies during the walk in? One final question: I understand the move to boulders during the winter; many are overhanging and stay dry. But cold + the extra stress makes finger/tendon injuries more likely. How do you prevent or minimize the risk of that?
Thanks. That walk is a bit too far for wellies. My La Sportiva boots, plus gaiters if its really raining hard is fine. Climbing in the cold is generally safer for finger or tendon injuries, not more dangerous. The friction is better, so movements are more precise, reliable and less likely to suddenly slip off the holds. Almost all of my finger injuries have occurred this way while climbing in summer or in hot climbing walls. Of course you need to warm up properly for your session in winter, and keep warm between tries.
This has easily become my favorite climbing channel. Your videos have improved by many orders of magnitude over the last year or so. I never had much interest in trad climbing until I watched your channel. You do a great job of capturing the spirit of it. Thanks for doing the content and I hope you keep it coming!
Man I did a wild camping trip a couple of years ago in the highlands and with that kind of weather. You guys are of a special kind of breed over there. thanks for the motivation Dave
Thanks for adding that time lapse sequence (around the 8 minute mark onwards) to show where the crags were (and Bothy). I can see how much further up the Glen from the Bothy you've travelled! That was some super-fast video sequence.
Some of you have been asking where you can get the hoodie I'm wearing at the end of the video. Its in my Teespring store here teespring.com/en-GB/stores/dave-macleod-climbing
Absolutely loving these almost travelogue/in the wilds videos, Dave. Beautiful sense of adventure and lots of insight into this gorgeous place and the work you do.
One could say that you bravely ran away lol Keep up the good work! I always enjoy your work and you are an inspiration to me to keep trying those things in my life that seem insurmountable.
Hi Dave, I think your videos in recent vlogs are great.. so much adventure. Exploring this Glenn I hope others will join. So much to do. Would be interesting to see how you get on with the board session, I guess a bit of a mmmm Kick after such a time in the Glenn. Truly inspirational
That timelapse of your bivvy was amazing. I don't quite know how you're able to carry in all this camera gear and drones and everything plus you must get through a lot of batteries too!
God I wish I was living in Scotland now ;-) It must be fantastic to simply go out and do some routes. In this flat country to your east across the pond, there's nothing like this. Need to drive at least 4 hours (for Bleau) or Germany to do stuff. But I thank you for getting me inspired to try to go out more than I've done in the past.
Hi Dave. Really enjoying your videos and find them very inspirational. It's great to see your projects including the search for projects. I have found your training tips and general advise very useful when trying to achieve my own goals. I understand that rest is key and sometimes a full rest day is needed, but what exactly is a rest day (sounds like a dumb question I know). I hear people having a day off but still doing a fingerboard session at home, or other exercises. Are there do and don't on these days? maybe some routines which are beneficial on a rest day?
That second outing looked grim! Never really put much thought into how much time and effort is required to develop new routes, particularly in places like this which require a fair effort just to get there, never mind cleaning the route etc. Shame i'll never have the ability to climb any of yours 😆 Do you mind sharing what gloves you were wearing please?
Sorry the following is nothing to do with the video, great video though!: Hi Dave ! I have been loving watching your videos over lockdown, and have definitely learnt a lot which is helping to improve my climbing ! I noticed something in one of your videos a while back, and have just been trying to find the clip but could only find an example of it at 1:16 in the trailer for your UNDISCOVERED film (loved it btw). You have clipped your quickdraws directly to the snap-gate attached to your cam, metal on metal. I was wondering if this is fine and safe? I'm sure you might have covered this in one of your videos or blog posts but i would be really interested to hear your take (as i always seem to hear people telling me not to clip metal to metal). In fact the other day when out at the crag with my girlfriend i told her not to clip the quickdraw straight to the snap-gate on her cam, but after she questioned me on why, i didn't really know, and then remembered i had actually seen you do it too ! :)
At 2:03 you're saying 'in the past month I've climbed five ...', what is the word after five? I cannot make anything of it that would fit in the context. Very enjoyable video!
Hi Dave. Hope that you doing good and that you are safe. I assume you are not posting due to lockdown/restrictions. We kinda miss your videos though. Really looking forward to see a new post from you, maybe about your training program giving the current situation. Cheers! :)
Aweome Video once again! I really want that hoodie that you have at the end, but I can't find it on your website. Is there any other shop to purchase it?
This question is for Dave or for anyone else who knows the answer and wants to provide feedback. It's hard to find 'toe firmness' as a measurable or quantifiable statistic from one shoe to the next so I'm going to have to ask in terms of person to person experience. I'm looking for shoes with a firm toe (to the point that you may even lose some feedback. I prefer that the shoe is vegan but if not and there is a brand that is well known for a firm toe or has a lineup that features a firm toe - then I can do my own research to see if they have vegan options. Right now, I'm using black diamonds and I've tried on a few different La Sportiva but the toe isn't as firm as I want it to be. I'm thinking about ordering The New Zero by So Ill but I haven't been able to find anywhere I can try those on. Does anyone know?
It should be soon. I was told they would be ready a few weeks ago. Sorry for the delay. Drop me a line and I can add you to the list of people to email as soon as we get them in.
The way you deal with the constantly horrible weather is amazing.
Resilience is strong with this man. It's inspirational.
Along with the rest of us Scots
Agreed. Much respect to him. I live in Northwestern Pennsylvania (USA) and the constant wet weather offer makes you want to give up on climbing. But you just go out. You climb in the rain, you climb in mud, you wash your gear, clean your ropes and keep on chipping away at your personal goals. We are all constrained and empowered by our local geography.
you're an absolute treasure for the climbing community
Dave, I really like this format you have created; you’ve developed something unique with this blend of travel log, video diary, philosophical insights and climbing interest. It’s draws the viewer in in a very personal way, like we’re there with you. The drone footage is stunning. Kudos to you also, for committing to the extra hassle of camera work when you are already doing relatively risky exploration work in very tough ground - that takes a lot of extra thought and energy.
The walk-in looks monstrous - not so much bogs as shallow lakes! Do you wear wellies during the walk in?
One final question: I understand the move to boulders during the winter; many are overhanging and stay dry. But cold + the extra stress makes finger/tendon injuries more likely. How do you prevent or minimize the risk of that?
+1 to all those comments and interested in the question about cold and tendon stress
Thanks. That walk is a bit too far for wellies. My La Sportiva boots, plus gaiters if its really raining hard is fine. Climbing in the cold is generally safer for finger or tendon injuries, not more dangerous. The friction is better, so movements are more precise, reliable and less likely to suddenly slip off the holds. Almost all of my finger injuries have occurred this way while climbing in summer or in hot climbing walls. Of course you need to warm up properly for your session in winter, and keep warm between tries.
This has easily become my favorite climbing channel. Your videos have improved by many orders of magnitude over the last year or so. I never had much interest in trad climbing until I watched your channel. You do a great job of capturing the spirit of it. Thanks for doing the content and I hope you keep it coming!
Your editing and camera work is looking very professional
Agreed ! What kind of caméra does he use ? Thx
Man I did a wild camping trip a couple of years ago in the highlands and with that kind of weather. You guys are of a special kind of breed over there. thanks for the motivation Dave
This is the best climbing content on youtube. Everything about these videos is perfect.
each one of these videos documenting this glen are absolutely stunning
Ah mate , that was a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing yer adventures!
Thanks for adding that time lapse sequence (around the 8 minute mark onwards) to show where the crags were (and Bothy). I can see how much further up the Glen from the Bothy you've travelled! That was some super-fast video sequence.
Some of you have been asking where you can get the hoodie I'm wearing at the end of the video. Its in my Teespring store here teespring.com/en-GB/stores/dave-macleod-climbing
Love the fast forwarded part of the walk-in. Nice shots and beautiful landscape, what an amazing place.
The hoody!!!! Love your books man, very grateful for both of them
Epic time lapse when you were sleeping!
Absolutely loving these almost travelogue/in the wilds videos, Dave. Beautiful sense of adventure and lots of insight into this gorgeous place and the work you do.
The editing and cinematogaphy in this was next level! Just a joy to watch.
The bunny and the bogs just made my day. Many thanks as always!
Really enjoy watching your videos Dave. Keep up the good work!
One could say that you bravely ran away lol
Keep up the good work! I always enjoy your work and you are an inspiration to me to keep trying those things in my life that seem insurmountable.
Such a great video. Love the mix of amazing scenery and detailed discussion of you thoughts
Fascinating to see the process involved in these climbs.
Very inspiring Dave. I hope you get a few more days of good weather this October! Really looking forward to your bouldering phase though.
Hi Dave, I think your videos in recent vlogs are great.. so much adventure. Exploring this Glenn I hope others will join. So much to do. Would be interesting to see how you get on with the board session, I guess a bit of a mmmm Kick after such a time in the Glenn. Truly inspirational
That timelapse of your bivvy was amazing. I don't quite know how you're able to carry in all this camera gear and drones and everything plus you must get through a lot of batteries too!
Well camera kit is getting lighter these days, but yep all together it is still a load.
Really enjoyed that. Watching the process and journey is excellent.
Beautiful! That makes me want to go to Scotland
your videos are awesome they really help me aim for various parts of my future keep it up man
Please keep making these! Great video!
such an inspiration!
God I wish I was living in Scotland now ;-) It must be fantastic to simply go out and do some routes. In this flat country to your east across the pond, there's nothing like this. Need to drive at least 4 hours (for Bleau) or Germany to do stuff. But I thank you for getting me inspired to try to go out more than I've done in the past.
Enjoyable content as always, great advice.
Solid approach!
Looks like some harsh wilderness, and to be out there year after year solo, wow.
Hi Dave. Really enjoying your videos and find them very inspirational. It's great to see your projects including the search for projects. I have found your training tips and general advise very useful when trying to achieve my own goals. I understand that rest is key and sometimes a full rest day is needed, but what exactly is a rest day (sounds like a dumb question I know). I hear people having a day off but still doing a fingerboard session at home, or other exercises. Are there do and don't on these days? maybe some routines which are beneficial on a rest day?
Man that glen looks so awesome! Resisting the urge to drive 8 hours up and get on those boulders.
The random piece of plastic on the stags antlers looks like a spool off a fishing reel!
Beautiful, where in Scotland is this?
That second outing looked grim! Never really put much thought into how much time and effort is required to develop new routes, particularly in places like this which require a fair effort just to get there, never mind cleaning the route etc. Shame i'll never have the ability to climb any of yours 😆 Do you mind sharing what gloves you were wearing please?
Those were cheap rubber work gloves from the hardware store for a few pounds - cleaning routes trashes gloves in no time.
Sorry the following is nothing to do with the video, great video though!:
Hi Dave ! I have been loving watching your videos over lockdown, and have definitely learnt a lot which is helping to improve my climbing ! I noticed something in one of your videos a while back, and have just been trying to find the clip but could only find an example of it at 1:16 in the trailer for your UNDISCOVERED film (loved it btw). You have clipped your quickdraws directly to the snap-gate attached to your cam, metal on metal. I was wondering if this is fine and safe? I'm sure you might have covered this in one of your videos or blog posts but i would be really interested to hear your take (as i always seem to hear people telling me not to clip metal to metal). In fact the other day when out at the crag with my girlfriend i told her not to clip the quickdraw straight to the snap-gate on her cam, but after she questioned me on why, i didn't really know, and then remembered i had actually seen you do it too ! :)
At 2:03 you're saying 'in the past month I've climbed five ...', what is the word after five? I cannot make anything of it that would fit in the context. Very enjoyable video!
Esomething, he’s talking about routes.
E8's
"five E8's"
E8s ?
Sounds like "years" but I know it's not
Hi Dave. Hope that you doing good and that you are safe. I assume you are not posting due to lockdown/restrictions. We kinda miss your videos though. Really looking forward to see a new post from you, maybe about your training program giving the current situation.
Cheers! :)
Aweome Video once again! I really want that hoodie that you have at the end, but I can't find it on your website. Is there any other shop to purchase it?
Merch shelf right underneath the video. Direct link here teespring.com/new-sad-gorilla?tsmac=store&tsmic=dave-macleod-climbing&pid=793&cid=103539
... that was a very, very long, wet evening on the crack :D
where can i get that hoodie your wearing!!!???
Merch shelf right underneath the video teespring.com/new-sad-gorilla?tsmac=store&tsmic=dave-macleod-climbing&pid=793&cid=103539
theres gold in them hills
Great video. What are the nightlapses filmed on?
On my Sony A7C
This question is for Dave or for anyone else who knows the answer and wants to provide feedback. It's hard to find 'toe firmness' as a measurable or quantifiable statistic from one shoe to the next so I'm going to have to ask in terms of person to person experience. I'm looking for shoes with a firm toe (to the point that you may even lose some feedback. I prefer that the shoe is vegan but if not and there is a brand that is well known for a firm toe or has a lineup that features a firm toe - then I can do my own research to see if they have vegan options. Right now, I'm using black diamonds and I've tried on a few different La Sportiva but the toe isn't as firm as I want it to be. I'm thinking about ordering The New Zero by So Ill but I haven't been able to find anywhere I can try those on. Does anyone know?
Why don't you want to add a bolt where no natural protection is available?
Another great video, Dave! But let's ask the real question here: will we get another batch of your finger boards any time soon :)?
It should be soon. I was told they would be ready a few weeks ago. Sorry for the delay. Drop me a line and I can add you to the list of people to email as soon as we get them in.
@@climbermacleod Great to hear that! Already signed up for the reminder on your shop page, hopefully that's enough.
Waiting for Robbie Vincent to see this.