In this exclusive video we see Dave MacLeod make the first ascent of Die by the Drop, his new E10 slab at Glenfinnan.
MacLeod also makes a stylish headpoint of another new route: Apophenia (E8 7a) and Kev Shields gets in on the action by making an ascent of the E5 Frustration.
wow!
it's really nice to see a video out so soon.
Even a fairly high quality video (from my non-expertise - basically I just liked it) I like the music that comes up in DM's vids as well.
I felt the tension in the last moments of the video.
In reply to UKC News: Awesome video.
Thanks to everyone.
If you find that video of Kev impressive then watch this (apologies if you've seen it). One hell of a brave climber.
James
Is this slab in a guidebook, and if so which one? (Not that I'm planning to go and repeat DM's routes, you understand, but it looks like a nice bit of rock.)
Nothing but respect for that acheivement. His blog summed it up best:
"Back on the route, I cant believe I soloed this 3 times. someone told me the other day there it was gutsy but it wasn't, I simply timed a moment or three of mental instability with some physical capability................."
In reply to mal_meech:
Weather didn't permit! Due to travel problems, Kevin Shields has had to CANCEL tonight's talk to Ochils MC in Stirling. (Will be rescheduled early 2011)
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