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We caught up with one of Britain's top climbers - James McHaffie - to talk hard routes, Indian Face, 9a sport climbing and what the future holds for him. Extreme soloing by the sound of it.

Watch this video to get a measure of the man.

Watch the video: http://www.ukclimbing.com/videos/play.php?i=2062

In reply to UKC Videos:

What a legend!

In reply to Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor:

A fascinating video, he came over as a climber who just loved climbing rather than someone wanting to make a living out of the sport and needing to play the brand messages.

He obviously seemed very keen on his Lake District soloing project, but I wonder if he fancies going back to Madagascar for Tough Enough? Having been around a little bit, the climbs "there" strike me as some of the best in the world, certainly for Lake style climbers who like their vertical crimping... I remember being on one route a 1000 feet up on a perfect 50M 7a pitch being a little scared but telling myself this is simply as good as it gets...

Happy days,

In reply to UKC Videos:

I'd love to see this! hopefully it'll be soon!

In reply to UKC Videos:

Any idea where the video is shot (Spain somewhere I assume)...I rather fancy sitting by a stream under a rock at the moment!

In reply to Nic:

Hi Nic,

It's Chulilla, featured on the homepage at the moment.

Thanks,

Jack