In 2017, Steve McClure climbed his seven-year project at Malham Cove, naming it Rainman, the UK's first 9b. Steve is no stranger to Malham and he had already put up some of the country's hardest routes at the crag over the previous twenty years
Glad you like the film! No, the film isn't of the actual redpoint. As Steve was so close to his limit, he didn't want the added complication of filming before he climbed it.
I've seen Steve wearing the Greenland Baffled Jacket before, and originally that's what I thought it was in the vid, only it looks a little different. Aware that's not loads of help, but that's where my money lies currently...
Fri Night Vid Finding Focus - Life Behind The Lens of a Climbing Photographer
This week's Friday Night Video is a portrait of a prolific climbing photographer from Wedge Climbing. Sam Pratt is well known in both the outdoor and competition scene but if you haven't heard of him, you've likely seen...