In 2017, Steve McClure climbed his seven-year project at Malham Cove, naming it Rainman (9b), 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. Rainman links some of the best sections of the crag; climbing up Raindogs (8a) and through the bulge into Rainshadow (9a), before heading directly upwards into Bat Route (8c), where Rainshadow previously went left.
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Return to Latest NewsSteve McClure is one of the best rock climbers in the world, having climbed the hardest sport route in the UK at 9b, numerous new routes at the grade of 9a and onsighted many at 8b+. Despite being better known for his...
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Sweet, great stuff.
Isn't this 2018?
Really enjoyed that, always a pleasure watching Steve climb, so smooth, no wasted energy.
Not bad for a self-proclaimed "weak man" [shakes head and wanders back to the naughty corner].
imagine the things he could do if he tied his shoes!