Dave MacLeod

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People in the wider world of climbing tend to hear about my climbing through the well known films E11 or Echo Wall or my book 9 out of 10 climbers make the same mistakes.

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The Ticklist #35 Big Walls, Big Mountains and Steep Scottish Trad

Some big ascents on big walls and big mountains, plus some steep Scottish trad...

5 27 Jun

The Ticklist #23 Lockdown Round-Up - Ascents from around the world

We held off reporting on ascents during lockdown, but as things begin to ease in the UK, here's a round-up of some of the hardest ascents from the last few months...

2 Apr

The Ticklist #12 - Hard Bouldering Repeats and more MacLeod Trad

This week's Ticklist covers some hard bouldering repeats from around the world and a scary trad video from Mr MacLeod:

2 9 Oct, 2020

News 5 x E8 Spree by Dave MacLeod

In the past month or so, Dave MacLeod has ticked five E8s, making two first ascents and three second ascents along the...

6 2 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #8 - Hard Sport Abroad

While there's been plenty of top-end British ascents this past week, it's a been a quieter week for interesting ascents...

13 Sep, 2020

Video Dave MacLeod climbs Hunger (9a)

Late last year, Dave MacLeod made the third ascent of Malcolm Smith's Hunger on The Anvil, Loch Goil. Dave was working...

17 Jun, 2020

Video Dave MacLeod - Life is on Ice

Winter climbing in Scotland is a unique experience, often a masochistic one. Harsh weather and precarious protection make...

11 8 Apr, 2020

Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod climbing Rainbow Warrior (8b)

2 17 Jan, 2020

Video Kendal Rekindled: Dave MacLeod Interview

21 Nov, 2019

Interview Undiscovered: Dave MacLeod on New-Routing in Scotland

26 11 Nov, 2019

News Third Ascent of Hunger 9a by Dave MacLeod

10 6 Nov, 2019

News Mind Riot E10 7a First Ascent by Dave MacLeod

87 7 Oct, 2019

News Harris New Routeing Spree by MacLeod and Kurakami

4 4 Jun, 2019

Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod climbing the Indian Face E9 6c

19 29 Mar, 2019

Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod's 24/8 Challenge

35 8 Jun, 2018

News 24/8 Challenge - Dave MacLeod's Big Day Out

34 22 Mar, 2018

News Dave MacLeod climbs Gutbuster 8B+

7 8 Mar, 2018

News Catalan Witness the Fitness 8B+ by Dave MacLeod

3 5 Feb, 2018

Article Perfect Partners #5 - Dave MacLeod and Natalie Berry

28 25 Jan, 2018

News Dave Macleod completes Lithium F8B+

16 28 Mar, 2017

Fri Night Vid The Unknown - Dave MacLeod

14 19 Aug, 2016

News Third Ascent of The Keswickian E8 7a for Dave MacLeod

4 15 Jul, 2016

News Dave MacLeod Repeats Return of the King E9 6c

15 29 Jun, 2016

Press Release Dave MacLeod signs for La Sportiva

17 20 Jun, 2016

Fri Night Vid + Interview Dave MacLeod - Practice of the Wild 8C

6 27 May, 2016

News Practice of the wild, 8C, by Dave MacLeod

64 4 May, 2016

Video From shallow waters to Riverbed, ~8B+, by Dave MacLeod

4 22 Apr, 2016

Product News Dave MacLeod Announces Children's Climbing Book

16 1 Apr, 2016

Video Gimme That Swing 8B by Dave MacLeod

12 24 Mar, 2016

News New E8 on Mull for Dave MacLeod: Ice Burn

8 21 Mar, 2016

News Night Fury - New IX,9 on Ben Nevis for Dave MacLeod

4 8 Mar, 2016

News Two Grade IX's in a Weekend for Dave MacLeod

3 20 Jan, 2016

Press Release Win an ice climbing masterclass with Dave MacLeod

3 15 Jan, 2016

Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod - 8B First Ascent

11 18 Dec, 2015

News Two Magic Wood 8B's in one night for Dave MacLeod

2 9 Nov, 2015

News Disco 2000: First Free Ascent by MacLeod, Muskett and Cook

5 25 Aug, 2015

Video Dave Macleod: Project Fear

18 30 Mar, 2015

Product News Dave MacLeod Scottish Route Cima Ovest Premiere at ShAFF

16 Mar, 2015

Interview Dave Macleod's book Make or Break released

10 27 Jan, 2015

News New Scottish Route on Cima Ovest for Macleod

9 18 Sep, 2014

Friday Night Video Dave Macleod; Free Climber

19 5 Sep, 2014

Product News Dave MacLeod Lecture at Mountain Equipment Store, Deansgate Manc

26 Jun, 2014

News FWA of Orient Express IX,8 for Macleod and Hughes

17 24 Feb, 2014

News Bellavista for MacLeod and Cassidy

10 23 Sep, 2013

Video Interview Muskett and MacLeod - Indian Face

4 11 Sep, 2013

Fri Night Vid Exclusive - MacLeod climbs Indian Face

40 6 Sep, 2013

Interview MacLeod and Muskett Attempt Bellavista

3 22 Aug, 2013

News MacLeod and Muskett Climb Paciencia, 8a, on the Eiger

62 19 Aug, 2013

News Dave Macleod Frees Pabbay's Great Arch, E8 6c

4 3 Jul, 2013

Interview Dave MacLeod - Scottish Winter / Ben Nevis

24 11 Mar, 2013

Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod Video Portrait

28 8 Mar, 2013

News New Routes on Ben Nevis for Dave MacLeod

422 26 Feb, 2013

News Dave MacLeod Is Back - 8c After Foot Operation

5 6 Feb, 2013

News Steall Project Falls to MacLeod - 8c+/9a

8 24 Sep, 2012

News Dave MacLeod - Font 8C - The Video

3 27 Jul, 2012

News New Steall 8b+/c For MacLeod

3 16 Jul, 2012

Video Dave MacLeod, New Base Line, 8B+

11 24 May, 2012

Video Dave MacLeod, The Natural Method

25 20 May, 2012

News Swiss Font 8C for Dave MacLeod

19 14 May, 2012

News MacLeod Climbs Classic Magic Wood 8B+

4 May, 2012

Video Dave MacLeod Hits Swiss Boulders - 8B/+

15 30 Apr, 2012

News Dave MacLeod and Alan Cassidy on the BBC

26 11 Apr, 2012

News Dave MacLeod Climbs Huge Roof In Winter

11 6 Feb, 2012

Product News Dave MacLeod And Andy Turner To Give Longhope Lecture

2 Feb, 2012

Gear Reviews The Long Hope - Starring Dave MacLeod

32 28 Nov, 2011

Video Dave MacLeod Interview

3 27 Sep, 2011

Video MacLeod Frees 400m E8 in Norway

39 30 Aug, 2011

Interview/images MacLeod on Long Hope Route

40 7 Jul, 2011

News MacLeod and Turner Top Out Hoy Mega Route

33 22 Jun, 2011

Video Woodburn repeats MacLeod's Apophenia

26 13 Jun, 2011

Product News Discover Unchartered Routes In Arctic Norway With Dave MacLeod

8 10 May, 2011

News MacLeod climbs 7 of 9 - Font 8B+

22 27 Apr, 2011

Interview Boswell & MacLeod on The Hurting & More

3 25 Feb, 2011

Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod - E10 Slab

30 3 Dec, 2010

News Dave MacLeod Repeats Indian Face

143 29 Jun, 2010

Latest Reviews for Dave's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Mountain packs around 40 litres

For year-round climbing, mountaineering, hillwalking and even overnight backpacking, packs around the 40 litre mark are a versatile do-it-all size. Here we put ten of the best mountain all-rounders through their paces.

28 20 Jul

Black Diamond Fuel Approach Shoe

It's light and cool for summer, but though the Fuel is Black Diamond's most capable approach shoe, it's not a great choice for scrambles or mountain crags in the slippery UK hills, says Dan Bailey. Best saved for less demanding days, or hot rock trips...

10 13 Jul

Black Diamond Punisher and Terminator gloves - spot the difference

For the winter season of 2020-21, Black Diamond brought out upgraded versions of their Punisher and Terminator gloves. They are so similar that it's hard to tell them apart, says Dave Saunders, but with improved dexterity and...

4 27 Apr

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

Is it a shoe, or a boot? Marrying a soft, supportive and shock-absorbing feel with a comparatively light weight, the Ultra...

20 Apr

Mountain Equipment's new Tupilak Jacket and Pants

For the winter season we're just leaving, Mountain Equipment updated their popular Tupilak shell, making...

4 10 Apr

Mountain Equipment Vega Jacket

A high quality midweight down jacket, the Vega is perfect from everything from bouldering and winter hillwalking, through to...

6 23 Mar

Black Diamond Raven Pro axe

With its light weight and refined design, the updated Raven Pro is a joy to handle, says Dan Bailey. Whether you're winter walking,...

7 23 Feb

Latest News from Dave's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Martin Moran Foundation launched for 16 to 18 year-olds

Dedicated to promoting the positive impact of mountain adventure on young people's mental health and wellbeing, the Martin Moran Foundation provides all-expenses-paid training programmes for 16 to 18-y...

4 18 May

New Climbing Gear Spring/Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight gear round-ups is climbing gear. We've chatted with brands about the latest hardware, ropes, harnesses, helmets and every other form of gear. Plus, everything is hitting the shops imminently...

11 15 Mar

New Clothing Spring/Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight Trade Show is the clothing category. Once again, we've asked brands to tell us about their products that are hitting the market now and they've shown us their best new jackets, crag and casual clothing, running wear and everything...

9 11 Mar