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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Dave MacLeod - The 24/8
Kevin Woods (2018)
Established by Dave MacLeod on the 19th March 2018, the '24/8' might be one of the hardest all-round climbing challenges around; an 8A boulder, 8a sport route, E8 trad route, VIII,8 winter route and 8 Munros, all in a row and in under 24 hours. The film by Kevin Woods follows the Scottish climber in this multidisciplinary epic challenge.- 2018
- UK
- 16 min
Established by Dave MacLeod on the 19th March 2018, the '24/8' might be one of the hardest all-round climbing challenges around; an 8A boulder, 8a sport route, E8 trad route, VIII,8 winter route and 8 Munros, all in a row and in under 24 hours. The film by Kevin Woods follows the Scottish climber in this multidisciplinary epic challenge.Climbing locations
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Undiscovered
Chris Prescott (2019)
Undiscovered explores Scottish climber Dave MacLeod's 25 year obsession with exploration and climbing new routes. The film follows Dave as he travels to some of the remotest, most scenic corners of Scotland in search of unclimbed rock. Featuring a hidden glen with over 1000 new routes to do, Scotland's hardest boulder problem and multi-pitch trad climbing on the Isle of Harris the film culminates with a voyage to the island archipelago of St Kilda, one of Britain's remotest points, onboard Bob Shepton's boat the Dodo's Delight.- 2019
- UK
- 44 min
Undiscovered explores Scottish climber Dave MacLeod's 25 year obsession with exploration and climbing new routes. The film follows Dave as he travels to some of the remotest, most scenic corners of Scotland in search of unclimbed rock. Featuring a hidden glen with over 1000 new routes to do, Scotland's hardest boulder problem and multi-pitch trad climbing on the Isle of Harris the film culminates with a voyage to the island archipelago of St Kilda, one of Britain's remotest points, onboard Bob Shepton's boat the Dodo's Delight.Climbing locations
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All roads lead to Scotland
Matt Hardy (2016)
Opposites attract. There isn’t a more appropriate statement to describe the unlikely yet formidable climbing partnership that is Nick Bullock and Tim Neill. They met on the mountains of Scotland in winter, and despite walking their own paths in the mountaineering world they are both drawn inexorably back there each winter. The fickle conditions that define Scottish winter climbing frequently lead to frustration, but the prospect of discovering an obscure gem presents an irresistible allure to them both.Matt Hardy, Matt Pycroft, Adrian Samarra
- 2016
- UK
- 10 min
Opposites attract. There isn’t a more appropriate statement to describe the unlikely yet formidable climbing partnership that is Nick Bullock and Tim Neill. They met on the mountains of Scotland in winter, and despite walking their own paths in the mountaineering world they are both drawn inexorably back there each winter. The fickle conditions that define Scottish winter climbing frequently lead to frustration, but the prospect of discovering an obscure gem presents an irresistible allure to them both.Climbing locations
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Project fear
Matt Pycroft (2015)
Project fear is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Ovest Di Lavaredo. It was directed by Matt Bycroft in 2015 and produced by Coldhouse Collective. It features Dave MacLeod, Alan Cassidy and Freida MacLeod.- 2015
- UK
- 12 min
Project fear is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Ovest Di Lavaredo. It was directed by Matt Bycroft in 2015 and produced by Coldhouse Collective. It features Dave MacLeod, Alan Cassidy and Freida MacLeod.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Patience
Jen Randall (2014)
Patience is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif and Petite Aiguille Verte. It was directed by Jen Randall in 2014 and produced by Light Shed Pictures. It features Emily Ward.- 2014
- UK
- 6 min
Patience is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif and Petite Aiguille Verte. It was directed by Jen Randall in 2014 and produced by Light Shed Pictures. It features Emily Ward.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Fifty years in the mountains
Brian Hall (2010)
Fifty years in the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and El Capitan. It was directed by Brian Hall in 2010 and produced by Venture Film. It features Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, Peter Habeler, Stephen Venables, Heinz Zak, Andy Parkin and others.- 2010
- UK
- 20 min
Fifty years in the mountains is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and El Capitan. It was directed by Brian Hall in 2010 and produced by Venture Film. It features Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, Peter Habeler, Stephen Venables, Heinz Zak, Andy Parkin and others.Climbing locations
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Committed - Volume I
Paul Diffley (2007)
Committed - Volume I is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Dumbarton Rock and Burbage South Edge. It was directed by Paul Diffley in 2007 and produced by Hot Aches. It features Dave MacLeod, James Pearson, Johnny Dawes, Katherine Schirrmacher, Sonnie Trotter, Adam Long and others.- 2007
- UK
- 83 min
Committed - Volume I is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Dumbarton Rock and Burbage South Edge. It was directed by Paul Diffley in 2007 and produced by Hot Aches. It features Dave MacLeod, James Pearson, Johnny Dawes, Katherine Schirrmacher, Sonnie Trotter, Adam Long and others.Climbing locations
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Self rescue for climbers
Olly Sanders (2006)
A comprehensive guide to problem solving in climbing situations, it is aimed at the problems recreational climbers may encounter whether climbing on multi-pitch sea cliffs, mountain routes or road-side crags.- 2006
- UK
- 125 min
A comprehensive guide to problem solving in climbing situations, it is aimed at the problems recreational climbers may encounter whether climbing on multi-pitch sea cliffs, mountain routes or road-side crags.Climbing locations
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Rock climbing essentials
(2012)
Rock Climbing Essentials shows the essential skills and techniques for sport and traditional climbing in the UK. It follows a group of four climbers on single and multi-pitch rock climbs. From small moorland outcrops to mountain crags and sea cliffs, we see the steps they take to manage the risks and have some great days' climbing. A range of technical chapters expand upon the messages in the film providing comprehensive information.
- 2012
- UK
- 60 min
Rock Climbing Essentials shows the essential skills and techniques for sport and traditional climbing in the UK. It follows a group of four climbers on single and multi-pitch rock climbs. From small moorland outcrops to mountain crags and sea cliffs, we see the steps they take to manage the risks and have some great days' climbing. A range of technical chapters expand upon the messages in the film providing comprehensive information.Climbing locations
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The long hope
Paul Diffley (2011)
In 1970, climber/poet Ed Drummond and climbing partner Oliver Hill, spent 7 days making their way to the top of a wild and remote 1150’ sea cliff at St John’s Head on the Island of Hoy. Forty years later, Scottish climber Dave MacLeod sets out to climb the cliff in a single day. Director Paul Diffley captures MacLeod’s historic climb in great style, contrasting it with the challenges of Drummond’s first ascent – then achingly returns to the route with Drummond.- 2011
- UK
- 57 min
In 1970, climber/poet Ed Drummond and climbing partner Oliver Hill, spent 7 days making their way to the top of a wild and remote 1150’ sea cliff at St John’s Head on the Island of Hoy. Forty years later, Scottish climber Dave MacLeod sets out to climb the cliff in a single day. Director Paul Diffley captures MacLeod’s historic climb in great style, contrasting it with the challenges of Drummond’s first ascent – then achingly returns to the route with Drummond.Climbing locations
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No permanent address
Jean Gamilovskij (2005)
"No Permanent Address" documents the first ascent of a 23-pitch climb up one of Canada’s most imposing faces. Sean Easton and Aaron Black team up for the first ascent of "Call of the Granite" (5.12 A1, 2700 ft.), located in the Eldred Valley of British Columbia. The film follows Aaron for the six months prior as he climbs with friends in some of the most famous areas in North America. Watch climbers push themselves to their limits on everything from boulders to crack climbs, developing and honing climbing skills that are necessary for the completion of this new big-wall route.- 2005
- Canada
- 64 min
"No Permanent Address" documents the first ascent of a 23-pitch climb up one of Canada’s most imposing faces. Sean Easton and Aaron Black team up for the first ascent of "Call of the Granite" (5.12 A1, 2700 ft.), located in the Eldred Valley of British Columbia. The film follows Aaron for the six months prior as he climbs with friends in some of the most famous areas in North America. Watch climbers push themselves to their limits on everything from boulders to crack climbs, developing and honing climbing skills that are necessary for the completion of this new big-wall route.Climbing locations
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Echo wall
Claire MacLeod (2008)
A sobering film by Claire MacLeod of her husband Dave climbing one of the world's hardest trad routes. Dave’s idea of the perfect climb is one that has beautiful movement on rock, set on the north face of Ben Nevis in stunning scenery. If he could become the first climber to climb "Echo Wall", it would be possibly the hardest and most dangerous rock climb in the world. The film takes us on Dave's journey of preparation for this huge challenge and explores his personal justification for the enormous risk to his life and the potential effects on his wife Claire, who films his eventual climb of the route, where the slightest slip of a hand or foot would mean death.- 2008
- UK
- 44 min
A sobering film by Claire MacLeod of her husband Dave climbing one of the world's hardest trad routes. Dave’s idea of the perfect climb is one that has beautiful movement on rock, set on the north face of Ben Nevis in stunning scenery. If he could become the first climber to climb "Echo Wall", it would be possibly the hardest and most dangerous rock climb in the world. The film takes us on Dave's journey of preparation for this huge challenge and explores his personal justification for the enormous risk to his life and the potential effects on his wife Claire, who films his eventual climb of the route, where the slightest slip of a hand or foot would mean death.Climbing locations
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