First Ascent Bouldering With Dave MacLeod

[@jessharris5858]

Wow man, you are quickly becoming one of the best climbing KZbinrs with this kind of content!! Breathtaking, intimate and most importantly epic climbing. Looking forward to more collaborations like this in the future!

[@Bodgemonkey]

Your style of a bit "less is more" and your choice of music or lack of, really helps to let the important aspects of the video shine. Some great shots in there earned my subscription, keep up the great work.

[@jackdd9341]

These short films are insane Andrew, wow. Keep it up man 🙌🏼

[@jasonmckellar7750]

The sun literally broke out of the clouds and shined down on Dave like he was Simba when he topped Angelic, hahaha

[@seansoohhi3311]

Dude, I love your music. So random to see you comment on a climbing video. :)

[@jasonmckellar7750]

@@seansoohhi3311 Hey thanks dude! I've been climbing for 7 or 8 months now so these climbing youtubers are like crack to me

[@TheCatWhisperer-t9x]

14:44 if anyone is too lazy to chek it out themselfs

[@danielregoord7511]

I started climbing maybe 3 months ago, before that I had constant panic attacks, for the first time in years I am able to feel totally free when I climb... my anxiety is almost gone, and every time I meet a new climber I have this feeling of conexion, how humble they are, how they enjoy every little piece of nature and climbing they find, it's like a childish joy that keeps growing and growing, I know it has only been 3 months for me but still... probably the best 3 months of my life up unitl now. And I had this feeling specially with Dave in this video, I was smiling with joy just by watching him enjoy his motherland :3

[@mistral_uk]

Mate, what? This video is incredible. You made me want to pack up all my things and move somewhere that I already live. And Dave is an absolute gem. Great stuff.

[@harrisons62]

It looks tiny on camera but when you do those drone shots, just shows how huge those mountains are. Makes me actually want to go back to the UK just to see all that.

[@shrill_2165]

These videos have been really helping me in a pretty emotionally difficult time in my life. I mean that. As long as you feel the drive to keep doing this, I’m definitely going to tune in.

[@JoshBrown-nt1xn]

I come back and watch this film every year! So good!

[@DizzyVizion]

There's nothing I could say that could adequately describe how amazing this is. I felt like I was watching a series of historical moments. Sublime!

[@SkillCollectors]

Coolest shot is @ 15:00.. Dave sends then the sun comes out of nowhere and shines on him, epic!

[@simonkemp156]

Wonderful. As a currently retired climber, reminds me of the magic of great days on the hill with friends. For me, you captured that perfectly. Great work and good luck with the bromance :)

[@nizmollusk]

Amazing shots of the highlands, loving this series, bit disappointed no dip in the loch you could have had another first :D

[@hinzkunz7960]

Just saw the first 30 seconds and instantly knew, this is gonna be good!

[@iNotsuoh]

by far one of the best climbing videos out there. 10/10 mate.

[@aaronspiers592]

You are an absolutely fantastic filmmaker, getting better with every video. Great stuff.

[@thewateringwiz7118]

Brilliant video once again Andrew ! You’ve been killing it recently and I hope you reap great things for all this amazing effort put in your work ! Will continue enjoying it

[@BDragonmasTer]

amazing video Andrew, love the dynamic between you and Dave. Seems like you both had a really great time and it was really pleasant to watch. Gorgeous place and and some really neat lines.

[@SmearcatMoon]

Some of those drone shots are incredible! This series with Dave has been phenomenal, looking forward to seeing you bring your talent to more outdoor bouldering.

[@hellotsuki]

Loved this series with Dave, Andrew! There's nothing like capturing those intimate, genuine and personal moments. Keep up the amazing content!

[@j_ged]

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

So glad you liked it!!

[@Alistair]

this was a beautiful video, I'm Scottish but I never tire of seeing the west coast, and that was an awesome boulder. Thanks Andrew :)

[@MrThidious]

I love watching Dave climb and all of his "traiing/advice" videos.... wish he was close by because I would totally love to climb with him and pick his brain!

[@simonhartl460]

What a lovely film again mate. You seek for the right peonple and do the right stuff with them. Just plain ad simple awesome! Thanks for that video. Dave is a legend and YOU will become one in the climbingscene producing such great pieces!

[@bronconv]

What a great adventure!! Thanks for sharing this. Your videos are really good and inspiring!! Dave is awesome!

[@BoomFloof]

One of your best videos to date. Well done on the first ascent too!

[@RedX2276]

What a beautiful first FA. The landscape and climbing both look incredible

[@arnesl929]

This is cool. Always wanted to do this kind of long hike in bouldering my self. And in Norway we also have those small “knott”: just put it out of your mind, sanity now, sanity now... 🤬

[@chandlerrobinson7583]

Incredible my man! Have a feeling this spot is going to get a lot more attention now. Not sure I've seen a more beautiful location to boulder in.

[@harrygairn6809]

Awesome to see you with Dave MacLeod, he's a absolute legend!

[@TJl919]

Thanks for sharing my wonderful home :)

[@DeniM-cv2ro]

Very I inspiring. I grew up in Scotland & left when I was 27 for Australia. Started climbing out here and fell I love with it. Would love to go back home and climb. Great video, really I inspired me to get up of my lazy Sunday ass and do something today. Subscribed 👍

[@scottcurtis8024]

The cinematic quality of these videos are amazing!

[@yuval1302]

Great job man. Looks like an amazing place, and an amazing FA

[@Rebelutionman123]

Dave MacLeod is a fucking hero.

[@boulderingbreakdown]

I love the sense of adventure! Hard to beat a day like that!

[@smuir6104]

I have always wanted to go to Scotland, but not the cities, I want to go here! Amazing. I could climb for days, and never get bored!

[@sethsends]

this is so sick. Great content man. this is the stuff I sub for!

[@TedWillingham]

Really appreciating your changing music tastes - the previous rock sort of stuff wasn't doing it for me!

[@willemjohannes9007]

looks magical

[@MeowMixKittyKat]

Excellent and super compelling, maybe your best post to date! Great collab with Dave as well, thanks for sharing.

[@SWCoko]

Wow, amazing video and a classy edit. The peaceful nature of climbing with Dave really shines through! Scotland really looks stunning. must go climb now...

[@barnabejoyau]

What a great insight to scottish boulder hunting with a legend... Are new ones like this planned for the futur? Cheers from Bretagne, France!

[@VicLeTueurFouDu69]

I just love your videos more and more these last ones!

[@HarveyCl]

Keep up the great work Andrew, your channel deserves 100x the subs

[@MrFirlan]

Damn I miss Scotland ! I've only lived in Paisley for a couple months as a foreign student but it was unforgettable. Unfortunately I didn't try the outdoors but now, I think I'll go back there to climb in that majestic place you were (and fight off the midges too...). Really appreciated this collaboration of the Mac ;p (btw...a MacLeod in the highlands and no reference to Highlander ??Seriously ? That has to be his secret to send so hard)

[@FancyWafflesFTW]

What a delight

[@BlocBusters]

really great cinematography and storytelling. I enjoyed watching this video ;)

[@MF-CLIMB]

Very inspiring! Tops were off too so you must be good! Beautiful place.

[@wilsworld8150]

Such an amazing video. I’m honestly lost for words! Keep it up

[@dysfunctional83]

Really well produced video, Andrew. Such a good view of Dave's thought processes and mindset. Brilliant.

[@davidoakes7782]

I love the style of your content lately. Really fantastic stuff.

[@ontheballcity71]

That was breathtaking. Amazing stuff.

[@muscularibuprofen69]

Brilliant! Loved the whole process. Brilliant climbs in a stunning location.

[@GraeOne_]

High quality content lately, you really improved your channel, mate. Great climbing and congrats for the first ascent! Keep it up.

[@woopwoopsoupsoup678]

Some of the best climbing content out there

[@StickyPaw]

Dave is the best

[@2009ASGJPJ]

What a lad! Dave´s the man! Scotland´s the land!

[@MIDGE4LYF]

Wow top top video Andrew 💪 I feel inspired to go crush some outdoor boulders now 🙏

[@IsaacSMILE]

The music is dope on these mini-docs.

[@thijs4298]

Just stunning

[@ttusna]

This was breathtaking!

[@jesserobertson8012]

Really great video, keep up the awesome work!

[@reggielongstroke7980]

You are putting out some awesome content! Keep it coming!

[@T0BBi94]

This kind of quality on KZbin is illegal! It is to good!

[@wickerman10]

Very cool!

[@rikimaru84]

Amazing, really enjoyed it.

[@kyleclimbs3740]

Redbull is going to be knocking on your door to film for Reel Rock lol

[@mabsoule]

Hey Andrew! Loved the cinematography and great climbing. I am heading out to Scotland in a few days myself and am looking for one or two areas to spend some time bouldering in. Any suggestions for a good spot with some nice V3-V5 boulders that don't require a legendary climber and guide to take you to?

[@chrispettigrew7767]

Matthew Avery Braun Soule check out uk crag finder it has a big map. Also if you are near Edinburgh check out Ratho it’s the biggest climbing centre in europe

[@mabsoule]

​@@chrispettigrew7767 Thanks Chris!

[@sullivanrory1]

Awesome video!

[@antybris]

What a legend

[@carlbowkett4588]

Great video. Love Scotland

[@Phreshbang98]

Sweet video! Also, they have midges in NA too lol

[@alexenders6839]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work :)

[@clownish0697]

Amazing video

[@samueldufeu1558]

pretty spectacular video!

[@karlod]

Really enjoy your video. Bloody midgies...hahah. Question. Why did you name it Little DOD?

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

I named it after my dad- his Scottish nic name growing up. Dod is Gaelic for George.

[@karlod]

Haha. Funny. My dad's nickname too. Awesome job.

[@michaelnogas3536]

Amazing content. Thank you for this!?

[@flatulentpaul]

Fantastic video. What music is this?

[@jaketaylor24081991]

Epic! Just epic

[@MechanixPL]

Great video. Do you have more footage with Dave?

[@wilsworld8150]

MechanixPL I hope

[@Mattsworldwideadventure]

In the wise words of donkey "that's a nice boulder"

[@joeyfantango]

Does he use a wire brush!? Doesn’t that damage the rock?

[@kristofferschmarr]

if the rock is soft and you brush really hard then it can damage the rock, yes. BUT, rock that has lichen/moss on it is usually cleaned initially with a wire brush (ideally only with enough pressure to remove the dirt and plants, not carve holds). That's not the brush that he is cleaning chalk off with between burns.

[@madness173]

Get some Avon Skin So Soft to combat those midges! Does the job and well... skin so soft :D

[@artglasgo]

Did Dave go back and send his project?

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

Don't think he has yet. Needs cooler temps and he did a bunch of other projects after we filmed this.

[@carrots1550]

Did he call it 'Angelic' to make fun of the way you say 'An Teallach' by any chance? ;)

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

Ha! I actually misheard the name when Dave was telling me about the hike. So when he heard me call it Angelic when we were recording he thought it was funny and liked it as a name for the boulder route 😄

[@Chrissli3]

climbing starts at 13:54

[@5Dworld]

Is it Duncan MacLeod of the clan MacLeod?

[@derby234able]

Climbing with Stannis Baratheon

[@rise0against0fan]

Hey can you tell me where the boulder was located?

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

You can find if you look up An Teallach in Scotland. The boulder is next to Loch Toll an Lochain (the Loch that is at the base of the mountain ridge).

[@rise0against0fan]

@@AndrewMacFarlane awesome thanks is there anywhere I can get walking directions from as I live in Scotland and it looks like an amazing place

[@Exi01]

Looks idyllic Andrew, Scotland at its best

[@samlfarrar]

Man I would have to use bug spray, I could not stand being bitten like that

[@emildohse735]

sometimes I thought you should spot instead of film, but really nice vid:D

[@Snpster]

Aw yiss

[@synyzal772]

So... is Dave accepting roommate applications by chance?

[@khakicam5400]

Why don't the locals carry a strong insect repellant if the midgies are so bad?

[@howler6490]

Poor Dave...so many boulders and only 1 pair of hands...shame!

[@rellify3]

Great video!