Natural Method first ascent

Dave MacLeod puts his signature intensity on display in Natural Method first ascent, a short, punchy window into a cutting-edge Scottish bouldering line. Set on the Skeleton Boulder in Glen Nevis, the film follows MacLeod as he works through Natural Method (8B+), chasing the first ascent with the kind of precision and commitment that defines elite climbing. What makes this worth watching is how much it packs into just a few minutes: the stark Highland setting, the quiet tension before the attempts, and the explosive effort of hard bouldering where every move has to be perfect. If you love seeing high-end problems come together—raw power, sharp technique, and stubborn persistence—this is a satisfying hit of climbing inspiration.

Dave MacLeod · 2:42

Dave MacLeod making the first ascent of Natural Method 8B+, Skeleton Boulder, Glen Nevis.