Natural Method first ascent

"Natural Method first ascent" is a rock climbing video (2 minutes) published by Dave MacLeod on May 18, 2012 with 26K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.

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.

Categories: dave macleod, bouldering