Now That's What I Call a First Ascent - EP6 - Rhapsody, E11, Dave MacLeod
In Episode 6 of Now That’s What I Call a First Ascent, Hot Aches Productions follows Dave MacLeod to Dumbarton, Scotland, for a look at Rhapsody—an infamous E11 trad testpiece that’s become shorthand for bold, serious climbing. In under eleven minutes, the film drops you into the atmosphere of hard Scottish rock: technical sequences, consequential protection, and the quiet intensity that comes with committing to something that doesn’t offer easy retreats. What makes this one worth your time is how clearly it captures the unique tension of top-end trad—where mastery isn’t just about strength, but about judgment, composure, and the ability to keep moving when the stakes feel real. If you like climbing films that trade hype for focus, and want a sharp hit of inspiration from one of the sport’s most driven climbers on one of the UK’s most storied lines, this episode delivers.
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