Committed II: Dave MacLeod climbing The Hurting

Committed II: Dave MacLeod climbing The Hurting drops you into the raw Scottish winter as MacLeod takes on “The Hurting,” a notoriously unforgiving line that blurs the edges between ice climbing and mixed climbing. In just a few minutes, Hot Aches Productions captures the cold bite, the steepness, and the stakes—where every tool placement and crampon point has to count, and the margin for error feels as thin as the ice itself. What makes this clip so watchable is its no-nonsense intensity: hard climbing, real exposure, and the ever-present possibility of a fall, delivered with the focused pacing Hot Aches is known for. If you want a quick hit of winter psych—equal parts inspiration and respect for what it takes to commit when conditions, terrain, and fatigue all push back—this is a short, sharp reminder of why climbing’s most memorable moments are earned.

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