Conquistador Direct 8b Chironico Dave MacLeod

"Conquistador Direct 8b Chironico Dave MacLeod" is a rock climbing video (1 minute) published by Dave MacLeod on April 25, 2012 with 21K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.

Dave MacLeod drops into the granite playground of Chironico, Switzerland for a fast, focused repeat of Conquistador Direct—an iconic boulder problem graded 8B (often debated up to 8B+) since its first ascent in 2010. In under two minutes, this short film captures the essence of top-end bouldering: precision on small holds, total-body tension, and the calm intensity it takes to make hard moves look inevitable. It’s worth watching for the clarity of the performance. There’s no filler—just a masterclass in pacing, footwork, and commitment as MacLeod links powerful sequences with efficient control. Whether you’re here to study high-grade tactics or simply soak up the snap and silence of a world-class send, this is a quick hit of pure climbing quality.

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Dave MacLeod making a quick repeat of Conquistador Direct in Chironico. The problem was first climbed in 2010 and given 8B/8B+.

Categories: dave macleod, switzerland, bouldering