Catalan Witness the Fitness 8B+ Dave MacLeod

Dave MacLeod drops into the steep caves of Catalunya to repeat Chris Sharma’s iconic “Catalan Witness the Fitness,” a power-endurance testpiece long whispered about for its intensity and difficulty. In just over four minutes, the film captures the essence of a modern sport climbing classic: a brutally physical line, a simple goal, and a climber known for turning hard routes into honest, methodical performances. It’s worth watching for the clarity of the effort—no gimmicks, just a close look at what it takes to link demanding sequences when everything is steep, pumpy, and on the edge of control. Whether you’re curious about the 8C-to-8B+ grading chatter or you simply want a concentrated hit of world-class movement, this is a quick, satisfying window into commitment, precision, and the kind of fitness that only caves can expose.

Dave MacLeod · 4:09

Dave MacLeod repeating Chris Sharma's 'Catalan Witness the Fitness' 8C (or possibly downgraded to 8B+) in Cova De L' Ocell, Catalunya. Full details on my blog http://davemacleod.blogspot.com.es/2018/02/catalan-witness-fitness.html