Moving the Needle

How an Average Climber Can Do the Hardest Route in the World

De: Dave MacLeod

Narrado por: Dave MacLeod

How can an average climber do the hardest route in the world? Dave MacLeod wasn’t even the best among his fellow rock climbers in Glasgow, until a sequence of key decisions and influences catalysed his progression from an unremarkable intermediate to one of the best all-round climbers in the world. Dave shows that much of his advantage came from easily trainable skills or behavioural traits that could be replicated by any climber.

Moving the Needle is a story of the ups and downs of a struggle to answer a deep curiosity and its side effect of making the first ascent of Rhapsody at Dumbarton Rock, then the hardest trad climb in the world and the first to earn the grade of E11. Through an autobiographical exploration of his apprenticeship as a climber, the book is intended to function as a guide to transform your own climbing. Foreword by Dave Cuthbertson, and edited by Deziree Wilson.

©2024 Dave MacLeod (P)2024 Dave MacLeod

Insightful reading

The author brings great insights and perspectives not only into ones relationship with climbing, but also with one’s self, and the world around us. He also is a great narrator. I would love to hear more of Dave’s books on Audible.

Inspirational Read

Curiosity, fear, motivation, struggle, determination, passion, love, depression, and obsession. All of these words describe the pain Dave lays out in his book.

Absolutely Phenomenal Read!

One of the best books I’ve ever had the joy of experiencing! Dave tackles challenging topics in simple and approachable ways, while sharing incredible and interesting stories. I relate with so many things the author describes, shining a light on the path forward. This book was not only enjoyable but has helped me as a climber and more importantly as a person. Thank you for sharing, Dave!

10/10 climbing audiobook.

This story, narrated by Dave himself, touched me deeply. I listened to the full audiobook in one sitting because it was so engaging and compelling.

Excellent!

Great insight into an inspirational life in climbing! Love to hear Dave in his own words telling a story that reflects on and teaches things every athlete can learn from. Here's to hoping for audio versions of his other books!