Dave Macleod features in Robin Smith and Jimmy Marshall tribute film.

Hot Aches Productions have put together a film featuring Dave MacLeod and Andy Turner who between them re-enacted a memorable week in the annals of Scottish climbing history. During one legendary seven day period on Ben Nevis in 1960, Robin Smith and Jimmy Marshall arguably advanced Scottish winter climbing by ten years through a pioneering series of ascents.
On consecutive days the pair made six first winter ascents, including the mini Alpine-route Orion Face Direct (V 5) while also making the second ascent of Point Five Gully (V 5).
What makes the achievement all the more remarkable was the fact they were made in the time honoured fashion by cutting steps up the snow and ice. A far cry from today's winter climbing techniques which utilises the latest hi-tech, state of the art winter climbing paraphernalia!

Complimenting the MacLeod/Turner action footage will be a series of interviews with some of the era's contemporary activists including Jimmy Marshall himself. The film is advertised for an autumn release...watch this space.
To coincide with this fall's 'The Pinnacle' release,look out for a special Robin Smith double bill on Footless Crow soon.

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