Steve McClure’s One Thousandth 8a

Steve McClure heads to Rubicon in the Peak District to revisit 'Let The Tribe Increase'. Originally graded as 7c+ when Steve first climbed it, it has since been upgraded to 8a, therefore a repeat would mean it becomes Steve's 1000th 8a (and above) grade! Find out all about Steve's journey to a thousand, how he has documented them all and why this one climb is so meaningful to him.
Niall Grimes heads over to watch and interview Steve.
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[@sethgilbertson2474]

I feel like Steve is the GOAT of UK climbing. Sure, others have climbed harder but his longevity, humility, and good nature put him at the top of my list. ❤

[@mirosławwiśniewski-c1k]

Steve I wish you another thousand 8a, congratulations from Poland. Much happiness and health.

[@CLANK...]

Steve has such genuine feel good energy about him. No matter what level you climb at, he's a guy who just seems to get everyone psyched and he seems to have the same level of fun/appreciation no matter the grade. Thank you, Steve, you're a great role model!

[@campbellmike]

I still remember watching Steve do his first 8 (Zeke the Freak, 8b). After he hit the crux right hand pinch with total laser precision, I had a feeling he was just getting started.

[@partykrew666]

Dude, as someone who's still early on in my climbing career and only has ~600ish pitches under my belt, I couldn't imagine having sent 1000 pitches of 8a/5.13b. that's my lifetime goal for sport grade 😅

[@aidanscarffe5256]

Still climbing so strong, phenomenal. thanks guys

[@alexthompson3447]

“Your shoes are tied!” Laughed out loud!! 😂

[@bazcardinal1176]

Super inspiring.

[@2rfg949]

true hero. the eternal humble king.

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Congratulations, great stuff... Keep them coming. 😊💪🙏

[@dennis1802]

Congrats from the Netherlands good effort man🎉 keep it up

[@hanneshuch8965]

Legend.

[@paulmitchell5349]

''Having a good time on it ,that's all that counts.'' Correct.

[@olivermadariaga988]

Legend!!

[@brothersoulshine]

I'm about the same age as McClure. Hopefully I'll get one 8a sometime!

[@Freeriderau2]

go for it! skip the screen and go climbing ;)

[@Jackitoubob]

That man in the puffy jacket is so strong

[@anteroklemola7874]

Superman.

[@Nubedeldesatardecer]

Steve is the fucking monster

[@ubbucle]

digitise those books to the cloud. Safe.

[@dougthebuilder1]

Makes climbing 8a look like a 6a