Is Rhapsody (E11) the most dangerous route in the world?

Magnus Midtbo explores exactly this question in his latest video. Together with first-time climber Dave MacLead, he sets off to Dumbarton Rock to get a feel for the “boldness” of the first route rated E11.

Created in 2006 Dave MacLeod with Rhapsody (E11, 7a) on the Scottish Dumbarton Rock an ultimate trad test piece. It was the first time that this level of difficulty was specified for a self-protected route.

The fact that just a handful of climbers have repeated the line in the past 18 years is a clear indication of its seriousness.

In his latest video, Magnus Midtbo provides exciting insights into what is possibly the most dangerous route in the world.

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