This is a clip of Direquiem, climbed by Sonnie Trotter in May of 2008. This was shot during a warm, sunny spell that lasted the better part of their month long visit, before it cooled down and allowed him to get on Rhapsody.

"This was a 'one take' shot, of the first free ascent, and although in opinion it's the finest bit of climbing on the headwall, it goes pretty much un-noticed due to it's big brother to the left.

Direquiem was a stepping stone for me, and Cory and I extended our tickets for another week so I could finish what I started. The second free ascent of Rhapsody, and the first to place all gear on lead.

The highlight of this video (besides the music by the Recontours) and (the mullet hair cut) is the police sirens in the background while I'm cursing my way through the crux. Dumbarton Police are hard working folk, never a dull moment to be had. Classic. Hope you enjoy it."  Sonnie Trotter

Courtesy of Sonnie Trotter