Scarface | 8b+ Sport route at Smith Rock

United States / Oregon / Deschutes County

Quick Info

Grade 8b+
Type Sport route
Crag Smith Rock
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Volcanic Tuff
History
First ascent Scott Franklin (Mar 1988)
Recorded repeats 6

Quick Info

Grade 8b+
Type Sport route
Crag Smith Rock
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Volcanic Tuff
History
First ascent Scott Franklin (Mar 1988)
Recorded repeats 6

The first 14a/8b+ established by an American (Scott Franklin) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d).

See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of New Deal and Franklin's own Planet Claire, both redpointed not long before Scarface.

Contributors
23 contributions since 18th November 2021.
8 contributions since 15th November 2025.

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Ascents

7 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Second ascent.
Scott Franklin Lead | worked Mar 1988
First ascent.

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192

The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192

Lynn Hill Lead | worked 1999
First female ascent.

His first of the grade.

References

[1] https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Y96WeD4v0hxuKEMeu2XlK?