The first 8b+ established by an American in the US (this is significant as 8b+ translates to 14a in US sport climbing grades). There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d).
6 recorded ascents.
Climber | Style | FA | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Scott Franklin | Lead (Worked) | ✓ | March 1988 | |
Alan Watts | Lead (Worked) | 1988 | ||
Second ascent. https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/alan-watts-climbing-interview.html |
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Jerry Moffatt | Lead (Worked) | March 1988 | ||
The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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Sean Myles | Lead (Worked) | April 1988 | ||
The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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Lynn Hill | Lead (Worked) | 1999 | ||
First female ascent. |
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Adam Ondra | Lead (Onsight) | 7th November 2018 | ||
First OS of a 14a at Smith. |