| Grade | E8 / 8a |
| Type | Trad climb |
| Crag | Sphinx Rock |
| Country | United States 🇺🇸 |
| Rock type | Granite |
| History | |
| First ascent | Steve Hong (Apr 1981) |
| Recorded repeats | 4 |
| Grade | E8 / 8a |
| Type | Trad climb |
| Crag | Sphinx Rock |
| Country | United States 🇺🇸 |
| Rock type | Granite |
| History | |
| First ascent | Steve Hong (Apr 1981) |
| Recorded repeats | 4 |
Frequently climbed on pre-placed gear.
5 successful ascents recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Hong | Lead | worked | Apr 1981 | ||
| First ascent. 1 point of aid. | ||||
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In two pitches with a hanging belay. References[1] https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105752257/sphinx-crack |
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| Tony Yaniro | Lead | worked | 1983 | ||
| Second ascent. First free ascent. | ||||
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In one pitch |
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| Hugh Herr | Lead | Before 1st Jan 1987 | ||
| Yuji Hirayama | Lead | onsight | 1996 | ||
| Beth Rodden | Lead | worked | 2001 | ||
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Beth's first hard route after returning from a traumatic trip to Kyrgyzstan. References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2001/12/rodden_solves_sphinx_crack_513c-1934 |
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