Scott Franklin


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From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Male
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Sport (Flash): 8a
Hardest Trad (Worked): E7

Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of Scarface at Smith Rock. His company, Franklin Climbing - later sold to Black Diamond, produced climbing wall holds, hangboards, bouldering mats and other training equipment in the 1990s.

References

[1] http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42

[2] https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html

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19 contributions since 18th November 2021.
12 contributions since 15th November 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Male
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Sport (Flash): 8a
Hardest Trad (Worked): E7

Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of Scarface at Smith Rock. His company, Franklin Climbing - later sold to Black Diamond, produced climbing wall holds, hangboards, bouldering mats and other training equipment in the 1990s.

References

[1] http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42

[2] https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html

Contributors
19 contributions since 18th November 2021.
12 contributions since 15th November 2025.

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