From: | Germany 🇩🇪 |
Date of birth: | 12th August 1993 |
Age: | 31 years old |
Gender: | Male |
Height: | 175 cm |
Hardest Boulder (Worked): | 8C |
Hardest Boulder (Flash): | 8B |
Hardest Sport (Worked): | 9b+ |
Hardest Sport (Onsight): | 9a |
Hardest Sport (Flash): | 9a |
Hardest Trad (Flash): | E9 |
Notable Partnerships | |
Yannick Flohé | |
Christoph Hanke |
Alex Megos grew up in the Frankenjura area Germany and specialises in sport climbing and bouldering. He's famed for very fast ascents of hard testpieces as well as establishing some of the hardest sport routes in the world.
Alex was the first person in the world to onsight 9a with his ascent of Estado Crítico in Siurana.
[1] Interview with RockClimbingUK
[2] Interview with Magnus Midtbø, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMoBcKnJ_h4
117 recorded ascents.
Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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2008 | IFSC European Youth Se... European Youth |
3rd | 28th September 2008 | |
2009 | European Youth Series ... European Youth |
1st | 24th May 2009 | |
Pain Makes Me Stronger, Every Day | 8c | Lead | worked | 29th May 2009 | |
Second go.
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IFSC European Youth Se... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 13th September 2009 | |
IFSC European Youth Se... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 20th September 2009 | |
IFSC European Youth Se... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 18th October 2009 | |
IFSC European Youth Se... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 22nd November 2009 | |
2010 | European Youth Series ... European Youth |
1st | 6th June 2010 | |
European Youth Series ... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 15th August 2010 | |
IFSC World Youth Champ... Youth |
2nd | Lead (Youth A Male) | 12th September 2010 | |
European Youth Series ... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 3rd October 2010 | |
European Youth Series ... European Youth |
2nd | Lead (Youth A Male) | 24th October 2010 | |
European Youth Series ... European Youth |
1st | Lead (Youth A Male) | 21st November 2010 | |
2011 | Raubritter | 8c | Lead | flash | 10th Aug 2011 |
2012 | Lucifer | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 2012 |
Third go.
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The Golden Ticket | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 2012 | |
Second go.
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Estado Crítico | 9a | Lead | onsight | 24th Mar 2012 | |
The first ever onsight of a 9a. Doubly impressive as up until that point the hardest route Alex had climbed was 9a and the hardest route he had onsighted was 8b+. Alex had originally planned to try La Rambla Extension but couldn't find the route from the topo and so got on Estado instead. When he reached the point where the route splits with Kalea Borroka he nearly went up Kalea instead as he felt very pumped, fortunately he persevered! References |
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Roof Warrior | 8c | Lead | flash | 1st May 2012 | |
Pure Imagination | 8c+ | Lead | flash | Nov 2012 | |
Alex's first flash of the grade. References[1] https://dmmwales.com/Journal/December-2012/Megos-impresses-in-the-States |
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2013 | Wheelchair | 9a+ | Boulder | worked | 2013 |
First ascent.
References |
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Blood Meridian | 8B | Boulder | flash | 2013 | |
La Rambla Extension | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2013 | |
Second go.
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Classified | 9a | Lead | worked | 26th Apr 2013 | |
First ascent. Third go.
Alex's first new route in the Frankenjura. References |
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Das Pumpenhausen | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | May 2013 | |
First ascent.
Originally given 8B by Alex, but has since been upgraded to 8B+ by locals. References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/05/alex_megos_climbs_new_8b_at_porth_ysgo_wales-68080 |
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Corona | 9a+ | Lead | worked | May 2013 | |
The Wheel of Life | 9a | Boulder | worked | 6th Jul 2013 | |
RED | 9a | Lead | worked | 18th Aug 2013 | |
First ascent. 3 sessions.
References[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/alexander-megos-climbs-australias-first-9a.html |
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2014 | Montecore | 8C | Boulder | worked | 2014 |
Fifth ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2014/12/montecore_8c_and_riot_act_8b+_by_megos-69341 |
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Mecca - The Mid-life Crisis | 8b+ | Lead | worked | 2014 | |
Second go.
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Promo Event - The Clim... Comp |
2nd | Boulder (Men) | 16th March 2014 | |
Action Directe | 9a | Lead | worked | 3rd May 2014 | |
Bat Route | 8c | Lead | worked | Jun 2014 | |
References |
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Unjustified | 8b+ | Lead | worked | Jun 2014 | |
References |
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Janus | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Jun 2014 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Biographie | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 11th Jul 2014 | |
1 session. Third go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/posts/440127572793892 |
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Los Revolucionarios | 9a | Lead | worked | Oct 2014 | |
Second ascent.
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2015 | Flat Mountain | 9a | Lead | worked | 2015 |
Third ascent. 2 sessions. 7 attempts.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/03/alex_megos_repeats_flat_mountain_9a+-69612 |
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Thor's Hammer | 9a | Lead | worked | 2015 | |
Second ascent.
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Lucid Dreaming | 8C | Boulder | worked | 27th Jan 2015 | |
Third ascent. 11 sessions.
References |
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Stuey 5 Bellies Indoor |
8A+ | Boulder | worked | Before 1st Mar 2015 | |
References |
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Promo Event - The Clim... Comp |
1st | Boulder (Men) | 8th March 2015 | |
Supernova | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 2nd Oct 2015 | |
First ascent. Second go.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/10/megos_climbs_supernova_9a+b_frankenjuras_hardest-70015 |
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First Round, First Minute | 9b | Lead | worked | 31st Dec 2015 | |
Alex's first of the grade. References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1057809127692397 |
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2016 | Pool of Bethesda (Malc's Start) | 8B | Boulder | worked | 2016 |
East Coker | 8B | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
Second ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/06/alex_megos_hits_wales-70511 |
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Pool of Bethesda | 8A+ | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
Director's Cut | 8A+ | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
Superman | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 2016 | |
Second go.
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Becoming | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Mar 2016 | |
Second go.
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Hubble | 9a | Lead | worked | 31st May 2016 | |
Perky Pinky Indoor |
8B | Boulder | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Third ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoSc7hyGw9/?taken-by=alexandermegos |
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Milk It Indoor |
8B | Boulder | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoSc7hyGw9/?taken-by=alexandermegos |
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Kaa'bah | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Fourth go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/a.428895480583768/731664970306816/?type=3 |
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Progress | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second go.
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True North | 8c | Lead | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second go.
Second go. |
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Evolution | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 3rd Jun 2016 | |
Third go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/a.428895480583768/731664970306816/?type=3 |
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Northern Lights | 9a | Lead | worked | 5th Jun 2016 | |
Louis Cut | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | 10th Jun 2016 | |
First ascent.
References |
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The Path | E9 | Lead | flash | Aug 2016 | |
A very impressive effort given Alex had done very little trad climbing. References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/08/the_path_514ar_trad_flash_by_alex_megos-70630 [2] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/767732296700083 |
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Dreamcatcher | 9a | Lead | worked | Aug 2016 | |
Fourth ascent. Third go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/773706999435946 |
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Fight Club | 9b | Lead | worked | 14th Aug 2016 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Super Crackinette | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2016 | |
First ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/10/supercrackinette_9a+_first_ascent_by_alex_megos-70740 |
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Pinky Perky Indoor |
8B | Boulder | worked | Nov 2016 | |
First ascent.
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Comeback Kid | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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House of Shock | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Nov 2016 | |
1 session. Second go.
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Space Lap | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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Unplugged | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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The Man That Follows Hell | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
1 session. Fifth go.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2014/05/the_man_that_follows_hell_9a+_in_five_tries_by_megos-68936 |
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Matador | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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The Essential | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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Kawaschuwu | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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2017 | Monkey Wedding | 8C | Boulder | worked | 2017 |
TCT | 9a | Lead | onsight | May 2017 | |
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2017/05/tct_second_9a_onsight_by_alex_megos-71104 |
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Clash of the Titans | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 17th Jun 2017 | |
First ascent.
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Jungle Boogie | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 21st Jun 2017 | |
References |
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The Finnish Line | 8C | Boulder | worked | 22nd Jul 2017 | |
European Championship ... European |
2nd | Boulder (Men) | 19th August 2017 | |
Im Reich des Shogun | 9a | Lead | worked | 31st Aug 2017 | |
Les Temps Difficiles | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 1st Sep 2017 | |
Second go.
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Capricorn | 8c+ | Lead | flash | Nov 2017 | |
IFSC Climbing Worldcup... World Cup |
2nd | Lead (Men) | 12th November 2017 | |
2018 | Era Vella | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Apr 2018 |
Second go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1120128374793805 |
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Perfecto Mundo | 9b+ | Lead | worked | 9th May 2018 | |
First ascent. Belayed by Stefano Ghisolfi. 15 sessions.
Alex became the third person in the world to climb 9b+ with this ascent (after Adam Ondra and Chris Sharma). References[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbWvFjUIt5k [2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2018/05/perfecto_mundo_9b+_first_ascent_by_alex_megos-71571 [3] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1132511353555507 |
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IFSC Climbing Worldcup... World Cup |
3rd | Lead (Men) | 13th July 2018 | |
IFSC Climbing Worldcup... World Cup |
1st | Lead (Men) | 21st July 2018 | |
IFSC Climbing World Ch... Comp |
3rd | Lead (Men) | 16th September 2018 | |
2019 | Zoolander | 9a | Lead | worked | 2019 |
First ascent.
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IFSC Climbing Worldcup... World Cup |
3rd | Lead (Men) | 6th July 2019 | |
IFSC Climbing Worldcup... World Cup |
2nd | Lead (Men) | 13th July 2019 | |
IFSC Climbing World Ch... Comp |
2nd | Lead (Men) | 21st August 2019 | |
Demencia Senil | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Nov 2019 | |
Victimes del Passat R2 | 8c+ | Lead | onsight | Nov 2019 | |
2020 | Wonka Vision | 9c (approx) | Lead | did not finish | After 1st Jan 2020 |
L'étrange Ivresse des Lenteurs | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 2020 | |
Bibliographie | 9b+ | Lead | worked | 5th Aug 2020 | |
First ascent. 60 sessions.
Alex initially suggested 9c but after a (relatively) quick repeat from Stefano Ghisolfi (who found some new beta and suggested a downgrade to 9b+) Alex adjusted his suggestion down to 9b+. References |
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Underground | 9a | Lead | flash | 14th Sep 2020 | |
2021 | Upgrade U | 8C | Boulder | worked | 2021 |
First ascent. Around 10 sessions.
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Le Cadafist | 9a | Lead | worked | 2021 | |
References |
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La Castagne | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2021 | |
Second ascent.
References |
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Mejorando Imagen | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Apr 2021 | |
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/COD4HL9hyHz/ [2] Footage from an earlier attempt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYmtaitHdWA |
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IFSC - Climbing World ... World Cup |
2nd | Lead (Men) | 3rd July 2021 | |
Intermezzo XY Gelöst | 9a | Lead | flash | 22nd Sep 2021 | |
References |
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Meiose | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2021 | |
References |
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Chromosone Y | 8c+ | Lead | flash | Oct 2021 | |
First ascent.
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Wunderheiler | 9a | Lead | worked | 1st Nov 2021 | |
Second ascent?
References |
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King Capella | 9b | Lead | worked | 21st Nov 2021 | |
Second ascent. 9 sessions.
Alex used slightly different beta to Will (taking a wide pinch). References |
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La Furia de Jabali | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 29th Nov 2021 | |
Second ascent. 7 sessions.
References |
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Kulebras Gemelas | 9a | Lead | worked | 13th Dec 2021 | |
First ascent.
References |
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La Capella | 9b | Lead | worked | 14th Dec 2021 | |
Harder than La Furia de Jabali and King Capella.
Interestingly Alex struggled with La Capella, saying he found it harder than both King Capella and La Furia de Jabali. References |
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2022 | Patatas Pantera | 9a | Lead | worked | 2022 |
First ascent.
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Ratstaman Vibrations | 9b | Lead | worked | Jul 2022 | |
IFSC - Climbing World ... World Cup |
3rd | Lead (Men) | 23rd July 2022 | |
The Journey | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
Pink Patatas | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Chan Chan Bastards | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Red Ram | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
Second ascent. Third go.
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The Full Journey | 9b | Lead | worked | 5th Oct 2022 | |
Lazarus | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Between 23rd Nov 2022 and 18th Apr 2024 | |
Second ascent.
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2023 | Za Staro Kolo In Majhnega Psa | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2023 |
IFSC World Cup Innsbru... World Cup |
2nd | Lead (Men) | 18th June 2023 | |
IFSC World Cup Villars... World Cup |
3rd | Lead (Men) | 2nd July 2023 | |
Verden På Lørdag | 8B | Boulder | flash | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Ormen Lange | 8B | Boulder | flash | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Hulefesten | 8B | Boulder | flash | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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IFSC World Championshi... Comp |
3rd | Lead (Men) | 12th August 2023 | |
Wrestling With an Alligator | 8B | Boulder | flash | Oct 2023 | |
References |
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The Maze | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Oct 2023 | |
First ascent.
References |
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2024 | Sleeping Lion | 9b | Lead | worked | 4th Jan 2024 |
Second ascent. 8 sessions.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C1uQuUGtsgJ/ [2] https://www.instagram.com/p/C1w8uMKNeun/ [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5wpse9w2eg |
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IFSC World Cup Innsbru... World Cup |
2nd | Lead (Men) | 30th June 2024 | |
Change | 9b+ | Lead | worked | Aug 2024 | |
Fourth ascent. 5 sessions.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/C--ypMjC7xA/ [3] https://www.climbing.com/news/interview-alex-megos-change-olympics/ |
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Little Badder | 9a | Lead | worked | Aug 2024 | |
Second go.
References |
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Sean's Roof | 8A+ | Lead | worked | Sep 2024 | |
References |
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Move | 9b+ | Lead | worked | Sep 2024 | |
Third ascent. 9 sessions.
The same day as climbing The Illusionist.
References |
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The Illusionist | 9a | Lead | worked | Sep 2024 | |
Zootopia | 8b+ | Lead | onsight | Nov 2024 | |
References |
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2025 | Mr. Big | 9a | Lead | flash | Jan 2025 |
The day after making the first ascent of El Touareg Blanco. References |
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Dévers Sévère | 8c+ | Lead | onsight | 2025 | |
References |
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Agincourt | 8c | Lead | flash | 2025 | |
Tuareg Blanco | 9b | Lead | worked | 14th Jan 2025 | |
First ascent. 15 sessions. Harder than First Round, First Minute. Easier than Perfecto Mundo.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DE0ExAksjuC/ [2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DE-J8ZfM46F/ [3] https://woguclimbing.com/alex-megos-realiza-primera-ascension-el-touareg-blanco/ |
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Le Grand Saccage | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Apr 2025 | |
First ascent. 5 sessions.
References |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Wonka Vision | 9c (approx) | Lead | did not finish | After 1st Jan 2020 | |
Perfecto Mundo | 9b+ | Lead | worked | 9th May 2018 | |
First ascent. Belayed by Stefano Ghisolfi. 15 sessions.
Alex became the third person in the world to climb 9b+ with this ascent (after Adam Ondra and Chris Sharma). References[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbWvFjUIt5k [2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2018/05/perfecto_mundo_9b+_first_ascent_by_alex_megos-71571 [3] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1132511353555507 |
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Bibliographie | 9b+ | Lead | worked | 5th Aug 2020 | 9b+ |
First ascent. 60 sessions.
Alex initially suggested 9c but after a (relatively) quick repeat from Stefano Ghisolfi (who found some new beta and suggested a downgrade to 9b+) Alex adjusted his suggestion down to 9b+. References |
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Change | 9b+ | Lead | worked | Aug 2024 | 9b/9b+ |
Fourth ascent. 5 sessions.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/C--ypMjC7xA/ [3] https://www.climbing.com/news/interview-alex-megos-change-olympics/ |
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Move | 9b+ | Lead | worked | Sep 2024 | 9b/9b+ |
Third ascent. 9 sessions.
The same day as climbing The Illusionist.
References |
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First Round, First Minute | 9b | Lead | worked | 31st Dec 2015 | |
Alex's first of the grade. References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1057809127692397 |
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Fight Club | 9b | Lead | worked | 14th Aug 2016 | |
First ascent.
References |
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King Capella | 9b | Lead | worked | 21st Nov 2021 | |
Second ascent. 9 sessions.
Alex used slightly different beta to Will (taking a wide pinch). References |
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La Capella | 9b | Lead | worked | 14th Dec 2021 | |
Harder than La Furia de Jabali and King Capella.
Interestingly Alex struggled with La Capella, saying he found it harder than both King Capella and La Furia de Jabali. References |
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Ratstaman Vibrations | 9b | Lead | worked | Jul 2022 | |
The Full Journey | 9b | Lead | worked | 5th Oct 2022 | |
Sleeping Lion | 9b | Lead | worked | 4th Jan 2024 | 9b |
Second ascent. 8 sessions.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C1uQuUGtsgJ/ [2] https://www.instagram.com/p/C1w8uMKNeun/ [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5wpse9w2eg |
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Tuareg Blanco | 9b | Lead | worked | 14th Jan 2025 | 9b/9b+ |
First ascent. 15 sessions. Harder than First Round, First Minute. Easier than Perfecto Mundo.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DE0ExAksjuC/ [2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DE-J8ZfM46F/ [3] https://woguclimbing.com/alex-megos-realiza-primera-ascension-el-touareg-blanco/ |
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La Rambla Extension | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2013 | |
Second go.
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Corona | 9a+ | Lead | worked | May 2013 | |
Biographie | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 11th Jul 2014 | |
1 session. Third go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/posts/440127572793892 |
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Supernova | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 2nd Oct 2015 | |
First ascent. Second go.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/10/megos_climbs_supernova_9a+b_frankenjuras_hardest-70015 |
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Super Crackinette | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2016 | |
First ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/10/supercrackinette_9a+_first_ascent_by_alex_megos-70740 |
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Clash of the Titans | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 17th Jun 2017 | 9a+ |
First ascent.
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Jungle Boogie | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 21st Jun 2017 | |
References |
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Demencia Senil | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Nov 2019 | |
L'étrange Ivresse des Lenteurs | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 2020 | 9a+/9b |
La Castagne | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2021 | 9a/9a+ |
Second ascent.
References |
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Mejorando Imagen | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Apr 2021 | 9b |
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/COD4HL9hyHz/ [2] Footage from an earlier attempt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYmtaitHdWA |
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Meiose | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2021 | 9a |
References |
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La Furia de Jabali | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 29th Nov 2021 | |
Second ascent. 7 sessions.
References |
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The Journey | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
Pink Patatas | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Chan Chan Bastards | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | 9a+/9b |
First ascent.
References |
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Red Ram | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Oct 2022 | |
Second ascent. Third go.
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Lazarus | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Between 23rd Nov 2022 and 18th Apr 2024 | |
Second ascent.
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Le Grand Saccage | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Apr 2025 | 9a+/9b |
First ascent. 5 sessions.
References |
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Mutation | 9a+ | Lead | did not finish | ||
Estado Crítico | 9a | Lead | onsight | 24th Mar 2012 | |
The first ever onsight of a 9a. Doubly impressive as up until that point the hardest route Alex had climbed was 9a and the hardest route he had onsighted was 8b+. Alex had originally planned to try La Rambla Extension but couldn't find the route from the topo and so got on Estado instead. When he reached the point where the route splits with Kalea Borroka he nearly went up Kalea instead as he felt very pumped, fortunately he persevered! References |
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Classified | 9a | Lead | worked | 26th Apr 2013 | |
First ascent. Third go.
Alex's first new route in the Frankenjura. References |
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RED | 9a | Lead | worked | 18th Aug 2013 | |
First ascent. 3 sessions.
References[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/alexander-megos-climbs-australias-first-9a.html |
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Action Directe | 9a | Lead | worked | 3rd May 2014 | |
Janus | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Jun 2014 | 9a |
First ascent.
References |
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Los Revolucionarios | 9a | Lead | worked | Oct 2014 | |
Second ascent.
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Flat Mountain | 9a | Lead | worked | 2015 | |
Third ascent. 2 sessions. 7 attempts.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/03/alex_megos_repeats_flat_mountain_9a+-69612 |
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Thor's Hammer | 9a | Lead | worked | 2015 | |
Second ascent.
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Becoming | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Mar 2016 | |
Second go.
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Hubble | 9a | Lead | worked | 31st May 2016 | 8c+ |
Northern Lights | 9a | Lead | worked | 5th Jun 2016 | |
Dreamcatcher | 9a | Lead | worked | Aug 2016 | |
Fourth ascent. Third go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/773706999435946 |
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Comeback Kid | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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House of Shock | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Nov 2016 | |
1 session. Second go.
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Space Lap | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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Unplugged | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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The Man That Follows Hell | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | 9a |
1 session. Fifth go.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2014/05/the_man_that_follows_hell_9a+_in_five_tries_by_megos-68936 |
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Matador | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | 9a |
Second go.
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The Essential | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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TCT | 9a | Lead | onsight | May 2017 | |
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2017/05/tct_second_9a_onsight_by_alex_megos-71104 |
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Im Reich des Shogun | 9a | Lead | worked | 31st Aug 2017 | |
Era Vella | 9a | Lead | worked | 17th Apr 2018 | |
Second go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1120128374793805 |
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Zoolander | 9a | Lead | worked | 2019 | |
First ascent.
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Underground | 9a | Lead | flash | 14th Sep 2020 | |
Le Cadafist | 9a | Lead | worked | 2021 | 9a/9a+ |
References |
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Intermezzo XY Gelöst | 9a | Lead | flash | 22nd Sep 2021 | |
References |
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Wunderheiler | 9a | Lead | worked | 1st Nov 2021 | 9a/9a+ |
Second ascent?
References |
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Kulebras Gemelas | 9a | Lead | worked | 13th Dec 2021 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Patatas Pantera | 9a | Lead | worked | 2022 | |
First ascent.
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The Maze | 9a | Lead | worked | 16th Oct 2023 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Little Badder | 9a | Lead | worked | Aug 2024 | |
Second go.
References |
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The Illusionist | 9a | Lead | worked | Sep 2024 | 9a (soft) |
Mr. Big | 9a | Lead | flash | Jan 2025 | |
The day after making the first ascent of El Touareg Blanco. References |
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El Potro | 9a | Lead | worked | ||
La Ley Indignata | 9a | Lead | worked | ||
First ascent.
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Wild Público | 9a | Lead | worked | ||
First ascent.
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Lucifer | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 2012 | |
Third go.
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The Golden Ticket | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 2012 | |
Second go.
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Pure Imagination | 8c+ | Lead | flash | Nov 2012 | |
Alex's first flash of the grade. References[1] https://dmmwales.com/Journal/December-2012/Megos-impresses-in-the-States |
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Superman | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 2016 | |
Second go.
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Kaa'bah | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Fourth go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/a.428895480583768/731664970306816/?type=3 |
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Progress | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second go.
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Evolution | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 3rd Jun 2016 | |
Third go.
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/a.428895480583768/731664970306816/?type=3 |
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Kawaschuwu | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 17th Nov 2016 | |
Second go.
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Les Temps Difficiles | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 1st Sep 2017 | |
Second go.
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Capricorn | 8c+ | Lead | flash | Nov 2017 | |
Victimes del Passat R2 | 8c+ | Lead | onsight | Nov 2019 | |
Chromosone Y | 8c+ | Lead | flash | Oct 2021 | 8c+ |
First ascent.
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Za Staro Kolo In Majhnega Psa | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2023 | |
Dévers Sévère | 8c+ | Lead | onsight | 2025 | |
References |
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Pain Makes Me Stronger, Every Day | 8c | Lead | worked | 29th May 2009 | |
Second go.
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Raubritter | 8c | Lead | flash | 10th Aug 2011 | |
Roof Warrior | 8c | Lead | flash | 1st May 2012 | |
Bat Route | 8c | Lead | worked | Jun 2014 | |
References |
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True North | 8c | Lead | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second go.
Second go. |
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Agincourt | 8c | Lead | flash | 2025 | |
Mecca - The Mid-life Crisis | 8b+ | Lead | worked | 2014 | |
Second go.
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Unjustified | 8b+ | Lead | worked | Jun 2014 | |
References |
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Zootopia | 8b+ | Lead | onsight | Nov 2024 | |
References |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Montecore | 8C | Boulder | worked | 2014 | 8B+ |
Fifth ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2014/12/montecore_8c_and_riot_act_8b+_by_megos-69341 |
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Lucid Dreaming | 8C | Boulder | worked | 27th Jan 2015 | |
Third ascent. 11 sessions.
References |
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Monkey Wedding | 8C | Boulder | worked | 2017 | |
The Finnish Line | 8C | Boulder | worked | 22nd Jul 2017 | |
Upgrade U | 8C | Boulder | worked | 2021 | |
First ascent. Around 10 sessions.
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Das Pumpenhausen | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | May 2013 | 8B |
First ascent.
Originally given 8B by Alex, but has since been upgraded to 8B+ by locals. References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/05/alex_megos_climbs_new_8b_at_porth_ysgo_wales-68080 |
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Louis Cut | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | 10th Jun 2016 | |
First ascent.
References |
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Blood Meridian | 8B | Boulder | flash | 2013 | |
Pool of Bethesda (Malc's Start) | 8B | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
East Coker | 8B | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
Second ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/06/alex_megos_hits_wales-70511 |
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Perky Pinky
Indoor |
8B | Boulder | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Third ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoSc7hyGw9/?taken-by=alexandermegos |
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Milk It
Indoor |
8B | Boulder | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoSc7hyGw9/?taken-by=alexandermegos |
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Pinky Perky
Indoor |
8B | Boulder | worked | Nov 2016 | |
First ascent.
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Verden På Lørdag | 8B | Boulder | flash | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Ormen Lange | 8B | Boulder | flash | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Hulefesten | 8B | Boulder | flash | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Wrestling With an Alligator | 8B | Boulder | flash | Oct 2023 | |
References |
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Kalokagathia | 8B | Boulder | flash | ||
Stuey 5 Bellies
Indoor |
8A+ | Boulder | worked | Before 1st Mar 2015 | |
References |
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Pool of Bethesda | 8A+ | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
Director's Cut | 8A+ | Boulder | worked | 2016 | |
Sean's Roof | 8A+ | Lead | worked | Sep 2024 | |
References |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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The Path | E9 | Lead | flash | Aug 2016 | |
A very impressive effort given Alex had done very little trad climbing. References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/08/the_path_514ar_trad_flash_by_alex_megos-70630 [2] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/767732296700083 |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Wheelchair | 9a+ | Boulder | worked | 2013 | |
First ascent.
References |
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The Wheel of Life | 9a | Boulder | worked | 6th Jul 2013 | |
Perky Pinky | 8B | Boulder | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Third ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoSc7hyGw9/?taken-by=alexandermegos |
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Milk It | 8B | Boulder | worked | Jun 2016 | |
Second ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoSc7hyGw9/?taken-by=alexandermegos |
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Pinky Perky | 8B | Boulder | worked | Nov 2016 | |
First ascent.
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Stuey 5 Bellies | 8A+ | Boulder | worked | Before 1st Mar 2015 | |
References |