| From: | Switzerland 🇨🇭 |
| Date of birth: | 7th October 1973 |
| Age: | 51 years old |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8c+ |
| Hardest Sport (Onsight): | 8b+ |
The first climber to onsight 8b and 8b+.
In an unusual turn of events, in 2004 it was believed (and widely reported) that Elie and a fellow traveler had been stoned to death in Iran while travelling. However the unfortunate victim was later found to be another person carrying a Swiss passport. [1]
[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/elie-chevieux-is-alive.html
8 recorded ascents.
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Bronx | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 1995 | |
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| L'Odi Social | 8c+ | Lead | worked | 1996 | |
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| Torture Physique | 8c | Lead | worked | ||
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1 session.
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| Badman | 8b+ | Lead | worked | 1994 | |
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Second go.
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| Les Massey Ferguson | 8b+ | Lead | onsight | 1995 | |
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The first ever onsight of an 8b+. References[1] https://www.climbingclubsouthaustralia.asn.au/bolfa/February-2006.pdf |
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| Maldita María | 8b+ | Lead | onsight | 1997 | |
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The second ever onsight of an 8b+ after Elie made the first with his ascent of Les Massey Ferguson two years earlier. References |
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| Liasons Dangereuses | 8b | Lead | onsight | 1992 | |
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The first time 8b was onsighted. References |
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| Mouldwarp Wall | 7c | Lead | worked | 1993 | |
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Second ascent. With Andy Popp.
The same day Andy Popp made the first ascent. References[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,33869.msg700589.html#msg700589 |
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