| From: | USA 🇺🇸 |
| Date of birth: | 23rd September 1957 |
| Age: | 68 years old |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hardest Boulder (Worked): | 7C+ |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8b+ |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E10 |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Wolfgang Güllich | |
| John Bachar | |
| Contemporaries | |
| John Bachar | |
| John Long | |
| Family | |
| Lonnie Kauk (child) | |
[1] Interview on The Nugget Climbing Podcast
[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/925282624204580
11 recorded ascents.
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Bolt or Not to Be | 8b+ | Lead | worked | Jul 1988 | |
| Peace First ascent. | 8b | Lead | worked | 1995 |
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriller First ascent. | 7C+ | Boulder | worked | 1984 | |
| Midnight Lightning First ascent. | 7B | Boulder | worked | 1978 | |
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Ron uses a slightly different sequence to usual: instead of pressing fully in to the mantel he gets half way in to it and then uses a little crimp for the left hand. References[1] An ascent from approx. 1991 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnRGViBEH8/ |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Line First ascent. Pre-placed gear. | E10 | Lead | worked | 6th Dec 1996 | 8c |
References[1] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/890421527690690 [2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCalpXjUP0/ [3] https://youtu.be/Cx31MBmNr4E?t=924 [4] On The Edge Issue 71, page 9 |
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| Heaven First ascent. | E6 | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 2001 | |
| Astroman First ascent. With John Bachar and John Long. | E5 | Lead | worked | May 1975 | |
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| Separate Reality First ascent. | E5 | Lead | worked | 1978 | |
| Butterballs Third ascent. | E4 | Lead | 1974 | |
References[1] Mountain 38, page 10 /library/11057/mountain-38 |
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| Free Blast First ascent. | E4 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1975 | |
| The Regular North Face First ascent. | E4 | Lead | worked | ||
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Free to the last pitch. |
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