Ron Kauk

Quick Info

Nationality: US
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 7B
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E10

Interview on The Nugget Climbing Podcast.

https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/925282624204580

Contributors: remus

Quick Info

Nationality: US
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 7B
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E10

Interview on The Nugget Climbing Podcast.

https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/925282624204580

Contributors: remus

Podcasts

Pics + Vids

Added at 18:02 on 27 February 2021
Separate Reality (E5, FA)
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Added at 12:05 on 20 May 2021
Magic Line (E10, FA)
Added at 21:02 on 27 February 2021
Magic Line (E10, FA)
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Added at 22:03 on 07 March 2021
Midnight Lightning (7B, FA)
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Added at 07:12 on 26 December 2022
Magic Line (E10, FA)
Added at 08:06 on 08 June 2022

Ascents

8 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown. Use the other tabs to view these ascents.
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1075 Free Blast E4 (Alternate Leads worked) 1075
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1975 Astroman E5 (Lead worked) May 1975
First ascent.

[The enduro corner] is one of the most memorable leads of my life.
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1978 Separate Reality E5 (Lead worked) 1978
First ascent.

The first ascent was made before the introduction of cams!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPECCAbDum7/
Midnight Lightning 7B (Boulder worked) 1978
First ascent.

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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1988 To Bolt or Not to Be 8b+ (Lead worked) Jul 1988
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1996 Magic Line E10 (Lead worked) 6th Dec 1996
First ascent.

On pre-placed gear. Ron suggested 14b (8c).

https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/890421527690690

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCalpXjUP0/

https://youtu.be/Cx31MBmNr4E?t=924
Climb Grade Ascent Date Suggested Grade
To Bolt or Not to Be 8b+ (Lead worked) Jul 1988
Climb Grade Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Midnight Lightning 7B (Boulder worked) 1978
First ascent.

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/
Climb Grade Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Magic Line E10 (Lead worked) 6th Dec 1996 8c
First ascent.

On pre-placed gear. Ron suggested 14b (8c).

https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/890421527690690

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCalpXjUP0/

https://youtu.be/Cx31MBmNr4E?t=924
Heaven E6 (Lead worked)
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Astroman E5 (Lead worked) May 1975
First ascent.

[The enduro corner] is one of the most memorable leads of my life.
Separate Reality E5 (Lead worked) 1978
First ascent.

The first ascent was made before the introduction of cams!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPECCAbDum7/
The North Face E5 (Lead worked)
First ascent.

Free to the last pitch.
Free Blast E4 (Alternate Leads worked) 1075
First ascent.
Climb Grade Ascent Date Suggested Grade