Ron Kauk
Quick Info ˅
| Nationality: | US |
| Hardest Boulder (Worked): | 7C+ |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8b+ |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E10 |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Wolfgang Güllich | |
References
[1] Interview on The Nugget Climbing Podcast
[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/925282624204580
Podcasts
Pics + Vids
Peace (8b, FA)
Magic Line (E10, FA)
Magic Line (E10, FA)
Ascents
10 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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| 1975 | Free Blast | E4 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1975 |
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First ascent.
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| Astroman | E5 | Lead | worked | May 1975 | |
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First ascent.
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| 1976 | ||||
| 1977 | ||||
| 1978 | Separate Reality | E5 | Lead | worked | 1978 |
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First ascent.
The first ascent was made before the introduction of cams! References |
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| Midnight Lightning | 7B | Boulder | worked | 1978 | |
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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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| 1979 | ||||
| 1980 | ||||
| 1981 | ||||
| 1982 | ||||
| 1983 | ||||
| 1984 | Thriller | 7C+ | Boulder | worked | 1984 |
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First ascent.
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| 1986 | ||||
| 1987 | ||||
| 1988 | To Bolt or Not to Be | 8b+ | Lead | worked | Jul 1988 |
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| 1991 | ||||
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| 1995 | Peace | 8b | Lead | worked | 1995 |
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First ascent.
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| 1996 | Magic Line | E10 | Lead | worked | 6th Dec 1996 |
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First ascent.
On pre-placed gear. Ron suggested 14b (8c). References[1] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/890421527690690 |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| To Bolt or Not to Be | 8b+ | Lead | worked | Jul 1988 | |
| Peace | 8b | Lead | worked | 1995 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Thriller | 7C+ | Boulder | worked | 1984 | |
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First ascent.
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| Midnight Lightning | 7B | Boulder | worked | 1978 | |
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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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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Magic Line | E10 | Lead | worked | 6th Dec 1996 | 8c |
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First ascent.
On pre-placed gear. Ron suggested 14b (8c). References[1] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/890421527690690 |
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| Heaven | E6 | Lead | worked | ||
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First ascent.
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| Astroman | E5 | Lead | worked | May 1975 | |
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First ascent.
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| Separate Reality | E5 | Lead | worked | 1978 | |
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First ascent.
The first ascent was made before the introduction of cams! References |
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| The North Face | E5 | Lead | worked | ||
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First ascent.
Free to the last pitch. |
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| Free Blast | E4 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1975 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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