John Gill
Quick Info ˅
| Nationality: | US |
| Date of birth: | 16th February 1937 |
| Hardest Boulder (Worked): | 7C |
John Gill was one of the pioneers of bouldering, putting up many hard fist ascents in the US in a time when bouldering was not the done thing.
With a background in gymnastics Gill applied a similar mentality to rock climbing, for example transferring some of the training ideas to rock climbing. Gill would also focus on form while rock climbing, in contrast to the modern philosophy of pursuing difficulty through physicality.
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Podcasts
Pics + Vids
The Thimble (7a+, FA)
Double Clutch (6B, FA)
Ascents
3 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Ascent Date |
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| 1959 | Red Cross Overhang | 7C (Boulder worked) | 1959 |
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| 1961 | The Thimble | 7a+ (Solo ground up) | 1961 |
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First ascent.
Solo. A truly remarkable ascent for it's time. It was worked from the ground up, without the benefit of climbing shoes or bouldering mats. |
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| Climb | Grade | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| The Thimble | 7a+ (Solo ground up) | 1961 | |
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First ascent.
Solo. A truly remarkable ascent for it's time. It was worked from the ground up, without the benefit of climbing shoes or bouldering mats. |
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| Climb | Grade | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Red Cross Overhang | 7C (Boulder worked) | 1959 | |
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| Double Clutch | 6B (Boulder worked) | ||
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First ascent.
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