Recorded first ascents per decade. Pick a decade to see its hardest first ascents. Grades are as recorded today, not what was claimed at the time.
1,293 recorded first ascents.
| Hardest first ascent | Climb | Grade | First ascent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder problem | Burden of Dreams | 9A | Nalle Hukkataival | 2016 |
| Sport route | Silence | 9c | Adam Ondra | 2017 |
| Trad climb | The Dawn Wall | E12 | Kevin Jorgeson, Tommy Caldwell | 2014 |