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2 France 3430 22nd May 2025 – 29th August 2026 32 13 0 172 326
3 USA 1770 30th July 2025 – 14th August 2026 26 56 0 167 88
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10 Germany 151 8th November 2025 – 6th August 2026 4 6 0 10 5

Recent Contributions

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2561 1st June 2026 20:52:05 UTC Mono climb Rätt Lätt notes_pretty
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<p>Overhanging groove right of <a href="/climb/4051/minaret" rel="noopener noreferrer">Minaret</a> (E8). </p>
2562 1st June 2026 20:50:29 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt notes_pretty
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149</a></p>
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<p>After one fall in the crux groove. </p> <blockquote> <p>I knew the climbing was going to be runout because of the 'R' symbol next to the grade in the guide, but I hadn't quite accounted for how far this would be, so it came as a massive surprise when I looked up and saw the end of the runout fridge-hugging section to be a country mile away. I got so scared I passed the point of 'being able to pull harder due to adrenaline'. It started working in completely the opposite way and I felt my hands sliding from every single hold</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149</a></p>
2563 1st June 2026 20:50:29 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt notes
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### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149)
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After one fall in the crux groove. > I knew the climbing was going to be runout because of the 'R' symbol next to the grade in the guide, but I hadn't quite accounted for how far this would be, so it came as a massive surprise when I looked up and saw the end of the runout fridge-hugging section to be a country mile away. I got so scared I passed the point of 'being able to pull harder due to adrenaline'. It started working in completely the opposite way and I felt my hands sliding from every single hold ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149)
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+> I knew the climbing was going to be runout because of the 'R' symbol next to the grade in the guide, but I hadn't quite accounted for how far this would be, so it came as a massive surprise when I looked up and saw the end of the runout fridge-hugging section to be a country mile away. I got so scared I passed the point of 'being able to pull harder due to adrenaline'. It started working in completely the opposite way and I felt my hands sliding from every single hold
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[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149)
2564 1st June 2026 20:46:45 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt notes_pretty
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149</a></p>
2565 1st June 2026 20:46:45 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt notes
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### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/pete_whittaker_repeats_karlek_8b_sweden-68149)
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2566 1st June 2026 20:46:00 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_dt_end
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2567 1st June 2026 20:46:00 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_dt_start
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2568 1st June 2026 20:46:00 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt climber_id
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2569 1st June 2026 20:46:00 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_style_id
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2570 1st June 2026 20:46:00 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt climb_id
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2571 1st June 2026 20:46:00 UTC Mono ascent Pete Whittaker's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_type_id
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2572 1st June 2026 20:43:30 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt Ascent #
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2573 1st June 2026 20:43:29 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_dt_end
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2574 1st June 2026 20:43:29 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_dt_start
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2575 1st June 2026 20:43:29 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt climber_id
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2576 1st June 2026 20:43:29 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_type_id
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2577 1st June 2026 20:43:29 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt climb_id
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2578 1st June 2026 20:43:29 UTC Mono ascent Rikard Ekehed's ascent of Rätt Lätt ascent_style_id
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2579 1st June 2026 13:14:05 UTC Mono climber Richard Simpson notes
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A prolific fantasist. Unusually, he may have had the physical level to do many of his claimed ascents, with feats of strength [demonstrated in the School Room](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_zHzbUhpk)) [2]. However, in 2010 the claims became more outlandish: an unbeaten amateur boxing record, a sub 2hr30min marathon, a sub 4 minute mile and a very quick solo ascent of the long, loose [Hasse-Brandler](/climb/525) route. None of these claims have been verified. This lead to further scrutiny of his prior claims and it transpired that many were likely fabricated [5]. For example, he was unable to name a belayer or any witness of his 2005 claim on [Action Directe](/climb/515), despite travelling to the Frankenjura with [Chris Doyle](/climber/220/chris-doyle) to film his ascent. ### References [1] Obsession [https://vimeo.com/6848413](https://vimeo.com/6848413) by [Chris Doyle](/climber/220/chris-doyle). [2] [Chris Doyle](/climber/220/chris-doyle) on UKBouldering.com [https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502](https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502) > We were in the school for about 4 hours that day, he did loads of hard problems on repeat, 1-5-9 campussing loads of times etc.. He got on Perky Pinky but didn't manage to do it in a oner so i spliced two sections together. You can't deny he was bastard strong. I mean Neil Mawson has climbed 8c and he's not in the same book never mind the same page in terms of strength. Malc Smith sent me a message recently, he sounded pretty dumbfounded by it all and said that Simpson was the strongest climber he'd ever seen (and he's seen a few). None of this means much as hard proof is needed but you can't deny he was strong enough. [3] [Keith Bradbury](/climber/300/keith-bradbury) discussing climbing with Rich [https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020](https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020) > I also climbed with Rich outdoors. In fact, I was with him for most that fateful trip in Frankenjura where we wrote off a car, he littered his jizz tissues all over my bed, and he probably didn't do Action Direct. I belayed him on lots of different routes. I did see him warm up on 8b routes (as in, actually doing them). I belayed him on some 9a's which he later claimed although I didn't see him do them. One of those was action direct. I belayed Rich for several sessions on Action Direct. I remember how bad conditions were some days with holds turning black instantly. I remember some days he was really struggling on the route and couldn't do the moves. Other days he would link sections consistently. I also saw him climb from just after the first jump to the top. That's when I realised Rich could definitely do it and it was a case of conditions and a good go. But then I left to go the UK for a week of exams and when I came back he'd ticked off a bunch of stuff... including Action Direct. [4] *Rich Simpson* by [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure), *Climb* Issue 44, page 36 [5] [https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/](https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/)
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A prolific fantasist. Unusually, he may have had the physical level to do many of his claimed ascents, with feats of strength [demonstrated in the School Room](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_zHzbUhpk) [2]. However, in 2010 the claims became more outlandish: an unbeaten amateur boxing record, a sub 2hr30min marathon, a sub 4 minute mile and a very quick solo ascent of the long, loose [Hasse-Brandler](/climb/525) route. None of these claims have been verified. This lead to further scrutiny of his prior claims and it transpired that many were likely fabricated [5]. For example, he was unable to name a belayer or any witness of his 2005 claim on [Action Directe](/climb/515), despite travelling to the Frankenjura with [Chris Doyle](/climber/220/chris-doyle) to film his ascent. ### References [1] Obsession [https://vimeo.com/6848413](https://vimeo.com/6848413) by [Chris Doyle](/climber/220/chris-doyle). [2] [Chris Doyle](/climber/220/chris-doyle) on UKBouldering.com [https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502](https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502) > We were in the school for about 4 hours that day, he did loads of hard problems on repeat, 1-5-9 campussing loads of times etc.. He got on Perky Pinky but didn't manage to do it in a oner so i spliced two sections together. You can't deny he was bastard strong. I mean Neil Mawson has climbed 8c and he's not in the same book never mind the same page in terms of strength. Malc Smith sent me a message recently, he sounded pretty dumbfounded by it all and said that Simpson was the strongest climber he'd ever seen (and he's seen a few). None of this means much as hard proof is needed but you can't deny he was strong enough. [3] [Keith Bradbury](/climber/300/keith-bradbury) discussing climbing with Rich [https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020](https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020) > I also climbed with Rich outdoors. In fact, I was with him for most that fateful trip in Frankenjura where we wrote off a car, he littered his jizz tissues all over my bed, and he probably didn't do Action Direct. I belayed him on lots of different routes. I did see him warm up on 8b routes (as in, actually doing them). I belayed him on some 9a's which he later claimed although I didn't see him do them. One of those was action direct. I belayed Rich for several sessions on Action Direct. I remember how bad conditions were some days with holds turning black instantly. I remember some days he was really struggling on the route and couldn't do the moves. Other days he would link sections consistently. I also saw him climb from just after the first jump to the top. That's when I realised Rich could definitely do it and it was a case of conditions and a good go. But then I left to go the UK for a week of exams and when I came back he'd ticked off a bunch of stuff... including Action Direct. [4] *Rich Simpson* by [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure), *Climb* Issue 44, page 36 [5] [https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/](https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/)
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-A prolific fantasist. Unusually, he may have had the physical level to do many of his claimed ascents, with feats of strength [demonstrated in the School Room](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_zHzbUhpk)) [2].
+A prolific fantasist. Unusually, he may have had the physical level to do many of his claimed ascents, with feats of strength [demonstrated in the School Room](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_zHzbUhpk) [2].

However, in 2010 the claims became more outlandish: an unbeaten amateur boxing record, a sub 2hr30min marathon, a sub 4 minute mile and a very quick solo ascent of the long, loose [Hasse-Brandler](/climb/525) route. None of these claims have been verified.
2580 1st June 2026 13:14:05 UTC Mono climber Richard Simpson notes_pretty
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<p>A prolific fantasist. Unusually, he may have had the physical level to do many of his claimed ascents, with feats of strength <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_zHzbUhpk" rel="noopener noreferrer">demonstrated in the School Room</a>) [2]. </p> <p>However, in 2010 the claims became more outlandish: an unbeaten amateur boxing record, a sub 2hr30min marathon, a sub 4 minute mile and a very quick solo ascent of the long, loose <a href="/climb/525" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hasse-Brandler</a> route. None of these claims have been verified.</p> <p>This lead to further scrutiny of his prior claims and it transpired that many were likely fabricated [5]. For example, he was unable to name a belayer or any witness of his 2005 claim on <a href="/climb/515" rel="noopener noreferrer">Action Directe</a>, despite travelling to the Frankenjura with <a href="/climber/220/chris-doyle" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Doyle</a> to film his ascent.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Obsession <a href="https://vimeo.com/6848413" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/6848413</a> by <a href="/climber/220/chris-doyle" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Doyle</a>.</p> <p>[2] <a href="/climber/220/chris-doyle" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Doyle</a> on UKBouldering.com <a href="https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502</a> </p> <blockquote> <p>We were in the school for about 4 hours that day, he did loads of hard problems on repeat, 1-5-9 campussing loads of times etc.. He got on Perky Pinky but didn't manage to do it in a oner so i spliced two sections together. You can't deny he was bastard strong. I mean Neil Mawson has climbed 8c and he's not in the same book never mind the same page in terms of strength. Malc Smith sent me a message recently, he sounded pretty dumbfounded by it all and said that Simpson was the strongest climber he'd ever seen (and he's seen a few). None of this means much as hard proof is needed but you can't deny he was strong enough.</p> </blockquote> <p>[3] <a href="/climber/300/keith-bradbury" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keith Bradbury</a> discussing climbing with Rich <a href="https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020</a></p> <blockquote> <p>I also climbed with Rich outdoors. In fact, I was with him for most that fateful trip in Frankenjura where we wrote off a car, he littered his jizz tissues all over my bed, and he probably didn't do Action Direct. I belayed him on lots of different routes. I did see him warm up on 8b routes (as in, actually doing them). I belayed him on some 9a's which he later claimed although I didn't see him do them. One of those was action direct. I belayed Rich for several sessions on Action Direct. I remember how bad conditions were some days with holds turning black instantly. I remember some days he was really struggling on the route and couldn't do the moves. Other days he would link sections consistently. I also saw him climb from just after the first jump to the top. That's when I realised Rich could definitely do it and it was a case of conditions and a good go. But then I left to go the UK for a week of exams and when I came back he'd ticked off a bunch of stuff... including Action Direct.</p> </blockquote> <p>[4] <em>Rich Simpson</em> by <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve McClure</a>, <em>Climb</em> Issue 44, page 36</p> <p>[5] <a href="https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/</a></p>
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<p>A prolific fantasist. Unusually, he may have had the physical level to do many of his claimed ascents, with feats of strength <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_zHzbUhpk" rel="noopener noreferrer">demonstrated in the School Room</a> [2]. </p> <p>However, in 2010 the claims became more outlandish: an unbeaten amateur boxing record, a sub 2hr30min marathon, a sub 4 minute mile and a very quick solo ascent of the long, loose <a href="/climb/525" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hasse-Brandler</a> route. None of these claims have been verified.</p> <p>This lead to further scrutiny of his prior claims and it transpired that many were likely fabricated [5]. For example, he was unable to name a belayer or any witness of his 2005 claim on <a href="/climb/515" rel="noopener noreferrer">Action Directe</a>, despite travelling to the Frankenjura with <a href="/climber/220/chris-doyle" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Doyle</a> to film his ascent.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Obsession <a href="https://vimeo.com/6848413" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/6848413</a> by <a href="/climber/220/chris-doyle" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Doyle</a>.</p> <p>[2] <a href="/climber/220/chris-doyle" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Doyle</a> on UKBouldering.com <a href="https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292502.html#msg292502</a> </p> <blockquote> <p>We were in the school for about 4 hours that day, he did loads of hard problems on repeat, 1-5-9 campussing loads of times etc.. He got on Perky Pinky but didn't manage to do it in a oner so i spliced two sections together. You can't deny he was bastard strong. I mean Neil Mawson has climbed 8c and he's not in the same book never mind the same page in terms of strength. Malc Smith sent me a message recently, he sounded pretty dumbfounded by it all and said that Simpson was the strongest climber he'd ever seen (and he's seen a few). None of this means much as hard proof is needed but you can't deny he was strong enough.</p> </blockquote> <p>[3] <a href="/climber/300/keith-bradbury" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keith Bradbury</a> discussing climbing with Rich <a href="https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31564.msg647020.html#msg647020</a></p> <blockquote> <p>I also climbed with Rich outdoors. In fact, I was with him for most that fateful trip in Frankenjura where we wrote off a car, he littered his jizz tissues all over my bed, and he probably didn't do Action Direct. I belayed him on lots of different routes. I did see him warm up on 8b routes (as in, actually doing them). I belayed him on some 9a's which he later claimed although I didn't see him do them. One of those was action direct. I belayed Rich for several sessions on Action Direct. I remember how bad conditions were some days with holds turning black instantly. I remember some days he was really struggling on the route and couldn't do the moves. Other days he would link sections consistently. I also saw him climb from just after the first jump to the top. That's when I realised Rich could definitely do it and it was a case of conditions and a good go. But then I left to go the UK for a week of exams and when I came back he'd ticked off a bunch of stuff... including Action Direct.</p> </blockquote> <p>[4] <em>Rich Simpson</em> by <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve McClure</a>, <em>Climb</em> Issue 44, page 36</p> <p>[5] <a href="https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ukbouldering.com/threads/simpson-vanishes.16327/</a></p>

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