Mono

	Country	Contributions	Between	Climbers	Crags	Climbs	Ascents
1	United Kingdom	11179	22nd May 2025 – 30th October 2026	117	13	586	1084
2	France	3482	22nd May 2025 – 2nd November 2026	32	13	175	330
3	USA	1774	30th July 2025 – 20th September 2026	26	56	167	88
4	Japan	1478	19th July 2025 – 14th August 2026	14	25	107	73
5	Spain	319	31st July 2025 – 14th August 2026	3	9	35	13
6	Switzerland	229	31st July 2025 – 9th August 2026	2	5	21	15
7	New Zealand	216	19th August 2025 – 14th August 2026	1	1	17	13
8	Canada	170	10th September 2025 – 14th August 2026	1	9	25	3
9	Italy	166	12th August 2025 – 16th August 2026	2	7	19	7
10	Germany	151	8th November 2025 – 6th August 2026	4	6	10	5

	Date	Time	User	Type	Name	Attribute
1181	15th July 2026	10:10:03 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ben Bransby's ascent of Big Leviathan Extended	ascent_dt_start
Before `None` After `2024-08-03`
1182	15th July 2026	10:10:03 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ben Bransby's ascent of Big Leviathan Extended	ascent_type_id
Before `None` After `2`
1183	15th July 2026	10:10:03 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ben Bransby's ascent of Big Leviathan Extended	ascent_style_id
Before `None` After `1`
1184	15th July 2026	10:10:03 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ben Bransby's ascent of Big Leviathan Extended	climb_id
Before `None` After `3747`
1185	15th July 2026	10:10:03 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ben Bransby's ascent of Big Leviathan Extended	climber_id
Before `None` After `195`
1186	15th July 2026	09:06:38 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes_pretty
Before <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has changed over time, most notably in 2021 when <a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> replaced some of the pegs:</p> <blockquote> <p>It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now its common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. They lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [2]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604</a></p> After <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear has changed since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p> <blockquote> <p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
1187	15th July 2026	09:06:38 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes
Before Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has changed over time, most notably in 2021 when [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) replaced some of the pegs: > It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now its common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. They lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [2] ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) [2] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604) After Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear has changed since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021: >Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1] ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,9 +1,13 @@ -Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has changed over time, most notably in 2021 when [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) replaced some of the pegs: +Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. -> It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now its common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. They lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [2] +The in-situ gear has changed since the first ascent: + +[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): +>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] + +[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021: +>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1] ### References -[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) - -[2] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604) +[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)
1188	15th July 2026	08:43:55 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes_pretty
Before <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p> <blockquote> <p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p> After <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your ethical perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p> <blockquote> <p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
1189	15th July 2026	08:43:55 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes
Before Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021: >Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1] ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) After Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your ethical perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021: >Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1] ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. -The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: +The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your ethical perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]
1190	15th July 2026	08:43:28 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes_pretty
Before <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p> After <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p> <blockquote> <p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
1191	15th July 2026	08:43:28 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes
Before Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc). ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) After Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021: >Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1] ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,9 +1,12 @@ -Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: +Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. + +The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] -It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc). +[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021: +>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1] ### References
1192	15th July 2026	07:28:13 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes_pretty
Before <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p> After <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
1193	15th July 2026	07:28:13 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes
Before Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc). ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) After Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc). ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): ->Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] +>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).
1194	15th July 2026	07:26:24 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes_pretty
Before <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="2022 ascent video" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p> After <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
1195	15th July 2026	07:26:24 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes
Before Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video). ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) After Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc). ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] -It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video). +It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc). ### References
1196	15th July 2026	07:25:43 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes_pretty
Before `<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>` After <p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p> <p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p> <p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="2022 ascent video" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
1197	15th July 2026	07:25:43 UTC	Mono	climb	Mission Impossible	notes
Before `Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.` After Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video). ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,12 @@ -Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. +Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. + +The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent: + +[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet): +>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1] + +It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video). + +### References + +[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)
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1200	14th July 2026	07:45:55 UTC	Mono	climber	Royal Robbins	notes_pretty
Before <p>Royal Robbins was an extremely influential climber from the USA in the late 1950s and 1960s. He was part of a generation of climbers who established Yosemite as a world class climbing destination and made first ascents and repeats of many now-famous routes there.</p> <p>Robbins was also very influential in terms of the climbing style and ethics he espoused. Many of the values he championed, such as minimising reliance on fixed ropes, minimising the use of bolts and climbing from the ground up remain core to what is considered good style in modern big wall climbing. After visiting the UK and using nuts and chockstones for protection Robbins, together with <a href="/climber/1049/yvon-chouinard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yvon Chouinard</a>, became an early proponent of 'clean climbing': the use of chocks over pitons as a means of minimising damage to the rock.</p> <p>In later life Robbins struggled with arthritis in his hands which made climbing difficult. Because of this Robbins focused his energy on his business ventures and, later, on white water kayaking. He made first descents of several rivers in the US and further abroad.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&set=a.126453404075374" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&set=a.126453404075374</a></p> <p>[3] Smart, D. (2023). Royal Robbins: The American Climber. United States: Mountaineers Books.</p> <p>[4] Ament, P. (1998). Royal Robbins: Spirit of the Age. United States: Stackpole Books.</p> <p>[5] Robbins, R. (2010). To Be Brave: My Life. United Kingdom: Pink Moment Productions.</p> <p>[6] Robbins, R. (2010). Fail Falling. United States: Pink Moment Press.</p> <p>[7] <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A</a></p> <p>[8] <a href="https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins</a></p> <p>[9] Interview with John Meek <a href="https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52</a></p> After <p>Royal Robbins was an extremely influential climber from the USA in the late 1950s and 1960s. He was part of a generation of climbers who established Yosemite as a world-class climbing destination and made first ascents and repeats of many now-famous routes there, such as the <a href="/climb/7355/salathé-wall" rel="noopener noreferrer">Salathé Wall</a> (A2).</p> <p>Robbins was also instrumental in defining an ethical approach to climbing that minimised reliance on fixed ropes, was sparing in the use of bolts, and championed climbing from the ground up. These values remain core to what is considered good style in modern big wall climbing. After visiting the UK and using nuts and chockstones for protection, Robbins, together with <a href="/climber/1049/yvon-chouinard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yvon Chouinard</a>, became an early proponent of 'clean climbing': the use of chocks over pitons as a means of minimising damage to the rock.</p> <p>In later life, Robbins struggled with arthritis in his hands, which made climbing difficult. Because of this, Robbins focused his energy on his business ventures and, later, on whitewater kayaking. He made first descents of several rivers in the US and further afield.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&set=a.126453404075374" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&set=a.126453404075374</a></p> <p>[3] Smart, D. (2023). Royal Robbins: The American Climber. United States: Mountaineers Books.</p> <p>[4] Ament, P. (1998). Royal Robbins: Spirit of the Age. United States: Stackpole Books.</p> <p>[5] Robbins, R. (2010). To Be Brave: My Life. United Kingdom: Pink Moment Productions.</p> <p>[6] Robbins, R. (2010). Fail Falling. United States: Pink Moment Press.</p> <p>[7] <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A</a></p> <p>[8] <a href="https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins</a></p> <p>[9] Interview with John Meek <a href="https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52</a></p>

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<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has changed over time, most notably in 2021 when <a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> replaced some of the pegs:</p>
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<p>It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now its common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. They lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [2]</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604</a></p>

After

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear has changed since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

Before

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has changed over time, most notably in 2021 when [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) replaced some of the pegs:

> It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now its common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. They lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [2]

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

[2] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604)

After

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear has changed since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021:
>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1]

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1,9 +1,13 @@

-Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has changed over time, most notably in 2021 when [James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) replaced some of the pegs:

+Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

 

-> It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now its common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. They lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [2]

+The in-situ gear has changed since the first ascent:

+

+[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):

+>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

+

+[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021:

+>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1]

 

 ### References

 

-[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

-

-[2] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-791770?v=1#x10157604)
+[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Before

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

After

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your ethical perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

Before

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021:
>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1]

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

After

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your ethical perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021:
>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1]

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@

 Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

 

-The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

+The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your ethical perspective) since the first ascent:

 

 [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):

 >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

Before

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

After

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="/climber/981/james-taylor" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Taylor</a> re-equipped the route in 2021:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of <a href="/climber/750/mike-turner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twid</a>. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

Before

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

After

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021:
>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1]

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@

-Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires. The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

+Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

+

+The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

 

 [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):

 >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

 

-It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

+[James Taylor](/climber/981/james-taylor) re-equipped the route in 2021:

+>Just a historical note. It has far fewer pegs now than it ever did. I replaced the top cluster of 4 pegs with two new ones and the cluster of 3 pegs that were just below that with 2 new ones. All the old pegs are in my mantlepiece. So 7 pegs were replaced with 4, two pairs of two, this was done in 2021 and now it's common to have the pairs equalised. I didn't replace the 5 lower pegs, 2 of which have now come out. The lower pegs are next to good gear and inconsequential to the route, just artifacts of [Twid](/climber/750/mike-turner). [1]

 

 ### References

Before

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

After

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what <a href="/climber/144/neil-carson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil</a>, <a href="/climber/138/james-mchaffie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caff</a>, and <a href="/climber/158/oli-grounsell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oli</a> would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

Before

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

After

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@

 The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

 

 [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):

->Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

+>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what [Neil](/climber/144/neil-carson), [Caff](/climber/138/james-mchaffie), and [Oli](/climber/158/oli-grounsell) would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

 

 It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

Before

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="2022 ascent video" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc</a>.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

After

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 ascent video</a>.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

Before

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video).

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

After

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@

 [Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):

 >Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

 

-It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video).

+It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [2022 ascent video](https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc).

 

 ### References

Before

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>

After

<p>Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.</p>
<p>The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:</p>
<p><a href="/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhoslyn Frugtniet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>'s <a href="2022 ascent video" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc</a>.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180</a></p>

Before

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

After

Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):
>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video).

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1 +1,12 @@

-Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.
+Around 8a+ to 8b difficulty wise, protected by pegs and small wires.

+

+The in-situ gear situation has improved (or got worse, depending on your perspective) since the first ascent:

+

+[Rhoslyn Frugtniet](/climber/343/rhoslyn-frugtniet):

+>Today, however, the route feels quite different from what Neil, Caff, and Oli would have experienced. Tied-off and equalised bomber pegs now provide the majority of the protection, requiring very little necessary additional gear. Good cams at the bottom and top then cover the pegless sections of rock. [1]

+

+It's likely that this occurred in the early 2020s: the tied-off pegs are clearly visible in [Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)'s [https://youtu.be/yAh40hzqSAc](2022 ascent video).

+

+### References

+

+[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/07/mission_impossible_the_most_possible_e9_in_the_uk-74180)

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After

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After

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&set=a.126453404075374

Before

<p>Royal Robbins was an extremely influential climber from the USA in the late 1950s and 1960s. He was part of a generation of climbers who established Yosemite as a world class climbing destination and made first ascents and repeats of many now-famous routes there.</p>
<p>Robbins was also very influential in terms of the climbing style and ethics he espoused. Many of the values he championed, such as minimising reliance on fixed ropes, minimising the use of bolts and climbing from the ground up remain core to what is considered good style in modern big wall climbing. After visiting the UK and using nuts and chockstones for protection Robbins, together with <a href="/climber/1049/yvon-chouinard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yvon Chouinard</a>, became an early proponent of 'clean climbing': the use of chocks over pitons as a means of minimising damage to the rock.</p>
<p>In later life Robbins struggled with arthritis in his hands which made climbing difficult. Because of this Robbins focused his energy on his business ventures and, later, on white water kayaking. He made first descents of several rivers in the US and further abroad.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&amp;set=a.126453404075374" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&amp;set=a.126453404075374</a></p>
<p>[3] Smart,&nbsp;D.&nbsp;(2023).&nbsp;Royal Robbins: The American Climber.&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Mountaineers Books.</p>
<p>[4] Ament,&nbsp;P.&nbsp;(1998).&nbsp;Royal Robbins: Spirit of the Age.&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Stackpole Books.</p>
<p>[5] Robbins,&nbsp;R.&nbsp;(2010).&nbsp;To Be Brave: My Life.&nbsp;United Kingdom:&nbsp;Pink Moment Productions.</p>
<p>[6] Robbins,&nbsp;R.&nbsp;(2010).&nbsp;Fail Falling.&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Pink Moment Press.</p>
<p>[7] <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A</a></p>
<p>[8] <a href="https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins</a></p>
<p>[9] Interview with John Meek <a href="https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52</a></p>

After

<p>Royal Robbins was an extremely influential climber from the USA in the late 1950s and 1960s. He was part of a generation of climbers who established Yosemite as a world-class climbing destination and made first ascents and repeats of many now-famous routes there, such as the <a href="/climb/7355/salathé-wall" rel="noopener noreferrer">Salathé Wall</a> (A2).</p>
<p>Robbins was also instrumental in defining an ethical approach to climbing that minimised reliance on fixed ropes, was sparing in the use of bolts, and championed climbing from the ground up. These values remain core to what is considered good style in modern big wall climbing. After visiting the UK and using nuts and chockstones for protection, Robbins, together with <a href="/climber/1049/yvon-chouinard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yvon Chouinard</a>, became an early proponent of 'clean climbing': the use of chocks over pitons as a means of minimising damage to the rock.</p>
<p>In later life, Robbins struggled with arthritis in his hands, which made climbing difficult. Because of this, Robbins focused his energy on his business ventures and, later, on whitewater kayaking. He made first descents of several rivers in the US and further afield.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4qXc5J8i7/</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&amp;set=a.126453404075374" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6849687261751921&amp;set=a.126453404075374</a></p>
<p>[3] Smart,&nbsp;D.&nbsp;(2023).&nbsp;Royal Robbins: The American Climber.&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Mountaineers Books.</p>
<p>[4] Ament,&nbsp;P.&nbsp;(1998).&nbsp;Royal Robbins: Spirit of the Age.&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Stackpole Books.</p>
<p>[5] Robbins,&nbsp;R.&nbsp;(2010).&nbsp;To Be Brave: My Life.&nbsp;United Kingdom:&nbsp;Pink Moment Productions.</p>
<p>[6] Robbins,&nbsp;R.&nbsp;(2010).&nbsp;Fail Falling.&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Pink Moment Press.</p>
<p>[7] <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ce65n5RTjNYnXYEBJAH1A</a></p>
<p>[8] <a href="https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/royalrobbins</a></p>
<p>[9] Interview with John Meek <a href="https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://archive.org/details/RoyalRobbinsJohnMeekInterview_52</a></p>

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