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
1401	8th July 2026	09:08:30 UTC	Mono	ascent	Dave MacLeod's ascent of Divided Years	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/">https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762">https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762</a></p>` After <p>Placing all gear on lead:</p> <blockquote> <p>My big ambition was to make the first ascent placing all the gear on lead. <a href="/climber/154/john-dunne" rel="noopener noreferrer">John</a>'s ascent used a peg and a couple of pre-placed wires and <a href="/climber/548/dave-birkett" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Birkett</a>'s second ascent last summer appeared (judging by the photos in the mags) to have several pieces in place at the crux. This was because the climbing is really steep and physical and it's difficult to stop in the middle of hard moves and fiddle in wires. The route had lots of wires in place in various states of decay. For me though, placing gear on lead is part of trad climbing, headpoint or not. The headpoint style is nothing more than a rehearsal for a ‘real’ lead. For me, if the gear is pre-placed then it might as well be bolted. [3]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2006/07/divided-years.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2006/07/divided-years.html</a></p>
1402	8th July 2026	09:08:30 UTC	Mono	ascent	Dave MacLeod's ascent of Divided Years	notes
Before `### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/) [2] [https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762](https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762)` After Placing all gear on lead: >My big ambition was to make the first ascent placing all the gear on lead. [John](/climber/154/john-dunne)'s ascent used a peg and a couple of pre-placed wires and [Dave Birkett](/climber/548/dave-birkett)'s second ascent last summer appeared (judging by the photos in the mags) to have several pieces in place at the crux. This was because the climbing is really steep and physical and it's difficult to stop in the middle of hard moves and fiddle in wires. The route had lots of wires in place in various states of decay. For me though, placing gear on lead is part of trad climbing, headpoint or not. The headpoint style is nothing more than a rehearsal for a ‘real’ lead. For me, if the gear is pre-placed then it might as well be bolted. [3] ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/) [2] [https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762](https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762) [3] [https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2006/07/divided-years.html](https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2006/07/divided-years.html) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,5 +1,10 @@ +Placing all gear on lead: +>My big ambition was to make the first ascent placing all the gear on lead. [John](/climber/154/john-dunne)'s ascent used a peg and a couple of pre-placed wires and [Dave Birkett](/climber/548/dave-birkett)'s second ascent last summer appeared (judging by the photos in the mags) to have several pieces in place at the crux. This was because the climbing is really steep and physical and it's difficult to stop in the middle of hard moves and fiddle in wires. The route had lots of wires in place in various states of decay. For me though, placing gear on lead is part of trad climbing, headpoint or not. The headpoint style is nothing more than a rehearsal for a ‘real’ lead. For me, if the gear is pre-placed then it might as well be bolted. [3] + ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe7bnNI7HP/) -[2] [https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762](https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762) +[2] [https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762](https://youtu.be/M94V4uqmY1U?t=762) + +[3] [https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2006/07/divided-years.html](https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2006/07/divided-years.html)
1403	8th July 2026	09:05:17 UTC	Mono	ascent	Dave Birkett's ascent of Divided Years	Pre-Placed Gear
Before `None` After `1`
1404	8th July 2026	09:04:56 UTC	Mono	climb	Divided Years	notes_pretty
Before `None` After <p><a href="/climber/606/jack-geldard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jack Geldard</a>, UKC:</p> <blockquote> <p>The route is one of the most inspirational lines in the UK, tackling a huge overhanging bastion of rock in a beautiful and remote setting.</p> <p><a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave MacLeod</a>describes it as: "This is one of the best single pitch routes I've ever seen or done"</p> <p>The sport grade would weigh in at around F8a+ (possibly F8b) and the route is known to be well protected. Both <a href="/climber/154/john-dunne" rel="noopener noreferrer">John Dunne</a> and <a href="/climber/548/dave-birkett" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Birkett</a> are thought to have had a few pre-placed runners on the most difficult section, whereas Dave MacLeod and <a href="/climber/320/ricky-bell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ricky Bell</a> placed all gear on lead. Ricky took some 30ft falls on to hand-placed bird beak runners during his ascent.</p> </blockquote>
1405	8th July 2026	09:04:56 UTC	Mono	climb	Divided Years	notes
Before `None` After [Jack Geldard](/climber/606/jack-geldard), UKC: >The route is one of the most inspirational lines in the UK, tackling a huge overhanging bastion of rock in a beautiful and remote setting. >[Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)describes it as: "This is one of the best single pitch routes I've ever seen or done" >The sport grade would weigh in at around F8a+ (possibly F8b) and the route is known to be well protected. Both [John Dunne](/climber/154/john-dunne) and [Dave Birkett](/climber/548/dave-birkett) are thought to have had a few pre-placed runners on the most difficult section, whereas Dave MacLeod and [Ricky Bell](/climber/320/ricky-bell) placed all gear on lead. Ricky took some 30ft falls on to hand-placed bird beak runners during his ascent. Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,6 @@ - +[Jack Geldard](/climber/606/jack-geldard), UKC: +>The route is one of the most inspirational lines in the UK, tackling a huge overhanging bastion of rock in a beautiful and remote setting. + +>[Dave MacLeod](/climber/146/dave-macleod)describes it as: "This is one of the best single pitch routes I've ever seen or done" + +>The sport grade would weigh in at around F8a+ (possibly F8b) and the route is known to be well protected. Both [John Dunne](/climber/154/john-dunne) and [Dave Birkett](/climber/548/dave-birkett) are thought to have had a few pre-placed runners on the most difficult section, whereas Dave MacLeod and [Ricky Bell](/climber/320/ricky-bell) placed all gear on lead. Ricky took some 30ft falls on to hand-placed bird beak runners during his ascent.
1406	8th July 2026	08:59:18 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ricky Bell's ascent of Divided Years	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788</a></p>` After <p>Ricky found the crucial pecker placement that now makes running it out through the hard section more feasible. </p> <blockquote> <p><a href="/climber/324/si-moore" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon</a> [Moore] and I both fell a few times on the move into the crack after placing the crux wire. We both realized we didn't quite have the gas for the whole route but didn't want to sacrifice placing the gear on lead. Various attempts to gain stamina on the quick didn't quite work (3 red bulls and an aspirin) but we soon figured out that you could place a big bird beak or 'Simon's pecker' in the mono before the crux and then run it out through all the hard climbing leaving out the crux wire. It's not exactly the most inspiring looking bit of gear but it made the difference and occasionally got tested. I had the good fortune of going first yesterday and just about shuffled my way to the top. Si fell off on pretty much the last move before easy climbing. A move my mum could do in her bare feet! Not bad for someone who's last three routes are <a href="/climb/7355/salathé-wall" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Salathé Wall</a> 2005, Mizen Star E2 at Fair Head 2008 and The French Route E2 (on second) Mourne Mountains 2008.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788</a></p>
1407	8th July 2026	08:59:18 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ricky Bell's ascent of Divided Years	notes
Before `### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788)` After Ricky found the crucial pecker placement that now makes running it out through the hard section more feasible. >[Simon](/climber/324/si-moore) [Moore] and I both fell a few times on the move into the crack after placing the crux wire. We both realized we didn't quite have the gas for the whole route but didn't want to sacrifice placing the gear on lead. Various attempts to gain stamina on the quick didn't quite work (3 red bulls and an aspirin) but we soon figured out that you could place a big bird beak or 'Simon's pecker' in the mono before the crux and then run it out through all the hard climbing leaving out the crux wire. It's not exactly the most inspiring looking bit of gear but it made the difference and occasionally got tested. I had the good fortune of going first yesterday and just about shuffled my way to the top. Si fell off on pretty much the last move before easy climbing. A move my mum could do in her bare feet! Not bad for someone who's last three routes are [The Salathé Wall](/climb/7355/salathé-wall) 2005, Mizen Star E2 at Fair Head 2008 and The French Route E2 (on second) Mourne Mountains 2008. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,6 @@ +Ricky found the crucial pecker placement that now makes running it out through the hard section more feasible. +>[Simon](/climber/324/si-moore) [Moore] and I both fell a few times on the move into the crack after placing the crux wire. We both realized we didn't quite have the gas for the whole route but didn't want to sacrifice placing the gear on lead. Various attempts to gain stamina on the quick didn't quite work (3 red bulls and an aspirin) but we soon figured out that you could place a big bird beak or 'Simon's pecker' in the mono before the crux and then run it out through all the hard climbing leaving out the crux wire. It's not exactly the most inspiring looking bit of gear but it made the difference and occasionally got tested. I had the good fortune of going first yesterday and just about shuffled my way to the top. Si fell off on pretty much the last move before easy climbing. A move my mum could do in her bare feet! Not bad for someone who's last three routes are [The Salathé Wall](/climb/7355/salathé-wall) 2005, Mizen Star E2 at Fair Head 2008 and The French Route E2 (on second) Mourne Mountains 2008. + ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/divided_years_4th_ascent_-_ricky_bell-44788)
1408	8th July 2026	08:06:28 UTC	Mono	ascent	John Dunne's ascent of Divided Years	Pre-Placed Gear
Before `None` After `1`
1409	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	Ascent #
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1410	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	media	https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/	missing_right_to_reproduce
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1411	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	media	https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/	url
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1412	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	ascent_dt_end
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1413	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	ascent_dt_start
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1414	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	ascent_type_id
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1415	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	notes_pretty
Before `None` After `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/?img_index=3" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/?img_index=3</a></p>`
1416	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	notes
Before `None` After `### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/?img_index=3](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/?img_index=3)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,3 @@ - +### References + +[1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/?img_index=3](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VXJkXSmgN/?img_index=3)`
1417	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	ascent_style_id
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1418	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	climb_id
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1419	7th July 2026	11:18:14 UTC	Mono	ascent	Ryuichi Murai's ascent of Radon	climber_id
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1420	7th July 2026	11:17:39 UTC	Mono	climb	Radon	_default_ascent_type_id
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