duncancritchley

	Name	Type	# Changes	Last Updated	First Updated
1	Royal Robbins's ascent of Wall of Early Morning Light	ascent	33	9th October 2025	8th October 2025
2	Freerider	climb	31	5th December 2025	13th November 2025
3	The Direct Line	climb	28	1st January 2026	10th November 2025
4	Frank Sacherer	climber	27	10th October 2025	9th October 2025
5	Muir Wall	climb	27	10th November 2025	9th October 2025
6	The Nose	climb	27	18th December 2025	13th November 2025
7	El Corazón	climb	26	14th November 2025	13th November 2025
8	Joe Brown's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	ascent	26	11th January 2026	2nd October 2025
9	Scott Cosgrove	climber	25	9th December 2025	10th November 2025
10	John Salathé's ascent of Lost Arrow Chimney	ascent	24	9th October 2025	9th October 2025

	Date	Time	User	Type	Name	Attribute
1	12th January 2026	07:53:39	duncancritchley	climber	John Ewbank	notes
Before Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. > …the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? … What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit. After Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. > …the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? … > What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit. ### References [1] [http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2292864&tn=0](http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2292864&tn=0) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -2,4 +2,8 @@ > …the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? … -What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit. +> What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit. + +### References + +[1] [http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2292864&tn=0](http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2292864&tn=0)
2	12th January 2026	07:53:39	duncancritchley	climber	John Ewbank	notes_pretty
Before <p>Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.</p> <blockquote> <p>…the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? …</p> </blockquote> <p>What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit.</p> After <p>Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.</p> <blockquote> <p>…the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? …</p> <p>What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2292864&tn=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2292864&tn=0</a></p>
3	12th January 2026	07:52:38	duncancritchley	climber	John Ewbank	notes_pretty
Before `<p>Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.</p>` After <p>Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.</p> <blockquote> <p>…the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? …</p> </blockquote> <p>What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit.</p>
4	12th January 2026	07:52:38	duncancritchley	climber	John Ewbank	notes
Before `Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.` After Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. > …the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? … What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit. Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,5 @@ -Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. +Inventor of the Ewbank grading system which is used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. + +> …the grading systems being used in other countries all had an inbuilt and totally unrealistic glass ceiling, which tradition made it impossible to change. Furthermore, they were all using subdivisions, which created false psychological barriers. And, finally, they were not working well in their country of origin, so why the hell should they work half a world away? … + +What we needed was something simple, and more importantly, something that was consistent and our own. So I started a new grading system, beginning at 1 and proceeding one number at a time, with no subdivisions and no pre-ordained limit.
5	11th January 2026	23:00:59	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	notes
Before `> My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. ### References [1] [https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr](https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr)` After English-born Australian climber, mountaineer, author and archeologist. First female climbing instructor at Plas Y Brenin > My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. ### References [1] [https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr](https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr) Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +English-born Australian climber, mountaineer, author and archeologist. First female climbing instructor at Plas Y Brenin + > My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. ### References`
6	11th January 2026	23:00:59	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	notes_pretty
Before `<blockquote> <p>My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. </p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr</a></p>` After <p>English-born Australian climber, mountaineer, author and archeologist. First female climbing instructor at Plas Y Brenin</p> <blockquote> <p>My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. </p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr</a></p>
7	11th January 2026	22:44:12	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	Nickname
Before `None` After `Josephine Flood`
8	11th January 2026	22:43:37	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	Wikipedia
Before `None` After `https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Flood`
9	11th January 2026	22:42:39	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	Nickname
Before `None` After `Jo`
10	11th January 2026	22:42:14	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	notes_pretty
Before `None` After `<blockquote> <p>My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. </p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr</a></p>`
11	11th January 2026	22:42:14	duncancritchley	climber	Josephine Scarr	notes
Before `None` After `> My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. ### References [1] [https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr](https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,5 @@ - +> My father just wanted me to marry a wealthy Yorkshireman and stay put, but I didn’t want to do that. Regarding the actual rock climbing, I didn’t enjoy being at the bottom end of the rope, so I preferred to eventually lead. + +### References + +[1] [https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr](https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr)`
12	11th January 2026	22:39:43	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	First Female Ascent
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13	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	ascent_style_id
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14	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	climber_id
Before `None` After `3663`
15	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	climb_id
Before `None` After `1373`
16	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	ascent_dt_end
Before `None` After `1962-01-01`
17	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	ascent_dt_start
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18	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	ascent_type_id
Before `None` After `1`
19	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	notes_pretty
Before `None` After `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr</a></p>`
20	11th January 2026	22:39:31	duncancritchley	ascent	Josephine Scarr's ascent of Cenotaph Corner	notes
Before `None` After `### References [1] [https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr](https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,3 @@ - +### References + +[1] [https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr](https://www.outsidersstore.com/blogs/blog/tea-biscuits-with-jo-scarr)`

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