| 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 | Frank Sacherer | climber | 27 | 10th October 2025 | 9th October 2025 |
| 3 | Muir Wall | climb | 27 | 10th November 2025 | 9th October 2025 |
| 4 | El Corazón | climb | 26 | 14th November 2025 | 13th November 2025 |
| 5 | Steve Roper | climber | 24 | 10th October 2025 | 10th October 2025 |
| 6 | John Salathé's ascent of Lost Arrow Chimney | ascent | 24 | 9th October 2025 | 9th October 2025 |
| 7 | Royal Robbins's ascent of Steck - Salathé | ascent | 23 | 10th October 2025 | 9th October 2025 |
| 8 | Lynn Hill's ascent of Skytop Vandals | ascent | 22 | 8th October 2025 | 8th October 2025 |
| 9 | Freerider | climb | 21 | 13th November 2025 | 13th November 2025 |
| 10 | Ed Cooper | climber | 21 | 13th October 2025 | 13th October 2025 |
| Date | Time | User | Type | Name | Attribute | ||
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| 1 | 15th November 2025 | 10:19:49 | duncancritchley | climb | Planet Claire | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>Mixed route: bolt protected variation to an existing trad. climb. Some suggest 8b+ which would make it one of the first in the USA at this grade.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb">https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb</a></p>
After
<p>Mixed route: bolt protected variation to an existing trad. climb. Some suggest 8b+/5.14a which would make it one of the first in the USA at this grade.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb">https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb</a></p>
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| 2 | 15th November 2025 | 10:19:49 | duncancritchley | climb | Planet Claire | notes | |
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Before
Mixed route: bolt protected variation to an existing trad. climb. Some suggest 8b+ which would make it one of the first in the USA at this grade.
### References
[1] [https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb](https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb)
After
Mixed route: bolt protected variation to an existing trad. climb. Some suggest 8b+/5.14a which would make it one of the first in the USA at this grade.
### References
[1] [https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb](https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/14/guidebook-xivrewind-the-climb)
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| 3 | 15th November 2025 | 10:17:14 | duncancritchley | climb | Scarface | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>The first 14a/8b+ established by an American (<a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin">Scott Franklin</a>) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d). </p>
<p>See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of <a href="/climb/6383/new-deal">New Deal</a> and Franklin's own <a href="/climb/6405/planet-claire">Planet Claire</a>, both redpointed not long before Scarface.</p>
After
<p>The first 14a/8b+ established by an American (<a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin">Scott Franklin</a>) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d). </p>
<p>See also <a href="/climber/3469/scott-cosgrove">Scott Cosgrove's</a> ascent of <a href="/climb/6383/new-deal">New Deal</a> and Franklin's own <a href="/climb/6405/planet-claire">Planet Claire</a>, both redpointed not long before Scarface.</p>
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| 4 | 15th November 2025 | 10:17:14 | duncancritchley | climb | Scarface | notes | |
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Before
The first 14a/8b+ established by an American ([Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin)) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d).
See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of [New Deal](/climb/6383/new-deal) and Franklin's own [Planet Claire](/climb/6405/planet-claire), both redpointed not long before Scarface.
After
The first 14a/8b+ established by an American ([Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin)) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d).
See also [Scott Cosgrove's](/climber/3469/scott-cosgrove) ascent of [New Deal](/climb/6383/new-deal) and Franklin's own [Planet Claire](/climb/6405/planet-claire), both redpointed not long before Scarface.
Diff
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| 5 | 15th November 2025 | 10:15:37 | duncancritchley | climber | Scott Cosgrove | notes | |
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Before
First American to climb 5.14 (8b+), accomplished big wall free climber, alpinist, guide and industrial rigger.
### References
[1] [https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/](https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/)
[2] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016)
After
One of the first Americans to climb 5.14 (8b+), accomplished big wall free climber, alpinist, guide and industrial rigger.
### References
[1] [https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/](https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/)
[2] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016)
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| 6 | 15th November 2025 | 10:15:37 | duncancritchley | climber | Scott Cosgrove | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>First American to climb 5.14 (8b+), accomplished big wall free climber, alpinist, guide and industrial rigger. </p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/">https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016</a></p>
After
<p>One of the first Americans to climb 5.14 (8b+), accomplished big wall free climber, alpinist, guide and industrial rigger. </p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/">https://alpinist.com/newswire/scott-cosgrove-january-6-1964-february-23-2016/</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214301/Scott-Cosgrove-1964-2016</a></p>
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| 7 | 15th November 2025 | 10:13:44 | duncancritchley | climb | Scarface | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>The first 14a/8b+ established by an American (<a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin">Scott Franklin</a>) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d). </p>
<p>See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of <a href="/climb/6383/new-deal">New Deal</a>, redpointed shortly before Scarface.</p>
After
<p>The first 14a/8b+ established by an American (<a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin">Scott Franklin</a>) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d). </p>
<p>See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of <a href="/climb/6383/new-deal">New Deal</a> and Franklin's own <a href="/climb/6405/planet-claire">Planet Claire</a>, both redpointed not long before Scarface.</p>
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| 8 | 15th November 2025 | 10:13:44 | duncancritchley | climb | Scarface | notes | |
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Before
The first 14a/8b+ established by an American ([Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin)) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d).
See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of [New Deal](/climb/6383/new-deal), redpointed shortly before Scarface.
After
The first 14a/8b+ established by an American ([Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin)) in the US. There is debate about the grade with some suggesting 8b (or 13d).
See also Scott Cosgrove's ascent of [New Deal](/climb/6383/new-deal) and Franklin's own [Planet Claire](/climb/6405/planet-claire), both redpointed not long before Scarface.
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| 9 | 15th November 2025 | 10:09:38 | duncancritchley | climb | New Deal | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>Retrospectively recognised as possibly the first 5.14a (8b+) established by an American. <a href="/climb/1608/scarface">Scarface</a> at Smith Rock is an alternative contender for this title.</p>
<p>Chopped by <a href="/climber/722/john-bachar">John Bachar</a> as some of the bolts were placed on rappel but subsequently rebolted.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html</a></p>
After
<p>Retrospectively recognised as possibly the first 5.14a (8b+) established by an American. Scott Frankin's <a href="/climb/1608/scarface">Scarface</a> at Smith Rock and <a href="/climb/6405/planet-claire">Planet Claire</a> at the Shawangunks are other contenders for this title.</p>
<p>Chopped by <a href="/climber/722/john-bachar">John Bachar</a> as some of the bolts were placed on rappel but subsequently rebolted.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html</a></p>
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| 10 | 15th November 2025 | 10:09:38 | duncancritchley | climb | New Deal | notes | |
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Before
Retrospectively recognised as possibly the first 5.14a (8b+) established by an American. [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock is an alternative contender for this title.
Chopped by [John Bachar](/climber/722/john-bachar) as some of the bolts were placed on rappel but subsequently rebolted.
### References
[1] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html)
After
Retrospectively recognised as possibly the first 5.14a (8b+) established by an American. Scott Frankin's [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock and [Planet Claire](/climb/6405/planet-claire) at the Shawangunks are other contenders for this title.
Chopped by [John Bachar](/climber/722/john-bachar) as some of the bolts were placed on rappel but subsequently rebolted.
### References
[1] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/joshua-tree-scott-cosgrove-visionary-new-deal.html)
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| 11 | 15th November 2025 | 09:51:03 | duncancritchley | climber | Scott Franklin | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of <a href="/climb/1608/scarface">Scarface</a> at Smith Rock.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42">http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42</a></p>
After
<p>Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of <a href="/climb/1608/scarface">Scarface</a> at Smith Rock. His company, Franklin Climbing - later sold to Black Diamond, produced climbing wall holds, hangboards, bouldering mats and other training equipment in the 1990s.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42">http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html">https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html</a></p>
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| 12 | 15th November 2025 | 09:51:03 | duncancritchley | climber | Scott Franklin | notes | |
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Before
Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock.
### References
[1] [http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42](http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42)
After
Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock. His company, Franklin Climbing - later sold to Black Diamond, produced climbing wall holds, hangboards, bouldering mats and other training equipment in the 1990s.
### References
[1] [http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42](http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42)
[2] [https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html](https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html)
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| 13 | 15th November 2025 | 09:43:57 | duncancritchley | climber | Scott Franklin | notes | |
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Before
Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock.
After
Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock.
### References
[1] [http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42](http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42)
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| 14 | 15th November 2025 | 09:43:57 | duncancritchley | climber | Scott Franklin | notes_pretty | |
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Before
<p>Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of <a href="/climb/1608/scarface">Scarface</a> at Smith Rock.</p>
After
<p>Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of <a href="/climb/1608/scarface">Scarface</a> at Smith Rock.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42">http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42</a></p>
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| 15 | 15th November 2025 | 09:42:21 | duncancritchley | ascent | Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire | suggested_grade_id | |
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Before
None
After
15
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| 16 | 15th November 2025 | 09:40:39 | duncancritchley | climb | Planet Claire | Website | |
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Before
None
After
https://www.thecrag.com/es/escalar/united-states/shawangunks/route/3227311122
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| 17 | 15th November 2025 | 09:39:02 | duncancritchley | ascent | Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire | Ascent # | |
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Before
None
After
1
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| 18 | 15th November 2025 | 09:39:02 | duncancritchley | ascent | Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire | climb_id | |
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Before
None
After
6405
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| 19 | 15th November 2025 | 09:39:02 | duncancritchley | ascent | Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire | ascent_dt_end | |
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Before
None
After
1988-01-01
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| 20 | 15th November 2025 | 09:39:02 | duncancritchley | ascent | Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire | ascent_dt_start | |
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Before
None
After
1987-01-01
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