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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

Recent Contributions

Date Time User Type Name Attribute
1 15th November 2025 10:19:49 duncancritchley climb Planet Claire notes_pretty
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>
2 15th November 2025 10:19:49 duncancritchley climb Planet Claire notes
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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-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.
+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

3 15th November 2025 10:17:14 duncancritchley climb Scarface notes_pretty
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>
4 15th November 2025 10:17:14 duncancritchley climb Scarface notes
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.
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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.
+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.
5 15th November 2025 10:15:37 duncancritchley climber Scott Cosgrove notes
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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-First American to climb 5.14 (8b+), accomplished big wall free climber, alpinist, guide and industrial rigger.
+One of the first Americans to climb 5.14 (8b+), accomplished big wall free climber, alpinist, guide and industrial rigger.

### References

6 15th November 2025 10:15:37 duncancritchley climber Scott Cosgrove notes_pretty
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>
7 15th November 2025 10:13:44 duncancritchley climb Scarface notes_pretty
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>
8 15th November 2025 10:13:44 duncancritchley climb Scarface notes
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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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.
+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.
9 15th November 2025 10:09:38 duncancritchley climb New Deal notes_pretty
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>
10 15th November 2025 10:09:38 duncancritchley climb New Deal notes
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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-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.
+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.

11 15th November 2025 09:51:03 duncancritchley climber Scott Franklin notes_pretty
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>
12 15th November 2025 09:51:03 duncancritchley climber Scott Franklin notes
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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-Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock.
+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)
+[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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+[2] [https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html](https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html)
13 15th November 2025 09:43:57 duncancritchley climber Scott Franklin notes
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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-Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock.
+Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of [Scarface](/climb/1608/scarface) at Smith Rock.
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+### References
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+[1] [http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42](http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42)
14 15th November 2025 09:43:57 duncancritchley climber Scott Franklin notes_pretty
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>
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<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>
15 15th November 2025 09:42:21 duncancritchley ascent Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire suggested_grade_id
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16 15th November 2025 09:40:39 duncancritchley climb Planet Claire Website
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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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18 15th November 2025 09:39:02 duncancritchley ascent Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire climb_id
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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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20 15th November 2025 09:39:02 duncancritchley ascent Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire ascent_dt_start
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