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	Frank Sacherer	climber	27	10th October 2025	9th October 2025
3	John Salathé's ascent of Lost Arrow Chimney	ascent	24	9th October 2025	9th October 2025
4	Steve Roper	climber	24	10th October 2025	10th October 2025
5	Royal Robbins's ascent of Steck - Salathé	ascent	23	10th October 2025	9th October 2025
6	Lynn Hill's ascent of Skytop Vandals	ascent	22	8th October 2025	8th October 2025
7	Ed Cooper	climber	21	13th October 2025	13th October 2025
8	North America Wall	climb	21	14th October 2025	14th October 2025
9	Alberto Gnerro	climber	20	12th August 2025	12th August 2025
10	Liz Robbins	climber	18	9th October 2025	9th October 2025

	Date	Time	User	Type	Name	Attribute
1	15th October 2025	08:50:10	duncancritchley	climber	Alec Sharp	climber_name
Before `Alex Sharp` After `Alec Sharp`
2	15th October 2025	08:08:01	duncancritchley	climber	Alec Sharp	climber_name
Before `Alex Sharpe` After `Alex Sharp`
3	14th October 2025	09:57:07	duncancritchley	ascent	Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park	notes
Before `Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing a variation finish on adjacent face holds. ### References [1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206` After `Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing, onsight, a variation finish on adjacent face holds. ### References [1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206` Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing a variation finish on adjacent face holds. +Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing, onsight, a variation finish on adjacent face holds. ### References
4	14th October 2025	09:57:07	duncancritchley	ascent	Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park	notes_pretty
Before `<p>Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing a variation finish on adjacent face holds. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206</p>` After `<p>Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing, onsight, a variation finish on adjacent face holds. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206</p>`
5	14th October 2025	09:56:12	duncancritchley	ascent	Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park	notes
Before `None` After `Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing a variation finish on adjacent face holds. ### References [1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,5 @@ - +Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing a variation finish on adjacent face holds. + +### References + +[1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206`
6	14th October 2025	09:56:12	duncancritchley	ascent	Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park	notes_pretty
Before `None` After `<p>Redpointed after extensive working, controversial with some at the time as US climbing debated the validity of this versus more traditional ground-up and yo-yo styles. On the successful ascent the final 5.11 part of the crack was found to be smeared with grease by persons unknown and Skinner completed the route by climbing a variation finish on adjacent face holds. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206</p>`
7	14th October 2025	08:59:05	duncancritchley	climb	North America Wall	notes_pretty
Before <p>The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. </p> <blockquote> <p>We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins).</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall</a></p> After <p>The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. </p> <blockquote> <p>We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins).</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall">https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall</a></p>
8	14th October 2025	08:59:05	duncancritchley	climb	North America Wall	notes
Before The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. > We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins). ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall) After The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. > We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins). ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall) [2] [https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall](https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -4,4 +4,6 @@ ### References -[1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall) +[1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall) + +[2] [https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall](https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall)
9	14th October 2025	08:52:03	duncancritchley	climb	North America Wall	See Also
Before `None` After `2315`
10	14th October 2025	08:50:58	duncancritchley	climb	El Niño	notes_pretty
Before `<p>Only the third ever route to be free climbed on <a href="/crag/8023/el-capitan">El Capitan</a>, after <a href="/climb/814/salathé-wall">Salathé Wall</a> and <a href="/climb/990/the-nose">The Nose</a>. Free climbs parts of New Jersey Turnpike and <a href="/climb/6234/north-america-wall">North America Wall</a> with some independent new climbing.</p>` After `<p>Only the third ever route to be free climbed on <a href="/crag/8023/el-capitan">El Capitan</a>, after <a href="/climb/814/salathé-wall">Salathé Wall</a> and <a href="/climb/990/the-nose">The Nose</a>. Largely follows the <a href="/climb/6234/north-america-wall">North America Wall</a> climbed free in its upper half.</p>`
11	14th October 2025	08:50:58	duncancritchley	climb	El Niño	notes
Before `Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). Free climbs parts of New Jersey Turnpike and [North America Wall](/climb/6234/north-america-wall) with some independent new climbing.` After `Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). Largely follows the [North America Wall](/climb/6234/north-america-wall) climbed free in its upper half.` Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1 +1 @@ -Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). Free climbs parts of New Jersey Turnpike and [North America Wall](/climb/6234/north-america-wall) with some independent new climbing. +Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). Largely follows the [North America Wall](/climb/6234/north-america-wall) climbed free in its upper half.
12	14th October 2025	08:45:57	duncancritchley	climb	El Niño	notes_pretty
Before `<p>Only the third ever route to be free climbed on <a href="/crag/8023/el-capitan">El Capitan</a>, after <a href="/climb/814/salathé-wall">Salathé Wall</a> and <a href="/climb/990/the-nose">The Nose</a>.</p>` After `<p>Only the third ever route to be free climbed on <a href="/crag/8023/el-capitan">El Capitan</a>, after <a href="/climb/814/salathé-wall">Salathé Wall</a> and <a href="/climb/990/the-nose">The Nose</a>. Free climbs parts of New Jersey Turnpike and <a href="/climb/6234/north-america-wall">North America Wall</a> with some independent new climbing.</p>`
13	14th October 2025	08:45:57	duncancritchley	climb	El Niño	notes
Before `Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose).` After `Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). Free climbs parts of New Jersey Turnpike and [North America Wall](/climb/6234/north-america-wall) with some independent new climbing.` Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1 +1 @@ -Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). +Only the third ever route to be free climbed on [El Capitan](/crag/8023/el-capitan), after [Salathé Wall](/climb/814/salathé-wall) and [The Nose](/climb/990/the-nose). Free climbs parts of New Jersey Turnpike and [North America Wall](/climb/6234/north-america-wall) with some independent new climbing.
14	14th October 2025	08:41:31	duncancritchley	climb	North America Wall	notes
Before The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one go with no fixed ropes in contrast to previous ascents of The Nose, West Buttress and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. > We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins). ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall) After The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. > We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins). ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one go with no fixed ropes in contrast to previous ascents of The Nose, West Buttress and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. +The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. > We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins).
15	14th October 2025	08:41:31	duncancritchley	climb	North America Wall	notes_pretty
Before <p>The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one go with no fixed ropes in contrast to previous ascents of The Nose, West Buttress and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. </p> <blockquote> <p>We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins).</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall</a></p> After <p>The first route to breach the south east face of El Capitan by the all-star team of Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Chouinard. After several exploratory attempts by Robbins with Glen Denny and Tom Frost the ascent was accomplished in one push with no fixed ropes. This was the first time a route had been established in this style on El Capitan and in marked contrast to the extensive fixed ropes employed on the multi-month ascents of The Nose and Dihedral Wall. It was graded A5 and regarded as probably the hardest in the world of its genre at the time of ascent. </p> <blockquote> <p>We all felt similarly about the climb — it was not an appealing wall. It did not have the elegance or majesty of the southwest face. The treacherous dark rock, the difficulty of retreat due to great overhangs and long traverses, the absence of a natural route, and finally the apparent necessity for many bolts rendered us not happily enthusiastic about the venture. A large part of our individual selves did not want to attempt this face. But another part was lured on by the challenge of the greatest unclimbed rock wall in North America (Robbins).</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196533100/The-North-America-Wall</a></p>
16	14th October 2025	08:32:50	duncancritchley	ascent	Yvon Chouinard's ascent of North America Wall	Ascent #
Before `None` After `1`
17	14th October 2025	08:32:49	duncancritchley	ascent	Yvon Chouinard's ascent of North America Wall	climb_id
Before `None` After `6234`
18	14th October 2025	08:32:49	duncancritchley	ascent	Yvon Chouinard's ascent of North America Wall	ascent_dt_end
Before `None` After `1964-10-31`
19	14th October 2025	08:32:49	duncancritchley	ascent	Yvon Chouinard's ascent of North America Wall	ascent_dt_start
Before `None` After `1964-10-22`
20	14th October 2025	08:32:49	duncancritchley	ascent	Yvon Chouinard's ascent of North America Wall	ascent_type_id
Before `None` After `7`

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