duncancritchley

	Name	Type	# Changes	Last Updated	First Updated
1	The Nose	climb	37	16th April 2026	13th November 2025
2	Alice Cross	climber	34	28th April 2026	28th April 2026
3	Royal Robbins's ascent of Wall of Early Morning Light	ascent	33	9th October 2025	8th October 2025
4	Freerider	climb	31	5th December 2025	13th November 2025
5	Frank Sacherer	climber	31	16th April 2026	9th October 2025
6	The Direct Line	climb	28	1st January 2026	10th November 2025
7	Muir Wall	climb	27	10th November 2025	9th October 2025
8	El Corazón	climb	26	14th November 2025	13th November 2025
9	Scott Cosgrove	climber	25	9th December 2025	10th November 2025
10	Mabel Barker	climber	25	28th April 2026	28th April 2026

	Date	Time	User	Type	Name	Attribute
3601	26th November 2025	01:03:49 UTC	duncancritchley	climber	John Yablonski	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Portrait by <a href="/climber/1628/dean-fidelman">Dean Fidelman</a>, 1978 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_TXWJjs6R/">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_TXWJjs6R/</a></p>` After `<p>Californian activist and free-soloist. Credited with conceptualising Midnight Lightening.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Portrait by <a href="/climber/1628/dean-fidelman">Dean Fidelman</a>, 1978 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_TXWJjs6R/">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_TXWJjs6R/</a></p>`
3602	26th November 2025	01:02:19 UTC	duncancritchley	climber	John Yablonski	Climbing Partner
Before `None` After `722`
3603	15th November 2025	10:19:49 UTC	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)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -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`
3604	15th November 2025	10:19:49 UTC	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>`
3605	15th November 2025	10:17:14 UTC	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.` Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ 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.
3606	15th November 2025	10:17:14 UTC	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>`
3607	15th November 2025	10:15:37 UTC	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>
3608	15th November 2025	10:15:37 UTC	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)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -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`
3609	15th November 2025	10:13:44 UTC	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>`
3610	15th November 2025	10:13:44 UTC	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.` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ 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.`
3611	15th November 2025	10:09:38 UTC	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>
3612	15th November 2025	10:09:38 UTC	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) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -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.
3613	15th November 2025	09:51:03 UTC	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) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ -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) + +[2] [https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html](https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html)
3614	15th November 2025	09:51:03 UTC	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>
3615	15th November 2025	09:43:57 UTC	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)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,5 @@ -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. + +### References + +[1] [http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42](http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42)`
3616	15th November 2025	09:43:57 UTC	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>` 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>`
3617	15th November 2025	09:42:21 UTC	duncancritchley	ascent	Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire	suggested_grade_id
Before `None` After `15`
3618	15th November 2025	09:40:39 UTC	duncancritchley	climb	Planet Claire	Website
Before `None` After `https://www.thecrag.com/es/escalar/united-states/shawangunks/route/3227311122`
3619	15th November 2025	09:39:02 UTC	duncancritchley	ascent	Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire	Ascent #
Before `None` After `1`
3620	15th November 2025	09:39:02 UTC	duncancritchley	ascent	Scott Franklin's ascent of Planet Claire	ascent_dt_start
Before `None` After `1987-01-01`

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