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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 Steve Roper climber 24 10th October 2025 10th October 2025
5 John Salathé's ascent of Lost Arrow Chimney ascent 24 9th October 2025 9th October 2025
6 Royal Robbins's ascent of Steck - Salathé ascent 23 10th October 2025 9th October 2025
7 Lynn Hill's ascent of Skytop Vandals ascent 22 8th October 2025 8th October 2025
8 North America Wall climb 21 14th October 2025 14th October 2025
9 Ed Cooper climber 21 13th October 2025 13th October 2025
10 Chuck Kroger climber 20 5th November 2025 5th November 2025

Recent Contributions

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781 24th October 2025 17:49:44 duncancritchley ascent Janja Garnbret's ascent of Puro Dreaming climb_id
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782 24th October 2025 17:49:44 duncancritchley ascent Janja Garnbret's ascent of Puro Dreaming ascent_type_id
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783 24th October 2025 17:49:44 duncancritchley ascent Janja Garnbret's ascent of Puro Dreaming ascent_dt_start
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784 15th October 2025 08:50:10 duncancritchley climber Alec Sharp climber_name
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785 15th October 2025 08:08:01 duncancritchley climber Alec Sharp climber_name
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786 14th October 2025 09:57:07 duncancritchley ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park notes_pretty
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<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>
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<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>
787 14th October 2025 09:57:07 duncancritchley ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park notes
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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
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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
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+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.

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788 14th October 2025 09:56:12 duncancritchley ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park notes
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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
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+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.
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+[1] Smoot, J (2019). Hangdog Days. USA: Mountaineers Books p196-206
789 14th October 2025 09:56:12 duncancritchley ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of City Park notes_pretty
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<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>
790 14th October 2025 08:59:05 duncancritchley climb North America Wall notes_pretty
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<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>
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<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>
791 14th October 2025 08:59:05 duncancritchley climb North America Wall notes
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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)
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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)
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-[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)
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+[2] [https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall](https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106312050/north-america-wall)
792 14th October 2025 08:52:03 duncancritchley climb North America Wall See Also
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793 14th October 2025 08:50:58 duncancritchley climb El Niño notes_pretty
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<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>
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<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>
794 14th October 2025 08:50:58 duncancritchley climb El Niño notes
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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.
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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.
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-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.
795 14th October 2025 08:45:57 duncancritchley climb El Niño notes
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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).
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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.
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-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.
796 14th October 2025 08:45:57 duncancritchley climb El Niño notes_pretty
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<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>
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<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>
797 14th October 2025 08:41:31 duncancritchley climb North America Wall notes_pretty
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<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>
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<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>
798 14th October 2025 08:41:31 duncancritchley climb North America Wall notes
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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)
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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)
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+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).

799 14th October 2025 08:32:50 duncancritchley ascent Yvon Chouinard's ascent of North America Wall Ascent #
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