1 September 2014

Most ground breaking ascents

Wich are the most ground breaking ascents in the history of sport climbing? Who was most ahead of time? Only one ascent per climber, so which of Ondra's should be counted, and not counting boulderroutes. Please give your opinion to update the draft list. 1. Ashima Shiraishi (11) 2012 - Lucifer 8c+ 2. Adam Ondra (13) 2006 - Martin Krpan 9a 3. Josune Bereziartu 2002 - Bain de Sang 9a 4. Ben Moon 1990 - FA of Hubble 8c+ (9a) 5. Wolfgang Güllich 1991 - FA of Action Directe 9a 6. Chris Sharma 2006 - FA DWS Es Pontas 9b 7. Alex Huber 1996 - Open Air 9a+ 8. Charlotte Durif 2010 - OS Le roi du pétrole 8c
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