Rock Climbing Royalty

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Who is widely considered the father of modern rock climbing?

  1. John Gill

  2. Yvon Chouinard

  3. Royal Robbins

  4. Warren Harding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Gill, a British climber, is credited with pioneering the use of ropes and safety equipment in rock climbing, revolutionizing the sport.

Which legendary climber made the first ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley?

  1. Warren Harding

  2. Royal Robbins

  3. Yvon Chouinard

  4. Tom Frost


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warren Harding, along with Dean Caldwell and John Long, achieved the historic first ascent of El Capitan's Nose route in 1958.

Who is known as the "Golden Boy" of rock climbing?

  1. Chris Sharma

  2. Alex Honnold

  3. Tommy Caldwell

  4. Adam Ondra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chris Sharma, an American climber, earned the nickname "Golden Boy" for his exceptional talent and achievements in rock climbing.

Which climber is famous for his free solo ascent of El Capitan's Freerider route?

  1. Alex Honnold

  2. Tommy Caldwell

  3. Adam Ondra

  4. Chris Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alex Honnold made history by completing the first free solo ascent of El Capitan's Freerider route in 2017, without the use of ropes or safety equipment.

Who is the first climber to achieve a 9c (5.15d) difficulty rating?

  1. Adam Ondra

  2. Chris Sharma

  3. Tommy Caldwell

  4. Alex Honnold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Czech climber Adam Ondra pushed the limits of rock climbing by becoming the first person to conquer a 9c (5.15d) route, Silence, in 2017.

Which climber is known for her pioneering ascents in Yosemite Valley and her advocacy for women in climbing?

  1. Lynn Hill

  2. Beth Rodden

  3. Sharmaine Arnaiz

  4. Hazel Findlay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lynn Hill, an American climber, made history with her first free ascent of El Capitan's Nose route in 1993, inspiring a generation of climbers.

Who is the first African-American climber to ascend El Capitan's Nose route?

  1. Tommy Caldwell

  2. Kevin Jorgeson

  3. Alex Honnold

  4. Lonnie Kauk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lonnie Kauk, an American climber, became the first African-American to conquer El Capitan's Nose route in 2015.

Which climber is known for his innovative approach to big wall climbing and his ascent of the Dawn Wall on El Capitan?

  1. Tommy Caldwell

  2. Alex Honnold

  3. Adam Ondra

  4. Chris Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tommy Caldwell, an American climber, gained fame for his daring ascent of the Dawn Wall on El Capitan, a route previously considered impossible.

Who is the first climber to achieve a triple crown of big wall climbing, conquering El Capitan, Half Dome, and Mount Watkins?

  1. Alex Honnold

  2. Tommy Caldwell

  3. Adam Ondra

  4. Beth Rodden


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beth Rodden, an American climber, became the first person to complete the triple crown of big wall climbing in 2015.

Which climber is known for her exceptional achievements in both rock climbing and mountaineering?

  1. Sharmaine Arnaiz

  2. Hazel Findlay

  3. Beth Rodden

  4. Lynn Hill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sharmaine Arnaiz, a Filipino climber, made a name for herself with her impressive ascents in both rock climbing and mountaineering.

Who is the first climber to achieve a 9b+ (5.15c) difficulty rating?

  1. Chris Sharma

  2. Adam Ondra

  3. Tommy Caldwell

  4. Alex Honnold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adam Ondra once again pushed the boundaries of rock climbing by becoming the first climber to conquer a 9b+ (5.15c) route, Change, in 2012.

Which climber is known for her ascent of the Nose route on El Capitan in a record-breaking time?

  1. Beth Rodden

  2. Hazel Findlay

  3. Lynn Hill

  4. Sharmaine Arnaiz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beth Rodden set a new record for the fastest ascent of El Capitan's Nose route in 2017, completing it in just 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Who is the first climber to achieve a 9a (5.14d) difficulty rating?

  1. Wolfgang Gullich

  2. Chris Sharma

  3. Adam Ondra

  4. Tommy Caldwell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wolfgang Gullich, a German climber, made history by becoming the first person to conquer a 9a (5.14d) route, Action Directe, in 1991.

Which climber is known for his ascent of the Compressor Route on El Capitan in a single day?

  1. Tommy Caldwell

  2. Alex Honnold

  3. Adam Ondra

  4. Chris Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tommy Caldwell achieved a remarkable feat by completing the Compressor Route on El Capitan in a single day, a challenging ascent that typically takes multiple days.

Who is the first climber to achieve a 9c+ (5.16a) difficulty rating?

  1. Adam Ondra

  2. Chris Sharma

  3. Tommy Caldwell

  4. Alex Honnold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adam Ondra continued to break barriers in rock climbing by becoming the first climber to conquer a 9c+ (5.16a) route, Silence, in 2017.

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