Steve McClure making the first ascent of Mutation at Raven Tor, UK, 14 October 1998
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The quest for the world's first 9a+

Watch the video about the hardest sport climbs in the 1990's, and the quest for the world's first 9a+. Featuring Chris Sharma with Biographie, Fred Rouhling with Akira, Bernabé Fernández with Orujo, Steve McClure with Mutation, Alex Huber with and Open Air, and Stefan Fürst with Qui.

For those who love sport climbing history and the standout climbs of the 1990's, here's a well-researched video that summarises a fascinating and complex period. It features Chris Sharma with Biographie, Fred Rouhling with Akira, Bernabé Fernández with Orujo, Steve McClure with Mutation, Alex Huber with and Open Air, and Stefan Fürst with Qui, and while there is no definitive answer, this is certainly well worth watching.




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