IFSC

first ascent

The first successful ascent of a new route by any means, including aid climbing (i.e. not via free c...

first female free ascent

The first female to complete a free ascent of a route that has already had an FFA.

first free ascent

The first ascent of a new route without aid, following the free climbing criteria of a redpoint.

grade milestone

The first free ascent (FFA) by a lead climber of a new climbing route that sets a new grade level.