BONUS: Hubble vs. Action Directe | The World’s First 9a (14d)
Two of the legendary routes from the 90s are now at odds with each other. One of them was likely the first 9a in the world, but which was it? Hubble or Action Directe?
Steve McClure on Ben Moon and Hubble
In 2000, Steve McClure completed a project Ben Moon had spent 120 days on and left unfinished, calling it Northern Lights and giving it 9a. The torch was passed.
Buster Martin on Ben Moon and Hubble
Buster joins Kris to discuss Raven Tor and Hubble, trading texts with Ben while working them, the debates around Hubble, why history matters, and of course, what Ben Moon means to the British climbing scene.
Ben Moon Launches into Orbit
It’s hard to argue that any climber from the 90’s had a bigger impact than Ben Moon.