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title: "Rachel Pearce Becomes Only the 10th Climber to Send This 5.12+X Trad Route in 40 Years"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1443"
date: "2026-08-25"
source: "Gripped"
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# Rachel Pearce Becomes Only the 10th Climber to Send This 5.12+X Trad Route in 40 Years

- **Source:** Gripped
- **Original story:** https://gripped.com/news/rachel-pearce-becomes-only-the-10th-climber-to-send-this-5-12x-trad-route-in-40-years/ "Permanent Link to Rachel Pearce Becomes Only the 10th Climber to Send This 5.12+X Trad Route in 40 Years"

## Summary

Rachel Pearce has made history by becoming the only the 10th climber to successfully ascend a challenging 5.12+X trad route that has remained unclimbed for 40 years. Her accomplishment is a testament to her dedication and skill in traditional climbing.


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