I’ve always thought that the most insecure climbs are the most attractive. If I know I can do something, it’s not so interesting.

Jeff Lowe, b. 1950

1999

Bats in the Belfry V 5.10 A3, Catherdral Arch, Arch Canyon, new route, with Teri Ebel
 

1996

Deep Throat III, M8, WI6+, Glenwood Canyon, first ascent, with Will Gadd

Book Ice World: Techniques and Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing published

1995

Gorrillas in the Mist III, M6+, WI5, Poke-o-Moonshine, Adirondacks, first ascent

Video Waterfall Ice: Jeff’s Lowe Climbing Techniques released

1994

Octopusy M8, 20m,  Vail Area

With its pre-placed protection, redpointing tactics, and exotic moves, Octopussy signaled a radical departure in mixed climbing. Technically it was by far the hardest mixed climb yet made.

Raphael Slawinski, "AAJ", 2002

When I saw those photographs of Jeff on Octopussy a whole new world opened up for me.

Will Gadd, “Climbing”, 2002

Seventh Tenacle M7+, Vail Area
 

1993

Super Couloir Direct V, M6, WI4,  Mt. Blanc du Tacul, probably first completely first free ascent, solo in 2 hours (probably fastest time)

1992

Blind Faith WI6+ A2, Tete du Gramusat, new route, with Thierry Renault

Wind, Sand and Stars V 5.12c, 11 pitches,  Zion, first free ascent,  with Steve Petro and Lisa Gnade, the route was done a year earlier by Lowe and Catherine Destivelle, one of the very finest long climbs in North America

The route is really the best free climb that I’ve ever been involved in.

Jeff Lowe, “Rock and Ice”, 1992