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Alex Megos
ClimberKnown for:
First climber to onsight 9a; multiple 9b/9b+ ascents; Olympic sport climber
Alexander Megos is a German sport climber who made history in 2013 as the first person to onsight a 9a (5.14d) route, Estado Critico in Siurana, Spain. He started climbing at age six with his father in the Franconian Jura and went on to train with the Bavarian and German national teams. Megos has since put up some of the hardest sport climbs in the world, including multiple 9b and 9b+ ascents such as Bibliographie, and has competed at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics. He splits his time between his home base in Franconia and crags across Europe.
Alex Megos's Gear List(8)
Petzl
Product description
Ultralight harness weighing 275g (size M) for sport climbing and multi-pitch routes. Five gear loops: two large rigid front with movable separators, two semi-rigid angled rear, and a fifth rear for accessories. Thin, flexible waistbelt and leg loops pack into an included pouch.
Connection note
His primary harness; says he even brings it bouldering for weighted exercises.
Petzl
Product description
Cam-assisted braking belay device for single ropes from 8.5 to 11mm diameter. Anti-panic handle locks the cam if pulled too hard. Steel friction plate and stainless steel cam. Weighs 175g. The current GriGri+ adds a top-mode switch for lead belaying and a redesigned cam for smoother rope feeding.
Connection note
Always leaves the GriGri clipped to his harness.
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Last updated March 28, 2026