Laura Rogora Climbs 5.14d in Only Three Goes

The Latest Era of High-Grade Onsighting

The landscape of elite rock climbing is shifting toward a higher standard of immediate success. While “sending” a route often involves multiple attempts to decode the movements, the ability to onsight—climbing a route on the first attempt without prior knowledge—is becoming the new benchmark for greatness.

Currently, only a handful of climbers have managed to onsight routes graded 5.14c. Laura Rogora has positioned herself in an elite tier, becoming one of only three climbers globally to achieve two or more onsights of 5.14c or higher, sharing this distinction with Adam Ondra and Alex Megos.

This trend suggests a future where the “onsight” is not just a bonus, but a requirement for those seeking to be recognized as the best in the world. Rogora’s ability to onsight four 5.14b and two 5.14c climbs in a single year demonstrates a level of consistency that is redefining elite performance.

Breaking Barriers in Female Climbing

The ceiling for female climbers is being pushed higher than ever before. The progression is evident not just in the grades being reached, but in the speed and efficiency of the ascents.

Rogora’s recent performance on Mascella Serrata, a new 5.14d route in Arco, Italy, highlights this. She sent the route in just three attempts, matching the performance of Stefano Ghisolfi, who also required three goes. This level of parity at the 5.14d grade signals a future where the gap between top male and female rock climbers continues to narrow.

the sheer volume of high-grade sends is increasing. With 43 climbs graded 5.14d or harder to her name, Rogora is proving that high-difficulty climbing can be achieved with high frequency, rather than as a once-in-a-lifetime event.

The Push for Stylistic Versatility

Modern climbing excellence is no longer about specializing in one type of terrain. The trend is moving toward “all-around” mastery, where climbers tackle routes that are intentionally outside their preferred style.

A prime example of this is Rogora’s approach to Adam Ondra’s Niobe (5.14d). Despite the route being a slab—a style Rogora admitted was not in her “wheelhouse,” noting her previous hardest slab was only 5.11d—she successfully secured the FFA (First Female Ascent) in only four attempts.

This willingness to embrace unfamiliar terrain—whether it is the technical slabs of Niobe or the challenging lines of La Ligne Claire in Saint Léger, France—is what separates a specialist from a legendary climber.

Consistency and High-Volume Sending

The ability to perform multiple high-grade sends in a single day is becoming a hallmark of the world’s best. The intensity of these “power days” is increasing.

Consider Rogora’s day in Saint Léger: after the historic onsight of La Ligne Claire (5.14c), she immediately moved on to onsight the first pitch of La Tournée du Patron (5.14a), sent the 5.14b extension on her second go and finished by onsighting Abrège Nief (5.13d).

This capacity for sustained elite performance suggests that the future of the sport will be defined by those who can maintain peak physical and mental output across multiple routes in a single session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top climbers with multiple 5.14c+ onsights?

Currently, Adam Ondra, Alex Megos, and Laura Rogora are the only three climbers known to have two or more onsights of 5.14c or higher.

What is Mascella Serrata?

Mascella Serrata is a new 5.14d route located in Arco, Italy. It was first ascended by Gabriele Moroni in February 2026.

What is Laura Rogora’s record for 5.14d climbs?

Rogora has ascended at least 43 climbs graded 5.14d or harder, including at least five 5.14d’s completed in only two goes.

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