Rock and Sports Climbing
As a rock climber, Goodwin made several first ascents. Frequently, he broke with rock climbing tradition by climbing without a rope, performing acrobatic maneuvers including the one arm fly-off and flag maneuver. In response to those in the rock climbing community who called Goodwin's acrobatic moves "stunts", and therefore unworthy of recognition, Goodwin stated he was "sport climbing" and not bound by the rules of traditional rock climbing.
Rock climber Jeff Lowe, along with Dick Bass, the owner of the Snowbird ski resort, invited Goodwin to build the climbing wall for the world's first International Sport Climbing Championship held at Snowbird, Utah, United States, in 1988. Goodwin did not participate in the championship, serving instead as a commentator for CBS Sports.
| History of First Ascents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Climb | Rating |
| January 1980 | Joshua Tree National Park, California | White Rasterfarie | V3+ |
| November 1980 | Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada | Ixtlan | 5.11c |
| February 1984 | Joshua Tree National Park, California | Apollo | 5.12d |
| July 1984 | Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah | Fallen Arches | 5.13c |
| August 1984 | Quoddy Head State Park, Maine | Maniac | 5.13c |
| August 1984 | Quoddy Head State Park, Maine | Stiletto | 5.12b |
| August 1984 | Quoddy Head State Park, Maine | Yellow Dagger | 5.11c |
| August 1984 | Quoddy Head State Park, Maine | Triangulation | 5.12b |
| November 1986 | Tahoe Donner, California | Neanderthal Man | 5.12a |
| November 1986 | Smith Rock State Park, Oregon | Sign of the Times | 5.12d |
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