1994 First redpoint ascent of The end of Silence (513d/X+/8b+), one of the hardest multi-pitch routes in the world at that time
1996 Free ascent of the Salathé on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley and winter solo ascent of the Eiger north face
1997 First ascent of the route "Tsering Mosong" (VII+,A3+) on Latok II, 7108m
1998 First ascent of El Niño on El Capitan, and Free Rider, first free ascent of an El Capitan route on one day with Alexander Huber
1999 Second ascent of the south west wall of Latok IV (6445m)
2000 First ascent of the direct north pillar of the Shivling (6543m) with Iwan Wolf and winner of the Piolet d"Or
2001 First ascent of Baintha Brakk III (6800m), second ascent of Baintha Brakk I (7285m)
2003 First free ascent of Zodiac (513d/X+/8b+) on El Capitan with Alexander Huber
2004 Speed record on El Capitan, Zodiac in 1:52h
2007 Speed record on El Capitan, The Nose, in 2:45,45h
2008 First ascent of the west wall of Holtanna in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, together with brother Alexander and Stephan Siegrist
2008 Ascent of Ulvetanna in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, together with brother Alexander and Stephan Siegrist
2009 First Free Ascent with Alexander Huber of Eternal Flame, (513a), on Trango ("Nameless") Tower (6,239 m), Pakistan.