Ian Cummins

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From:	United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Gender:	Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked):	7C
Hardest Sport (Worked):	8a+
Hardest Trad (Onsight):	E7
Notable Partnerships
Paul Ingham

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177

Contributors

remus

12 contributions since 9th February 2024.

TdG

1 contribution since 28th August 2025.

Quick Info

From:	United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Gender:	Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked):	7C
Hardest Sport (Worked):	8a+
Hardest Trad (Onsight):	E7
Notable Partnerships
Paul Ingham

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177

Contributors

remus

12 contributions since 9th February 2024.

TdG

1 contribution since 28th August 2025.

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Ascents

9 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown.

Year	Climb	Grade	Style	Date
1987	Inclination	E5	Lead	1987
1987	Inclination	Inclination' from '87 - steep stuff but much easier and safer than next-door Exclamation with its 2 small wires and an upside-down peg between you and falling onto or past the ledge. Those French rock boots were great on edges but took an age to get any feel. They were just the job on Geronimo at Shepherds but a bit extreme for most stuff until they were well-worn and the tinny insole was pulled out! [1] References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C26mu3SNM0b/
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2001
2002	Cypher	8B	Boulder \| did not finish	Before 28th Feb 2002
2002	Cypher	Ian came close to making the first ascent but threw in the towel claiming holds had been over-brushed.

Climb	Grade	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade
Overnite Sensation	8a+	Lead \| worked
Overnite Sensation	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
Raindogs	8a	Lead \| worked
Raindogs	An early repeat. References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177

Climb	Grade	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade
Cypher	8B	Boulder \| did not finish	Before 28th Feb 2002
Cypher	Ian came close to making the first ascent but threw in the towel claiming holds had been over-brushed.
Beth's Traverse	7C	Boulder \| worked
Beth's Traverse	First ascent. Ian's favourite problem, named after his daughter.

Climb	Grade	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade
Dusk Till Dawn	E8	Lead
Dusk Till Dawn	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
Vlad the Impailer	E7	Lead
Vlad the Impailer	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
De Quincy	E7	Lead \| onsight
De Quincy	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
Geronimo	E7	Lead
Geronimo	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
Inclination	E5	Lead	1987
Inclination	Inclination' from '87 - steep stuff but much easier and safer than next-door Exclamation with its 2 small wires and an upside-down peg between you and falling onto or past the ledge. Those French rock boots were great on edges but took an age to get any feel. They were just the job on Geronimo at Shepherds but a bit extreme for most stuff until they were well-worn and the tinny insole was pulled out! [1] References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C26mu3SNM0b/

Climb	Grade	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade