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

58 contributions since 9th February 2024.

TdG

7 contributions 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

58 contributions since 9th February 2024.

TdG

7 contributions 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
		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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2002		Cypher	8B	Boulder \| did not finish	Before 28th Feb 2002
		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
	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
	Raindogs	8a	Lead \| worked
	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
	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
	First ascent.
	Ian's favourite problem, named after his daughter.

	Climb	Grade	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade
	Dusk Till Dawn	E8	Lead
	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
	Vlad the Impailer	E7	Lead
	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
	De Quincy	E7	Lead \| onsight
	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
	Geronimo	E7	Lead
	References [1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/01/obituary_of_ian_cummins-72177
	Inclination	E5	Lead	1987
	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