| From: | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hardest Boulder (Worked): | 7C+ |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8b |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E8 |
| Hardest Trad (Onsight): | E5 |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Murray Hamilton | |
Dave Cuthbertson is an extremely influential Scottish climber who was operating at his peak in the 1980s. He was responsible for some of the hardest routes of the era, for example his route Requiem was established in 1983 and features ~8a climbing on trad gear, making it the hardest route in the UK at the time.
39 recorded ascents.
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Ring of Steall | 8c+ | Lead | did not finish | 1992 | |
References |
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| Austrian Oak | 8b | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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| Magnetic Fields | 8b | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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| Predator | 8b | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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| Statement of Youth | 8a | Lead | worked | ||
| Raindogs Fourth ascent? | 8a | Lead | worked | ||
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Due to some miscommunication with Chris Gore Dave thought the correct style was to place all the draws on every attempt, leading to a slightly longer than expected redpoint process! [1] References[1] http://www.niallgrimes.com/jam-crack-climbing-podcast/2022/10/7/jcpc-120-dave-cubby-cuthbertson |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| County Ethics First ascent. | 7C+ | Lead | worked | 1990 | |
| Monty Python's Flying Circus First ascent. | 6C | Boulder | worked | 1977 |
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Requiem First ascent. | E8 | Lead | yo-yo | 1983 | E7 |
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A hugely impressive ascent for it's time featuring extremely hard climbing (comparable to 8a sport) on trad gear.
References[1] http://www.niallgrimes.com/jam-crack-climbing-podcast/2022/10/7/jcpc-120-dave-cubby-cuthbertson [2] On The Edge Issue 104, page 10 |
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| Femme Fatale First ascent. | E8 | Lead | worked | 27th Jul 1986 | E6 |
| Symbiosis First ascent. | E8 | Lead | worked | 1995 | |
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Cleaned on an ab rope but not practiced. |
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| The Great Arch First ascent. 1 point of aid. | E8 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1997 | E7 |
| Gone With the Wind | E7 | Lead | worked | 1982 | |
| Romantic Reality First ascent. | E7 | Lead | May 1984 | |
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FA Pitch 1 Pete Whillance & Derek Jamieson 31 July 1980; Pitches 2&3 Dave Cuthbertson & Kev Howett May 1984 |
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| Strawberries | E7 | Lead | worked | 1986 | |
| Liminality First ascent. Pre-placed gear. | E7 | Lead | worked | 22nd May 1987 | E6 |
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Several pegs. A 4' sling was pre-placed on the otherwise difficult to clip 3rd peg for the FA |
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| Yes, Yes! First ascent. | E7 | Lead | worked | Sep 1997 | |
| Angel First ascent. | E7 | Lead | worked | 3rd Jun 1998 | |
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With Jo George |
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| Undertow First ascent. | E7 | Lead | worked | ||
| Wild Country First ascent. | E6 | Lead | worked | 1979 | |
| Scarab | E6 | Lead | 1980 | |
| In Loving Memory First ascent. | E6 | Lead | 1981 | |
| Prophet of Purism First ascent. | E6 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1981 | |
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With Roy Williamson. After abseil inspection. |
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| Revengeance First ascent. 2 sessions. | E6 | Lead | worked | Jun 1981 | |
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After abseil inspection |
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| The Handren Effect First ascent. | E6 | Lead | worked | Apr 1983 | |
| Uncertain Emotions First ascent. | E6 | Lead | worked | Jun 1986 | |
References[1] Mountain Issue 112, page 14 /library/11111/mountain-112 |
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| The Screaming Abdabs First ascent. | E6 | Lead | 22nd Jun 1988 | |
| Mega Tsunami First ascent. | E6 | Lead | Jun 2001 | |
| Circe | E5 | Lead | 1980 | |
| Lady Charlotte First ascent. | E5 | Lead | 1980 | |
| Rest and Be Thankful First ascent. | E5 | Lead | 25th Apr 1980 | |
| Nijinski First ascent. | E5 | Lead | 1982 | |
| Just a Little Tease First ascent. | E5 | Lead | Jun 1984 | |
| Jahu First ascent. | E5 | Solo | Jun 1984 | E6 |
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Originally graded E6 6a |
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| Right Wall | E5 | Lead | onsight | ||
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An early onsight ascent.
References[1] http://www.niallgrimes.com/jam-crack-climbing-podcast/2022/10/7/jcpc-120-dave-cubby-cuthbertson |
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| The Painted Wall First ascent. | E4 | Lead | 5th May 1985 | |
| Marjorie Razorblade First ascent. | E3 | Lead | 1977 | |
| Lady Jane First ascent. | E2 | Lead | Jul 1977 | |
| The Flytrap First ascent. | E2 | Alternate Leads | onsight | 16th Apr 1978 | |
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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