| 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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| Predator | 8b | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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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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| Statement of Youth | 8a | Lead | worked | ||
| Raindogs | 8a | Lead | worked | ||
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Fourth ascent?
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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| Uncertain Emotions | 7b | Lead | worked | Jun 1986 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| County Ethics | 7C+ | Lead | worked | 1990 | |
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First ascent.
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| Monty Python's Flying Circus | 6C | Boulder | worked | 1977 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Requiem | E8 | Lead | yo-yo | 1983 | E7 |
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First ascent.
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 | E8 | Lead | worked | 27th Jul 1986 | |
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First ascent.
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| Symbiosis | E8 | Lead | worked | 1995 | |
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First ascent.
Cleaned on an ab rope but not practiced. |
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| The Great Arch | E8 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1997 | E7 |
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First ascent. 1 point of aid.
References[1] Climber August 1997, page 6 |
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| Gone With the Wind | E7 | Lead | worked | 1982 | |
| Romantic Reality | E7 | Lead | May 1984 | |
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First ascent.
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 | E7 | Lead | worked | 22nd May 1987 | E6 |
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First ascent. Pre-placed gear.
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 | E7 | Lead | worked | Sep 1997 | |
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First ascent.
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| Angel | E7 | Lead | worked | 3rd Jun 1998 | |
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First ascent.
With Jo George |
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| Undertow | E7 | Lead | worked | ||
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First ascent.
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| Wild Country | E6 | Lead | worked | 1979 | |
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First ascent.
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| Scarab | E6 | Lead | 1980 | |
| Prophet of Purism | E6 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1981 | |
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First ascent.
With Roy Williamson. After abseil inspection. |
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| In Loving Memory | E6 | Lead | 1981 | |
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First ascent.
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| Revengeance | E6 | Lead | worked | Jun 1981 | |
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First ascent. 2 sessions.
After abseil inspection |
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| The Handren Effect | E6 | Lead | worked | Apr 1983 | |
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First ascent.
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| The Screaming Abdabs | E6 | Lead | 22nd Jun 1988 | |
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First ascent.
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| Mega Tsunami | E6 | Lead | Jun 2001 | |
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First ascent.
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| Circe | E5 | Lead | 1980 | |
| Lady Charlotte | E5 | Lead | 1980 | |
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First ascent.
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| Rest and Be Thankful | E5 | Lead | 25th Apr 1980 | |
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First ascent.
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| Nijinski | E5 | Lead | 1982 | |
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First ascent.
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| Jahu | E5 | Solo | Jun 1984 | E6 |
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First ascent.
Originally graded E6 6a |
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| Just a Little Tease | E5 | Lead | Jun 1984 | |
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First ascent.
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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 | E4 | Lead | 5th May 1985 | |
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First ascent.
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| Marjorie Razorblade | E3 | Lead | 1977 | |
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First ascent.
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| Lady Jane | E2 | Lead | Jul 1977 | |
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First ascent.
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| The Flytrap | E2 | Alternate Leads | onsight | 16th Apr 1978 | |
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First ascent.
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