Climbing for over 48 years, Ian has experience of all climbing disciplines. With over 100 first ascents to his name in the UK, he has also climbed throughout Europe, Asia and in the USA. He has participated in and won competitions and considers climbing Revelations 8b at Ravens Tor to be his hardest route. Ian first climbed 8a back in 1989 and is hoping to repeat that feat again over 35 years later! Ian is the fourth person in the UK to gain the Mountain Training Performance Coach Award.