INCLINE | Greg Cummings' World Record Climbs on the Manitou Incline

On January 11, 2020, Greg Cummings completed his record-breaking ascents up the Manitou Incline.

Greg is 62 years old, battles Type 1 Diabetes, and is the world record holder for ascents on the Incline in a year as well as total elevation climbed in a year.

Number of ascents and descents in one year: 1,825
Total elevation climbed in one year: 3.65 Million Feet

“Life’s major commitments are hard! But if we take on the challenges and overcome the obstacles, the events shapes us. They become our opportunities to be the best that we can be.” - Greg Cummings

Featuring
Greg Cummings

Directed and Filmed by
Jonathan Perkins

Editor
Prokhor PK Prygunov

Colorist
Jenny Prygunov

[davewilliams]

My wife and I completed the Incline on July 21, 2023. I'm 75 years old, she is 66 and Type-1 diabetic. Thank you Greg Cummings for the inspiration to do this!

[saltysubmariner]

I've been type 1 for 30 years... and my blood sugars "crash" after 45 or 50 minutes at the gym! Wow, Greg, you are awesome!

[TexasFlood]

My ol lady and I did this the day after we arrived to Colorado Springs (we drove from Texas.) We did no research and just looked up hiking places. It was quite the challenge but we enjoyed every moment.

[jamesm]

Met this man yesterday- was very nice. I had no idea the back story. Godspeed and keep climbing!

[hobbyhobbyhobbyhobby]

actually insane man, this is the true peak of what the human body can do

[bydomtravel]

Congratulations on your boldness and courage!

[kiwicory]

for your dedication and awesomeness you deserve more than 9 comments. We just did the incline...took me 45 mins. nice job and I am so impressed with your hard work...diabetes sucks

[TheMotoKing]

This is motivation to show that you can do anything. 👏

[seancoop]

Did it yesterday with my mom, and sister.

[JoshuaColbert-zyco]

Hope my log is still there after 15+ years. Carved a tick every time I climbed.

[BillVol]

Wow! Saw a girl on Instagram with stage 4 cancer do it. It was a struggle, but she did it. I'd love to give it a shot.

[Thinkdragon]

I climbed the incline for the first time about a week ago in 27 minutes.

[_Code.Pilot_]

10, 000 feet of elevation gain. Every day (on average). For a year...Damn.

[wallyevans]

Wish I had the free time and money to climb continuously

[brennancahill]

Forget the past and live in the present with Christ or if you’ve not yet, turn to Him now! He’s waiting with open arms. He’s always been chasing you through every up and down. All you gotta do is turn around. 🙏✝️

[wallyevans]

Sorry to hear u developed diabetes, supposedly injections can be greatly reduced on a whole foodss plant based lifestyle