Aidan Roberts

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Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Aidan has repeated hard problems around the world and added a few of his own - Isles of Wonder Sit Start 8C+, Superpower 8C/+, Railway 8C in Rock Mountain National Park and Outliers 8C at Trowbarrow.

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News New 8C for Aidan Roberts

Aidan Roberts has established a new 8C boulder at Kentmere Boulders in the Lake District.

24 Jul

Video Aidan Roberts flashes Momentum, 8B+

Aidan Roberts has made a flash ascent of Nalle Hukkataival's Momentum, 8B+, in Val Bavona, Switzerland.

3 15 May

News New 8C+ for Aidan Roberts

The Lion's Share, 8C+, is Aidan's fourth FA at the grade and completes a trilogy of projects on the Vecchio boulder at Brione, Switzerland.

4 25 Apr

Fri Night Vid Mastery - Aidan Roberts Pushing the Limits of Bouldering

This week's Friday Night Video follows top UK boulderer Aidan Roberts in his pursuit of...

2 31 Mar

News New 8C for Aidan Roberts

Aidan Roberts has made the first ascent of Unison 8C, in Ticino, Switzerland.

3 1 Mar

News New 8C+ for Aidan Roberts

Aidan Roberts has made the first ascent of the sit down start to Vecchio Leone, and has graded it 8C+.

14 Nov, 2022

Newsflash Aidan Roberts Repeats Alphane - Font 9A

Aidan Roberts has repeated Alphane (Font 9A) at Chironico, in Ticino, Switzerland. The problem...

15 20 Oct, 2022

News Aidan Roberts on Isles of Wonder Sit 8C+

2 19 Aug, 2022

The Ticklist Britain's Hardest Problem, Devon 9a, and Megos On Form

3 5 Aug, 2022

Fri Night Vid Ogwen Valley Bouldering

3 5 Aug, 2022

Fri Night Vid Hidden in Ticino - Switzerland Bouldering

13 May, 2022

The Ticklist #52: Bridges, Boulders, Highballs and Big Mountains

3 5 Dec, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

Video World Class - The Story of Aidan Roberts' Bouldering Breakthrough

13 22 Dec, 2020

Video Trailer - World Class - Aidan Roberts Feature Film

3 15 Dec, 2020

Video Aidan Roberts in Magic Wood, Switzerland

9 Dec, 2020

Video Straight Up - A Lake District Bouldering Film

2 14 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #11 Tyrolean Trad, Bouldering Beasts and 9b Repeats

3 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #10 - Rocky Mountain Bouldering, Dolomites Multi-pitch and Aidan Roberts Climb

4 25 Sep, 2020

News Aidan Roberts Climbs Long-Term Font 8C / + Project

2 16 Sep, 2020

News Aidan Roberts Ticks Badger Cove in a Session and More

6 1 Sep, 2020

News Aidan Roberts Climbs New Font 8C at Trowbarrow

10 28 Aug, 2020

News Hard Ascents at Biblins Cave for Hamish Potokar and Aidan Roberts

11 Aug, 2020

News Rare Ascent of Shallow Groove (Font 8B / +) for Aidan Roberts

28 May, 2020

Video Aidan Roberts bouldering in Colorado

2 20 Mar, 2020

Video Aidan Roberts bouldering in Colorado

2 17 Oct, 2019

News A World Class Trip to Colorado for Aidan Roberts

12 Jul, 2019

Interview Aidan Roberts on Rocklands

11 28 Aug, 2018

News Hard Boulders in Rocklands for Aidan Roberts

8 18 Jul, 2018

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THE TICKLIST: Bosi Repeats Isles of Wonder Sit

Will Bosi has made the second ascent of Aidan Roberts' boulder, Isles of Wonder SDS (f8C+), at Carreg Mianog Boulders, North Wales. Initially graded at 8C+, Will has suggested a downgrade to 8C.

The boulder, and its intense shouldery sequence, was one of the featured climbs in Mastery, a documentary about first ascensionist Aidan Roberts and his recent bouldering endeavours.

Aidan broke the boulder down as 'Hard 8C to the stand, then 8B to the top', the second half being Pete Robins' pre-existing 8B boulder Isles of Wonder (f8B). Aidan further shared...

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Latest Reviews for Aidan's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands are increasing their use of recycling. To highlight these efforts, we look at a diverse range of products featuring significan...

3 3 Oct

Scarpa Generator and Generator Mid - The Ultimate Trad Shoe?

These days rock shoes seem to be getting softer and softer, making the quest to find a supportive trad shoe increasingly tough. The Generator and its mid-cut companion buck that trend in a big way, says Rob Greenwood, combining...

21 5 Sep

Scarpa Vapour S - Something Truly Special?

Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr are mighty impressed by Scarpa's latest slipper. Combining all-day comfort with a surprising degree of performance, the Vapour S redefines what a slipper can do, says Rob.

13 6 Jun

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT - brilliant, apart from the bad bits

A mountain running shoe with a carbon plate - an idea that's crossed over from road running -...

8 24 May

Scarpa Ribelle Run GTX - Can they convert a Gore-Tex sceptic?

Dan Bailey has never been a fan of waterproof-lined running shoes, but finds himself won over by...

2 12 Feb

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and...

27 Dec, 2022

Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX

Based on the popular Mescalito Mid approach shoe, but souped up for greater support on rough ground, the Mescalito TRK GTX is a...

2 22 Nov, 2022

Latest News from Aidan's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022