Guy Robertson

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Guy lives with his family in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he works as a low carbon project manager. He has put up new rock and winter climbs in regions as diverse as Africa, the Middle East, the Alps, Peru, Norway and the Greater Himalaya. However, it is for his domestic winter exploits he is rightly best known, having for many years been active at the forefront of Scottish winter climbing.

Guy has made long-awaited second ascents of most of the hardest winter test-pieces from the 1980’s and 1990’s and more recently has pioneered many of his own first ascents across Scotland up to grade X.

He specialises in creating long and sustained mixed routes, often in very remote locations, and always climbed from the ground up. This committing and adventurous approach encapsulates the very essence of hard Scottish winter climbing.

Latest News & Articles

News posts and Articles featuring Guy

News Vortex, X 10, by Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson

Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson have made yet another top-end First Winter Ascent.

2 22 Dec, 2022

News Greg Boswell on his First Winter Ascent of The Nihilist, IX 9

Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson have launched the winter season with a first winter ascent of The Nihilist, IX 9.

2 14 Dec, 2022

News Wailing Wall IX,9 repeated by Guy Robertson and Adam Russell

Guy Robertson and Adam Russell have made the first repeat of The Wailing Wall IX,9 on An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill. The line was established in December 2010 by the late Martin Moran with Murdoch Jamieson.

16 18 Jan, 2022

News Local Hero - An Teallach VIII,9 by Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson

Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson have kicked off their Scottish winter season by...

4 27 Nov, 2019

News Scottish New Route Action

Guy Robertson has been busy adding some new lines to mountain crags across Scotland in the summer heatwave, including the three-pitch...

2 7 Aug, 2018

News Lost Arrow Winter Variation X 10 by Boswell & Robertson

The formidable axe-wielding duo Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson have made a promising start to their...

45 14 Dec, 2017

News Flurry of winter desperates from Guy Robertson

16 8 Feb, 2008

Latest Reviews for Guy's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Rab Mythic G Jacket

If you're looking for the best warmth available at a minimalist weight, then this top-of-the-market down jacket must be pretty much the state of the art, reckons Dan Bailey.

26 Oct

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 significant...

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

Rab Aeon Ultra 28 pack

With a close, well-vented fit and handy on-the-go pockets inspired by running vest design, the Aeon Ultra is a superb summer hill pack...

10 15 Aug

Aircontact Ultra 50 Pack - Deuter Go Lightweight

Deuter are known for making solid packs, but perhaps less so light ones. Their entry to the lightweight...

2 7 Jul

New Camping Gear for 2024

At OTS 2023 in Liverpool, we got a chance to check out some of the coolest new camping gear due to hit the shelves next...

6 Jul

Rab Ionosphere 5.5 Sleeping Mat

Rab are new to camping mats, and this warm-but-lightweight 4-season model suggests they're off to a great start, says John...

13 4 Jul

Latest News from Guy's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Bronwyn Hodgins Interview - Big Walls, Women-Only Events, and Carbon Offsetting E

Bronwyn Hodgins, a professional rock climber and guide from Canada with a deep-rooted love for all facets of climbing, is the embodiment for boundless energy. Her unwavering passion has fueled her exceptional achievements in various rea...

14 Nov

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