Robbie Phillips

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Robbie is an Edinburgh based climber and coach. He began his career competing, but is better known for his cutting edge ascents on alpine rock, which include becoming the first Briton to climb the infamous 'Alpine Trilogy' - Silbergeier 8b+, Des Kaisers neue Kleider 8b+ and End of Silence 8b+.

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Fri Night Vid St Kilda Climbing Adventure

In this week's Friday Night Video, we join Robbie Phillips, Will Birkett, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost and Charles Smallwood as they take the path less trodden to one of the most mystical places on Earth, the Scottish island archipelago of St Ki...

5 28 Jul

Interview Robbie Phillips on Valinor E9, his approach to new routes, and his next big project

'really, this climb is what I have been looking for most of my life'.

3 24 May

News New E9 7a for Robbie Phillips

Robbie Phillips has made the first ascent of Valinor, E9 7a, on Ben Loyal, Scotland.

7 15 May

News Triple tick of Le Voyage, E10 7a, in just two days

James Pearson's Le Voyage has now received eleven ascents, five of which have been in the past three...

2 11 Apr

Fri Night Vid Not a Hope in Hoy - Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore on Longhope Direct (E10 7a)

This week's Friday Night Video follows Robbie Phillips and Alex...

16 25 Nov, 2022

News Longhope Direct (E10 7a) for Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore

Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore have repeated Dave MacLeod's Longhope Direct (E10 7a) on St...

19 30 May, 2022

The Ticklist Mat Wright Repeats Lexicon (E11), The Long Hope Direct Newsflash, and Biblins 8C

In this week's Ticklist, we run through Mat Wright's incredible ascent...

26 May, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

30 Dec, 2021

News New Loch Duntelchaig E10 by Robbie Phillips, Repeated by Dave MacLeod

6 11 Oct, 2021

Video Robbie Phillips on Achemine (E9 6c)

4 22 Oct, 2020

News Achemine E9 6c by Robbie Phillips

6 12 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #8 - Hard Sport Abroad

13 Sep, 2020

Video Robbie Phillips - Return to the Bridge

6 27 Feb, 2020

News Edinburgh Bridge Roof Crack First Ascent by Robbie Phillips

51 11 Feb, 2020

News Robbie Phillips Completes the Alpine Trilogy

18 21 Aug, 2019

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 5

24 May, 2016

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 4

10 24 Mar, 2016

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 3

11 Jan, 2016

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 1 & 2

27 Nov, 2015

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St Kilda Climbing Adventure

Join Robbie Phillips and his friends Will Birkett, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost and Charles Smallwood as they take the path less trodden to one of the most mystical places on Earth, dubbed by the elders as "The Edge of the World, the mythical Scottish island archipelago of St Kilda.

Latest Reviews for Robbie's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

Featuring Gore's new PFC-free ePE membrane, the Triolet is a superb and very burly shell, says Rob Greenwood, capable of year-round use in a wide variety of disciplines, and built to take plenty of abuse.

12 3 Nov

Edelrid Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry 9.5mm

When it comes to single ropes, it's tempting to assume that thicker and heavier necessarily equals more durable and longer-lasting. But thanks to its use of Aramid fibres, the Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry challenges conventional wisdom. John McKenna...

6 12 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

Edelrid Pure, Pure Wire and Pure Pro Quickdraws

We reviewed the previous version of the Edelrid Pure in a 2016 Group Test. It was a good weight saver, and...

2 29 Sep

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...

21 5 Sep

Edelrid Helios Harness

The Helios is a definite cut above your average all-round workhorse harness, with nicely sculpted and cleverly padded waist and leg...

29 Aug

Edelrid Salathe Lite - the best helmet is the one you'll want to wear

The last thing you want to be thinking about halfway up a pitch is your helmet. This...

6 13 Jun

Latest News from Robbie's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

#ClimbGreen collection from EDELRID

All products in the #ClimbGreen collection are made from sustainable materials or stand out due to their particularly long service life. They are produced in a resource-friendly way and under fair working conditions.

10 Oct

Getting started with EDELRID

Starting climbing as a beginner can be daunting so we asked friend of the brand and new climber Lucy O'Neill to summarise her top five favourite Edelrid products ideal for beginners.

4 31 Aug

Edelrid 160 Years

This year marks the 160th year anniversary of EDELRID. Since the company was founded in 1863 by Julius EDELmann and Carl RIDder, we have continued to push innovation in the climbing and outdoor markets.

22 Jun