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NEWS: Aidan Roberts on Isles of Wonder Sit 8C+

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 UKC News 19 Aug 2022

Aidan Roberts shares some words about his recent first ascent of Isles of Wonder Sit Start 8C+ in Ogwen Valley, the first of the grade in the UK and one of only two in the country following Will Bosi's recent ascent of Honey Badger.

After a half-hour rest, I felt recovered to muster up another attempt and quickly found myself scrambling over the top out. Hamish and I had discussed intense euphoria during one of the long walk-ins just a few days before and I hadn't, until that moment, discovered such a sensation in my climbing. 

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 myrddinmuse 24 Aug 2022
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Would that make it the hardest problem in Wales, now? Nice one Aidan! I also spent a few summers on Enlli when I was younger (although I have to admit I left the fingerboard at home). My friend, Mari, is now one of the permanent wardens there and loving it by all accounts. I've been meaning to get back there!


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