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 - Arrival of the Birds 9A, Spots of Time 9A, as well as 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 Aidan Roberts on a Winter in Yosemite

During late 2023 and early 2024, my approach to climbing was pretty serious. I wanted it to be that way. I'd found a series of projects which inspired me and pushed me to be better than I was, and I wanted to do what it took to climb th...

4 24 Jun

Fri Night Vid Exploring Northern Ireland's Best Bouldering

In this week's Friday Night Video, a strong team of boulderers from across the pond join up with the likes of Aidan Roberts and Dan Varian for a trip to Fairhead. For the Americans, Fairhead has always been fairly under-the-radar but they...

8 Nov, 2024

News Aidan Roberts repeats Poseidon's Wrath, 8C

Aidan Roberts has made the first repeat of Solly Kemball-Dorey's 'magnum opus', Poseidon's Wrath (f8C), at Trewethet Cliff (North), in Cornwall.

14 Oct, 2024

Fri Night Vid Spots of Time 9A / V17 - Aidan Roberts Climbing Britain's Hardest Boulder

This week's Friday Night Video takes us part way up Helvellyn, where...

9 11 Oct, 2024

News Aidan Roberts makes second ascent of The Origin Sit

Aidan Roberts has made the second ascent of The Origin Sit, 8C, at Dinas Rock, Swansea,...

23 Aug, 2024

Interview Aidan Roberts on climbing Arrival of the Birds and Spots of Time

Just under a month ago, we reported on Aidan Roberts having made two ascents at...

7 16 May, 2024

News Aidan Roberts climbs two top-end projects

Aidan Roberts has made ascents of two of his hardest projects, The Midnight Project, and the The Helvellyn...

11 17 Apr, 2024

Newsflash 8C First Ascent for Aidan Roberts

29 Jan, 2024

Fri Night Vid World-Class Bouldering in Finland

19 Jan, 2024

News New 8C for Aidan Roberts

24 Jul, 2023

Video Aidan Roberts flashes Momentum, 8B+

3 15 May, 2023

News New 8C+ for Aidan Roberts

4 25 Apr, 2023

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

2 31 Mar, 2023

News New 8C for Aidan Roberts

3 1 Mar, 2023

News New 8C+ for Aidan Roberts

14 Nov, 2022

Newsflash Aidan Roberts Repeats Alphane - Font 9A

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

Latest Reviews for Aidan's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

7 27 Aug

Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while remaining breathable and easy to pack. In this group test we look at jackets with an active cut, and stretch fabric that's robust...

12 12 Aug

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new...

20 13 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Patagonia Nano Air Ultralight - Men's and Women's

Ideal for a wide array of activities, seasons and conditions, this ultralight and highly breathable insulated...

16 23 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Latest News from Aidan's Sponsors

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CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024

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, 2023

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