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 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 Project.

11 17 Apr

Newsflash 8C First Ascent for Aidan Roberts

Aidan Roberts has made the first ascent of Right Hand Man, 8C, at The Bowderstone in Cumbria.

29 Jan

Fri Night Vid World-Class Bouldering in Finland

For week's Friday Night Video(s), we've got a triple bill from Wedge Climbing who followed Aidan Roberts and Jim Pope on a recent bouldering trip to Finland.

19 Jan

News New 8C for Aidan Roberts

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

24 Jul, 2023

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, 2023

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,...

4 25 Apr, 2023

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, 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

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots

"This feels like a nice 3-season walking boot that Scarpa have tried to winterise, without actually making it properly crampon compatible..." say Graham Uney and Sharon Kennedy. But for largely non-snowy use, and assuming the lack of half sizes...

5 26 Feb

Patagonia Super Free Alpine Jacket

Making use of Gore's new PFC-free technology, this is an interesting lightweight mountain shell, says Dan Bailey - and one that treads that bit lighter on the planet, too. But is he entirely sold on the cut..?

7 Jan

Scarpa Veloce Lace - Intermediate Performance Meets Beginner Comfort

On paper, perhaps the Veloce Lace shouldn't work, says Tim Hill; and yet it really does. This new wave super-soft beginner-to-intermediate indoor shoe has torn up the rule book.

15 15 Dec, 2023

Gear of the Year 2023

Our reviewers see a lot of gear, and while most is pretty good there will always be a few real stand-outs. Looking back over the last...

6 Dec, 2023

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...

12 3 Nov, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands...

3 3 Oct, 2023

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, 2023

Latest News from Aidan's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

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