Toby Roberts

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Surrey, United Kingdom

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Toby Roberts is a GB Junior Climbing Team member. He redpointed 8b at age 11, and in 2020 became the youngest Brit to climb 9a with an ascent of Rainshadow. He won the European Youth Boulder Championships and placed 2nd in the European Youth Lead Championships in 2019.

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News Bronze for Toby Roberts in IFSC Boulder World Cup Salt Lake City

18-year-old Toby Roberts of Surrey won bronze in Salt Lake City this weekend in his first IFSC Boulder World Cup final, becoming the first British athlete to medal in both Lead and Boulder World Cups, following his bronze medal performa...

2 22 May

The Ticklist IFSC World Cup comes to the UK

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, Rob Greenwood runs us through the Lead World Cup which took place last weekend in Ratho, Scotland. The competition was full of nail-biting moments, particularly when some of the top competitors ran the clock down to...

12 14 Sep, 2022

News Rab CWIF 2022 Final Results

The Rab Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF) returned over the weekend after a year's hiatus and there was a noticeably high standard, particularly amongst the Brits. In the men's event, current British Bouldering Champion Max Milne took the top spot with an...

2 21 Mar, 2022

The Ticklist #50 Hard Sport Climbing

This week's Ticklist is all about hard sport ascents...

12 Nov, 2021

News Toby Roberts Climbs Hubble (9a)

16-year-old Toby Roberts has continued his fine run of form by ticking Hubble (9a) at Raven Tor (Miller's Dale), The...

56 27 Oct, 2021

News Batman 9a / + by Toby Roberts

16-year-old Toby Roberts has ticked Batman 9a/+, making the second ascent of the line in just over a week following Josh...

3 18 Oct, 2021

News Three World Titles and Six Medals for GB Juniors in World Youth Championships

GB Climbing's juniors finished off the team's most successful IFSC World...

3 30 Aug, 2021

News Rainshadow 9a by 15-year-old Toby Roberts

8 7 Dec, 2020

News Silver in European Youth Lead Championships for Toby Roberts

24 Oct, 2019

News Two GB Medals in European Youth Boulder Championships

30 Sep, 2019

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Reviews from the UKC editorial team

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and after much deliberation we've managed to boil it down to a selection of favourites. So here it is, our Gear of the Ye...

27 Dec, 2022

If it Ain't Broke - Gear that Goes On and On

In these days of growing environmental concern and shrinking budgets, we can't all be constantly buying brand gear. There's a lot to be said for making do with the stuff we already own. To celebrate our loyalty to much-loved and trusty bits of...

46 14 Nov, 2022

Trail Running Shoes - also good for walkers and climbers

Not just for running, trail shoes are the most versatile of footwear, and prove ideal for both hillwalking and crag approaches too. Lighter and more forgiving than a walking boot, they also beat approach shoes for all day comfort,...

18 28 Sep, 2022

OTS Trade Show Reports

For the first time since the pandemic UKC and UKH have attended an actual, real life trade show, OTS in Liverpool. Here are the...

8 4 Aug, 2022

La Sportiva TC Pro

With its high top design and stiffer feel, you might assume the TC Pro is too much of a big wall specialist to be of much interest to the...

36 15 Jul, 2022

La Sportiva G5 Evo

With some crucial improvements to the old version, as well as a few attractive modern features, the newly updated G5 Evo should become a...

14 26 Apr, 2022

La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX

With lightweight materials and a striking new outsole that offers enhanced downhill braking, La Sportiva's Aequilibrium boot...

27 5 Apr, 2022

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La Sportiva launches UK recycling programme

A new recycling programme has been launched in the UK by La Sportiva, aiming to provide an easy way for people to recycle footwear and clothing when it reaches the end of its life.

5 19 Jul, 2022

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Take a peak:

9 12 Oct, 2021

New Footwear Spring / Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing...

11 8 Mar, 2021