The Nugget Climbing Podcast

EP 223: Aidan Roberts — Navigating Pro Climbing, Establishing His Two Hardest Boulders, and Glimpsing Mastery

Jun 10, 2024

Aidan Roberts, a top boulderer, discusses professional climbing and media, new challenging boulders proposed, and reflections on podcasting. Topics include transitioning to a home base, balancing passion with livelihood, navigating climbing media and sponsorships, exploring climbing narratives and social media challenges, challenging climbs and training experiences, rediscovering a fresh approach to climbing, embracing the flow of climbing, and reflecting on climbing projects and grading.

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Reflections on Transitioning to a Home Base and Balancing Passion with Livelihood

04:39 • 22min

Navigating Climbing Media and Sponsorships

26:33 • 23min

Exploring Climbing Narratives and Social Media Challenges

49:51 • 10min

Reflections on Climbing Journey and Evolving Experiences

01:00:14 • 6min

Challenging Climbs and Training Experiences

01:06:34 • 6min

Climbing Challenges and Lessons Learned

01:12:40 • 30min

Rediscovering a Fresh Approach to Climbing

01:42:43 • 33min

Embracing the Flow of Climbing

02:15:29 • 12min

Training Routine and Collagen Importance in Climbing Sessions

02:27:12 • 2min

Exploring Mastery in Climbing and the Significance of Finding the Perfect Climb

02:29:05 • 4min

Reflecting on Climbing Projects and Grading

02:33:26 • 19min

Navigating the Complexity of Climbing Grades and Self-Worth

02:52:14 • 26min

Exploring the Possibility of Sailing to the States

03:18:25 • 2min

Climbing 'Burden of Dreams' in Finland

03:20:01 • 13min

Reflections on an Interview with Aiden and Encouragement for Listener Support

03:32:50 • 2min