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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Quick takeaways
- A focus on intricate movements and unique wall features in mastering challenging climbs.
- Importance of presence and enjoyment in achieving climbing flow and satisfaction.
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Introduction and Initial Reflections
Aiden Roberts reflects on the period after doing the climb Alfane, noting a sense of validation and ego satisfaction from the climbing limelight. He spent time in Sheffield for training with coach Ollie Torr and climber Toby Roberts. The focus was on training power moves, including climbing more dynamically, to prepare for upcoming projects.
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