Mastery: Aidan Roberts Pushing the Limits of Bouldering

Mastery: Aidan Roberts Pushing the Limits of Bouldering | Climbing Documentary

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Жыл бұрын

Mastering anything takes a huge amount of time and dedication. Bouldering is no exception.
This film follows Aidan as he tackles some of the hardest boulders in the world in his pursuit of bouldering Mastery.
A huge thanks to Patagonia for the support.
If you would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patreon, thanks!: patreon.com/Wedgeclimbing?utm...
Featuring:
Aidan Roberts: aidan.roberts98
Will Bosi: will_bosi
Dan Varian: beastmakers
Ollie Torr: ollietorr
Hazel Findlay: hazel_findlay
Shawn Raboutou: shawnraboutou
Elias Arriagada Krüger: elias.arriagadak
Tom Peckitt: tompeckitt
Billy Rydal: billyridal
Directed and edited by Sam Lawson: _sam_lawson_
Filmed by Sam Lawson and Sam Pratt: samm_pratt
Additional footage from Ben Neilson: neilson.ben
Follow Wedge on Instagram: wedge_climbing
Full Ticklist:
Leopold Von Pooch 8C First Ascent
Truffles on Bicycles 8B+ First Ascent
King of the Hill sit 7C+
Alphane 9A
Stairway to Heaven 8B
Child of Hell 8C
Hazel Grace 8B+
Vecchio Leone Sit 8C+ First Ascent
Isle's of Wonder Sit 8C+ First Ascent

Пікірлер: 589

@magmidt Жыл бұрын

This is the best climbing video I’ve seen for a long time! Thank you!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks Magnus! Means a lot coming for you 😁

@evocardopearclimbing Жыл бұрын

Surely a Collab with Aidan and Sam soon? ;)

@johnshipley1389 Жыл бұрын

Yes Aiden and Magnus collaboration, that’s what we want!!! 💚💚💚

@ashhodson2063 Жыл бұрын

Yes to that Collab!!

@SpartaSpartan117 7 ай бұрын

How's it compare to The Real Thing?

@jessewhitfield6673 Жыл бұрын

I was honestly quite sad that this video finished when it did. I felt as if I had just sat in a cinema for 2 hours. To have this climbing video available on KZfaq, for free, that feels like a complete cinematic experience, WITH some of, if not, the best climbing and cinematic production, I've ever seen, is absolutely incredible. Well done to sam, Aidan and everyone involved. Absolute masterpiece, very keen to see what the future has in store for wedge.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It means so much getting comments like this 😁

@dannygrout92 Жыл бұрын

Yeppp 100% , orders of magnitude better than some reel rocks. Needed to be twice as long !!

@MiguelClimbs Жыл бұрын

Damn, this belongs on the big screen. The amount of work that went into this is insane.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rupz7064 Жыл бұрын

Yeah for real, this could have been in the new reel rock movie ngl

@WideBoyz Жыл бұрын

Best bouldering film I've seen in a long long time, amazing effort Aidan. And Sam the edit/camerawork was flipping well good 💪

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pete!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone for watching, I hope you enjoyed the film! Hopefully there will be lots more like this in the future. Big thanks to everyone involved. I've just launched a Patreon page, so if anyone is keen to help support the channel and make more projects like this happen, go check it out :D patreon.com/Wedgeclimbing

@UKnaZo Жыл бұрын

No link in description to Patreon

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

@@UKnaZo patreon.com/Wedgeclimbing 👍💪❤️

@harveygibson123 Жыл бұрын

Edit and tune selection is awesome man well done.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

@@harveygibson123 thanks!

@muscularibuprofen69 Жыл бұрын

I loved how Alphane was just one part of the continuing journey of Aidan's mastery in climbing, not the pinnacle as mainstream climbing media wants us to believe. Beautiful cinematography, story telling and of course mind blowing climbing. Thank you!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was exactly the idea of the film, glad it came across that way 😁

@callmetarif Жыл бұрын

Yeah man we feel it! ❤ the journey is everything!

@ollywhite8352 Жыл бұрын

Mastery: Sam Lawson Pushing the Limits of KZfaq Climbing Content - absolute joy to watch

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Cheers Olly!

@MicahBuller Жыл бұрын

25:55 has the best climbing transition I've ever seen.

@callmetarif Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was an oof! moment 😂

@joolsgrommers1466 Жыл бұрын

So true!

@katyforrester338 Жыл бұрын

I think we need to start a fund for heating for Ollie Tor #alwaysinabigjacket

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

😅

@piotrszklarz7958 Жыл бұрын

I have no words. Aidan is so inspiring, very reflected, crazy stoked and chilled in the same time. This content is just too good to be over. Spectacular production. One of the best climbing movies ever. Perfect music selection and almost spiritual climate. Mastery!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!

@ayuminor Жыл бұрын

That's the most climber way to have a peek into the oven ever at 15:16 haha

@dane2551 Жыл бұрын

It's incredible that we get climbing content like this for free. Major ups on the sends and production!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the support ❤💪

@ianroberts9297 Жыл бұрын

So proud of you, Aidan.

@craigbritton1089 Жыл бұрын

This video shows what real competition is in climbing; taking it to the next level by competing against yourself and everyone encouraging each other to do their personal best. And it is so great that it is being done by kids coming out of the gym and comp circuits. ( At just shy of 70; Magnus still seems an older kid.) As someone who has climbed since ' 66; the attitude and peer support is maybe better than I have ever seen. Congratulations to this generation of climbers.

@CollinGill7 11 ай бұрын

the audio in this was insane, you could hear every little microadjustment on the rock

@WEDGECLIMBING 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@glassharmonica Жыл бұрын

Others have pointed out Aidan's skill at articulation. I was blown away when he said the following: "There was a moment where I like really realized; oh wow like, you've become attached to the idea of doing both of these climbs, and like that is like affecting you in the moment when you're on the wall. I just need to climb in the moment and be able to detach from this idea of doing both of these climbs." The amount of wisdom crammed into those two sentences is captivating. I've been stuck on something for a long time now, and those words were extremely useful for me to hear!

@simonhibbeler5396 Жыл бұрын

Wedge and Mellow are making outside climbing cool again in my eyes. Your philosophy, approach, and video production are so well done. Thank you for being involved in this sport!!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ianroberts9297 Жыл бұрын

Therefore, without being attached to results, one should act as a matter of duty; for by working without attachment, one attains the Supreme. Bhagavad Gita chapter 3 verse 19

@ashhodson2063 Жыл бұрын

I'm blown away. Not only by the content of this video, but the language used to articulate the content. The language used to articulate climbing and training is still quite immature compared to other more established and popular sports. I think Aidan has evolved said language and is making the seemingly impossible to comprehend actually quite easy to digest. Incredible. A milestone for climbing and the start of something that will transcend time. Thankyou to all involved, inspirational is an understatement. ❤

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Ash. I'm glad you enjoyed the film and that it was able to convey more than just the hard climbing 😁

@ashhodson2063 Жыл бұрын

@@WEDGECLIMBING epic!! Thankyou 😊

@evocardopearclimbing Жыл бұрын

I'm as excited to see Sams editing as the climbing itself! he is so good.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@alexbiale Жыл бұрын

This is the best bouldering video I've seen since Dosage 4.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's high praise 😁

@callmetarif Жыл бұрын

Forreal nobody climbs with such precision and body-awareness as Aidan, it's just fucking inspiring and you wanna hop on the train

@leo_skinner Жыл бұрын

Might be the best climbing film I’ve watched. Absolutely mega. Nice one🙌🙌

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Cheers Leo!

@callmetarif Жыл бұрын

Yeah right? I thought Alphane was good but this. I mean how did Aidan do Alphane. With style!

@Ladte12 11 ай бұрын

Loved it, very inspiring!

@WEDGECLIMBING 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It's greatly appreciated 😁🙏

@SM-sg9em Жыл бұрын

the level of climbing mastery we are allowed to witness here is just unbelievable 🔥🔥🔥.

@guitarrules762 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best climbing film i've seen, easily the best free climbing film i've seen. Beautiful footage combined with masterful story telling. 10/10!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@zoaxanthellae Жыл бұрын

I rented a little projector just to watch this and am glad I did

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Good scenes! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@PaulCoxC Жыл бұрын

40 mins of Wedge and Aidan - perfect!

@TopRope8a Жыл бұрын

This definitely could have been in Reel Rock. Awesome movie!

@latticetrainingleodefrette8601 Жыл бұрын

That's an insult to Wedge Climbing ;)

@duuplo Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Now back to the board ;)

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@nicholasmarshall5775 Жыл бұрын

A real privilege to have this provided for free. Big congrats to all involved

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jamesverb1927 Жыл бұрын

Love how thoughtful Aidan is. Always bringing those new ideas to climbing

@AndyDay Жыл бұрын

That was immense. It needs to be on the big screen! Aidan seems like such a nice guy. And Ollie is THE MAN. What a combination. And what an awesome sponsor! Thank you Patagonia! And Sam - thank you. That was a fantastic film.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Andy!

@elliotrichards6948 Жыл бұрын

Will: 11:34 Also Will: *sends BoD*

@paulmitchell5349 Жыл бұрын

Certainly a master of names. Truffles on Bicycles is excellent. In any particular era if someone is putting the grade up a notch, then they are at master level. Stanage Wuthering roof direct is attainable.

@robkelly992 Жыл бұрын

An instant classic. Nice one!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bencarter3623 Жыл бұрын

absolutely blessed to have this masterpiece for free. 🔥🔥

@hotbeefo Жыл бұрын

As soon as it came out I sat my gf down on the sofa and stuck it on the big screen 😂. Just came back to read the comments now. Nice to see you getting the deserved love from people including some famous names.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment and the support! It's greatly appreciated :D

@andrewskerratt8353 Жыл бұрын

This film is incredible, certainly the best climbing film of the year!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pinmycomment5239 Жыл бұрын

1:00 the transition is nuts. Thanks for the video

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@weimpromptu Жыл бұрын

Doggie coming with is the second best thing after going itself.

@willbevins4203 Жыл бұрын

This is not just mastery of climbing but mastery of short climbing films. Absolutely next level

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks Will!

@phillewis3108 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I’m just going round KZfaq commenting “incredible” on dozens of videos. But… Incredible!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

😅 thanks!

@lenardvandermaas6893 Жыл бұрын

Feels crazy that we get to watch something this good for free on youtube. Quite simply incredible :D

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😁

@timignatov7394 Жыл бұрын

That ... Was ... EPIC !!!!!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dandantrash Жыл бұрын

Absolute top drawer stuff!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@marcwolff1921 Жыл бұрын

I share your view of Mastery in climbing. Absolutely convincing theory!

@bennwheeler1236 Жыл бұрын

Even as an American, Will and Aidan are the biggest inspirations, not just for their climbing, but their attitudes.

@TristanCleveland Жыл бұрын

Definitely re: their attitudes. They just have so much freaking fun. It's a big advantage for hard climbing, and valuable in its own right.

@johnshipley1389 Жыл бұрын

When you turned off the music at 38:00 so we could fully appreciate the climb in all its glory including sheep noises, that was ecstasy, thank you.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@asclarke295 Жыл бұрын

Best climbing Film/Documentary I've ever seen. Hands down!!!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@driesdebie3021 Жыл бұрын

Just here to let the youtube algorithm know this is insane content!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shmalts1 Жыл бұрын

legendary, can't believe we're getting this for free

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RFrecka Жыл бұрын

Nothing gets me more psyched than to see a Wedge video came out before a planned hard climbing session. Everyone take notes.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pleased to provide some psyche 💪💪

@ilian7646 Жыл бұрын

that last shot of isles sit is crazy good

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@criley0007 Жыл бұрын

Awesome and inspiring doc!! A great watch

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ralphcowling2417 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the repeat of isles of wonder sit when it gets upgraded to a 9b

@rj5249 Жыл бұрын

Videos like this deserve severe recognition. Thank you for top quality content Wedge!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! The support is much appreciated :D

@joolsgrommers1466 Жыл бұрын

Tea went cold, nearly pissed myself as I couldn't bring myself to pause it. Stunning work mate, really special. Climbing pretty good too. Blinder!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@peterpavlou7137 Жыл бұрын

What an unreal production! This makes KZfaq better 😂

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

😅 thanks!

@kolterlivengood7460 Жыл бұрын

id pay to watch this in IMAX, so here is my contribution, however small, to these mini documentaries becoming your full-time job!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's greatly appreciated 😁 Getting a response like this makes it so much easier to put the time in 🙏

@Deafcapybara 8 ай бұрын

How tf does this channel not have at the very least 100k yet wtf every video is so good

@WEDGECLIMBING 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏💪

@christopherkahler6742 Жыл бұрын

An Instant classic. This will be rewatched so many times.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, the support is greatly appreciated!

@stagerw Жыл бұрын

This was truly incredible. All of these comments encapsulate more than I can say in one of my own, and they all ring true. Aiden, this sort of thing inspires climbers and non-climbers alike. Also notice that after minutes of scrolling, each and every comment still has a response from WEDGE. What passion. Great stuff, and more to come I'm sure! I cannot wait for another production of this caliber, with people of this caliber, with the vibes of this caliber, that we lucky people somehow get the privilege of watching for free. This isn't just a good for a climbing documentary, it is top notch as far as all documentaries go. Bravo.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Love getting comments like this 😁 Plenty more in the pipeline 💪

@stevencrudgington374 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the best climbing content out there atm. Thank you.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thank you so much!

@smtmssmtms Жыл бұрын

no words, this is history of climbing

@redleaf1049 Жыл бұрын

One of the best climbing films ever, amazing work all around.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@maxidlab Жыл бұрын

incredddddle edit. unreal cast of climbers and interviewees. music on point. the joy and passion of these guys. the best.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 glad you liked it!

@yellowclimbingofficial Жыл бұрын

sick viddy!! wedge videos definitely have a different energy that sets them apart. intimate and kinda spiritual--which i love. couple of fave moments that made me laugh were when aidan said "bing maps"! never heard that before. also when he was talking about head game and not missing it. i thought he was talking about the bread 😅 gosh and imagine sending a boulder with sheep baa'ing you up the boulder 🤌

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Haha he takes his baking very seriously...

@seth2308 Жыл бұрын

23k subs is criminal 🤣 this is some of the best climbing content out there.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated 🙏

@CaseyFackreClimbing Жыл бұрын

This was certainly worth the wait!! I love how you ended the video on isles of wonder rather than alphane. It seems like that climb meant more to aidan, and better reflects his specific climbing style

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah that was the idea, despite it not having as big of a grade attached to it, it seemed like the more rewarding climb

@menantmartin8001 Жыл бұрын

One of the best short movies about climbing. Your edit and Aidan's strengh made this epic, thanks a lot for sharing this journey

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lukeglaister81 Жыл бұрын

That was incredible. So much about this film I loved. Ollies phsyc to see Aidan reach his potential. Will and Aidan tick alphane. The sound track and scenery. Last but not least. Sam's Videography. Wedge hitting it out the park with this one and it keeps getting better. Class 🔥🔥

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Means a lot to get comments like these 😁

@paullegloan1502 Жыл бұрын

did my man really just say "bing maps"? hahahahaha

@ChrisWhitehead-to3nr Жыл бұрын

An instant classic climbing film. Awesome stuff

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Hopesfallout Жыл бұрын

Absolutely next level, the quality of content in climbing recently has gone off the charts!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lucasdunbar5805 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stellar film! The body tension Aidan climbs with is mind blowing

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tijn1993 Жыл бұрын

Sick film, thanks for all the work. Truly a master at work. Big up Aidan

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support!

@tombriggs-hx2gm Жыл бұрын

Great production. Aidan’s ascent of Alphane was wonderful to watch. And the whole commentary is really engaging. Loved it.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@grez88uk Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I really enjoyed this film, Aidan and in particular Will seem the happiest guys in climbing.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Fml570 Жыл бұрын

So happy that this channel exists!

@miguelgalllego Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Such a masterpiece

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidkettle8774 Жыл бұрын

I have been looking forward to this! Sounds like I am in for a treat! 👍

@isolatedtingting822 Жыл бұрын

Using mastery as a storyline is amazing. It's so much better than just having Alphane as the main storyline. I wish I can hear Aiden's thoughts about this road of Mastery in 20-30 years time. All the 'guest?' in the movie just adds an extra layer to the story. It feels like it is from a book. Great work!!!! (sat still for 20 minutes appreciating how good the film is)

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We were very keen for it to not just be a film about doing a really hard climb, but instead have the climb as part of the process. Glad it came across that way!

@ciepularys Жыл бұрын

Thats just excellent. I love where bouldering on yt gets.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CollinGill7 11 ай бұрын

its so cool to get some insight into his perspective, its always nice to see what makes each revolutionary/groundbreaking climber so next level

@lucasla5 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! That transition from Shawn to Aiden on the sit was sick!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@masonjenkins4053 Жыл бұрын

The content is insane, but so is the video quality/color grading. Very pleasant watch!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dexterbjuveus6056 Жыл бұрын

This channel has only continued to level up again and again, truly deserves so much more recognition for its amazing content!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LukeRockCimber Жыл бұрын

CRAZY GOOD! #SAMGANG Someone shout out to pattagucciiii!!! We need them to send the Sams some sponsorship $$ so we can keep the Aiden content coming... I have an insatiable appetite for the audio and visual content created by the Sams AKA the British Climbing Content Kings

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

😅 thanks so much! Hopefully lots more content on the way from the Sam's and Aidan 💪

@alfiewall4847 Жыл бұрын

Mastering the story just as much as the boulder… it’s awesome the way we are brought along side Aiden, with some of the best insights and the most beautiful to watch climbs .

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😁

@wesleymgriffin Жыл бұрын

This film and the climbing in it are both fantastic.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jasonsterner922 Жыл бұрын

What a treat on a Sunday night. Aidan and Will you are crushing! On fire! I'm so motivated to climb tomorrow! The Smiles, Psych, Scenery, Camaraderie, Dogs, Cats, Positivity, LFG!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@BigBoiClimbs Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've ever watched. Simply amazing from everyone involved.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MovementForBJJ Жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Thank you 👏…Sam✌️

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you're welcome!

@amethyst8399 7 ай бұрын

I've watched this like 4 times the whole way through and god damn this video and channel deserve all the praise in the world.

@WEDGECLIMBING 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It means a lot 😁

@amethyst8399 7 ай бұрын

@@WEDGECLIMBING Yeah of course, I feel like it's a little event every time a video drops

@bronsoncc Жыл бұрын

best yet! storytelling was as strong as the climbing 🤘

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad the story came out well 😁

@stephendaedalus7841 Жыл бұрын

Absolute mad lads! What an incredibly made film! Also, as a fellow physics / math graduate I appreciate Aidan's casual use of the phrase 'nontrivial' lol

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

😅 thanks!

@user-se5mt3fp4b Жыл бұрын

Changed my life

@I_am_Spartacus Жыл бұрын

Fantastic short film lads!!!! You really are knocking out high quality films, just not in footage, but just in pure narrative... you're proving just how involving climbing is.. it's simply not just pulling on holds.

@WEDGECLIMBING Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you liked the narrative side of it 😁