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The combination of Sam’s fantastic filmmaking, and Aidan talking limit boulders is always a pleasure. Hugely enjoyed this, and will be returning to watch it many times over!
@@WEDGECLIMBING I was actually thinking exactly the same. No Eye Candy, heavy bass drops and frequent jump cuts. Its so tastefully kept pure, which is generating a lot of space for the actual depth of this feat. chapeau!
While it probably won’t go viral at all, this video will be up there with the great storytelling outdoors bouldering vids. It will truly inspire those lucky enough to see it. There should be yearly rewards for this stuff, and Sam, you’d be up there every time.
This is phenomenal! Aidan working out and doing one of the hardest bouders in the world almost fades into the background with how good the filmmaking is. Surely not the last time i watched this.
Aidan's mindset and thoughts on how he approaches his challenges are just as fascinating as his climbing performance. Inspiring documentary, beautifully filmed. Calm and collected, like the protagonist himself. On to the next adventure. Ahoy.
I loved what Aidan said about frustration and knowing he CAN do it, but staying patient and waiting for the right time, knowing it will come eventually.
That statement about how he avoided forcing the process and instead set his focus on exploration and enjoyment really got me and made me remember to do the same in my math theses. Thanks Aidan!
Sam your work is unmatched. Absolute class every time. Feels wrong to watch content like this and not tip once in a while. As for that monster Aidan. Well done . Can tell he had the full experience with this one. Brilliant 👏
Man, what a climb, what poetry. Love this. Feels like a journey of maturing, too, of growing more wise. And I can't fckn believe that Aiden is still getting stronger. So excited for what he might continue bringing to the climbing community!
Burden of dreams-esque… i remember watching that when it first came out. Project close to home, getting to see someone experience the most fulfilling process in climbing, with a anti-climatic but impactful finish. Adding this to the classic vid playlist
A class film once again. From a jaded old school wanker who easily dislikes the modern era. You guys break the mould. Keep it up! not just the sends but the cinematography & story telling.
Living 15 minutes next to a 9A Boulder, or any Boulder for that manner is such a privilege I would love. Nalle must have felt same motivation having Burden of Dreams in his country.
The UK has so many absolutely stunning areas, the Lake District included. Just absolutely breath-taking, it's like everything about the UK turned up to 11. Often dour weather that underpins a truly beautiful place in a severe beauty kind of way. Aidan's approach to climbing reminds me of that, severe beauty. What an absolute stud of a climber. I've just seen this video for the first time and I already feel like it's one of the best bouldering videos I've seen.
Just finished reading 'The Alchemist'. Aidan's experience seems so close to that story. Travelling abroad only to come home and find treasure in a local project is such an inspiring tale.
Wedge just isn't playing the same game as everyone else. Another beautifully curated masterpiece. Side note: good thing Aiden isn't American, tone of the commentary was spot on!
I really appreciated the mood of the video, Aidan's introspections give a great value to this work. I think we need more videos like these, where together with the amazing sporting performance, the depth of an intense process is told. Thanks for this gem!
I had the privilege of climbing on the climbing team with aidan at university, and i remember when he used to coach at my local. Crazy to see how he has progressed, very inspiring.
I'd been looking forward to this so much that when it arrived I felt like had to find the absolute right moment to watch. No distractions allowed. Couldn't spoil the first go. That moment finally came and damn, it was worth the wait. Thank you, Aidan and Sam.
I can say many great things about this short film, and how much awesome climbing skills are on show here, but I would just like to take a second and appreciate how beautiful of a person Aidan is. Humble, insightful, not ashamed to explore and share his emotional feelings, overall a unique human being. Also, one of the climbers with the most elegant climbing style, in my opinion. Thank you Wedge team for this great production.
Aidan's mindset is so incredibly inspiring. That boulder is beautiful in itself, but his story behind it makes it worth so much more. If you would only have seen the video of the ascent, you wouldn't know about the beautiful heelhook sequence he didn't end up using. So, big thanks for this documentary.
were so lucky to have you around aiden, this video was incredible. i love your mindset and perspective. i bet a lot of people will find profound inspiration from you.
Calm, reflective, introspective, with subtle emotions that are so well-articulated. More climbing film channels should be like this; but until then Wedge will continue to be my favorite. Such brilliant filmmaking.
Amazing insight into the psychological aspect that goes into projecting on your limit! A lot of other climbers let frustration get the better of them when they're getting close but Aidan makes the whole process look truly fulfilling and enjoyable.:)
Wow. This may be your best film yet Sam. The cinematography was brilliant and it melded with the narrative of Aidan's excellently named boulder so effortlessly. It wasn't contrived or forced, and the flow of storytelling, pace and tone was just perfection. It moved me almost to tears. Ps. And of course this is all possible in part to Aidan's incredible talent in climbing as well as his ability to be so articulate and thoughtful in what value it provides him in his life.
Aidan is an inspiration. On the cutting edge of our sport and yet not focused on send culture. Just enjoying the beauty of rock climbing and the gifts that it brings to all who do it. What a stunning film I know ill watch again and again. Congrats to you both.
Aidan you always inspire me with your thoughtful and careful choice of words. A real credit to the flock. Look forward to more from you and wish you the best with your future ahead. Cheers
WOOOOOOOOW this was simply beautiful. This was wonderful story telling and I am just speechless. This is one of my favorite climbing videos maybe ever! Thank you so much!
Having listened to Aidan talking about Spots of Time on the Careless Talk Climbing Podcast, it's fabulous to watch the story on film. Absolutely beautiful climbing and filmmaking. Magical.
What’s beautiful film (extreme kudos to the editor for that spot in time where the chord sequence changed when he got the hold). What an incredibly self aware and enlightened being.
Superb little film. Aidan's approach to climbing right at the limit is refreshing, the filmmaking is as good as it gets, and I love how another of the very hardest blocs in the world is like a desperately difficult and subtle board problem.
So damn cool man. So inspiring. In a time when climbing can feel like nothing but grade chasing, ego, whatever, just bringing back the love and the art of it all. How climbing can be another beautiful manifestation of the human spirit.
As always, beautiful filmmaking by Wedge and Aidan is a pleasure to watch and listen to. Perhaps the most inspiring thing about Aidan, even more than his cutting edge climbing, is how he shares his mental process with all of us. we can all learn from his introspective attitude, regardless of what grade we climb.
I absolutely adore the cinematography and soundscape you create, Sam. Beautifully done. Seems weird to say that the bouldering feels almost secondary to the beauty of the content itself.....which, of course, it isn't.
Personally for me projecting is the heart of this sport. The excitement of finding a new project, the problem solving that goes into it, the many failures and hopefully the actual send. It’s nice that you shared your journey! This video makes me psyched to get back to my project.
Beautiful portrayal of what climbing has to offer. Great storytelling, and perfectly executed filmmaking. A true masterpiece that shows the beauty of the journey.
Absolute next level story telling and video making! Funny thinking that this boulder has been waiting for Aidan at the back of his house while he's been abroad so much.
Great video. I feel so fortunate to have watched this as a beginner boulderer. There is a lot to unpack here. Mainly, I am eager to find a project close to home to gather spots of time with friends, the crag, and with myself. Great work on all accounts. Thank you for sharing
Stunning video as always! One of the coolest boulders I've seen to be honest. Such a clean line with no bullshit and yet so many details... You did a fantastic job capturing this journey with a relatively short video! Very impressive
That's a wonderful art project. The name makes me think that time can really stop for us, when we find places in climbing like this. Perhaps that's why Aidan felt sad at the end, because that was when time started again 😉
This is a kind of passion that I am not used to, the calmness withing the passion for boulder and the process is very inspiring. The video really shows how this climb perfectly lines up with the mental growth of Aidan, and seems to show that this experience is where he feels most content. Very beautifully done. This video instilled a feeling of peace in me, thank you for that :)
A pleasure to hear Aidan's experience and the process of climbing this line... As we watched him work through it. I looked forward to watching this at the end of my long working day, and it's uplifted and inspired me just as I knew it would! Another beautiful piece of work from you, Sam.
Superb video, which perfectly complements Aiden’s experience both mental and physical . Hugely impressive climbing but more memorable due to Aiden’s articulate explanation of his joy of projecting and the pitfalls of ego etc … Congrats to everyone who made the final achievement possible .🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥
I always love seeing the best climbing yt channel and my favorite pro climber at the same time. It’s a miracle we got such a combo and what a great video as always
so blessed are we to have not only Aidan himself but also these wonderful videos made that show the process, the thoughts, the feelings and everything in it's entirety. it's so hard to appreciate everything that's gone into a climb with just a couple minutes long max video of the send, so beautiful to see it all like this
Beatiful film, beautiful attitude, beautiful way of showing the importance of the process amongst the result. Really inspiring, nice to see how things can be done....CONGRATULATIONS.
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The combination of Sam’s fantastic filmmaking, and Aidan talking limit boulders is always a pleasure.
Hugely enjoyed this, and will be returning to watch it many times over!
Thanks so much! It's really appreciated 🙏🏻
Never thought I would see mumbo jumbo in a v17 boulder video 😂
I love you mumbo
can you build a redstone contraption so I can send V17 as well?
MUMBO IS INTO BOULDERING??
the climbing community is so privileged to have someone like Aidan at the forefront of our sport
Agreed …. and Will Bosi too
I think the best boulderers as a group are some of the best people in any sport. Will, Aidan, Shawn, Nalle etc.
@@matiask7633 don't forget the grand elves Dave Graham and Fred Nicole too 😀
@@ashhodson2063 word!
@@billybuehler9502 🤙🏻🤙🏻
the narration plus less music really lets things sit with you after watching it!
Glad you liked the style!
@@WEDGECLIMBING I was actually thinking exactly the same. No Eye Candy, heavy bass drops and frequent jump cuts. Its so tastefully kept pure, which is generating a lot of space for the actual depth of this feat. chapeau!
The music in particular captured a delicate emotional quality that few climbing videos do.
While it probably won’t go viral at all, this video will be up there with the great storytelling outdoors bouldering vids. It will truly inspire those lucky enough to see it.
There should be yearly rewards for this stuff, and Sam, you’d be up there every time.
Thanks so much Jules 🙏🏻 I really appreciate it!
The high expectations for this video were once again exceeded, fantastic work Sam, and of course sensational climbing from Aidan!
Thanks so much!
The most beautiful name given to a boulder
The quality and story telling of the videos on this channel is nothing short of true artistry.
Thanks so much!
This is phenomenal! Aidan working out and doing one of the hardest bouders in the world almost fades into the background with how good the filmmaking is. Surely not the last time i watched this.
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
Aidan articulates his thoughts so well; his description, the brilliant cinematography, and the music choice made for a fantastic watch!
Thanks so much!
Aidan's mindset and thoughts on how he approaches his challenges are just as fascinating as his climbing performance. Inspiring documentary, beautifully filmed. Calm and collected, like the protagonist himself. On to the next adventure. Ahoy.
Thanks so much!
Thanks
Thanks so much Ben!
I loved what Aidan said about frustration and knowing he CAN do it, but staying patient and waiting for the right time, knowing it will come eventually.
That statement about how he avoided forcing the process and instead set his focus on exploration and enjoyment really got me and made me remember to do the same in my math theses. Thanks Aidan!
award winning quality
Thanks!
An absolute masterpiece of filmmaking and climbing.
Thanks!
Sam your work is unmatched. Absolute class every time. Feels wrong to watch content like this and not tip once in a while. As for that monster Aidan. Well done . Can tell he had the full experience with this one. Brilliant 👏
Thanks so much Luke! It's really appreciated 🙏🏻
One of the best boulder videos ever ...
Thanks so much!
Man, what a climb, what poetry. Love this. Feels like a journey of maturing, too, of growing more wise. And I can't fckn believe that Aiden is still getting stronger. So excited for what he might continue bringing to the climbing community!
Burden of dreams-esque… i remember watching that when it first came out. Project close to home, getting to see someone experience the most fulfilling process in climbing, with a anti-climatic but impactful finish. Adding this to the classic vid playlist
A class film once again. From a jaded old school wanker who easily dislikes the modern era. You guys break the mould. Keep it up! not just the sends but the cinematography & story telling.
Thanks so much!
Living 15 minutes next to a 9A Boulder, or any Boulder for that manner is such a privilege I would love. Nalle must have felt same motivation having Burden of Dreams in his country.
Said it before and Ill say it again; this channel is second to none when it comes to the total package of the experience.
Thanks so much!
100% agree
The condensed difficulty of this climb is almost like a head-high cellar board climb dialed up to 11. Inspiring.
The UK has so many absolutely stunning areas, the Lake District included. Just absolutely breath-taking, it's like everything about the UK turned up to 11. Often dour weather that underpins a truly beautiful place in a severe beauty kind of way. Aidan's approach to climbing reminds me of that, severe beauty. What an absolute stud of a climber. I've just seen this video for the first time and I already feel like it's one of the best bouldering videos I've seen.
Thanks so much!
Just finished reading 'The Alchemist'. Aidan's experience seems so close to that story. Travelling abroad only to come home and find treasure in a local project is such an inspiring tale.
Wedge just isn't playing the same game as everyone else. Another beautifully curated masterpiece.
Side note: good thing Aiden isn't American, tone of the commentary was spot on!
Thanks so much!
Pure inspiration, thank you!
Thanks so much, it's really appreciated!
I really appreciated the mood of the video, Aidan's introspections give a great value to this work. I think we need more videos like these, where together with the amazing sporting performance, the depth of an intense process is told. Thanks for this gem!
Thanks so much!
I had the privilege of climbing on the climbing team with aidan at university, and i remember when he used to coach at my local. Crazy to see how he has progressed, very inspiring.
I'd been looking forward to this so much that when it arrived I felt like had to find the absolute right moment to watch. No distractions allowed. Couldn't spoil the first go. That moment finally came and damn, it was worth the wait. Thank you, Aidan and Sam.
Thanks so much, I'm glad it was worth the wait!
as per my earlier comment, thanks so much for such a beautiful piece of work
Thanks so much Stu 🙏🏻
I don't know if I enjoyed Aidan's climbing more or the reflection about the time and the climbing process. Congratulations!
Thanks!
Beautiful work as always
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
I can say many great things about this short film, and how much awesome climbing skills are on show here, but I would just like to take a second and appreciate how beautiful of a person Aidan is. Humble, insightful, not ashamed to explore and share his emotional feelings, overall a unique human being. Also, one of the climbers with the most elegant climbing style, in my opinion. Thank you Wedge team for this great production.
Thanks so much for this comment! It's really appreciated 🙏🏻
Ive never shed a tear from a climbing film, until now. Absolutely perfect
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Aidan's mindset is so incredibly inspiring. That boulder is beautiful in itself, but his story behind it makes it worth so much more. If you would only have seen the video of the ascent, you wouldn't know about the beautiful heelhook sequence he didn't end up using. So, big thanks for this documentary.
Thanks! It is a shame about the heel hooks...
Using the words of Wordsworth to solidify the country’s hardest Boulder is close to perfection. Incredible video and congrats on the send!
Thanks!
Sam, your artistry + Aidan's Mastery = Climbing History. Thank you for putting in the time to craft such a beautiful film.
Thanks so much!
Aidan: the number one climber I'd love to have a cup of tea with. Such a gentle beast.
The way he talks about climbing you can just tell how much he loves it
were so lucky to have you around aiden, this video was incredible. i love your mindset and perspective. i bet a lot of people will find profound inspiration from you.
Calm, reflective, introspective, with subtle emotions that are so well-articulated. More climbing film channels should be like this; but until then Wedge will continue to be my favorite. Such brilliant filmmaking.
Thanks so much!
Amazing insight into the psychological aspect that goes into projecting on your limit! A lot of other climbers let frustration get the better of them when they're getting close but Aidan makes the whole process look truly fulfilling and enjoyable.:)
Wow. This may be your best film yet Sam. The cinematography was brilliant and it melded with the narrative of Aidan's excellently named boulder so effortlessly. It wasn't contrived or forced, and the flow of storytelling, pace and tone was just perfection. It moved me almost to tears.
Ps. And of course this is all possible in part to Aidan's incredible talent in climbing as well as his ability to be so articulate and thoughtful in what value it provides him in his life.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Aidan is an inspiration. On the cutting edge of our sport and yet not focused on send culture. Just enjoying the beauty of rock climbing and the gifts that it brings to all who do it. What a stunning film I know ill watch again and again. Congrats to you both.
Thanks!
@@hlwy he drives me crazy when he says to be a bit sad right after having sent the project 🤙
Aidan you always inspire me with your thoughtful and careful choice of words. A real credit to the flock. Look forward to more from you and wish you the best with your future ahead. Cheers
You are the man. Which pushes new levels much higher . You are the strongest in the world .❤
Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Such a strong man, yet so gentle, thoughtful and deeply emotional. ❤
WOOOOOOOOW this was simply beautiful. This was wonderful story telling and I am just speechless. This is one of my favorite climbing videos maybe ever! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much!
Having listened to Aidan talking about Spots of Time on the Careless Talk Climbing Podcast, it's fabulous to watch the story on film. Absolutely beautiful climbing and filmmaking. Magical.
Thanks!
What’s beautiful film (extreme kudos to the editor for that spot in time where the chord sequence changed when he got the hold).
What an incredibly self aware and enlightened being.
Thanks so much!
Incredible film, incredible climbing, incredible people. This is what it is all about!
Thanks!
I love how effortless it looks when it all comes together
Superb little film. Aidan's approach to climbing right at the limit is refreshing, the filmmaking is as good as it gets, and I love how another of the very hardest blocs in the world is like a desperately difficult and subtle board problem.
Thanks Caleb!
Have to agree on all points, but especially the last one. I love burden like problems, brilliant to see them at the top of the sport.
So damn cool man. So inspiring. In a time when climbing can feel like nothing but grade chasing, ego, whatever, just bringing back the love and the art of it all. How climbing can be another beautiful manifestation of the human spirit.
generationally inspiring work from both Aidan and Sam, thankyou both
Thanks so much!
Dear god, what a spectacular backdrop. Great work, Aidan!
As always, beautiful filmmaking by Wedge and Aidan is a pleasure to watch and listen to. Perhaps the most inspiring thing about Aidan, even more than his cutting edge climbing, is how he shares his mental process with all of us. we can all learn from his introspective attitude, regardless of what grade we climb.
Thanks so much!
Wedge has been a gift to the world. The storytelling is second to none!
Thanks guys!
Thanks so much!
Bellissimo, bravo Aidan. You truly deserved all of it. The climb, the achievement and the emotions that go with it
I absolutely adore the cinematography and soundscape you create, Sam. Beautifully done. Seems weird to say that the bouldering feels almost secondary to the beauty of the content itself.....which, of course, it isn't.
Thanks so much Stu! I really appreciate the comment 🙏🏻
Wow, breathtaking ascent! Beautiful in not only the moves and rock but the film as well. Great work Aidan 🤘
Thanks!
Personally for me projecting is the heart of this sport. The excitement of finding a new project, the problem solving that goes into it, the many failures and hopefully the actual send. It’s nice that you shared your journey! This video makes me psyched to get back to my project.
Beautiful portrayal of what climbing has to offer. Great storytelling, and perfectly executed filmmaking. A true masterpiece that shows the beauty of the journey.
Bloody beautiful !!! What a boulder, what a movie, poetry through and through!!!!!!!
Thanks!
Absolute next level story telling and video making! Funny thinking that this boulder has been waiting for Aidan at the back of his house while he's been abroad so much.
Thanks!
Awesome work from Aidan and Sam. Was a real pleasure to watch. :)
Thanks!
Great video. I feel so fortunate to have watched this as a beginner boulderer. There is a lot to unpack here. Mainly, I am eager to find a project close to home to gather spots of time with friends, the crag, and with myself. Great work on all accounts. Thank you for sharing
Thanks!
Fantastic. Can't believe what he can pull on.
Thanks!
Wow, Aidan articulates so well what climbing means to me
Ending brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful
Thanks so much!
I'm grateful for this channel! Thank you!
Thanks!
What a beautiful process, story, boulder and person.
Glad you liked it!
Stunning video as always!
One of the coolest boulders I've seen to be honest.
Such a clean line with no bullshit and yet so many details...
You did a fantastic job capturing this journey with a relatively short video! Very impressive
Thanks so much!
That's a wonderful art project. The name makes me think that time can really stop for us, when we find places in climbing like this. Perhaps that's why Aidan felt sad at the end, because that was when time started again 😉
Thanks so much!
So happy to have had a glimpse upon this spot of time of yours and a historic moment. Truly beautiful and serene
Oh my god.
This is the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time.
Thanks Phil!
This is a kind of passion that I am not used to, the calmness withing the passion for boulder and the process is very inspiring. The video really shows how this climb perfectly lines up with the mental growth of Aidan, and seems to show that this experience is where he feels most content. Very beautifully done. This video instilled a feeling of peace in me, thank you for that :)
Thanks so much!
Baffles me how easy you make it look considering it is one of the hardest boulders out there. Well in man, keep inspiring us all ❤
What lovely insight.
A pleasure to hear Aidan's experience and the process of climbing this line... As we watched him work through it.
I looked forward to watching this at the end of my long working day, and it's uplifted and inspired me just as I knew it would!
Another beautiful piece of work from you, Sam.
Thanks so much Misha!
That's so beautiful. I can't believe
Amazing video, unbelievable ascent! So much precision. Footwork, core.. can't even imagine that level
Thanks!
Very cool film, congratulations Aidan!
Thanks!
Superb video, which perfectly complements Aiden’s experience both mental and physical .
Hugely impressive climbing but more memorable due to Aiden’s articulate explanation of his joy of projecting and the pitfalls of ego etc …
Congrats to everyone who made the final achievement possible .🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥
Thanks!
Beautiful. Thanks for letting us in on this experience. Good luck on your voyage across the sea!
love Dan's "Held Bräu" shirt from the Frankenjura right there! @1:22
beautifully filmed and edited. Aidan is so inspiring and this climb is so pure
Thanks!
I always love seeing the best climbing yt channel and my favorite pro climber at the same time. It’s a miracle we got such a combo and what a great video as always
Thanks so much!
@@WEDGECLIMBING of course, the praise is deserved
this is beautiful, Aidan is so articulate
Thanks!
what a mini documentary! Excellent interview, excellent cinematography and even better climbing. well done Aidan
Thanks!
Wow. What a fabulous film. Beautiful story, beautiful production and unbelievable climbing skills. Really touching. Thanks.
Thanks so much :D
The send was actual perfection. Amazing!
Thanks!
so blessed are we to have not only Aidan himself but also these wonderful videos made that show the process, the thoughts, the feelings and everything in it's entirety. it's so hard to appreciate everything that's gone into a climb with just a couple minutes long max video of the send, so beautiful to see it all like this
Thanks so much!
What a belter of a film!! Climbing content at the cutting Wedge. Thankyou!!! ❤️
Thanks!
A tear in my eye by the end
A once in a generation shift, brilliantly filmed. Thank you, so much, for letting us share this personal experience.
Thanks!
Beautiful description of 'goal being process'.
Beatiful film, beautiful attitude, beautiful way of showing the importance of the process amongst the result. Really inspiring, nice to see how things can be done....CONGRATULATIONS.
Thanks!