Arrival of the Birds | 9A Boulder problem at Chironico

First ascent.

Aidan got tantalisingly close in 2023, dropping one of the last droppable moves. Coming back in 2024 he was able to open the problem from a more obvious starting position a few moves lower than where he was trying it in 2023 which adds a few hard moves.

One of the most magical sessions I've ever had. [1]

Aidan said it felt harder than Alphane for him.

References

[1] https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cHKL3jWvp8A4QcZ1LS0YM

[2] Footage from the close attempt in 2023, from the higher start https://youtu.be/fdChDa78tU4?t=621

[3] https://www.patreon.com/posts/aidans-close-go-83500270

[4] https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W9M6ROWRu6DX2Sq8egI07?

[5] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/aidan_roberts_on_climbing_arrival_of_the_birds_and_spots_of_time-15792

[6] https://www.instagram.com/p/C8wzW85Ngz6/?img_index=1

[7] https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NjP0LNIum/