The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E184: Aidan does an 'ask me anything' hosted by Katie Lamb
Feb 4, 2026
Aidan Roberts, a pro climber known for projecting hard boulders and long seasons in places like Yosemite. Rapid-fire banter covers favourite foods, routines in Berkeley and Yosemite, hand and skin care, training cadences and spray-wall work. They debate grades, pro-climber ethics, balancing long projects with community, and how climbing became a lifelong pursuit.
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Wash Hands Right After Sessions
- Wash hands immediately after a session and moisturize to help skin heal and prevent chalk-related drying.
- Aidan and Katie wash hands at the car, moisturize multiple times a day, and use sanding/razoring to manage flaps and callus edges.
Sand And Razor Your Pads
- Use sanding and straight razors to tidy callus edges and prevent splits or flappers.
- Aidan uses an analog sander, a Dremel, and razors to flatten pads and remove flaps before moisturizing.
Rest Days Become Exploration Days
- Rest days for Aidan in Yosemite often become exploration and project-scoping days rather than pure rest.
- He and Katie walked six miles, searched for remote lines like "Concept Crimps," and spent the evening cooking and watching films.
