An Unusual Choice • World-class Bouldering In Finland Ep.1

In this episode, Aidan gets reacquainted with 'Burden of Dreams', the boys explore some world-class boulders, and Jim gets stuck into some foraging.
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Burden of Dreams 9A: (1:17)
Club 27 8A+.: (3:25)
Opa 8A: (5:07)
Reloaded 7C+.: (7:36)
Circus Elephant Syndrome 8B+.: (8:45)
Jim's Injury: (9:31)
Shari 8A: (10:21)
Photography and Foraging: (13:25)
One Love 7C+.: (14:52)
The Globalist 8B+.: (15:34)
Burden of Dreams 9A: (18:04)
Climbers:
Jim Pope: jimpopeonarope
Aidan Roberts: aidan.roberts98

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[@FuturiMotionTech]

Holy shit, the production quality of this is amazing. Sitting on my couch I got the feeling I was in Finland enjoying that amazing nature... Thanks guys!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@pdebra6542]

Jim's enthusiasm for the place is so contagious! And the photography is so superb it almost makes you wanna cry.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much!

[@casperfeyling8650]

Came here for hardcore bouldering, stayed for inner peace ❤

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

🙏 glad you enjoyed!

[@saketssss]

This video gives Finland the respect it never asked, but always deserved. Also shows what one of a kind visionary Nalle is in the climbing world. Huge thanks for this high quality video, I humbly ask for more as soon as possible

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much, more on the way!

[@samulikilpinen1233]

I kept thinking "what a nice looking pla... wait I live here dammit!" 😄. It's sometimes hard to see the forest for the trees, certainly made me psyched for the spring season. Top quality 👌.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Haha it's definitely true. I get like that with places in the UK too. Sometimes it's good to see these places from another perspective 💪

[@nkartashov]

Aidan: I think this is the best crag experience that I've had in a while Jim: mushrooms

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

😅

[@jessewhitfield6673]

The evolution of this channels production quality is exponential at this point. So incredible to watch, well done man!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much!

[@LNLCLIMBING]

Welcome to Finland! 🥰 Maybe we will meet at Burden again in next spring? 😉

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Maybe... 💪💪

[@Arteken]

hello guys

[@eelissallmen5432]

LNL, my favorite

[@justinscala9864]

We need pt.2 quickly! Such a good video!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! It's on the way 💪

[@kavali6320]

This was exquisite. Filming, edit and music choice. Aidan and Jim created some precious memories there. They transferred their enthusiasm right through the screen. Foraging, taking photos, cooking and some impressive climbing. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed 😁

[@jacktrussler20]

Amazing. The quality of this channel is always outstanding.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks Jack!

[@terokemp4810]

Thank you for showcasing the finnish bouldering. Your videos have been the best of quality in all of the internet for so long. Keep up the good work man.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it!

[@williamwu8575]

Poor Jim😢I hope he recover soon!

[@Freespirit-sb7le]

So peaceful

[@PaulCoxC]

This seems one worth watching on my actual TV!

[@Mark_R_]

Enjoyed that so, so much. Beautiful bit of filming with some top blokes. Finland looks first class, if completely out my league!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks Mark!

[@cillijed4291]

that interview shot of jim in the trees 🤌🤌

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Happy with that one 👌

[@TomosFlynn]

It's hilarious how far ahead wedge is compered to every other climbing channel. (love the new aspect ratio)

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Much appreciated 💪💪

[@user-lf7ip9sb6v]

Thank you. It is so refreshing to see a climbing film that is aesthetically beautiful. From the scenery footage to the calm music. Beautiful climbing and good voiceovers 🙏🙏🙏 the quality of the production really stands out from all the other climbing vids you see these days. Happy that you enjoyed my home country.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! We really did 🙏👌

[@ducko1988]

Nice work big lad

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Cheers pal!

[@lucascheid2372]

Too often climbing content focuses entirely on the hardest climbs and purely the process of projecting and the try-hard but for me climbing is about beauty - the beauty of the rock, the location, the friends you're with... Obviously just focusing on Aidan on Burden would have been the way to get the most views but thanks for showing off all aspects of this place and the trip. More of this!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! I was a bit worried that people would only be interested in burden, I'm glad that's not the case 😁

[@mnt4763]

The shot of Shari might be one of my favourite shots of yours

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! We were so lucky with the light that evening 👌

[@Condonesdurex]

young people having fun. the essence of the sport

[@backgroundkiller]

The video quality, the dynamic of the two and the soundtrack are breathtaking! Sometimes I really have the feeling that pro climbing videos display a whole lot of suffering/self deprecation and anger - which is in the heat of the moment very understandable. But seeing more gentle people moving up the climbs is such a nice change of pace

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks for the kind words, it's much appreciated 😁

[@veersaar]

Such an amazing video! You really managed to capture the essence of the Finnish nature in this one. Really made me look forward to next summer and some outdoor bouldering on good old Finnish granite

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! It's such a good spot 👌

[@daviddreyfuss5100]

This is absolutely gorgeous. The refinement of the film quality on this channel has been so cool to see. Keep making stuff like this!!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks David!

[@autumn_k]

Gave it an extra like for the lovely mushroom footage. Then gave it a third like because apparently hitting the like button twice is counterproductive.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

😅 thanks!

[@henrikniklander1779]

Finland have tons of beatifull lines and broplems. Rock is pure granit 💪 tänne vaan kaikki

[@jarfrobinksss]

it's reaaaalllly satisfying to finally watch climbing vids that aren't trashed by gansta rap or hip hop crapping all over it, along with all the obligatory tourette's-level "c'mawnnn"s, "niiiice" or "lets fucking go"s that's way too common now. Thanks guys, quality stuff and actually is "mellow"...unlike other channels ;)

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the style 😁🙏

[@zeeeendie]

Absolutely love your directing and level of production. Shots are so beautiful. Certainly felt like watching a movie. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks 😁 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@m.wunderlich4942]

The quality is insane. Amazing work. Great to see world-class climbers show appreciation for the beautiful nature.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much!

[@Xenoxen34]

There is a lot of talk in this Video about the boulders being World class but the Video is world class as well. One of my favourites so far on the channel well done! 😊

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much 🙏 really appreciate it 😁

[@markwang9640]

Is it me or are Jim and Aidan absolutely in love

[@panicbuildgod]

Are you kidding me!? This is beyond! Love love the wide aspect ratio, 't was like watching a movie. Beautifully shot, and.. well great people and climbing too

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@climbingjohn]

World class bouldering, World class film making. Absolutely brilliant on all fronts👏👏👏

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! 🙏😁

[@nsiepmann]

Just a beautiful bit of film here - thank you. Feeling all inspired

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! I'm glad it inspired you 😁

[@TomHankin]

cuppa next to the log fire, stick on a wedge video - never disappoints

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@gaiaganzer2483]

Hands down one of the best climbing films that I've seen (and I've watched many hehe). The quality of the filming and editing is SUPERB and the boulders look incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing the joy and magic of climbing (and foraging, and exploring) in Finland! Can't wait for pt2!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much for the kind words 😁 glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@meisers.kletterecke]

What a great Episode. Can't wait for the next one. Nice little treat before Christmas. Wish all of the wedge climbing team and the Chat here nice Holidays. Greets from germany 😁

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much, happy holidays! 😁

[@harveygibson123]

This is literally a work of art.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Much appreciated 🙏😁

[@johnhf9]

Absolutely incredible. So beautifully shot and edited, the interviews with Jim and Aiden add a huge amount as well. You're videos have come on so much man, keep it up!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@juliansteffens5177]

I usually don't comment on KZbin videos but the appreciation and love you guys show for nature and the environment in addition to the absolute insane bouldering and the quality of this video just gave me goose bumps throughout the entire video. Easily one of the best productions I've seen on KZbin. If only all pro athletes could care as much for our planet. Keep up the amazing work and thanks a lot

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! It means a lot to get comments like this 😁🙏

[@richardegger7341]

The first video i have seen where the nature and enviroment gets a place.

[@Geomontage]

Another sublime production from the Wedge Team! Superb filming and climbing. Sorry to see Jim pick up that injury but equally good to see his foraging and photography pastimes. Looking forward to Ep. 2!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much!

[@freddydorling9548]

such an amazing video, cinematography is off the scale good!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks Freddy!

[@Dirtyed69]

I don’t know how you can watch this and not want to head out to the crag. Beautifully shot video, calm feel and captivating. 👍🏻

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@Unbillieveable]

Quality on this is unreal

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@rj5249]

Ah been buzzing for this one for a while! Awesome vid!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@lucasbillington]

Aaaaaaaaaaaand that's some of the best climbing filming out there from Wedge. Again.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks Lucas 🙏

[@brutalctg7654]

the music is actually beautiful. sick video

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@phillewis3108]

Brilliant video again. I’m intrigued to see how Burden comes along. I’m also intrigued by the fact that sometimes Aidan seems to be a curious cross between Michelangelo’s David and Mr Bean 🙂

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! 😅 Now I can't unsee it...

[@poolkrooni]

So glad I found this channel. To second everyone in the comments, sublime photography and editing!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! It's really appreciated 😁

[@augustclimbing]

What a wonderful film! Thank you guys for taking us along on your trip 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@sket179]

Thank you for this love letter to my home country. The quality of production is unbelievable, including the storytelling and the pacing. I'd love you to come back in the summer, and try Punkaharju dws in Lake Saimaa. Nalle wrote that Kesäturkki 8c is the best dws route he's climbed. It starts from a sauna raft and is about 16m high/long.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! We'd definitely love to come back sometime, looks like so much more good stuff to do 👌

[@BotsyCollin]

Amazing film mate. Really a work of art. Love watching these 2 climb

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@raphaelmardinli9921]

This is so weird. You see super high level performance here, but the video is so soothing at the same time. Looks like you took your time with the pace and the music here and I love it, just thank you So eager so see the next part

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the style and pacing of the video 😁

[@jonathanbarolak2576]

Best bouldering video I’ve ever seen, shots were absolutely incredible! You guys smashed it out of the park on this one!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! It means a lot to get comments like this 😁

[@Mitzbergatc]

Im normally bored with bouldering videos after 3 minutes, but I thoroughly enjoyed this to the point of thinking os probably the best I've watched to date. The production, music, script... It's sll so class. None of that "yeah bro! Sick dude! Fucking send, yeah!" kind of abnoxious nonesense

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thank you so much 🙏 I'm glad you liked the style of the video 😁

[@bonomonkey]

Love the peaceful vibe. Love your peaceful grounded vibe. Thanks!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@henrygilbert3798]

You guys make some of the absolute best climbing videos. This was no exception

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@danwest8914]

The fact that you can watch this for free is insane, good shit as always Sam and happy holidays

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Cheers Dan!

[@josemariaaljarogarcia6090]

If there was only one thing I could try from this video, it would definitely be those mushrooms haha looking forward for Ep.2 !

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

🍄💪💪

[@milkymat]

Yesssssssss the return of foraging Jim ❤❤❤

[@biobelette9305]

A feast for the eyes!

[@Marc-pj6ij]

Easily one of the best climbing videos of this year; super chill vibes + exceptional shots and editing. Absolute pleasure to watch

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much 😁

[@stefslyfe]

I love these dudes. Jim and Aidan seem like legit good dudes who aren’t at all full of themselves.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@MiklasKuoppala]

Just beautiful. Had a smile on my face all the way through.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Glad you liked it 😁

[@spirit1239]

Best climbing content period.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@stefanrieger3402]

Amazing work! Wedge is easily my favourite climbing channel on youtube at this point.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks 😁

[@ponsilliusvii6290]

Incredible production, the colours are beautiful and you show great angles showing how the holds and moves are from different angles. 👏👏👏

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@vadimdelakian7665]

Marvelous movie, thank you guys 🌞

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed!

[@christuohino3960]

I'm more excited than ever to check out Finland after watching this

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

💪💪

[@sambailey8378]

Genuinely amazing video to watch. Storytelling and stylistic nuances of this channel are wonderful. Keep creating these gems please. Congrats to all involved in the film.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much!

[@mrthirty1139]

Absolutely stunning footage!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@I_am_Spartacus]

Great work again guys!!! The filmmaking somehow always gets better and better... loved the music choices as well... Would love to see you take this type of filmmaking over to Flatanger with Jim... try and convince him to go again ;)

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Maybe that's one for a future trip 🤔

[@ryantaylor6470]

5 out 5 on every aspect of this video!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@subliska7210]

I didn't think it was possible, but you've outdone yourself here Sam, absolutely beautiful video! The combined send shots on Opa with the piano music might be my favourite sequence in a climbing video. Just beautiful. Merry Christmas to you all, looking forward to the next Finland episode and beyond!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! It means a lot 😁 Merry Christmas to you too!

[@LeonardoYoshimitsu]

Gorgeous and peaceful, просто великолепный!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

🙏

[@Borsoo13]

Magical place, beautiful video! I hope there will be some footage of the Sisu project in part 2.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Unfortunately we weren't able to make it to the sisu project, definitely one for next time 🤞

[@nanbuso]

Nice Christmas present!!!! As always excellent!!!!!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@porrasm]

By far your best video yet although I’m a Finn and probably biased :D but still, beautiful photography and the “story” was incorporated well into the video. Keep it up!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much, will do!

[@birdbones_]

incredible work as usual, and somehow still getting better at what you do. can't believe this is available to watch for free. really inspiring, thank you!!!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much!

[@precursor4263]

Great to see this :) Spending Christmas in Finland right now and it's amazing to see the place get some proper attention. Props for the foraging by the way! Local classic, we do it every summer.. But yeah great video. The shots, the story. Really well made guys, keen to see more! Merry xmas!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you too 😁

[@TomOHalloranAus]

Amazing job team. Loved it all. Top notch visuals and sound once again ✌️. Awesome to see something more than Burden as well.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks Tom!

[@hikeandclimb8866]

Beautiful piece of work in every respect... such a treat... thank you.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@saxongoold7832]

Outdone yourselves with this one!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@unsungclimbers]

I guess you guys are still making the best videos on the tube 👏🏼

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@tylerhunt8659]

What a great film!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@gashix]

Never even imagined of this genre! What made you guys come to Finland? Amazing production.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! Aidan was keen to get back on burden of dreams, so we decided to tag along and explore the rest of the area

[@middle-agedclimber]

Simply amazing.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@hyau23]

Came for th bouldering, stayed for the mushrooms

[@calebainsworth7247]

Great edit as per. A really nice,chilled watch.

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@johaneriksson8144]

What a beatuiful clip! The filming and colors are amazing. The relaxed feel throughout the whole video, just stunning! Can´t wait for Ep.2

[@johaneriksson8144]

What program are you editing in?

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

I use Davinci Resolve 👍

[@JoudaVeneny]

It's amazing what kind of production quality you're putting out, cheers! Also, I quite sympathize with Jim - I had exactly the same "kchrrhhrr" (imagine it as random throaty tearing sounds) in my hamstring a few years back and while it doesn't necessarily hurt, you can't really pull on it either. Looking forward to the p.2!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks! He's all good now thankfully 👌

[@simonc5392]

It's so nice to see the kindness and friendship between buddies here!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@choboxhoos]

Awesome video!

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks!

[@joolsgrommers1466]

Psyyyyyched, and chilled too. Had to wait a bit to watch it to make sure I had enough tine to just chill and enjoy (same for Tom's Hump of Trouble video). Frothing now, while the storm is howling outside...

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed 💪

[@joolsgrommers1466]

@@WEDGECLIMBING And then had an impromptu board session! Guess the psyche is real! 🦾

[@mica8431]

Looking forward to this beautiful series Its always a blessing to watch your videos and it blows my mind how wonderful the film-making is in every single wedge video

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@266dmartin]

Yes man!! 🎉🎉

[@WEDGECLIMBING]

🙏