Bouldering with Magnus Midtbø in London

I met up with Magnus Midtbø (@magmidt) at Parthian Climbing in London for a training session that will soon be featured on his channel.
We spent 25 minutes climbing some of the hardest boulders in the centre in a chilled fun session with someone I've spent years following in both competitions and subsequently following his You Tube channel online.
This wasn't the most intesne session or a highly edited video... it was simply relaxed climbing with a great climber and a really nice guy. I hope you enjoy :)

[@magmidt]

An absolute honor to climb with you🙌🏼

[@jacobjdong]

cool guy climbs w other cool guy

[@TobyClimbing]

And you too, psyched to do some more in the future 🔥🤩 maybe outdoors 👀

[@Samwise272]

@@TobyClimbing we all would love to see this :)

[@D.U.D.E-]

The pleasure is mine

[@grafzhl]

Read that as "absolute horror" before watching the vid, and honestly wouldn't have been surprised, since Toby is such a BEAST 😄

[@Trad_IsRad]

climbing tube been going crazy recently

[@TobyClimbing]

There’s been some crazy collabs 🤯

[@CykoruKun]

Olympics a-comin baby!

[@IAmABoss2]

Tempted to say actual golden era

[@lukeharty1344]

Giving the people what they want big time

[@sageforrest4744]

@@IAmABoss2literally

[@IronJohn755]

After this collab, the next one will be Toby wearing a grey mustache and wig, and calling himself "Terry" to take bouldering lessons from a gym employee, who will be shocked when he sends a V15 in rental shoes.

[@TobyClimbing]

Hahaha the KZbin way 🤣

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

I would watch that in a heartbeat!

[@lawrencesounddesign1862]

Yeah... I'd watch it lol

[@mariuszklin6433]

And please do fake accent too😂 I’d love to watch it

[@apoema42]

It is funny to see Toby shy to meet Magnus. The guy is such a beast that you forget how young he still is.

[@AbiSaysThings]

I think they're both just quite introverted, I was expecting a degree of awkwardness tbh 😂

[@driesvanoosten4417]

​@@AbiSaysThings good point. Magnus has just learnt to deal with his shyness a little better.😂

[@richardlee5412]

Magnus getting around the whole world these past few weeks lol

[@TobyClimbing]

So many collabs 🤯

[@TobyClimbing]

Crazy 🤯

[@jonaskarlsson5901]

he is probably doing some kind of travel around the globe project xD

[@sogsmcgee2183]

i love how you can tell how genuine magnus is because he is the exact same person on everyone's channel

[@TobyClimbing]

Such a nice guy 💪🏼

[@ElijahMansergh]

Two of the best climbing KZbinrs in one place! Can’t wait for the other video to appear on Magnus’ channel

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much :)

[@inadequatehorology4928]

nice one Elijah :)

[@mirrorking2]

I like how magnus has his hands in the chalk bag about 90% of the time he isn't climbing.

[@TobyClimbing]

It becomes habitual after some time 😂

[@OrangeEagle]

It's how he recharges.

[@GoldenerGordon]

Toby, how cool of you to give smaller KZbinrs the opportunity to showcase themselves on your channel. Hats off to you for that!

[@Chef8898]

Imagine copy pasting this for likes

[@TobyClimbing]

😂😂

[@noahlindauer]

4:40 background mans getting some extra practice in for the cameras😂

[@TobyClimbing]

😂😂

[@saulsug1066]

omg

[@conroytjc6404]

It was me I’m so sorry I thought it would be cut 😭😭

[@dalle99ad]

Lmao

[@genesis9142oo]

​@@conroytjc6404 😭🤣🤣

[@Xenoxygene]

We are spoiled with many epic climbing collaborations recently, and this is definitely amongst the coolest! Your channel is quickly becoming one of the cleanest, so thank you for all your hard work. Can't wait to see you climb in future world cups!!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying 😆

[@motherpanic]

The climbing was cool to see, but the casual conversation was even cooler. The whole video really felt pretty uncut and raw in the best way. Magnus mentioned to keep your videos “real” and I feel like you’ll have an easy time of it if they stay like this. Great stuff. 🙌🏼

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, I’m glad they come across as genuine:)

[@traumtaenzer2212]

Am I the only one who noticed Magnus looking like he´s done with his life in the intro?😂

[@TobyClimbing]

😂😂

[@quinn2294]

Lmaoo like a thousand yard stare at nothing 😂😂😂

[@noaho.3233]

For real! I’m 15 seconds into the video and thinking “why does magnus look so intense?”

[@1honeybun]

HAHA SAME!

[@phazerave]

I've never really understood what you're supposed to do when on camera and not talking. 🤔

[@dominicchal]

Good to see Magnus looking gassed for a change. Toby is such an articulate, measured young climber. Great ambassador for GB climbing.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :))

[@aracanthe7251]

Yes sir that's a collab we all want to see!

[@TobyClimbing]

🤩🤩

[@nicolasrobin6128]

It's just so lovely how genuine and awkward (in a good way) this is ☺️ You can really tell that comp Magnus admires comp Toby and KZbin Toby admires KZbin Magnus. It's been really impressive to see how Magnus has adapted to all his collabs in different vids recently. I hope that KZbin can give Toby the confidence he needs on the wall. Man you're amazing ! Love you both and wish the best for you ❤

[@marrianTube]

The number of climbers who didn't work on their projects that day bc you guys showed up, and watching strong climbers is so much more fun. :)

[@lenzwe7775]

Amazing to see how insightful magnus actually is! Would love to see him interview more climbers, the videos with ondra were awesome as well!

[@Vulkyirom]

real and gold advice from Magnus starting at 13:00, loved it!

[@tizza_BF1TV]

Great video....mad to see how gassed magnus was 🤯......would be great to see you in the @wideboyz dungeon one day. Good luck at the Olympics 🏅

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks so much 😈🔥

[@MiguelClimbs]

Love how hard Magnus is trying on some of these lol. Great upload Toby!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@ShoppingEagle13]

I’m convinced Magnus is waiting till he’s 40 to compete again. Just to show off to the young’ins that he’s still got it!!

[@TobyClimbing]

He’s definitely still got it 👀🔥💪🏼

[@driesvanoosten4417]

Toby's channel and also Maddy Richardson's channel give a really great insight into the competition live. It's really interesting to watch. I fully agree with Magnus that it's the honesty that make the videos so valuable.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, I’m happy you enjoyed!

[@denislejeune9218]

Nice pieces of 'advice' from Magnus. Been watching Toby's channel from the start (as well as Magnus') and he has a very interesting take on this vlogging thing, which is fresh and super genuine and tongue in cheek at times. Keep going, you'll love these vids in 20 years time, as Magnus said it's your diary. Right attitude, super strong climbing and still a teen. Things aren't looking too bad. One day it'd be nice to see Toby outdoors. But then again I don't know if he's on the Ondra side of things on that front.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you for the nice comment! I’m definitely psyched to go outdoors I am just prioritising training for the Olympics at the moment but I can’t wait to get outdoors 😈

[@denislejeune9218]

@@TobyClimbing Rightly so. Get the gold in Paris, then you can quit the comp scene (leave on a high and all that jazz) and look for the first 9c+...

[@tuftofflowers]

So cool!!! Magnus's been collabing with many great people! I came from his channel to yours and it's very nice to meet you Toby! Also watched your "6 World Cup gold medallists..." video! What a delight it was, you guys are crazy strong. Subscribed to your channel :) And good luck in further competitions and stuff

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, I’m happy you enjoyed 😆

[@knobblyknob]

Words to live by Magnus, you're a great mentor.

[@thomasgregersen9027]

Wow insanely good climbing. One of the most relaxed and controlled climbers ive seen.

[@Echo-ci8bn]

Your challenge has become my favourite channel to watch. I was so shocked when i saw you collabed with Magnus as I’ve been watch him for ages now. We all need more of the in depth climbing videos. Can’t wait for the next upload

[@TobyClimbing]

I’m glad you enjoyed :)

[@RPD_ps]

from the creators of "just go up" and "don't fall bro", 5:35 "you just have to stick it"

[@TobyClimbing]

Words of wisdom 🧙‍♂️

[@nevermindxd2585]

Watching Magnus‘ videos kind of got me into climbing and your videos have brought me so much joy in the last year. Just awesome to see the two of you climbing together and having these super genuine talks🤩 Can‘t wait to root for you in the Olympic Games!🥳

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed!

[@markpaterson2260]

2 of my favourite climbers, nice! I love that magnus can't not ask questions. Feels almost like a climb and interview cause he just wants to know what we all do xD.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :))

[@suki355]

Your tokyo vid was one of my fav of yours. Collabs are amazing as well. You’ll do great with KZbin! 🤙

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much!!

[@start4980]

A different type of video but still really nice to see. Great collab idea and some cool climbing too. The convos between you and Magnus are really interesting to listen to and the mutual respect formed between this pair of insanely strong climbers is nice to watch. Thank you so much for making fantastic videos and good luck with comps!!!!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it:D

[@Tarabulus]

By now used to how freakishly strong you are. Again amazed by your poise and maturity, if i think way back about how much of an awkward jerk I was at aorund 20, man... Another great video, cheers!

[@TobyClimbing]

Glad you enjoyed thank you so much

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

Climbing tube is so wholesome. Love it. Inspired me to try it out!

[@destrucam9099]

I love this kind of videos, and I have seen a lot of collabs, but this is crazy, keep going man 🤯

[@TobyClimbing]

Glad you enjoyed 😆

[@KateRipley]

What an awesome collab! I love the raw footage of the conversation. It’s just my preference but I like the climbing sounds rather than background music. Been really enjoying the climbing videos - a cool insight to how you train!

[@eoro2453]

litteraly the best collab in the history of climbing ! fire video

[@TobyClimbing]

Haha thank youuu

[@phazerave]

I love how the go to nervous social tick for climbers is hand-in-chalk bucket 😂

[@TobyClimbing]

It’s so comforting 🤣

[@phazerave]

@@TobyClimbing I know! I do the same thing. Me putting on chalk even after I'm done climbing .... 😶‍🌫️

[@OliviaWriting]

I'm about to go to London on a trip and I will absolutely be going to this gym to try out the boulders for myself so I can appreciate how insanely strong you guys are! Thanks for another great video :)

[@TobyClimbing]

Hope you enjoy 💎👀

[@qriz5]

V5-V10 is an outrageous grading range to set a climb lmao

[@patrickwhiting4831]

It's nice having some random graded problems so you have no expectations sometimes

[@g3rm422]

@@patrickwhiting4831 well why even try to grade at that point? I definitely like the no grade boulders, but if you're going to set boulders with grades, the grade range shouldn't be more than 2.

[@joelcoool]

@@g3rm422 it's kind of the same as having a V6+ category, except with a clearly defined limit rather than just 'oh i guess they probably wouldnt really set many V11 boulders'

[@g3rm422]

@@joelcoool while this could in theory be right, i am fairly certain that the setters are not using such an approach, but rather not taking the time to find a suitable grade. in the end though, the only thing that matters is the quality of the climbs

[@laurena3460]

It will be a grade range category to signify that it's "between the hardest grade we colour category and the hardest climb we would set", it's the problem with colour coded grading systems, the diversity of holds you need to set a 12 V grade range (VB-V10) in a predetermined colour in a gym means you'd need a huge number of holds in each colour, plus a range of colours that ultimately will not be accessible to colorblind climbers (or anyone once they are chalky enough). VB to V4 will most likely have a colour each and then anything above that level will be green and for climbers to estimate the actual grade. My gym has a similar system and if you ask the setters they will give you an actual V grade. Colour systems are more accessible and less intimidating for new/beginner climbers and tag labels are more useful for advanced climbers it's a definate tradeoff that a gym has to decide.

[@vincentmcgrath4179]

Great to have such a talented athlete from the uk

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@George-gs6wc]

Great collab. It's nice to see different aspects of climbing and the surroundings outside of it. I've followed magnus' channel for a while and that got me into enjoying watching comps, I admit I was definitely watching Adam Ondra at first but as a fellow brit your climbs were great to see. I'm sure you'll keep improving, keep up the great content Toby 👏🏼

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much!

[@Klimse.]

Loved the video Toby, always a pleasure to watch! I'm curious to see Magnus' video now just to see what made him so tired ^^ And "It's a weird problem to have, but it's definitely a problem" is iconic :D

[@CrispyCrimpsClimbing]

Beast of a collab, waiting for the day to be good enough to climb with you guys

[@climbjacksprat]

Toby is such a great guy, they both are. Great video and collab, I think a lot of respect and learning took place by both.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much!

[@KrispClimbs]

Love the chilled vibe of this video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!

[@VDB420]

Loved the wise words and advice Magnus had for you !

[@username-lj6tl]

8:24 THE PERFECT SYNC

[@brionbark]

Super cool to see you get here from seeing you climb at prep school in the punshon hall, good luck at paris!

[@TobyClimbing]

Feels like so long ago now, crazy! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ar_d2__]

“getting old is a myth” by master Toby

[@TobyClimbing]

Words to live by 🤣

[@boogaloo4640]

Easy to say when you're a teenager

[@williamreig3834]

Lets goooooo I've been waiting for this🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TobyClimbing]

I hope you enjoy!!

[@quintinbarlow]

oh my gosh, I have praying for this video since i started watching you!!!

[@TobyClimbing]

I hope you enjoyed!!

[@Voidload]

Very nice! Seems like both of you were quite shy especially Toby! Great hearing your talks guys!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@r0y4lk0n3]

That "time flies" feeling between 2017 and 2024 is definitely COVID related. Can't wait to see you compete at the Olympics!

[@TobyClimbing]

Crazy, thank you so much, I’ll do my best :)

[@mystishio]

Awesome collab! Magnus got me into climbing, so indirectly led me to you. Hopefully you'll have a long and great career in climbing and KZbin 😊

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much 🤩

[@kennethmacleod111]

Great advice, two of the most genuine creators on KZbin(no fake) crap

[@derxer614]

I just recently subscribed, this is only my second video and I gotta say, beside absolute good climbing you seem like such a nice bloke!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you 💎

[@kngsaj3570]

Great video Toby. Amazing colab w/ Magus I can not wait to watch you podium at the Olympics this year

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you! I can’t wait 🤩

[@Bobbzorzen]

Love to see your channel grow!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@eadelindizon9514]

20:53 taking that out of context (magnus asking toby hows his span) made me laugh because im watching this first thing in the morning and it makes me feel like, i need a hug from either of em. ...or both 😅 thanks for the awesomely chill video toby!

[@thailakhampo]

Magnus is completing many side quest. And I'm here for it.

[@DarkJenko]

Love all the people waving in the back

[@TobyClimbing]

😂😂

[@skatelift2010]

Love!

[@charlottegillet3971]

"When in doubt, campus it out"... sounds like good advice 👀

[@TobyClimbing]

Advice to live by 😂

[@Unknown-oo6zi]

Toby invite other big climbers to videos, maybe a bouldering competition or lead, while you talk on a personal level like you did with Magnus. Great video would love more like this!

[@Emily39]

Awesome collab 💪 Was there that evening and was so lovely meeting you both. 😊

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you! Nice meeting you too :)

[@wee017]

Great great collab. Toby you got 3-4 olympics before you have to think about retiring! Let's go!!

[@TobyClimbing]

I hope so, I’ll keep going as long as possible 😈 thank you!!

[@MeissaMage]

Big ups Toby this is an awesome collab!

[@Cardsandstoagies]

I saw toby climb at the world cup in chamonix last summer. Nobody topped the finals route then Toby came out. He flashed it with ease.

[@makafuniruni]

Damn the climbing collabs are taking off atm I love it🔥🤘

[@TobyClimbing]

🤩🤩

[@arrowblast6]

just sat down with something to eat and i couldnt have been more blessed by the yt-gods

[@TobyClimbing]

👀🔥

[@Arunnn241]

I would love to see you two hit up some hard gyms or even set some boulders for each other's difficulty. I know Toby would love that

[@TobyClimbing]

That would be awesome 🤩

[@jakobbauz]

They seem to have such similar personalities.

[@Ptr96]

Now you've peaked in World cup and climbing-KZbin. Get in Toby

[@TobyClimbing]

Hahah I’ll keep trying to push for more 🤣🔥

[@sylvaingilbert6296]

AWESOME!!! wanted this collab so much ^_^ thanks! 💪💪💪

[@TobyClimbing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@123024119]

Great collaboration, was thinking recently would be great to see you too do a vid together so was chuffed to see this popup!

[@TobyClimbing]

Gad you enjoyed!!

[@noahlake36]

This comp was so fun

[@nickkealiiclimbs]

love to see it

[@TobyClimbing]

🤩🤩

[@tim-2194]

Love to see you climb. Can't wait to watch you take Olympic gold XD

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, I’ll do my best 😤

[@dylansmith3452]

I'm thinking Toby, Jakob, or Sorato

[@annab4389]

Envy guys that saw you both climbing 😅 👏 Keep it real!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!

[@Jonne337]

magnus is so nice. very nice colab

[@victor98754]

This dude Magnus is everywhere

[@bradleyfothergill]

The GOAT 👑

[@juancarrancio4955]

Toby, you are a beast, nice video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!

[@cypri1101]

Such a great feat !

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks 😆

[@pator2k7]

M: " I don't wanna bore you." Toby *starts to get bored*: "Ok!"

[@PooFalcon]

Holy Toby and Magnus collab, Batman! ❤

[@TobyClimbing]

🔥💎

[@BGod67]

Awesome vid 🙌 love you both 🫶

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@Rip-ow2zy]

Magnus staring us down in the intro was intense

[@TobyClimbing]

😂

[@leon-do]

would love to see your off the wall training too!

[@zyxwl2015]

Love these videos, but just want to know, are we still getting World Cup vlogs this year? Loved those last year!

[@TobyClimbing]

I will definitely try and do one for the next World Cup in Innsbruck!

[@mttiii]

Nice collab! Should do an interview session with magnus ;)

[@embergem]

Awesome to see this epic collab, was curious to see how Magnus keeps up with Toby! Amazed that a top competition climber can put out such great KZbin content while still actively competing. 💪🏼

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much :) glad you enjoyed!!

[@Hampshire87]

U too legends doing a collaboration is well overdue 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank youuu 🤩

[@danielegentile2562]

This video was so so funny…toby wanting to climbwhile magnus was begging for a break😂😂

[@ZapRowsdower-tq2qg]

please a video of what your strength training looks like!

[@TobyClimbing]

Yess maybe in the future 👀

[@gijswiersema]

V5-V10 is a crazy range

[@soejrd24978]

0:00 Magnus standing and looking like an absolute boss.

[@nicksohacki7114]

Great video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!