Adam Ondra #74: Conquer the Castle / Historically the First 8b+ in Czechoslovakia

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Absolutní vědomí (Absolute Consciousness) is the first 8b+ in former Czechoslovakia, first ascended by Tomáš Pilka nicknamed Svišť (Marmot). I set my goal to on-sight this legendary route and the mythical importance truly increased the pressure of succeeding. On top of that, this route does not see much traffic, so it was a true on-sight attempt without any help of the "language of chalk" which would show me which way to go. Enjoy our next episode!
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Credits:
SPECIAL THANKS TO
KÚRIA BECKOV GUESTHOUSE
STORY BY
ADAM ONDRA
DIRECTED BY
LACO KORBEL
CAMERA
PAVEL KLEMENT
VOJTĚCH LIČKO
JAKUB SOBOTKA
STILLS PERSONAL ARCHIVE
PETER "BECKO" ONDREJOVIČ
RICHARD "RIČI" NYÉKI
EDITED BY
ADAM LIGOCKI
PRODUCTION
JAKUB PÍNA
SUBTITLES BY
JARKA MARČEKOVÁ
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PAVEL BLAŽEK
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[@alexcouret]

That shot of the dude crying when remembering his trip is awesome, shows how passionate he is!

[@ripapa6355]

No dude, it was about communism ending, they could finally travel and buy gear. The tears of joyu were more about the collapse of communism rather than a gear trip IMO

[@biomorphic]

@@ripapa6355 and about the sea, which they had never seen before, since they couldn't travel outside their country.

[@machvayne]

@@ripapa6355 agree, it was about the fall of communism and experiencing freedom to travel and to do and see things that they could only dream of previously. Beautiful moment.

[@wombra8314]

Alex C a shot of the actual climb would be neat

[@iecoie]

@@ripapa6355 I do not agree .. It was about that memory as a whole - sweet moment lost in time. Nostalgia, gratitude.

[@tommym875]

Love seeing all the old buff dudes that probably still crush.

[@jonathanschmidt1668]

The passion by Richard Nyeki when he talks about climbing is great.

[@dworkina.9015]

2:04 "We sometimes slept on the hill behind the castle. You wake up on the meadow, the sun is shining. It's sucha beautiful place." Sem tam jsme přespali na kopci nad hradem, což je úplně užasné místo. Tak tam spíš na louce, ráno se probudíš, za svítání jdeš se vychcat. Úplně nádhera prostě. We sometimes slept on the hill behind the castle, which is a completely amazing place. So you sleep there in the meadow, you wake up in the morning at dawn you go to pee (take a piss). Just absolutely beautiful.

[@petrpacas]

Přesně, it’s neccessary to do justice to that part 👍

[@magicpanter]

"Go to pee" is wrong translation, he clearly said "take a piss" theres no reason to put it in brackets

[@nahum3557]

@@magicpanter for censorship's sake

[@Puleczech]

Nahum GC Lets just say whatever we want and how we want it. For the censorship sake.

[@petrpacas]

Mønkey Well you might not get to read such comments though...

[@aidanloeser4890]

Thank you for consistently highlighting the history of these incredible climbing areas. The local climbers' passion always comes through and Adam's stewardship is an important example to the rest of the climbing community (myself included).

[@halofreack123]

Warms my heart to see that when you really got a Passion for something you never lose it. No matter how old you are. What a great inspiration

[@branislavpetriska882]

Those tears show passion!!!😔👍😭😭....makes me wanna be like him!!!!

[@jasonmegrelis9728]

Richard Nyéki made my heart melt... So much love for climbing!

[@jakubrypan7083]

its also about the communism that has been here for so long. Thats the big reason why he started crying aswell

[@Blaghhhhhhhhhhhh]

A proper on-sight attempt. No pre-places draws. Even more impressive than normal.

[@StayPrimal]

I really like how climbers seems to appreciate and respect each others. Unlike other sports, they don't try to take others down in order to get successful.

[@samueltersigni3088]

ask the french climbers in the 80's, not the same mood I swear

[@kigge3529]

You can find similar things in Disc Golf actually. I think most sports that arent HUGE because you get a comradery from not being a massive sport.

[@shoqed]

2:48 His t-shirt says "it's shitty but stable" in Polish

[@maco1713]

Užasni chlapi,doba,laska a zanietenie pre vec...ste skvelí dakujeme!☺

[@bobml338]

Cool to see him actually looking for holds and struggling a bit! I would love to see him clip a bit more though. Great video again!

[@frelli177]

I've said it before but need to say it again. This channel and your videos is such a gift to the climbing community. The production quality and content keeps getting better every week, even though I'd say you are already the top climbing channel on youtube right now. Thanks for this! 👏

[@noname-ui4kb]

I love Tomas t'shirt :-D Greetings from Poland!

[@Kamii1987]

Stabilnie!

[@cornelisgraper8678]

These guys are amazing, i love their passion.

[@Czarczeslaw]

Ta koszulka Tomasa :)

[@mago_8145]

Chujowo, ale stabilnie :D

[@MrCombic]

A ciekawe czy u nich identycznie się to pisze :)

[@uzytkownik4253]

Może w polsce kupił

[@AB8511]

@@MrCombic It does not, but we understand the meaning. Polish language sounds quite funny to Czechs and Slovaks, that is the main reason for buying that T shirt. Nowadays you can buy them in Slovakia too.

[@fbs227]

@@AB8511 I love the fact that for us polish people Czech language sounds funny. I guarantee that if you say to one of us "I've got an idea" in Czech, you'll be misunderstood 😆

[@specialisr.6254]

I'm still convinced there was an easier way to get up to see the ruins than having to climb to it...

[@milanfrk7710]

If not, another episode should be about the cleaning lady who keep the castle :).

[@FareZepp]

Yes it is. There is a lot of ways...

[@Balgore8]

Obviously there's a main flat access path

[@ArielBiMBa]

LOL

[@yessir7147]

No, the lord who lived in the castle also climbed up every day. And his horse too

[@colehibbard2851]

Remember when Adam flashed Jade V14 and Dave Graham asked him if it felt hard and he goes “sure”

[@markmillingen]

Does anyone have a link to that video?

[@siddharthagueule]

@@markmillingen it's on vimeo vimeo.com/130242972

[@David-go4ot]

@@markmillingen in the time it took you to reply you could have googled it yourself and found it immediately #lazy

[@markmillingen]

@@David-go4ot I'm so sorry that I could not find it. Thnx for your input.

[@agnidas5816]

@@David-go4ot and they would find nothing because the linked video title does not mention any v14 but is using the other rating system :P

[@maxtoussaint6671]

You're amazing Adam ! Keep making great videos it's awesome to see you climb !

[@user-cb6jw5ky1i]

Epic job my brother!! Amazing to see you growing up..all the best!!

[@andreluizvarzea4764]

History, climb, people touched by the memories... Really great, Adam! Thanks for sharing!

[@christianpunkt2887]

very nice video! I especially enjoyed the comments of the veteran climbers! so good to hear those voices and how climbing evolved. Thank you and keep crushing!

[@tayoneumann9533]

I love to see the older climbers tell stories about back in the day - and get emotional about it. Imagine the Sowjet Union was still a thing: Adam would have never heard of the Flathanger cave in Norway...

[@MrMajsterixx]

i love democracy and freedom i wish my country never loses it, i know a lot from learning it how different can it be, also know a lot of stories from my parents, my father used to jump from aback window of our apartment bulding to go to highschool because the red bitches forced him to go to army and ofc because his parents didnt snitch where he was, the secret service officers waited every morning infront of the building to get him to prison. Iam very glad we have freedom now. F russia and communism

[@benotyourboss]

Oh man, I am really new to this beautiful sport and currently binging your vids. This one however is special, the way those local dudes talk about old times and the sport and all around is amazing. That is the core of what an awesome sport should be! Thanks for showing that!

[@TheNails3]

Such a beautiful video, thank you. Adam you are so amazing. Wow, the suspense when you were climbing! Made for great viewing. So great that you could feature all these great climbers, loved hearing their stories.

[@finbarshields]

Seeing the stories and magic and vulnerability of these climbing legends was a treat.

[@ficklemedia8733]

Super film Adam. Thanks man. Actually really enjoyed the fact that you failed on the onsight. Its refreshing to witness that you are in fact human after all. 😉. Cant wait to see this project. ✌️👌

[@elfarros6614]

Love watching these! Never know if he’s going to send it or not, makes it exciting

[@Garbaz]

I really enjoyed hearing about the history of the crag, especially as told by the veterans who did the first ascents there!

[@TuvofLuv]

"Well, he was training speed yesterday and the conditions are not perfect today" I love how Tomas was making Adams excuses for him at the end 😂.

[@daviddavid999999]

Zatím asi nejlepší epizoda!

[@user-fv5ff8oo1n]

Thank you for this amazing content you keep making

[@henryjb1572]

What an amazing place Czech with a awesome history - must visit again x

[@Passypass4]

Love these videos man. the passion from you and from each and every person is amazing. Wish this was something I could get my son into, the bonding is awesome.

[@ppgreen9288]

tellement de passion, cette communauté de grimpeur et juste bleuffante, merci pour cette misqe en avant de l'aspect humain de la grimpe, echouer c'est deja gagner un peu...merci, merci, merci

[@YannCamusBlissClimbing]

Love it! Thanks for publishing these videos :-)

[@ChinaTalkMedia]

Adam I love how with all this quarantine content you're really also providing a history lesson. amazing stuff

[@69treta]

beautiful! lovely work

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

epic intro thank you for your good work

[@DreIsGoneFission]

I cant believe the quality of content on this channel. this was shot like an amazing documentary. Ive never even lead climbed in my life, but Im glad i have subscribed

[@warrengans1346]

In a world of highly competitive marketing, and seemingly unnecessary aggression towards "the enemy" its wonderful to see brands respect the previous campaigns of their competitors. Climbing is not about competing with everyone else, but your own weaknesses, and celebrating the achievements of those around you. Adam is not a robot: he can fail, and other brands besides Black Diamond can do great things too, much respect to all involved in this message.

[@michalkarnis5877]

milujen tieto videjka :)

[@tadeucardosomartins1672]

Incredible place!!! Wow

[@ipitmyshants1135]

SO CLOSE BROTHER!! very impressive you got so far without even knowing the holds

[@alessandrocantoni5806]

Been in Finale this winter, 03.43 thank you Rici (hope it's written well) for your great emotions

[@stanpyrzanowski]

Tomas, piekny t-shirt. Czlowiek Legenda!

[@TSchulzeMasterClimb]

Impressive! Greetings from Brazil!

[@allezvenga7617]

Thanks for your sharing 👍

[@whitewalker9622]

Super LIKE! Great video Adam and the hole team, Everyone!

[@Heldibrant]

super !! :) nadherna atmoška :)

[@bettyh.3656]

Atmoška je úúžasné slovo - to budu používat 🍀. Ráda jsem si užila slovenčinu, jsem pyšná na to, že moje děti coby Češi rozumí slovenštině a i trochu hovoří - když byli malí, jezdili jsme do 😃Tatier a namiesto rozprávok som jim čítala Bajov "Smiech na laně" to je klasika.😉🍀

[@lucatowers3497]

Amo questo video.

[@markmtbrider]

28 years ! Yeah man , go get it. Beautiful place.

[@xAlmog]

Keep at it Adam you're an inspiration!

[@brentkelly9864]

Awesome visuals and dope beats

[@elie_]

Breathtaking. The edit is insane, and the music gets the immersion one step further! Congratulation on your on-sight try

[@nutellalover2677]

Awesome epidode

[@victorgamesofficial3597]

I’m so happy I did my first V4 today!

[@FlorianHolzner]

Grats! ^_^

[@felixbertoni]

V4 should be 6B in french system if I remember correctly ? That's already a nice job done ! Congrats !

[@rippingthestrings]

Well done! Keep crushing it

[@chaosengine4597]

Congratulations! Keep crushing it :)

[@adrianzeliska3874]

Ja tiež chodievam liezť na Beckov btw máš dobrý kontent

[@katarzynamazurkiewicz6012]

Oh, do all post-communist countries have those wholesome old climbers? In Poland, they definitely had the exact same gear problems and mostly the same solutions and my grandpa and his friends talk about all that with equal passion. It was heartwarming to see those guys in the video. Also, Tomas has a great T-shirt :D

[@usclvr19]

Great video! That was a crazy onsight attempt

[@c4sp3r91]

appreaciate seeing "czechoslovakia" after so many years

[@miroslavkysela7073]

Ale to jdeš se vychcat :D ste do tych titulkov nedali :D :D :D

[@Bobbzorzen]

awesome video, thanks for the content!

[@phillipwaters7716]

Go for that FA, Adam!

[@ToppaliniTube]

that castle is amazing must have taken a lot of work to build it up there

[@808neno]

Please Come to Austria! Youre amazing Bro !

[@jarritoforestal1]

I cant imagine what hard is to climb onsight this level when there are too many dinamics and precitions moves.

[@mateoaguirre4663]

Wonderfull video🤘💪

[@ClayterBob]

You can’t win them all. Great video as always!

[@TheOneTrueIgnatius]

This is a true testament to the beauty and emotional investment this sport has on those who love it.

[@dawidmaciejkramkowski1124]

2:45 lol this inscription on the tshirt hahahahaha

[@PeteSilveira]

Let’s go Adam you can do it Big sends from Portugal

[@SatanicSkY]

lets go to Hunza, Adam !

[@michaancfal3820]

Piękna koszulka

[@AceHardy]

Keep at it

[@marekburgan5534]

Ahoj, prosimta vedel by som niekde zistit kedy sa budes vracat na Beckovsku skalu, rad by som si to pozrel nazivo, nieco uzasne

[@NickRoman]

I'm curious about how accessible these castles are/were. Obviously a whole army with siege equipment couldn't get up any part of that cliff, but surely lots of guys could sneak up here and there. And maybe climb the wall too.

[@N7_Dr_Spiele]

2:06 I love that shirt 😏

[@adamkomarek9658]

Dobrý

[@yonigolombek3335]

How do you get back the clips you place?

[@herycr250r2]

Paráda, dobře, že mluvíte československy.. 👍 Ať si čtou cizinci.. Aha prosím Ondřej ať mluví svou rodnou řečí..........

[@catsivakunchoo1489]

These guys are lucky to have the life that their want.Amazing skills and brave enough.

[@tomwatson7341]

Zielona koszulka wymiata ;p

[@thiagowaldhelm]

That teaser at the end, damn hahaha But didn't you try a second time nonetheless?

[@Calm_KidsTV]

Haha, the guy with T-shirt - "Chujowo ale stabilnie"😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MordorixLunatix]

Jest chujowo ale stabilnie ;) in one of Adam's videos! LOL

[@olid7947]

How do you capture your breathing? Do you carry a mic while climbing?

[@ander4163]

I would love to see that unfinished projectttttt

[@ejkk0]

love this one

[@marcindzwonkowski7538]

Widać Polskie akcenty na filmie Adama 😉😎

[@MrMajsterixx]

nikdo z nich neměl polskej akcent, to byl slovák ten jeden a ten druhej byl čech.

[@yves77777]

Hey, Does somebody know the stone type and length of this route? My team and I do a research project in the frame of a doctoral project on the Ruhr-University-Bochum in Germany, and we try to evaluate contact-times of world elite climbers on different stone types, routes length and disciplines. Big thanks in advance for your support! With sporty regards from Germany

[@chadfarwell2480]

When they aren’t pre-hung and pre-ticket climbing gets real !

[@tomasmitura4944]

4:13 maybe if I eat some chalk on the wall I can do 8a+ as warm up as well

[@tutecalmesoui]

Amazing

[@JanBaars]

3:46 wowwwww!!!!!!

[@zrny]

2:10 - i miss the "za svítání deš se vychcat" in the subtutles...

[@StViers]

These old school climbers are so cool!

[@Lockenjonney]

8a+ onsight warm up ... ... ok cool

[@JesseCallahanBryant]

is it just me, or is the final draw backclipped?