Adam Ondra and Alex Honnold talk | Sport climbing and big walls climbing

Of course, It would be way more fun to climb (and talk) with Alex Honnold (on) some sick big wall, but for now, we have to be satisfied with this awesome talk we had!
Alex is an unbelievably relaxed guy and this also applies to his cool climbing style. It was quite surprising to find out that, for Alex, free soloing El Cap was a bigger chill than climbing on our Czech sandstone.
We covered so many great topics. Alex shared inspiring experiences and thoughts and besides the funny story of how we have met, we talked about our climbing efforts, tried to figure out if climbing harder routes makes us noticeably stronger, chatted about sport climbing, speed climbing, how do we cope with so much attention and if there are any responsibilities connected to being a public figure. And much more. Enjoy!
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Were Adam and Alex met for the first time?
1:21 - Climb efficiently, scream in the crux, repeat
2:22 - Alex appreciates Adam's climbing precision
3:07 - Climbing hard vs. climbing for relaxation - Could it be the same?
3:40 - Did Alex reach his limit on the 9a sport climbing route in 2019?
4:36 - The natural course leading Alex to his 9a
5:50 - Climbing hard routes doesn't make you stronger
6:25 - What does Adam's training look like?
7:10 - Adam's motivation
7:55 - What have you been doing in the last months?
9:03 - Do you find speed climbing tiring?
10:24 - How do you deal with travelling between time zones?
12:07 - Do you climb with your girlfriend much?
13:15 - Cooperation on a future project?
14:32 - Filming
15:08 - How to deal with being famous?
18:11 - Who was your childhood hero?
19:39 - Should we use our influence to comment on politics?
21:42 - Plans
22:35 - Do you like the alpine climbing style?
24:54 - Alex's experience on Czech sandstone
25:53 - Have you ever bolted a sport climbing route?
26:40 - Bolting in Flatanger in Norway
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FILMED IN MAY 2020
TALKS BY
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ADAM ONDRA
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[@Daedricbob]

I love how Alex has trained himself to be so energy efficient that he doesn't even bother to blink.

[@nastyfox9929]

Damn, always i seen alex there was something wierd in his eyes and i never know what it was, in deed he is not blinking at all 😁

[@makidiaz3894]

Looks like a creep. Weird Looking dudes the lot of em

[@MobaCry]

This guy is not human... He is so impressive 😮

[@calimon00]

So weird . I’m not even paying attention to what they are saying - just staring at their eyes now, and only Adam blinks. 😵‍💫

[@bustermot]

in 1 min. I counted 2 blinks. There were also several cut-ways when he could have blinked. I'm sure he's human. Come on.

[@derekatwood6236]

Alex Honnold's hair stylist is his pillow

[@EternusVia]

You gotta admit it looks good

[@couchprincess698]

I’m stealing this for real life times.

[@2ellas2]

It's good to see two people who don't really care what they look like.

[@Maketheworldbetter32]

this actually made me laugh - we love alez

[@progreth]

Isn't it for both of them?

[@bizmonkey007]

Wow, these guys have drastically different viewpoints on climbing. For Adam, every moment of his life is an opportunity to get better and pursue the next great project. For Alex, climbing is simply his zen, an opportunity to leave the world behind for a few hours.

[@AVONEUS]

Two high level philosophers with different views but lead the same community.

[@topanteon]

I actually fall right in the middle of those two philosophies, which is amazing

[@jaxpink4555]

team zen climbers ftw!

[@brunodm1573]

@@topanteon Totaly the same here lol

[@Jan-je6ur]

wow! REALLY GOOD POINT

[@kamron_thurmond]

Both of these guys are super famous high-level climbers, but they couldn't be more different stylistically.

[@minifishy7162]

I mean Alex honnald isn't THAT good. I don't think comparable to Adam ondra

[@D_Hill]

@@minifishy7162 k bro, go solo el cap and let us know how good you are

[@jebediahkrimsoncraftleding3012]

@@minifishy7162 Even ignoring his insane free solo accomplishments, he's still one of the best endurance climbers.

[@aitorpriego4318]

@@minifishy7162 u...u serious..?

[@mdc3227]

@@minifishy7162 Ridiculous comment. He's one of the greatest free-soloists ever. You obviously don't climb.

[@MrRikum]

This looks like they are speaking in the white void of the afterlife

[@stephenr80]

ikr! weird jajja

[@sudaknot]

It's like they added in the exterior shots to compensate for that

[@brumasribera]

the general managers of the climbers heaven

[@Eighteen19]

🤣

[@josephclimbs9495]

This is the scene between Harry and dumbledore in the deathly hallows

[@thexbigxgreen]

Alex Honnold looks like a mythical creature that grants you a +10 bonus to your climbing ability.

[@Janvt01]

Such an underrated comment

[@RoxioCZE]

now this is the crossover episode i wished for

[@susanjane4784]

Please climbing gods, bring us more!

[@cadenrogers3093]

Life's single and most important truth: "climb efficiently, scream in the crux, repeat"

[@joji_okami]

and curse your heart out when falling

[@cadenrogers3093]

@@joji_okami 😂😂😂

[@Lars_Climbs]

Nice

[@lightiberius]

BIG FACTS

[@mariohenriquetb]

Dammm, the only true that matters!

[@Imthedragonreborn]

"Some days I do speed in the morning"... that explains a lot of things

[@n3v3r1s4]

😂😂

[@felixbelair9251]

3 times a day!

[@AngelofDethMetal]

Time stamp?

[@jurockclimb]

9:41

[@breakit46]

His teeth are too good.

[@davesworld7688]

“Hello climbing prodigy, nice to meet you”. “Oh hello climbing prodigy, nice to meet you too”.

[@bretharvey9069]

Underrated comment

[@Quantumanticz]

Alexs personality lights up a room. Hes likes everyones favorite uncle who no one will show up to family dinner unless they know hes coming.

[@samson3523]

hahahahaha brooooo sooooo true. Fuck I wish Alex was an uncle for me.

[@ericastier1646]

You must be united statian to have the false perception, i see it as arrogant and aggressive in communication and throwing expletives making him think he is cool but that is the opposite of being zen.

[@dizigned193]

Dude, Adam is literally always smiling, and you can tell it's a real smile. How is this man SO happy all the time?

[@Aimtofflan]

He is doing what he loves. Simple as that.

[@samb9439]

It's cocaine.

[@bavarois25]

The fact he's laughing doesn't mean he's happy.

[@DeplorableBitterClinger]

Simple, he climbs

[@marcelfischer1081]

Why not ? Even when Life is hard, there is always a Way to go Forward. Its just the Mindset

[@loterlanker]

I love how Alex is genuinely curious about Adam's life and fires questions after questions LOL

[@jamesevans2507]

he's reading off a script

[@jamiedhuskey6643]

Exactly

[@annewillmott3091]

Alex is curious about others, things, the world, different peoples, life in general others opinions. He’s unthreatened, has humility, honesty …. “We’re all citizens of the world” The energy and power of youth, so exciting….. Im learning so much , thank you young people!

[@ericastier1646]

it's not curiosity, there's fear to look outranked so he charges at Adam as an offense defensive communication strategy. Adam stays zen and doesn't pick up a fight as he is the better man.

[@impish5192]

​@@ericastier1646lol

[@lluhu]

Adam’s strength is his body. Alex’s strength is his mind. When Adam climbs he asks to his body “Can you do it?”. When Alex climbs he asks to his mind “Can you do it?” Based on this, they developed very different climbing philosophies.

[@peanutsraisins]

Great observation! Spot on👌

[@Eflodur]

Well when it comes to free soloing it is more a mind challenge but climbing silent the hardest rout on the world which nobody thought it would be possible it is a mind thing to think that way as it is to dream about soloing el cap.

[@User36282]

I would say BOTH are more mind over strength. Adam climbs the HARDEST routes in the world which requires an incredibly resilient and determined mindset. Anyone can be as strong and as technically brilliant as Adam, but wouldn't be able to achieve what he has. He trains for months and months on a route, moving and living at the location, creating replica walls to train on every day and completely dedicates his mind and body to conquering that goal. His will to succeed and to to push himself every day harder and harder is crazy.

[@gopr3117]

Alex has more endurance as well

[@farishakim6759]

@@User36282 well, we can't really say both have the same strength. I mean, yes Adam climbed the hardest route in the world which is waay exceptional, but if in some ways he accidentally slip, his mind knows there's something to back him up. But when you have to free solo for almost 3000 ft with nothing to save you + people recording your story live to turn it into movie, thats total diff level in mind game. Even if you got tired, you can't downclimb it.

[@danielmullaney2069]

I feel like Alex just woke up and Adam has been awake all day and ready to go to bed

[@balintdecsi]

haha well it can even be possible if both of them are at home with ~10hrs difference in their time zones

[@Eighteen19]

🤣

[@milton1969able]

Haha Spot on.

[@dennisjordan5917]

You can tell on their faces lol

[@idjles]

From the time zones that makes total sense

[@camillechapon1]

I like how alex is like "OMG you're mental , i am just climbing to enjoy the landscape" and adam like "i 'am trainnig speed climbing nonsens 5 times a week"..

[@LinhNguyen-tb9lc]

"if I warm up on a 7B" Bro I'm out of here

[@Alrold]

imagin you are working hard on your bolder and one of those guys comes from no where flash it and keep going it is like what is my porpuse ?

[@johnnycigar3240]

@@Alrold A friend was projecting a v4 in Squamish when Alexander Megos passed by with his film crew and campused the thing to warm up.

[@bernhardlangers778]

@@johnnycigar3240 yeah well, what else would one expect from a pro? I mean think of your profession. Now imagine having put in 15 years of grind to be top 5 in the world. Of course your results on normal difficulty would completely overshadow the results of an average guy trying his best. And megos is just one beast of a human being. His physique is just extreme.

[@el_id_oz2545]

in a podcast with joe rogan, alex told he free solod when he passed some climbers full gear in the middle of the route. he then asked for their chalk bag since he forgot his. like wtf :D

[@masto9430]

People say that climbing isn't a race... but then how come they're winning?

[@jesperhagstrom]

I like how humble Alex is! What a great personality

[@WanderDude]

Yes :-) I saying that I just looked at his hair :-D

[@tekrunner987]

He's also very... intense? His focus always seems to be 100% on the task at hand, whether it's climbing a big wall or having a casual conversation.

[@jonaslonartz7188]

@@tekrunner987 I guess one has to develop this kind of mindset, when climbing free solo =D

[@geraltofrivia2570]

he's a psychopath. No fear, does not care for his girlfriend all that much. Great attributes to excel at scary stuff.

[@minifishy7162]

I mean I understand what your saying but I don't think he's being especially humble, he's talking to the world's like rope 3 climber

[@lawrenegummy4736]

Adam wearing normal clothing really highlights how long his neck is.

[@senderoverland]

And how long his eye brow is

[@netglitch_]

neck is aid

[@JerimiahGentry]

I want to see him sporting a turtleneck and chain

[@JubioHDX]

@@JerimiahGentry turtleneck might make him seem regular unless its custom and goes allllll the way up

[@tomd9819]

@@JubioHDX this is a beautiful / terrifying image

[@dmr11235]

Alex: “she does comps and things too, right?” Adam, casually: “yeah she made semifinals last year at the world championships”

[@michaeltheclimber9228]

Adam seems starstruck by Honnold, which is truly high praise. Alex is clearly impressed by Adam, and is fascinated by his very different relationship to climbing. While Adam is driven in the way many legendary athletes have been, Alex's motivations are more subtle and hidden...its perhaps the reason people are fascinated by Alex. Both are legends and have made great contributions to climbing.

[@dmr11235]

It may actually be the case that Alex holds Adam in higher esteem than vice versa. Alex has been quoted as saying “Adam Ondra is the best climber in the world by far. Like, he’s a LOT better than everyone else.” I think it’s in this video, in which Adam flashes a 9a+: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGeyp6WIl6yIbJo

[@drakeandjosh007]

@@dmr11235 100% Alex knows Adam is the goat, if Adam decided he wanted to free solo he could do Alecs free solo routes in faster time, his climbing level is just so much higher, Alex has said Adam is the best multiple times

[@margaretpritchett3271]

@@drakeandjosh007 Until Adam free solos cap, its only wishes and dreams that he could do it faster than Alex. Nothing Alex could say, nor Adam matters. He either does it and the discussion is settled, or he doesn't and you can't say he would do it faster.

[@3395149634]

@@drakeandjosh007 I feel like this is dismissing the psychological aspects of free soloing. Alex has stated multiple times that the mental aspect of free soloing is way more important than the physical. Not saying he couldn't do it, but they are both the best in different disciplines

[@eyeofhorus1301]

@@margaretpritchett3271 You have to consider the possibility that Adam climbs harder more skillful problems but with safety gear. Whereas Alex took on more danger but less skillful in solo'ing cap. Based on what I've seen on Adam's channel its a completely different kind of climbing anyway. Cap was like a huge long marathon climb, Adam seems to do very short but super difficult climbs. Kind of like how marathon running vs sprinting is much different

[@vanessakwan5237]

The next collab I wish for would hands down be with Janja Garnbret!

[@snefansson]

Oh shit yeah that'd be cool as hell

[@karlavlatkovic9400]

This !!!!!

[@Connordrs1123]

drew ruana also

[@ThomAldershof]

That would be good! Now I'm just running through options. One of the Japanese coaches for a training focused one. Or Alex Megos, just nitpicking the difference between their styles and the difference between the hardest routes they've done. Or a speedclimber to reflect on the difference of their path into climbing and what keeps them psyched. Or Lynn Hill, Pachi, Chris Sharma, Hazel Findley, and oh so many more...

[@TristanCleveland]

Second this.

[@pacosako420]

Just Adam Ondra and Alex Honnold meeting in the Matrix.

[@finbarshields]

SO good to see a video talking about climbing that isn't dumbed down for mass consumption, this is the real nerding out and I absolutely love it.

[@naldu4096]

True!

[@peteranelson]

yes!

[@skunkingdonuts3734]

420

[@babaG819]

I love listening to these guys talk. Never been climbing and have no idea what they're talking about but I love it

[@nilsp9426]

Would love more of that with some other climbers, too. Adam Ondra and Tomoa Narasaki would be an interesting talk. Or with Janja Garnbret. Or Alex Honnold and Reinhold Messner. There are so many great athletes and personalities that I am curious about. Such conversations can bring out the most interesting stuff, because both are knowing what they are talking about and what the interesting questions are.

[@nbka8rs]

This is such sick videography. Most peoples recorded zoom call turned into what looks like a real intimate interview: no headphones, no echo, appears to be in the same room because you blew out the highlights and camera perspective. Beautiful stuff!!!

[@DuffManWool]

Yes, only shame they placed the screen too down for Alex, so he’s not looking horizontally like he would if they were in one room

[@katik4208]

Its still not a meeting in person and you can see that. There is no atmosphere it just sucks. They shouldn't be such pussies and do the real thing or leave it all together.

[@TheRausing1]

Totally agree. If they had only put Alex’s computer screen at would be ‘eye level’ so he was also looking straight ahead it would be totally perfect.

[@TheRausing1]

@@DuffManWool just read this, exactly what I’m saying.

[@tomd9819]

@@katik4208 They’re pussies for respecting COVID guidelines? Okay lmao

[@teoelsmore7579]

The ultimate duel, who can flatter who the most.

[@robertnewell4054]

The Mutual Appreciation Society seems so rare today.

[@ogs1mpson609]

Time for a bad joke. One will be flatter than the other one eventually.

[@mostlyimportant4212]

@@ogs1mpson609 It's a dark joke but it's good

[@SamBrickell]

who can flatter whom

[@tanmad21]

Love Alex's humility. He is a climbing legend but you'd never know it talking to him.

[@fngaming5064]

Easily the best free soloist. Maybe not the best skilled but man does he have the biggest balls

[@scribble3478]

@@fngaming5064 That's why I personally think he's the best. When your life is in the balance that's the ultimate bravery.

[@ericastier1646]

You need to review what humility means. This is not humilty at all. This guy is arrogant and agressive, and a bragger. He is clearly boasting having timed every peak in Yosemite and challenging Adam to a contest. I can only think of boxer mayweather of being more overtly arogant. Honnold is passively arrogant it's an undercurrent. I guess most commenters who don't see this are united statian the land of egocentrism. But for the world that's what he really is.

[@RUFU58]

An anagram of both their names is “Hold On ‘n Ad No Drama!” A very fitting thing to remember when climbing!

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

I like your brain

[@salad6]

Do you go around thinking of meaningful anagrams? If so that's kind of like a super power, thanks Anagram Man!

[@jameshuntercain]

"I was just thinking that you could really climb much harder." Adam's roasting is so polite.

[@Nangoncrazy]

Who cares if harder. Honnold would woop his A with real climbing or mountaineering. Honnold is imo far more likeable because he is more of a package, personality. Ondra is in a niche.

[@Strade8]

@@Nangoncrazy why make it a race? One is really strong, the other has an incredible mind control. They are just the best in what they do.

[@drakeandjosh007]

@@Nangoncrazy lol free soloing is a niche😂 Adam would whip Alex’s ass because his skill level is a lot higher. Alex has even said Adam is the best many times

[@Opsity]

That's not a roast. Adam thinks Alex has potential to be even better, and Alex said himself that he doesn't like to give his 100%

[@MrMajsterixx]

@@Opsity exactly, being a czech i my humble opinion i understand his mindset. that wasnt a roast , he wasnt like making him look little, it was the opposite, he meant it like that he know he has a lot more potential and can be a lot better. Sometimes its hard when its not your native leanguage to make it sound exactly like u want even tho u keep the same meaning , he shouldve construct the sentence a bit better and use a bit different words but yea ... That wasnt a roast for sure, he meant it positively.

[@alealejandro9696]

Two goliaths of climbing. One pushing the sport physically to the max and the other mentally. Such living LEGENDS

[@sylvernale]

I'd say one pushes it towards peak power and technique, and honnold does push it from his crazy endurance/suffer fest goals

[@halfers83]

Yes but the difference is Alex climbs without any equipment. Keep that in mind. Alex is not of this world which I love.

[@MythAvatar]

"Climbing one hard route doesn't make your stronger". Adam's face; The fucking nerve. 6:12. Edit: People are still replying thinking this wasn't a joke, obviously this was a joke.

[@fvux5393]

The audacity!

[@anuragandanujclimbing7219]

😅😅😅

[@MsPlaybook]

Lol he was dying 😂 but so true though. Adam is on a different level and has climbed several 9a’s so I feel like he can say he is strong for climbing them but Alex has only climbed one and probably still thinks he isn’t strong

[@MythAvatar]

@@MsPlaybook he has climbed hundreds haha

[@partykrew666]

dude i noticed that immediately lol holy shit

[@westrnite]

I remember when Alex came through mariposa after free solo. Legendary, all the town was proud.

[@milan761]

This is a great collaboration! Next Alexander Megos?

[@anuragandanujclimbing7219]

I second that

[@oldi6btm6t9d4]

yes!!

[@jozefhorniak8191]

in german

[@NPC-fl3gq]

Both of these guys are amazingly humble despite crushing walls like its nothing. Fire and ice too - couldn't be more different. Great role models.

[@dancingoctopus9888]

I love Alex that he can be so amused and interested in Adam and his different take on climbing. I would have loved to see Adam ask more questions.

[@flynnoneill1625]

I've been waiting for this occasion all my life.

[@markoniksic3630]

Listening to this conversation the fact that there was a fair chance we would not get to know Alex as a person is mind blowing. Imagine waking up in 4am and walking out of the door not knowing if you would come back.

[@JoshuaTootell]

As an American and English only speaker, I am just amazed how how articulate Adam is. I'm totally new to climbing and just learned about him, so I don't know much about him (except the obvious: he's good). But it's just amazing how well he communicates without using his native language. I get to be lazy being born American and only knowing English.

[@doposud]

i think Adam also speaks well in Italian and Spanish as a Czech i think English is eazy language to learn but if you want to get rid of your accent and be really good at it , you need to surround yourself native English speaking people for some time. i just think English and Spanish are very usefull languages and you have advantage becose you already speak english :D Do you have mandatory second languages in schools ? in here i think kids start to learn around age 9

[@UnleashedTraining101]

As someone that learned Spanish and Japanese later in life, I have huge respect for anyone that learns a second language. Learning feels like a very slow process, where progress is reveals ever so gradually.

[@imaDylan]

Adam is an absolute monster. How does he have a full glass of water next to his laptop.. scary dude.

[@minifishy7162]

He's a millionaire lmao

[@imaDylan]

@Eventual Visitor even more of a monster move lol

[@celestiacrystal9317]

@@minifishy7162 i really don’t think he’s a millionare definitely not in American dollars😂

[@westboy52]

@@celestiacrystal9317 Yeah, most likely not, but I think he's doing fine for himself.

[@JamesCharbonneau]

For someone with his body awareness having the glass there is probably the same as me not allowing water in the same room as my laptop.

[@markmiles176]

As someone who knows nothing about climbing and along with millions of others found all this via Free Solo I love how respectful these two monsters are of each other. The comments on so many videos where people are fighting over who's best is so pointless. They are both the absolute best in different fields of climbing. They respect that in each other, and understand that they don't have some of the skills the other does and you can see that they really admire that. A lot of the comments would do better to understand that.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

speaking of Millions, these guys are loaded

[@riccokane]

This was siiiick! Now I really want to see Adam and Alex do some speed records!

[@placebosk8r]

"climbing anything harder than 5.10 is just hard work" -A.H. Yes! Been climbing for 15 years and so nice to hear a pro athlete say that

[@robertgallacher7214]

Hope to see these two on a big wall project somewhere some day, would be an incredible watch.

[@SwoleakhulTheBlind]

If it’s with rope every wall Alex can do will probably be too easy for Adam 😅 and if it’s free solo Adam would probably injure himself.

[@robertnewell4054]

“ The young generation should know ABOUT the history much more...” THANK YOU ADAM. As one who started climbing in 1982 ... this loss I view as one of the most tragic aspects about today’s Climbing Community

[@TheNails3]

Thank you for brightening up our days with these awesome videos, Adam!

[@martin.janicek]

Love Alex's uptake on how to speak to the public from the position of known person. So much truth in it..

[@ashayshah164]

Alex is a legend. Rarest of the rare species. What he has achieved free soloing El Cap has brought forward a new dimension of human mentality.

[@carsonwood2095]

His accomplishments are inspiring. Alex is unwillingly killing people though. Others aspire to be like him and they will try ........ and die.

[@Turbosupreme77]

He isnt doing anything. Everyone has a choice to free solo or to climb regularly. If they take the risk of free soloing that is their responsibility, not Honnolds.

[@michaelbohm5160]

@@Turbosupreme77 Wrong. It will kill people.

[@Johndoe-gf7eu]

@@Turbosupreme77 hes doing alot more than adam thats for sure, climbing shitty little courses with ropes 😂😂😂😂look dude im using one finger! This is so much better than scaling a fucking 3000ft mountain by myself with no safety equipment!!

[@Turbosupreme77]

@@Johndoe-gf7eu I don't agree as I think both have genuine merit but I respect your opinion nonetheless

[@IZn0g0uDatAll]

Amazing... Two legends representing greatness in such a different way and having such different perspective on climbing. Hope to see them do stuff together in the future.

[@MPHshoots]

I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time. Hopefully we’ll get to see one with the two of them and Megos as well.

[@Ghostofanoutcast]

I'm glad this interview happened. I would love to see more shared spaces with different climbers. Great video!

[@cesarhugs]

OMG!! this is the best interview... / colab... / colliding of two amazing lives... in one solid interview!! wow!! it's so crazy to hear these two guys talk about climbing and their experiences!!! it's nothing short of insane!

[@ollililjestrom]

Oh, this was sweet. Thank you for doing this, and also for putting such high production value into it!!! Simply great. ❤️

[@5offthetee951]

Its amazing how far climbing has come in 50 years. Really enjoy watching it. Two superstars right here.

[@jofitness9373]

I watch this video over and over again because it gives such enhancing perspectives on climbing. These two are the greatest of climbing each in their own way. Humble men and admirable athletes.

[@frankwegner303]

We see two of the best climbers. I wish both of them health and a long life. Thanks for all your moves and walls. Greetings from Germany

[@goodforage]

Amazing to see two people at the very top of their own discipline , with so much respect, understanding, and awe for each other 😁 Well done Adam and Alex, and BD and the production team ❤️😍👌

[@Googyflop]

The attitude of these two guys towards adversity, fear and challenge is humbling. Extraordinary people

[@wowihaveachannel4862]

I'm super impressed with these 2 young men. Well spoken, down to earth and just one of the guys! Thanks for sharing!

[@sully2737]

Much respect for both of you! It's a joy to watch to you climb!

[@pery0012]

How nerdy do you need us to be? YES!. I love to see how two monsters of climbing, reach and share their differents approachs to the sport.

[@brentwalker3300]

I love the wide-eyed wonder and genuine curiosity these guys have for one another. It's fascinating to see how differently one can approach rock climbing. A study in contrasts: the forest ascetic vs. the rock star.

[@W.O.P.R]

I love the conversation these two can have. It is all about learning from each other and having a good time doing it. There is no competition because they know they are different climbers. Their thoughts are clearly as thought out as their climbing techniques. There is no trash talking. Bravo!

[@soulspirit86]

just the other day i was searching youtube for an interview with adam and alex. THANK YOU!

[@greglamb4225]

I just want to say, as a casual fan of both Adam and Alex, I really appreciate them doing these sorts of interviews and giving people a small window into their worlds. I can imagine that the tradeoff of being famous and earning a living doing what you love is having to do lots of things like this (I know I wouldn't like it!) - but I really appreciate that they do and find it fascinating, so thank you so much for your time!

[@brunojl2]

What an honest chat between these two giants. We need more people like them. Lots more.

[@floriangunther4539]

I dont think I ever klicked that fast on a video 😍

[@normenradvany5513]

Me too! :)

[@Bullet567]

This format is awesome! I really enjoy listening to these talks!

[@morningstarx5340]

The dichotomy of their climbing styles is interesting. They both do the same thing but their approaches are so different its like 2 aliens from different universes talking to each other. Alex climbs relaxed and loves it because he loves it, Adam climbs more aggressively and just seems to want to push his technical limits. Its like the difference between a guy that takes 2 week adventures on his harley compared to the guy that always podiums in moto gp. I actually think I appreciate Alex's philosophy a bit more these days, being a person that raced motocross and hare scrambles but now literally takes 2 week adventures on my motorcycle.

[@AJo-wd2ni]

I feel like alex is similar to a distance runner, where he prioritizes endurance and he enjoys being outdoors and the sport itself, & Adam is more like a sprinter. He prioritizes strength and power and constantly pushing the PR and seeing self-improvement. (But he can also climb the Dawn Wall??) Having been to a climbing gym only a handful of times, & having arms of jelly after sending a v1 route, I cant comprehend either of them, lmao.

[@seantyler7401]

Adam Indra smiles so much that he has permanent joker smile creases and wrinkles in his face. It’s amazing for someone to be that postive all the time. The face can tell you the history of the person.

[@BirdDawg1]

EXCELLENT interviews. Definitely shows the different mind sets of two amazing people. Love the contrast.

[@tigrecito48]

These two guys have almost my ideal lifestyle (except that I'm scared of heights & can't climb) - what I mean is living in a camper van in a wild place and travelling the world to cool natural places and getting paid to do something you love

[@Andrew-vw5vb]

A good thing to do before is read about Alex's ascents with a rope. He's done insane things and multiple first ascents. It gives you a very good idea that he's probably even more humble about his climbing than most think that he is. Any pro calls him one of the best big wall climbers in the world for reasons besides soloing.

[@amp4105]

i swear people act like hes not good for some reason, a very strange divide between loving him and somewhat hating him. In my opinion, freesoloing el cap is way more impressive than 9c

[@Aleblanco1987]

It's great to see great athletes push a sport to new heights with different approaches.

[@jakephillips4453]

They are both so unique looking. I feel they were just born to do what they do. They both seem like good people.

[@adrianhart367]

Yeah, dude looks like a spider.

[@BootsORiley]

I’m such a fool for having doubts that I wouldn’t be able to finish this video after discovering it right before falling asleep. Great stuff. Their polarizing dynamic works brilliantly.

[@MF-un3wi]

You both asked each other such interesting questions, was a great watch, thank you!

[@dabneyoffermein595]

scripted

[@gordonschiff3621]

They are both so engaged in their conversation. Fantastic.

[@zsanterre]

FINALLY!!!! I WANNA SEE MORE CONTENT WITH YOU 2! much love

[@mariezguitar5029]

I love how climbing is so different for each of these athletes and they each have so much to say. I’d love more of these videos, and I’d love to see them climbing together. It would be interesting to see how their styles mesh: Zen and Laser Focus.

[@ExpatMoe]

Insane , 2 legends at their peak doing quality interviews of each other

[@Dan-cz5sj]

Thank you so much for doing these Adam. Such cool dialogues!

[@NomadNothofagus]

the goal is to teach with the example and no with the words. thats why you inspire us for continuing climbing! thanks a lot for the video!

[@artjomplaunov136]

"I like to go mountain biking, and solo easy routes and things like that you know..."lol just casually lumping mountain biking and free soloing together

[@antoniorizo335]

Makes me question the way he's mountainbiking:D

[@nickpatrick7021]

I get the sense that AO doesn't even realize he is screaming lol. He seems so focused.

[@crazyexplorer]

Wait... it's already over? Just shows how great this talk was. Very enjoyable. Keep at it!

[@stefanopaoli717]

You two guys are so great and inspirational.

[@MF-CLIMB]

I certainly relate to Alex’s way of thinking when it comes to climbing. I totally get Adams approach but that’s just not me, each to their own. Both impressive inspirational athletes.

[@qweasd9153]

Alex is more relatable, but Adam is a born competitor. So much hunger and love for the sport.

[@thegreatballplayer1]

@@qweasd9153 exactly

[@ciarantolan4586]

I think a lot of gritstone climbers are like that, it’s hard to try hard when you know you might break ur legs if you fall

[@sundayswapmeet7622]

This is literally TF2 Casual and Competitive in a nutshell

[@annasteinert1155]

Vztenee3333eeeeeeneeee.e eeeeeeee eggeneeeeeeeeeee eeeeee.eee E.e.egebeeeeeneeeeee🙁88:3seye3

[@mauroheusser168]

That was such an interesting interview. I would love to see you guys doing a project together!

[@143yaknow]

I can't explain it but this is so comforting to me, thanks guys!

[@Sn1per9CZE]

I miss climbing so much. I am mainly an indoor climber and I haven't climbed for over half a year now, because of the lockdowns. These videos at least keep my hopes up that I will be able to climb in the summer.

[@zacharyswan4927]

Alex always looks like he just rolled out of his van, lol. He probably did....

[@thegreatballplayer1]

He definitely did😂

[@Irongrip09]

He looks like harry potter if he woke up in a backstreet and it was all just a crackdream

[@jacoboblanco1555]

What the hell is wrong with people standing in Alex’s van to take pictures while he was inside!!?!?!? Seriously what part of your soul is so broken that you think that’s ok.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

I totally thought it was ok. I will rethink my actions. Thank you for wake up call.

[@AveSicarius]

Well, look at what paparazzi do, the media platforms surrounding sports, even fringe sports, isn't any better for the most part, they simply have a different focus than the private lives of celebrities, and fumbles therein. Climbers generally get a choice in the footage taken of them, because they aren't unilaterally famous enough to be totally observed wherever they go. But that doesn't mean ambitious photographers won't invade their privacy if they get a chance

[@castingpearlsbeforesuenos3368]

They dont hate attention if thats what you mean. Approval is all anyone's trying to get. Or you'd be a content tathagata

[@wowihaveachannel4862]

I think what they both said is very true and meaningful. People don't think of a van the same way as a home , as far as privacy is concerned. But both of them live in their van.

[@Youremyproblem]

@@wowihaveachannel4862 Imagine standing on anyone's vehicle, let alone their van they live in. Have to be a massive piece of shit to think that's ok.

[@Mdjagg]

Gunna be waiting for the second episode of the Adam Ondra Experience!

[@Leander_]

This was a fascinating, in depth talk where you could tell both parties were interested and matched in terms of level and experience. I wish this was a 2 hour long podcast!

[@maximekasimov303]

What a dream becoming true 🥰

[@irbymaynard47]

Great vid with 2 of my favorite. Always a plus to see them.

[@jamesbadham228]

Super cool conversation. Really on point. I'm not a climber but have climbed a bit and appreciate it.

[@piezoelectric627]

Wooow, what a nice chat! Alex is such a humbling human and Adam is impressive climber.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Adam is unbelievable

[@simonhollad5511]

I literally yesterday looked all over youtube if these two ever did a video together....