Exploring New Sector in Crag That Changed Climbing Forever | Adam Ondra

[@zelpingk542]

hey! i really like those commentary style videos, i think they give a great insight on how Adam approaches a route and thinks about it!

[@DevinH-64]

Adds so much, love it.

[@pengc6538]

yeah, the commentary adds a lot since it's hard for us mortals to tell what's really going on when a good climber makes everything look easy.

[@zelpingk542]

@@pengc6538 yes i agree but also some insight into the mentality and the gameplan

[@davideros9806]

Yep best format

[@jordi95]

It is always nice when the AO team posts a video!

[@extremechimpout]

Instant boner! 💪🏻☝🏻

[@audetetvincit]

These commented climbs (and your superb on-sights) are exceptional and unique content, so special for us fans. Thank you for making them! Thanks too for setting the high water mark for on-sight climbing, as an art form you’re the master of this and it inspires me. I’m excited to try my on-sights at my own grade, which is only 11d but they same rules apply and for me, similar limits! Thank you Adam.

[@briseboy]

On the first, with narration enhanced by sounds of the climb, it was hilarious that i jumped up, thinking someone outside was groaning and calling. Nope. It was just Adam in stereo.

[@kochimoon4831]

I really want to see Adam try le Bombé Bleu, it's such a mythical route !

[@_jpfq_]

Was also going to ask that if he is going to try it, hope so!

[@rackhamlerouge]

Hell yeah, and sir Alex Megos too for his frankenjura background 🫵

[@leoandre2171]

Probably too hard for Adam..?

[@Mattystem]

@@leoandre2171 Pockets have never been his strong suit, but after seeing alternative betas and footage of Nico Pelorson having success on it, I would be pretty optimistic! Even Nico says that it is probably 9b+ and felt easier than La Dura Dura in his experience

[@chazott]

intermixing history with narrated onsight climbing, such high quality content!

[@frederickmead7943]

Voice over makes it way more interesting. Really cool.

[@trautsj]

It's just always such a pleasure to watch someone at the level of Adam do his thing.

[@sobyeski]

What an absolute machine

[@sigmastodon]

As always : humble, simple and inspiring !

[@sentfromdaniel]

Adam, I like the content a lot. Can you do an episode on “in the mindset and life” of your belayers. Because you’re running some things out and to me it looks like miles. I’d enjoy hearing their feedback on how they always keep you safe so you can focus on being your best! Thanks! 🤙

[@MtJochem]

I only see him running out the last bolts, when he tops out over a roof. So I don't think there is any chance of decking or slamming into the wall, it's only a big fall.

[@thebazm606]

They don't. His belayer clutched the whole grigri while giving rope. Therefore if Adam fell in a bad moment the rope would slip straight through the grigri without engaging it. If you pay attention you can see in almost everey video from Adam Ondra bad belaying habits from him and from many of his belayers.

[@jaymetcalfe7874]

His belayer in this video was not clutching the grigri the whole time. He was simply supporting the bottom, holding it up. This makes belaying much for comfortable and easier to feed slack quickly since all he'd have to do is simply press his thumb down to prevent the grigri from camming

[@MtJochem]

@@thebazm606 To me it looks like the belayer is supporting the grigri with his index finger and using only his thumb to keep the pivot down. This is exactly how it is thought in the booklet that comes with the grigri.

[@PippololGaming]

Love the commentary style, it shows the climbing in very high detail while explaining how the route felt. Really well done

[@uncommonsimon5775]

Got VIP for Prague see you there Adam ! 💪

[@zivotvkrosne1962]

Great! See you on the spot.

[@jennymchandler]

Awesome! Really cool to have the commentary and be able to hear your thought process. I love how you respect and showcase the history of climbing. It feels like you are always pushing and exploring while celebrating what has gone before.

[@henrygilbert3798]

Best climbing content on the internet by a long shot

[@cent-kz2ti]

great climb Adam,so inspiring as always

[@GoUpv13]

Adam's english got so good! He's got a nice voice and I really enjoy him narrating the routes

[@garethebbs4628]

Wonderful video. Something very natural and chill about the whole thing, while watching the master at work.

[@Matthew_Wood]

1:43 “so I was checking out the guidebook thinking what could be a good candidate to try to go for an onsight and I found an 8c” he says nonchalantly like 8c is a v2 jug ladder when it is harder than what most people in the world will ever climb

[@Theantmang]

like 99.9% of people wont climb that LMAO.

[@elliottrodgers6557]

dang that runout at the end there had me sweating!

[@0xf7c8]

It's fine if your belayer gives you proper slack.

[@LeonxLeon]

Yeah right, me too !!

[@zivotvkrosne4779]

Cool video! France and this particular crag are dreams! Also cool onsights! :D

[@cpg0406]

Domo arigato for sharing your amazing uplifting and inspiring energy, your experiences, your thoughts with us all. I feel tremendously blessed by it. And domo arigato as well to your wife and son for making this possible ❤"with love you can overcome anything" right ;-)

[@simongreenthumb6376]

grade A insight and so well presented. like climbing the inside of Adams mind on the fly...quality content

[@saleenadam1]

LOL 5:07 his idea of an ok rest and mine are vastly different

[@Zeitproblem]

Best ad Ive seen in my live. Also one of the most fun climbing videos I’ve seen in a long long time :)

[@adrienescaravage509]

Yes come back to the south of france so much to do here!

[@BunnyHop2000]

There is a mistake in description ( being 12 in 2025). Best climber and timetraveler aswell ! Anyway great video, thank you for it.

[@FluffyAmyNL]

your amazing that looks insane hard xD i`m happy i did my first 6 😀 outside

[@muttiplay]

You should try le bombè bleu!

[@Sehn.sucht.]

Great video thanks Adam

[@elhombrewill4170]

Adame, jsi borec, tvoje videa mě moc baví 👋 Ten tvůj neutuchající zápal je moc fajn a motivuje i mě, o generaci staršího, svátečního "šestkového" lezce na druhém 😂

[@wayneoxborough351]

Route at Buoux sandbagged grade shocker ! :-)

[@griffinb6683]

Just imagine, your 8C FA is just a jug haul for Adam.

[@audetetvincit]

Adam, we are ready for you to make tries on Le Bombé Bleu 🙌🏼

[@dandybufo9664]

Commentary adds a lot to the majesty of your technique

[@tedclimb]

Impressive skipping two clips onsight on very hard climbing!

[@federicodedionigi817]

Sei il migliore!!!🙅🏼‍♂️😊

[@db0n391]

LOVE IT!!

[@Irvlifts]

bro pulled up and on sited those 2 routes, why are there not more comments on how insane adam is oh my ... amazing regardless

[@markstevenson6635]

His mental health seems fine to me.

[@Irvlifts]

@@markstevenson6635 insane as in talented u bufoon

[@HourRomanticist]

Any trips planned for the verdon gorge?

[@JimmyBlackhall]

Master class

[@duncan-xg9sh]

You weren't the only one who struggled with the style of climbing at Buoux ;-)

[@TheChismFamily]

Wow he really ran out the end of that 2nd route!

[@merlinmalbec]

Bien venu à la maison 😉

[@murdermelody5679]

Was wondering, if your on-sighting the routes, how do you place the quickdraws on the wall? Or do you use the ones that are already here/been left there?

[@Jirkasana]

dodelej radeji perfecto mundo!

[@Dinolobe376]

Adam Onsight

[@floriancopin602]

''Bonbé bleu'' one day maybe ?

[@100.-.clim_bing]

Hey Adam! I am happy to read that you still feel like a 12-year-old in 2025 :P

[@quentinzaparucha53]

Hi Adam and his team, and thank you for this amazing video! I have a question: are these olds sends? Because it looks like it was pretty cold/chill there, and in this time the south a France is quite hot.

[@AdamOndra]

This spring. AO Team

[@daquancromartie6929]

Always important to wear a helmet before climbing and belaying to avoid head injuries.

[@inMuro]

comment foralforithm, thanks for great content adam

[@AdamOndra]

Thanks for watching!

[@luigibenignochiappero5589]

Super Congrats to SUPER MASTER ONDRA!!!!!!!!!! The LEGEND all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Wishes. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mr0totonio]

no more quickdraws needed, activated the "Adam Honnold" style on this last 10 meters :)

[@freelancecore1576]

✊

[@matthewontherocks]

I see a lot of pockets, Perfect Mundo training?

[@juancamilovt]

sweaty hands!

[@TheRekkid]

Is that a Beal rope .if so good job there great ropes

[@KMoney4680]

Adam should try Silence 9c

[@chyza2012]

Would be incredible to see Adam Ondra finally do the first repeat of silence years after Adam Ondra's first ascent.

[@userunknown2771]

adam just not clipping the last bolt... That would have made for an highlight whipper

[@benjaminwalker9873]

Does the second route have another extension? It certainly could...

[@flooo5071]

Are you planning to try le bombé bleu ?

[@regisportalez]

Please go try le bombé bleu

[@unclepasha2718]

👍💪

[@caricaturevangogh]

You actually pronounced good "Brillant Saoul" !

[@ethanhegge]

When are we gonna get Adam on Burden and some of the harder boulders being put up?

[@AdamOndra]

I will probably try one nice boulder in Ticino :-)

[@ethanhegge]

@@AdamOndra Can't wait to see!!

[@GrtvJinr-g2c]

Sydney Vista

[@JuhwettiClimbing]

v2 at my gym

[@MadChossMedia]

🔥a

[@thephore]

Nice run out at 14:30

[@marchd1997]

5:40 "is quite a miracle that the pockets are just enough to make it climbable...but it is like the old Buoux..." is this an insinuation that the route might be manufactured? Not sure, just asking

[@moonti6820]

Some routes in Buoux are famously manufactured (La rose et le vampire and others) but the vast majority of routes aren't and are also in this "if this pocket wasn't there the whole route would be either impossible or way harder" style.

[@ValentinEscoffier]

If you believe it is sandbagged are you suggesting a different grade then ?

[@larsdragerl]

What are your upcoming plans, any routes/boulders you are eyeing more than others?

[@AdamOndra]

Back to France!

[@vidiad]

Captain Crochet is one in Buoux downgraded from 8a back to 7b+. This happened already in early nineties.

[@marcotroussier4224]

During very long time, Captain crochet was 7b. But some slopper could be worst and worst.

[@christosdaniil128]

i miss chris sharma videos

[@just_johannes]

"there is an 8b+ I'd like to onsight" just Adam Ondra things I guess.

[@UNLIMITED_WMSEEDS]

Average Americans sitting on the coach watching this - "*Eh, only 8c, I could do it*"

[@paulmitchell5349]

Lighter after the haircut ?

[@michaelh8854]

more bolts on that rock than my local climbing gym lead wall

On Sight😂 all the exes prepped in😂 i have a very different definition about on sight. But perhaps i'am just an old white men.

[@Ben-ew3hv]

5:47 not exactly fortunate considering if there wasn't enough pockets they would just drill one

[@marcotroussier4224]

Azincourt (solid 8c from Ben Moon on the old days) had never been flash....(kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqCQe5SQn91mfaM)

[@brianpreller5554]

Anyone else get nervous seeing the rope drag against the rocks on the decent at 14:35?

[@lewy5378]

Pretty normal

[@vidiad]

rope is in motion not rubbing on same part.

[@brianpreller5554]

@@lewy5378 It won't have any immediate impact sure. But hurts the lifespan of your equipment.

[@lewy5378]

@@brianpreller5554 yes it's rock climbing. That's what happens. It's honestly so normal.

[@Frisbieinstein]

An overhang is actually less vertical. Picky picky....

[@ripapa6355]

I say the 'Boo'. I've never been but in French i thought that's how it's pronounced. Do people call it the 'Bukes'?

[@moonti6820]

It's "Bu - hooks" with the french "u" sound

[@latortle4589]

Vive les spots francais !!! tes parents ont raison @

[@gd1037]

When the name of the 2nd route is a funny French slur but Adam doesn't try to pronounce it... Sad French person noises