Adam Ondra - Just Do It, 5.14c (8c+) onsight - uncut footage - vlog #10 BONUS

A bonus episode from the series of short videos from November 2018 when Adam Ondra and his team traveled to some popular climbing areas in the USA & Chile.
An uncut footage of Adam Ondra fighting through onsight of the iconic Just Do It (5.14c/8c+) in Smith Rock, Oregon.
AO: “I wanted to climb it since I first read the name and learned the story of this route. I was 8 years old then. Now, at 25, I finally got to it and I’m extremely stoked to have done it in the best style possible - onsight. And to have Alan Watts who bolted it back in 1989 there to watch me fight through was an absolute honor."
CAMERA
Bernardo Gimenez
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Pavel Blazek
POST PRODUCTION
More.Is.More
© 2018 - AO Production s.r.o.

[@jonathanschmidt1668]

A climbing video with only climbing and Adam's commentary. I don't see how it gets better.

[@bobrobe7121]

@MetraMan09 Not all guys are men, but all men are guys

[@changabuena9441]

I like this sportlike commentary adam is a good entertainer

[@TheSoteriologist]

Such videos with expert self-commentary are _much_ more interesting than mere show clips ! Thanks.

[@j.u.l.i.a.n.t]

This

[@robertnewell4054]

Soteriologist he’s providing a Masters Class on efficiency of movement

[@tonyamos2476]

Let me guess.....you're not a climber???

[@TheSoteriologist]

@@robertnewell4054 I think "Tony Amos" is trying to talk to you but _still_ doesn't know how comment threads work ☺

[@robertnewell4054]

Tony Amos if that’s to me I started climbing in 1982, having moved to Yosemite Valley. I’ve spent the majority of my climbing in the Western & Southern Sierra. For what it’s worth I also have about 100 FA/FFA to my name. A very abbreviated resume, but I hope that answered your question

[@superbonbon6983]

20 minutes of climbing with commentary AND no music? Christmas came early😂

[@christopherkennedy3102]

"at least for me, I'm not strong enough to climb an 8c+ with too much hesitation." Yeah I don't think anyone's that strong Adam

[@EGbean2]

I'm so strong I've waited 25 years without having done it yet

[@jakubsuchy6327]

@@EGbean2 that means you are hesitating :-)

[@damdampapa]

@ 5:42 "I just couldn´t wait to touch those holes, I was just too curious". You just have to love this man.

[@jon-williammurphy9780]

lol, he says holds, but I like your interpretation better, haha

[@spennyb123]

No music, no edits, and yet, the best climbing video I've ever seen. Well done my guy! world's best climber.

[@uremawifenowdave]

Please, please, please do more extended versions of your videos where we can get to see the climbing itself. The videos you and your team make are superb, but often the raw climbing experience is edited more towards a general audience. I completely understand why you guys do it, that way but these longer videos are superb for the climbing nerds amongst us.

[@SunnyJCR]

I showed this to a friend (non climber). He remarked solely on Adams endurance and strength and while both are in abundance, those attributes aren't what stood out to me... There are many strong climbers around (Adam being up there) but his intuition is what blows me away. To be able to execute hard sequences on unfamiliar rock and commit to holds without any assurances of the quality. Mentality... People don't seem to realise how great a role it plays unless they've spent time on rock. Thanks for the great content. It's cool to hear the passion in your voice too. It gets me excited for climbing.

[@Dardjiskien]

One of the best climbing video ever. So inspiring!!

[@gregparrott]

As if it wasn't hard enough to climb a 5.14c, in a strong wind, and do so onsite, you'll notice on his descent that all the trees are blanketed in snow. So, add to the challenges freezing cold rock to numb his fingers and reduce his shoe's ability to grip. Hats off for the climb, the uninterrupted, high quality full length recording, and the personal narrative added to it. Great combo!

[@phutton88]

Cold shoes make for better grip. Hot rock melts rubber and makes foot placements slippery.

[@PK-vd3vo]

Yeah, no kidding! Spent many super cold days at Smith looking to send what were personable bests for me. The combo of cold and crimpy can become pretty tortuous. Also, on the back side of Monkey face, it can get really windy, so just that much more impressive to a baffling display of climbing ability.

[@neilkurowski4991]

Paul Hutton yeah, cold makes climbing more painful, but also allows you to send your hardest

[@LukeRockCimber]

The footage we’ve all been waiting for!!!

[@robmcg1712]

Ahaaa Luke funny seeing you here , but just how he approaches hard climbs is amazing to go for bad shit without really knowing if that's a possible way to do the route and end up toping! Just amazing

[@LukeRockCimber]

Rob Mcg Hey!! Haha.. I know its really amazing, almost unbelievable accomplishment. I am so glad they uploaded the full version- you really get to see his style and even better he gave a full commentary with all his insights.. it’s pretty cool to even see how he approaches resting and watching him climb through different sequences. It’s going to take a few viewings to digest it all

[@GrahmHornsby]

Hey you’re the dude who watched this in the bathroom stall at work!

[@LukeRockCimber]

Grahm Hornsby hahaha yep that’s me.. just hoping I get some earbuds for Christmas before I get that reputation at work!!!

[@christophedeloume1851]

Very interesting

[@jameswhitesides9546]

It was amazing to see you do this in person Adam! I was climbing a 5.9 around the corner and couldn't feel my hands. Can't imagine how you felt anything on the tower. So crazy when you stand at the base of Just Do It and look at the blank wall!

[@kilianpotts3914]

Adam climbs from 0:46 - 19:10, which is a total of 18min and 24s.

[@oliverm8058]

I don't think people understand just how ridiculous that is.

[@Deerber]

​@@oliverm8058especially when you think that he spent probably half of that time resting...

[@Macciejable]

If it was someone else than Adam I would probably have hard time believing it's an onsight. Such confidence, such precision. Amazing!

[@bygonebee9129]

Sometimes when out camping I hear these horrifying screams that sound like someone is being brutally murdered. All these years I thought it's a wild animal of some kind but it seems it was just Adam climbing nearby.

[@pc2726]

Very good

[@johnmcmillen4540]

Really unbelievable to onsight this route under these circumstances (cold, windy, almost numb fingers...) Congrats GOAT

[@mnutt5049]

*I know Dawn Wall wasn't onsight* but when they were climbing in some of that freezing weather, and high winds, you start thinking these guys are just superhuman!

[@stiki3162]

And it was his first big wall climb too

[@daraotl5187]

what does onsight mean? Climbing for the first time or something?

[@mnutt5049]

@@daraotl5187 literally just walking up to a climb prior to seeing a beta, or anything, and flashing it.

[@lucaa4480]

well cold and windy are the best conditions...

[@bobbafettishist5549]

his celebratrion at the end though! Instantly put a smile on my face!

[@richardfredlund3802]

the continuity of footage right the way through the climb and the commentary, very enjoyable to watch.

[@travisdrake2010]

The voice-over commentary is awesome. Climbing is cerebral and having an insight into your thought process gives the video so much depth.

[@biges7245]

Díky za komentované video. Je super slyšet, co se děje v Adamově hlavě během takhle těžkého lezení. Thanks for commentary. It's nice to hear what is going on in Adams head during climbing this hard.

[@stevebond7387]

19:22 So cool to hear the cheers and whistles of the people watching!! What an accomplishment!

[@lexythegreat]

NO DOUBT he's one of the best climber in this era. His movement were so calculated and efficient plus his mental mind is even stronger than his own body power. Congratulations Adam! You're the Beast 🙏🏽👍🏼

[@steveilg6134]

I recall when Watts was bolting/working Just Do It. Huge project that we covered in the magazines I wrote for. Awesome to live to see a great climber so many years later well? Just do it!!! 🙏🏾🙌🏽👊🏽🇺🇸

[@joshjm3]

You are without a doubt the best in the world

[@hummerchine]

THAT is quite likely the BEST climbing video I have ever seen!

[@jhead6833]

Thanks for an amazing video! I wish everyone would do these long no cut ascents videos. And also really good with the informative commentary. Thanks for that!

[@changabuena9441]

I stopped climbing but once I flashed a very techinical crimpy 6c+ in montserrat in spain and the feeling of climbing something on tve first attempt of your max difficulty is incredible. People not climbing cant imagine how freacking hard it is to do what adam did here.

[@noiseforthealgorithm4668]

This is one of the greatest climbing videos. Incredible climb. thank you

[@georgealexanderp]

Really enjoy your commentary Adam. Your personal insight steategies are interesting. I would watch more videos of this format. Bravo.

[@creativecalisthenics398]

Fantastic format! I would always love to see a super hard ascent uncut and with commentary! Great job Adam!

[@denotic]

Understatement of the day, the guy is incredible.

[@joak244]

Love the commentary, Adam! Thank you so much for doing this, this was very very insightful. Considering this type of commentary from top climbers is super rare, it's really awesome to not only get one, but get one from the best!

[@davidcuevas4792]

so universally BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for the footage, a classic for sure!! Honestly, great job. I found myself right there with you. Aside from the cold, I felt every move along the way. What a great achievement for "on sighting " this difficult of climbs. Great job brother, great great job! YESSSSSSSSSS! So awesome to watch from the comfort of my chair! lol

[@fishtailparkas]

On Sighting 8C is ridiculous. Phenomenal Adam.

[@kevindawson9270]

Brilliant footage. And a real bonus to have the commentary, rather than the usual music. More please!

[@leoingson]

Thanks Adam for your detailed analysis, very helpful!

[@zappafan3473]

wonderful. small tip to the camera person - pull out fully while adam's resting so we can see the entirety of the climb and where adam is in relation to it.

[@dankaiahua]

Thanks for this video! it is so valuable to have your commentary and watch this whole send uncut. Well done!

[@marinakyriacou6525]

Absolutely amazing! Great commentary too, I love to hear your thoughts on a route you're climbing.

[@EliasH-video]

The best part of this climb for me is Adam’s foot placement. Everything he touches looks absolutely bomber and lets his hands stay powerful.

[@flooo5071]

One of the best climbing video I ever watched ! The comments surely make it way more interesting than a "common" climbing video.

[@TerjeMathisen]

This was without doubt one of the best climbing videos ever, thanks a lot for posting it!

[@felixangerbauer6582]

Unbelievable ... every climber knows how hard this is and how much commitment it takes

[@marksmith9874]

Absolutely love this longer form with your narration. Great climb, thanks x

[@jeffsvilleusa]

Congratulations, I love the uncut footage with commentary

[@adamborg1]

I can't believe how long this climb takes. The endurance!

[@Grysham]

These videos are awesome, much prefer these than the more heavily edited stuff. This was tense the whole way up and god damn, that's some amazing climbing.

[@dvdsct]

Uncut footage + voiceover commentary = perfection

[@pavelpotocek]

Great video format. Wish more climbers would do this!

[@CPH8811]

Awesome video! One of the most interesting climbing videos I have ever seen! I would highly appreciate to see more commented climbs and more insight in your thoughts while climbing!

[@krazekid777]

The celebration at the end of the route was pure

[@caseycronan9217]

Wow I hope to have the same enthusiasm for something in life that Adam has for climbing.

[@beholdthebanana]

I love this style of videos

[@jonathanheck6781]

This is the type of video we all wanted! Thanks for the climbing with commentary.

[@BIG_G_512]

This is the best type of climbing video by far.

[@apoharley]

uno fra i miei video preferiti di Ondra ! veramente un fenomeno!

[@differentsocks6797]

Penso sia il mio preferito! Adoro la ripresa che continua senza spezzoni e il commentary è fantastico!

[@ManitheMonkey]

good stuff!

[@johannmustermann2136]

Feels so funny having one of my favourite Climbing-KZbinrs commenting on another favourite climber's channel.😀

[@jondyttfcz8700]

Oh hello there :D Love your vids

[@Mdjagg]

Mani, you should do a video commentary on this video commentary! I'm sure you'd have even more to add to the insights that Ondra is sharing.

[@watuLammini]

@@johannmustermann2136 Hahahaha

[@Norrellco540]

9:07 Adam: "My balls are so big, I need shrink them a bit bro!"

[@afailable]

Bahahaha fucking hilarious

[@diabl2master]

He uses them as hand warmers

[@Mdjagg]

Amazing video and commentary, much better than Silence. Side note though... I'm really happy to see the best climber in the world rocking a helmet. So nice to see Pros setting good examples for the rest of us.

[@BukephalosDE]

Thanks, this so far the best climbing-video i've seen from you. I really like the other ones, having a great artistic style, but this one clearly gives much more information. Thanks.

[@dontfollowme1732]

LEGEND

[@robertobreve8623]

Yes!!!!!!!! uncut videos are great to learn and get inspired thank you so much for uploading this !

[@mrW2703]

Exactly the kind of video this sport needs

[@philbbb7753]

AWESOME video, voice commentary and climb. keep up the beast mode.

[@cogito931]

The zoom out and the end will be cool, to see full monuntain. Besides, nice movie :)

[@j1mmy69_]

Love the commentary thanks for the video

[@kikus4896]

Adam, extremely inpiring. Many thanks for sharing your insights and tipps.

[@calvinb3210]

Love the uncut footage!

[@Honeysuckle1993]

I feel like I get better just from watching you climb! The commentary was amazing, and I'm super inspired now to finish my project tmr in SKorea!

[@scheinii1]

Pleeeeease more videos like these! This was amazing to watch and your commentary was such a nice insight into your thaught process!

[@BrandenLaCour]

Thanks Adam! Love hearing you narrating the route real time with us. Great english!!

[@syd19marco]

Amazing! Grande adam! Great video and great comment!! You should do videos in this way more often, imho!

[@bertrandr]

Really interesting format! love the expert advice, no one ever does that for some reason!?

[@denislejeune9218]

Mitboe does sometimes

[@blooee1989]

Wow what a great send. Thanks for the awesome commentary, to know what was going through your head made me feel like I was there!

[@drewcunningham2]

very impressive! - I looked up at this route back in 91ish or so on my first trip to Smith and I just could not imagine anyone being able to climb it, let alone on sight the route........I remember looking up the wall and it just seemed overhanging to be completely void of any recognizable holds.... At that time I was probably climbing at my hardest sport grade ever high eleven low 12s .........though I always considered myself to be first and foremost a trad climber and never climbed much sport except when visiting crags like Smith where every line is bolted.......Personally, I prefer climbing up in Squamish and elsewhere in Canada where trad still ruled the day back in the early to mid 90s - it still does at Squamish and the Bugaboos to this day...

[@j4a99]

4:35 Adam's version of beta: seeing a picture of the route when he was 8

[@eliezerlopesitagibajunior9092]

Thank you very much Adam!

[@nickkeene6827]

Yes! Congrats, and I love the commentary.

[@antkiem]

Nice, super and nice. Thank You. I have only one small sugestion to the end of video: when Adam is going down will be better if we see all wall in this moment.

[@NEMESIScreator]

Love this format!

[@alpinereviews]

I got goose bumps when you clipped the anchor.

[@TheToxicdieter]

Agree, much better footage than the cutted versions of different climbs with music layover.

[@jordancataldo]

This is exactly why a heated chalk bag would be amazing! Nice climbing, looking great!

[@wombra8314]

best of the best of all these climbing vids! exactly what i have been hoping to see! and not hear lol. thx!!

[@kanchankasbe9978]

I'm big big fan of you. I'm also a climber

[@nateswinney8371]

Love uncut climbing with commentary.

[@viane7123]

your screams are frightening me more and more

[@Robfairbairn]

Wouldn't this be a perfect opportunity for him to plug BD's heated chalk bag??

[@obibellowme]

Rob Fairbairn I didn’t know this existed, but I was thinking that something like it would be perfect for that climb

[@nerfzinet]

Just put one or two of those pocket warmer things in the chalk bag

[@timzlow]

Congrats Adam...

[@REInvestorCEO]

Unreal. Thank you for the video!

[@Pon3yG4ng]

Uncut footage are the best! Plus self-commentary YAY!!

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

That left hand crossover move in the crux... narly!

[@krs2717]

Awesome, thanks for the great video and commentary.

[@ChrisHaileyTrainHardDiveEasy]

EPIC!!! That celebration at the end was off the charts, bet you've got some sick dance moves Adam haha

[@ericthorn]

Really enjoyed the commentary!

[@christopherowen1776]

Couldn't be a cooler 8c to onsight. Very nice!

[@moef.5326]

This is inspiring

[@lassothierry815]

the best climbing video ever, thank you Adam!

[@samuelchow6474]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@mixolydian2010]

Amazing well done, thanks for the continuous shoot really felt I was there. Take care.