Physical Torture of Magnus Midtbø & Climbing Challenges by Adam Ondra

[@magmidt]

Great video!! Look forward to do more stuff together in the future!

[@thebabbon6534]

Uh yes baby

[@pavelbelik6174]

Yes please :)!!

[@saifmanman]

@@Ettkvinna I’m not a horse rider, but I was thinking exactly the same thing 😂

[@stephenr80]

im more into trad nowadays but this felt like the kind of interview i didnt know i needed. superfun simple well produced chilled and honest

[@Moleek7CZE]

We all do!

[@danflak6363]

"Don't be afraid to be afraid." Words to live by.

[@tomislavterek5544]

People who admit of being afraid I respect more then those that brag that aren´t.

[@Gzussss]

@@tomislavterek5544 True, but respect the most those who have the courage. That's what don't be afraid means, you can be scared, but you don't run off.

[@tomislavterek5544]

@@Gzussss yea i actually meant to write longer variant about overcoming fears etc...basicly yes that want you wrote.

[@MI-gu8lq]

Alex Honnold has shared a similar sentiment - I attended one of his talks, and one main takeaway was "Expand your comfort zone."

[@johnnyfromtheblock7195]

The shots of Adam warming up while magnus is just climbing in the background is absolutely hilarious 😂

[@Mayckcalle]

I came to the comments looking if anyone else caught that 😂😭 2:35

[@saalligator]

DFUDSJVBHKAJDKBHDSF YES

[@justdoeverything8883]

I'm new to their videos, but I've already seen Magnus say, "I don't feel like warming up, I'll just start climbing" lol

[@neighbourskid96]

exactly!

[@stephenr80]

That's why Adam is the best. The dude dominates almost all disciplines, films, trains, the dude is a worker.

[@Vinsep1]

It almost seems like Magnus can't get over Adam not winning Olympics than Adam himself.

[@leoingson]

I think he is one of the few people, who can interview him on this sensible topic. Did it with taste and style.

[@ThePolishTraveller]

so true and he is not some fanboy but a successful pro himself

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

@@leoingson sensitive not sensible

[@leoingson]

@@Asdfghjkl-ls1or Hah. Thx.

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

@@leoingson no worries ;)

[@42neddy]

magnus: adam is a serious guy adam: stickers : ) i'm smiling so much

[@Duckykittymoomoo]

It’s was genuinely so cute how they were giggling over stickers

[@Blobbyo25]

@@Duckykittymoomoo It made me smile how much thought they put into which sticker should go on what hold 😂☺️ Adam seems like a really likable guy

[@sooperdoopercoolguy]

Serious stickers

[@Shiek200]

Magnus was AT a lot of the same competitions as Adam, and yet every time they hang out it's like Magnus is in awe. It's like a kid meeting his favorite celebrity and it's so wholesome.

[@thor498]

Magnus is a really advanced climber but Adam is the best climbet in the world. It's like superboy hanging out with superman.

[@dognameislucky]

@@thor498 Eeh I think you are underestimating Magus. He was also a world class climber before he retired. I think it’s more like an nba allstar hanging out with the nba mvp

[@M3ANIAC]

@@thor498 “really advanced” does not cover someone who was at the same level of competition as a Adam when he was younger

[@xenodrake4008]

@@dognameislucky more like an all star hanging out with mj, or with kobe

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

​@@dognameislucky Magnus climbed four 9a+ routes, Adam Ondra flashed a 9a+. I think you underestimate just how incredible Adam (and many more at the absolute top) are.

[@MiguelClimbs]

Adam is so freaking likeable in these training sessions with Magnus. And again, I almost like the video quality and documentation of these videos more than the climbing, which is VERY impressive from the AO video team. Amazing collab guys!

[@ellismccoy]

100%, all feels very real and it's nice to see the people behind the beast ascents.

[@PeterLE2]

Not only in this training sessions. I met him several years ago when he was still a teenager at the Czech outdoor boulder cup. He was followed by people with a video camera. At first I thought 'oh his parents film him'. But then I saw him climbing. All the time he behaved totally normal. No star attitude at all.

[@michelebellotti75]

The classic music when Ondra is climbing is so appropriate, when he climbs it does look like a form of art. I feel like Magnus is a human being with extremily high climbing skills, Adam is something else, he is the essence of sport climbing, like Dave Macleod is the essence of trad climbing or Ueli Steck the essence of mountaineering. There are just a couple of persons per discipline that can reach that level, to see him climb is a joy for the eyes and an honour. I really hope he will get the gold medal he deserves in 2024

[@elliottrodgers6557]

Well put

[@Rivalty]

the music is frederic chopin, nocturnes if you are curious.

[@tyrionas]

Good comment I agree with you except for mountaineering, I think Nirmal "Nims" Purja is the essence of mountaineering. Nepalese are the best in the world.

[@MrClarktom]

@@tyrionas agreed, Ueli Steck was more an alpinist

[@michelebellotti75]

@@tyrionas They are of course just opinions but I strongly disagree with you on this. Nims is an unbelievably strong human being but what he did and how he did it has very litlle of mounteneering: oxygen, helicopter, using normal routes (especially this one). What Messner, Bonatti, Humar, Kukuczka, Leclerc ecc. did was extremely more difficult, technical and wild. I mentioned Ueli just because is contemporary, he for instance climbed the south face of Annapurna which Nims couldn't have done in his wildest dreams, Humar the south face of Dhaulagiri which is infinitely more dangerous and extreme than Nims's feat, Bonatti climbed for a week in winter a new route on the north face of matterhorn, and Messner climbed everest alone in alpin style along a new route from the north. If you know even little about mountaneering you have to recognize how more incredible this adventures were. What Nims did was absolutely astonishing I don't argue that but his case I fear is similar to Honnold Free solo. Their acomplishments are incredible but also very well documented in nice Netflix movies, and this led a lot of people that undesrtand very little about climbing to mention Honnold every time becuase it is the only thing they know about climbing and I fear is gonna be the same now with Nims and mountaneering. I noticed in fact that the truly mountaneering adventure that Nims did is seldom mentioned because it wasn't mentioned in his documentary that is the invernal at K2. I am sorry for the lengthy response and if I seem condiscending, but I am a mountaneer and I do love mountains dearly and this topics are really close to me so I wanted to answer properly. Cheers

[@Tan12]

"All the strong kids wanna be like you, but who do you want to be like?" Damn, Magnus getting philosophical on us

[@thor498]

Adams mind is like I want to be like 0.1% better than he was yesterday and that was always the case even in competition he tries to defeat himself first

[@virginiakrueger4780]

I love how Adam gives instruction and Magnus just does it like it's no big deal. I've seen Magnus direct people and they struggle. two people who areso good at what they do and understand the instruction is amazing.

[@thor498]

He's n amazing climber, what sets them so far apart isn't physical strength it's the level of complexity the can handle mentally in a route and creativ processing all at once. I'm a Physio myself and the amount of motor control and adaptability Adam has is of the charts he's like awaking skywalker. His mind is made for climbing

[@omeadpooladzandi9786]

11:14 that moment when Magnus is looking at all of Adam's awards saying its hard work and they both go into there thoughts for a moment.

[@icegekki]

It made me think that although Magnus always says he doesn't miss competing, in that moment he kind of missed it

[@MrSkme]

​@@icegekki Idk man, they kinda looked traumatized.

[@icegekki]

@@MrSkme haha, I can see that now. Especially when they talk about all the hard work.

[@avawinter8634]

Personally seeing Adams hard work not pay off is really humbling. Sometimes we don’t get what we deserve and Adam has shown us how to use failure as fuel! Great video thanks for being an inspiration

[@914Rocky]

Anyone can lose on any given day. Adam is still the best. He just didn’t win one competition that included a discipline in which he does not compete.

[@augustinvaclavik6282]

Adam isn't too disappointed in it, he doesn't like the format of olympics, therefore he doesn't actually "care" all that much. Don't get me wron, he Does, of course, mainly just cuz he wants the gold, but i believe his main focus are routes, his projects.

[@sandrarubin9278]

@@augustinvaclavik6282that makes sense

[@EricTFDC]

Not pay off YET

[@aidangoddard9607]

Very nice taste in music in the middle there. 2:24 Debussy - Rêverie 6:28 Chopin - Nocturne in Eb Maj (op.9 no.2)

[@SpookySherlock]

What I didn't even notice I was focusing on the climbing 😛

[@joaquincasco89]

I mean, they are 2 of the most well known pieces of classical music of all time. Cool choice of using classical music but I bet they just went for the top songs when they searched for 'classical' lol

[@aidangoddard9607]

@@joaquincasco89 most likely lol

[@JanSimanek]

Actually i did put those two tracks with a special intention... Two great classics and artists meeting and playing their instrument (piano/body) with a special sentiment... The scene with fingers Is a reference too.. Hope it works :)

[@aidangoddard9607]

@@JanSimanek I thought it was really tasteful!

[@bigrob966]

It's fascinating that Magnus was almost star struck by one of his contemporaries. I think that's telling of Adam's abilities.

[@zzzzz2582]

When Magnus was giving it all I was so impressed and then he said "I feel like an idiot too" I bursted out laughing. He has such a genuine and funny way of looking at things which cracks me up.

[@danieljensen2626]

To be fair it was kind of a silly looking exercise, I think that's what he was thinking about

[@hellowordl9466]

When ondra eventually retires from competition climbing can't wait for even more of a focus on outdoor and also more time for collabs like this.

[@eiriksommervold8718]

Imagine an Ondra, Midtbø, Honnold, Caldwell collab on El Cap 🤯

[@masonpomeroy2226]

Adam’s training along with the classical music is genius, you get to really appreciate the mastery in his climbing

[@benivan3561]

Really inspiring to see two of these incredible and super humble dudes having a cool session!

[@elizabeth7563]

Every collaboration between Midtbo and Ondra is fire. Magnus is so articulate about the process that it shows so many details that would otherwise have gone unspoken.

[@hutchmusician]

More MidtbOndra content?! Yes please.

[@niske]

the bOnd is strong :p

[@djej5430]

Adamagnus Midtbondra

[@Nobodyeverybody24]

Clicked on this faster than Adam climbs.

[@Chee7sAEpp]

Of all the random videos on youtube i think this is one of my all time favourites. Why? Its just so exciting, solemn, artistic, inspiring. Plus the chemistry of Magnus and Adam is perfect. I can't describe. Its a video where you just unconsciously smile all the time

[@TheR4ine]

The way Magnus talks about other people makes me cry, he is has such a beautiful heart

[@victorguillermin]

when you see Adam climbing the circuit, you think "no way it's 8c, it look like 6b"🤣🤣

[@CorbinLester101]

Next level video. Every single one is a masterpiece. Always sad when it’s over so soon

[@jancsoz86]

Nice episode, especially in the end: Magnus got a very personal message to the book from Adam, liked that part very much!

[@laceyvideos]

11:20-22 Is a really interesting moment to watch, thanks for leaving this in the edit.

[@MusicScala]

I wonder if we will get anyone as professional and committed as Adam in 20 years after his retirement. He truly is one of the most devoted athletes from all sports combined!

[@akinaridate9233]

I dont think we ever get someone like him in next 100 years... I never know someone who love climbing more than him

[@Blobbyo25]

Well there are currently three professional climbers/partners of climbers who are pregnant, so in 20 years we might see those elite genetics competing against one another! Shauna Coksey, Adam Ondra and Alex Honnel. And Tomoa Nagasaki just got married to another pro climber so maybe they will bring another superbaby into the mix 😂

[@captainharpoon]

@@Blobbyo25 that is such a funny way of thinking about it. 🤣 I love it.

[@Mackee1196]

I love that Adam is taking a little bit pleasure in Magnus suffering, haha 😂

[@RealWorldClimbing]

Climbing is such a dichotomous activity. So social and yet individual. I love seeing the friendships that cross culture, gender, age, et. al. Thanks for this video!

[@smuir6104]

This was one of your best videos. I love the chat between you both, it adds a lot to your channel. I would love to see more of that in the future. Your wife too. I've heard she is an amazing climber herself.

[@fabiopalma4429]

Adam Ondra has nothing to hide, plus you don't find an inch of badness in his soul. Such a pure guy

[@hellfire5108]

Adam has one great quality that not many people have. He is competitive, but he likes to share his knowledge and he does not care about others becoming better than him. True honest guy.

[@HntrCmp]

This is honestly my favorite video of yours adam. I would love to see more about your training regimen…days on and off and all kinds of stuff like that. To be real with you i wish i was on your video team. You’re awesome man. Keep inspiring!

[@nathanielwoodbury2692]

I love the piano music in this. This is one of my favorite videos of Adam, brings out such a likable and friendly personality that we all love

[@laferrari3027]

Hats off to the video team! They made something already enjoyable to watch, that being two phenomenal climbers collabing, and took it to the next level with the videography. Particularly, the angle when they were discussing their fingers was ingenious. Something so simple as changing where you're filming from adds character to an otherwise monotonous scene.

[@phillewis3108]

I love the way Adam is completely 100% focussed, and then completely switched off and chilled two seconds after letting go. It’s absolutely clear that he genuinely loves what he does, and his enthusiasm is incredibly infectious. It’s so easy to be a fan.

[@garrettswank6030]

Loved this ep. So glad y’all are still making these after Tokyo

[@frz02f64]

Honestly that's one of the best videos I've seen in a while. Thanks for this absolut masterpiece!

[@susanjane4784]

I honestly do not think anyone past or present will top this collaboration between two such seminal athletes.

[@lawleight626]

Theres always the Alex /Adam /Tommy/Alex video

[@Chee7sAEpp]

there is so much visual storytelling one wouldnt expect in a simple KZbin video. It feels like s short film. Really well done

[@MrAidan1999]

"You just wanna be a better version of yourself" I both did and didn't need to hear that... Thanks Magnus

[@icedbannanas]

Each one of these collab videos has been mind blowing in content and editing. Love them. Can't wait for more in the future. Thank you both for what you do for the climbing community. That shot with Ondra and Magnus comparing hands, come on, that is awesome. The kind of thing you do with your buddies when climbing, just so nice to see these two do it as well.

[@tacrujetaisunrobot]

"Don't be afraid to be afraid", nice advice that I'll apply ! Thanks guys, you're awesome

[@sd1fa53s4fa5s65d]

Magnus just dissed the entire horse racing community by calling it easy 😅

[@mikelarin8037]

To be fair, the horse is doing all the real work

[@m2rsvp]

In my opinion, the horse and rider collaboration, at the Olympic level, is the gold standard for collabs towards which each of Adam and Magnus might aspire, remembering that it is performed without chalk, with shirts on. It is something in that category "Beyond Focus".

[@nothanks3493]

@@m2rsvp who whips who?

[@schnitzelking1]

@@m2rsvp yeah no without years of emotional manipulation the horse wouldnt be "tame" and definitely wouldnt carry a human on its back. im assuming that winning an olympic gold medal in any sport is difficult, but horse riding is a shitty sport nevertheless.

[@IKolpikov]

Well, let's face it - horse riding is barely that demanding to personal skills of a sportsmen like 98% of other sports. More shitty for physical form are only car races.

[@antoninkryl6065]

Guys, colab between you two is soo inspiring. I hope it continues. Thumbs up!!

[@micoskico]

So much respect between the two legends. Really amazing, great talk, great videography…this is what is replacing the old fashioned TV zapping :) great content guys

[@micoskico]

Also loved the fact that Magnus had a beer at the dinner 😆

[@runforrest86]

We need more of this from you two!! Love these colabs

[@KingLimeIX]

one of my favorite collabs. such good chemistry, video editing, storytelling.

[@CalvinOnTheCoast]

I'll say it again. I think you too bring out the best in each other, love watching you guys climb and interact. Always so wholesome.

[@Seedy32]

The amount of chalk on those holds is incredible. He's just climbed and climbed and climbed and climbed every day of his life, all over the world. Truly amazing and such a generational talent. Adam is exactly the same age as me. I'm truly in awe of his accomplishments.

[@danobable]

Great to see you two enjoying yourselves and nice to have vids of climbers/old friends chatting and having fun. How does Adam remember the route so quickly? very impressive.

[@hostprods8059]

coming in a bit late here, but these videos with Magnus and Adam is some of the best and most wholesome stuff I've seen in youtube, not just climbing youtube. the obvious mutual respect and generosity of both is wonderful and inspirational.

[@Rebelutionman123]

Man, whoever chose Nocturne for that portion of Adam climbing is brilliant. Accentuates the beauty of efficiency and motion Adam has mastered. Thanks for that.

[@xenoph9380]

6:28 that classical piece.. so good. High production value as always, cheers!

[@kall3nat0r]

I never knew watching Adam Ondra doing his training with Chopin playing in the background could be so satisfying.

[@0Linerider0forever0]

This was brilliant, super dope. I could watch a longer video even! It was quite gritty, like a documentary.

[@thecrimsonking187]

2 man, the best climber in the world and the biggest boulderingchannelowner on KZbin discuss wich sticker they should use for their routes. Love it 😄

[@huffy123]

This was absolutely brilliant. Two legends training and sharing experience with good energy and respect. Also appreciate Adams honest insight about the Olympics.

[@VelascoFlorencia]

Amazing video, everything is awesome but my favorite aspect is that it's so personal, so open, you almost feel like you're spying on them.... so cool!

[@jegjeg4530]

Adam, thank you for the insights in your training and preparation for the comps. It is really fascinating to get a slight idea of lhe your level of dedication and professionalism. At the same time you manage to remain this open minded, sympathetic guy who is still enjoying to climb. What a great inspiration not only for climbing. Jens

[@matiasleivacirici7215]

Enjoyed every second of the video! Amazing to see Adam and Magnus in the same video.

[@Victoriant1]

I really like the chemistry between Magnus and Adam, something about it really emphasizes Adam's charm.

[@niels.online]

IMO the best video of the whole combined series

[@Nike-iv2ni]

Very happy to have such a nice collab. Awesome!

[@mcdoonaldsmanager8706]

Man these two collabing is the craziest thing ever every time. Love ot

[@augustmedbrod]

Seeing an MMA legend in the comment adds to the crazy!

[@mrfreezeindahouse]

Such a wholesome video. Great job both in front and behind the camera. Thx for sharing.

[@singforever]

I want to see Magnus go horse riding for his next challenge XD

[@ApequH]

Jup

[@luckyspurs]

Magnus has to pass the entry exam to get into the Light Brigade.

[@matthewv8226]

This is one of my favourite videos I've ever seen on KZbin

[@RealSalica]

Lovely to see you both in the same video !

[@jordantaylor3907]

Keep up these colabs... you guys are incredible and we all love you . You guys play a big part of inspiration and I think the feeling we get drives us further.

[@Artospaj]

Great video! It's a pleasure to see you both, training together, talking like old friends (or "old champs") and doing crazy challenges. BTW That moment of Silence (9C) 😉 after mentioning "hard work" on lead climbing.. Priceless 😅

[@michaelgonzalez5691]

This is just so inspiring, nothing gets me more hyped for training then videos like this. keep up the good work Adam you have gold in no time.

[@arthurlux1975]

Nice video! The professionalism of Adam preparing for the Olympics is really impressive.

[@kavali6320]

These two guys just love climbing and I adored watching them both training ;) Humble, honest and so good at what they're doing. Even each sticker was set with thoughtfullness ;) The personal dedication Adam wrote in his book for Magnus was my favourite part.

[@seppwaldspecht3793]

Beautifully edited! Great mood and an Story. Inspiring!

[@nilsbastedo]

So glad I found this. KZbin didn't suggest it with the other Ondra/Midtbø videos and I think that's the reason it doesn't have more views. Wonderful job on the story telling.

[@aaronfleming7746]

Love the editing. Seems professional.

[@danielbermingrud3655]

Cheers from Norway Adam, watched you for a couple of years now, always loved these Magnus + you videos :3 two great human beings, hope to see even more torture vids :D

[@jasonavina8135]

I love your videos Magnus because you are like a guide through the world of rock climbing. you show us the ins and outs of the sport, the men, the women, the places, the people. You may not have made it to the Olympics, but I would much rather have you show us the world of rock climbing than anyone else. So thankyou!

[@DanishVikings]

Wholesome! cant wait for to see you in competitions again, hopefully you can drag magnus up there for a season aswell

[@conorsullivan6968]

It is incredible how some music and editing choices transform a run-of-the-mill vlog into a beautiful short documentary

[@Joe.484]

The first part has a real documentarY feeling. Good job Magnus + Team

[@davidserra868]

Great pleasure to watch this video… all my admiration for one of the most difficult sport and one of the GOAT of climbing 🤩 Welcome @Adam Ondra in Paris in 2024 for the GOLD!!!!

[@pavelbelik6174]

With the music, it feels like a love story :).

[@johnanderson8096]

Figured Id watch 2-3 minutes.... Enjoyed all 16+... VERY VERY MUCH SO... Thank You!!! Magnus is So Very Humble.... Adam.... just off The Chart Committed/ Talented.... Hope the Best for Both of you...

[@federicodonadoni9794]

The scene when Magnus is bouldering and Adam is warming up with piano music in the background, is one of the most romantic I've ever seen. Surely more romantic than the Twilight saga. Great video!

[@driklol]

Any time I think I'm training hard I end up catching one of Adam's training videos and realize how much harder I could be working. Definitely not the same caliber of athlete, but it's nice to have that perspective for motivation.

[@RoadtoV11]

I wish I could see more collabs like this! It's so nice getting to know both Adam and Magnus in this sort of setting.

[@katharinaprinz8283]

This is just such a good video in so many aspects!! Love the music, the vibe.. thank you 😊

[@evasetina1529]

This is shot and edited gorgeously

[@BrumbleJumble]

It was so nice of magnus to hold back his full power so adam could have the spotlight this video :)... LOL

[@T5chrono]

It feels like 5th installment of Magnus 1mil special. Amazing :-)

[@oliverschiene7404]

Thanks for the video. Magnus and Adam need to do more stuff!

[@danf8986]

What an amazing video. Thank you both for coming together and making this video. 🤗

[@Wish4Fish]

You guys both awesome and love the collab!

[@mytube785]

Climbing is really like a life style, which is perhaps the biggest difference than many other sports. These guys come across like so genuine and authentic in the videos. Work very well done.

[@lisa-koschat]

Great Video! I love to see you two together!

[@zacksalmon3898]

the music is on point this video! Love the Debussy and Chopin

[@Imterruble]

one thing that I like about you and magnus' channels is that you both have very good "action sports" videography, but mix it extremely well with cinematic shots