Adam Ondra #63: Iceberg 8C

[@pavelpotocek]

This video format is really cool. No commentary, just the tries.

[@bryceoverstreet1048]

Pavel Potoček you should check out mellow climbing’s page. That’s almost all they do. (Bunch of Daniel woods v17s on there)

[@vzxvzvcxasd7109]

it would be boring if it's like this everytime, but tbh, i think i'd enjoy the olympics if they had natrual rocks

[@Koofoopk]

Definitely. Only thing comes close is mellow. I get tired of the incessant "come on, man!!!"s though.

[@TristanCleveland]

@@bryceoverstreet1048 V16s. Burden of Dreams is still the only widely-accepted V17, and only Nelle has nailed it.

[@frescogelato]

Without the music would be even better

[@bastian6173]

That moment when he highlights the holds and foot holds and you still can't find them... :x

[@vvviiimmm]

Wow, a video without words, how peaceful and quiet! 4:16 oh

[@zyxwl2015]

No talking, no bs, just climbing footage from start to finish, with great camera angle I LOVE IT!

[@wilihey1425]

its fascinating you can see all the muscles he uses through his skin, and they're like so developed you can see when they flex or relax

[@filippocostanzo]

I feel like now he is more muscolar than ever

[@shinrarango]

@@filippocostanzo we may live to see 9c+ !

[@susickanahousky4119]

Silence is that 9c+ type of 9c

[@Miscelanou]

It's actually just his bodyfat % that allows you to see everything He is extremely lean

[@Miscelanou]

A wild guess is he is probably like 7-8% bodyfat but it's hard to tell without a good image A comparison is a professional bodybuilder, stage ready, is typically around 4.5-5%

[@colehibbard2851]

These videos are so dope. Can’t believe we get amazing footage of the greatest climber ever every week. Keep it up

[@ex_molly715]

what i'm hearing ? A bear? nop A bob-cat? nop That's just Adam, nice send btw

[@danielmeeker7587]

I find great comfort in these videos. Thank you Adam Ondra for releasing these highlights of my every week.

[@jwg410]

It's refreshing to see a pro like this working a route like a normal person. No fixed ropes or ladders, and no huge pile of pads.

[@jozefhorniak8191]

He basically brought all the equipment on his own

[@leochicky11]

My 3year old watched this with me. She said, You can do it little man!!! 😆

[@rickytrockclimbing2935]

A lot of people might be really put off by Adams “tantrums” as you might call them, but for me it’s the opposite, it does 2 things precisely, 1- it makes Adam more human, for some people (like me) it can be easy to fall into the misconception that he is a living god, an untouchable legend, and while he does share many qualities with those things, he is only just a human. Everyone fails and gets upset when they do and if they say otherwise they are lying, Adam could have easily edited out that anger and “fit” he had but he left it in to show us it’s ok to fail no matter what level you are at. And 2- It shows us how damn passionate and committed Adam is to climbing, it’s not a “classic legendary benchmark boulder”, it’s a little known boulder only a few months old, only a few people care or know that he did it, but Adam still shows the same level of focus and determination as he does on say Silence or the Dawn wall. He gives climbing his 100% every single try on everything he climbs, he gives climbing his all and in turn he is rewarded for in the send. He is so passionate about his climbing it is like he was born to do nothing else but climb, and he is still like a child in a candy store when he finds and test the boulder, and like a child without his candy when he falls, (in a good way) could you picture TC or Alex Honnold flipping out like this? No, that’s because they are not as committed to pure rock climbing as Adam Ondra is, that’s why he climbed 9c and the others couldn’t, TC and Alex don’t give their all to sport climbing, they do trad, crack, big wall, alpinism , and lots of adventures not necessarily involving climbing, and that’s why Adam is the worlds best sport climber and will continue to be until someone repeats and then establishes a route harder than Silence, it like repeating silence is simply passing the second place runner in a race, you are not first, you are still second, if you pass the first place ie: establishing 9c+ then you will be the best.

[@Gleepglurp]

i agree with much of what you have said but i don't think someone has to put up a 9c+ to be considered better than Ondra in the future. hypothetically what if someone has just as many 9a and harder routes as Ondra but completes Silence in a handful of sessions. I can't remember exactly how long it took adam to complete silence but if someone can finish it significantly quicker than him while having a similar resume it puts them in the conversation as better than him.

[@realkylehooks]

You make it seem like childish temper tantrums are a prerequisite for being the best and/or most dedicated. I'd like to introduce you to a guy named Roger Federer. The greatest ever. Absolutely legendary work ethic and dedication. No screaming, no stomping his feet like an angry toddler. If you look around to other greats in sport, there's no pattern of tantrum behavior. And no one questions the other greats' commitment or dedication when there's a lack of temper tantrums. Adam climbs like a total champion, but the temper tantrums are just a lack of self awareness or control over himself. They don't help.

[@the061PUNK]

Lol all of you need to chill .. Can we just enjoy a climb and not overdescribe it please .. I couldn’t stop laughing at the tantrum, bless Adam though 🤜🤛

[@realkylehooks]

@@iclimbhard510 Look, I love climbing. When there's not a pandemic, I climb 2-3 times a week and go climbing outdoor as often as possible. I was also a college tennis player. I know these sports well, and I can assure that there's nothing special about climbing as far as practice, training, passion, dedication, and performance go. All of the same principles apply. If you can't see that, then I'd argue you don't know sports very well.

[@anarchopank]

man he just try to climb the boulder and gets mad because he can't do it in the first time. these elitist thinking and overinterpreting in climbing is so far off. this man just trys to climb a fucking rock and its god damn fun

[@Cuprelol]

Sledovat pohyby všech vyrýsovabých svalů a šlach je naprosto fascinující. A krásná česká nadávka bude mít vždycky navrch nad nějakým fuck. Ať se daří.

[@stevenlabat5505]

Adam, you are such an inspiration! a lot of it is mental, when you commit, even though it's not that perfect... boom! thank you.

[@AJHDC]

Really smooth editing. I love how it shoes the lines and holds at the beginning. Great seeing the process as well.

[@danwhitlam4110]

There is something calming about the storyline of this. Even the greats fall before they succeed.

[@MrThidious]

Pretty amazing boulder problem. Very satisfying and awesome send Adam

[@oneGodtobe]

Adam is an inspiration to me to never give up and keep working hard to reach my goals . Even though I can't be a climber but his dedication, passion and commitment inspire me to do my stuff. Díky brother !

[@matthewontherocks]

Can't wait til we're allowed to climb outside again, your content gives me hope

[@DensityMatrix1]

"Allowed"

[@matthewontherocks]

@@DensityMatrix1 BMC says no, as do quarantine rules. Don't need to flaunt it when I can train at home for now

[@susickanahousky4119]

I was climbing out from the start of the quaranteen.

[@graystone2802]

Yea wouldn’t want to give corona to the boulder

[@matthewontherocks]

@@graystone2802 I think it was more about chalk dust getting in the air and being easy to inhale from holds a lot of people would be using, hence why the gyms closed, and for the hiking side the extra stress on emergency services making mountain rescue far more difficult. I get that it may feel like overreacting but the decision came in place before the extent of this was fully understood so I'll stick to it until otherwise informed, as everybody I know here is doing

[@kurtlee3198]

adam looks like an athlete and a physics teacher at the same time

[@patrickfitzgerald6073]

I just watched Knockout and was thinking 2 minute videos were what I had the attention to watch this morning, but the filming and editing in this was so good. This made a really good story. It was nice to see just your climbing, but also nice to hear commentary at the end.

[@AdrienBurg]

Beautiful climb, beautiful edit. This is the most incredible climbing video I have ever watched.

[@AdrienBurg]

Sound is having a great role there

[@AdrienBurg]

Also it was weird to translate the fucking bitch

[@oneproblematatime3474]

Still waiting on that Magnus midtbo collab! The reason I upload videos on KZbin is because of Adam and Magnus.

[@giacomomanis]

One Problem at a Time Maybe!

[@vinilindinho]

that would be awesome!

[@WideBoyz]

We're all waiting for this 🍿

[@miroz5824]

I said it on the previous episodes and I'll say it again: I hope AO won't ever join the circus MM has become... He barely climbs hard or outdoors anymore.

[@miroz5824]

​@Valurdalurr I really hope PB is not only one to be making these decisions, else we might get 'road to commercial pseudo-ninja' instead of Tokyo. Also, in case you are living off monetizing your YT videos, you are a youtuber not a pro climber, or am I mistaken? Moreover, when was last time MM 'crushed' 8c+? I am pretty sure it wasn't this year, but i don't find any public MMs logbook to confirm it. (For the channel mod): Rad by som povedal, ze mazanie komentarov je dost cudny pristup, toto predsa nie je FB nejakeho politika...

[@FredT34]

Thank you for helping us evade outside!! Amazing climb & video as always

[@thiagowaldhelm]

I'm so very glad to know the outdoors are slowly being open for visitation again in the region!

[@frankheiser2775]

Love the edit, music and commentary anther the send! Nice combination of atmospheric during and informative after the climbing.

[@jakeplissken]

What a great film. Love the fornat and seeing your progress on the problem. Just solitude, struggle, and skill.

[@riccardozanoni2531]

Woah. That first toehook seems impossible! Great send Mr Ondra

[@MrHeliosoul]

I do love the commentary on your videos though. I love hearing you talk about climbing!

[@TheEddyHudson]

First 30 seconds is like the ending of an apocalyptic movie

[@Bloxeh]

Those shots is the woods in between aswell. They had this "oh oh" feeling.

[@rickytrockclimbing2935]

the mask on adam is what really did it for me

[@lidon3415]

Grande Adam!!! Nos motivas para volver a apretar!!!

[@MrHeliosoul]

Wow! You make everything look like a piece of cake Adam. Somehow you manage to make the most challenging problems look like walk in the park.

[@Ancestral_hunt]

Congrats for this new challenge Adam !

[@formfeelfn]

Great send. And great to see you back! Stay strong!

[@Martin-cu3xg]

Still watching you from France

[@Schlongusdongus]

thank you for yet another video, adam. i love it! big up from germany. you rock!

[@skylerschipper7921]

I really like the highlighting of the hold before ascent, good idea.

[@markjelderda]

So cool to see each attempt, and learn the sequence more and more each try. It’s awesome to know the beta of the climb when he sends🤙🏼

[@Bseic]

Adam's conditioning is usually amazing but it's absolutely unreal here.

[@chiorega]

100% agree. and , by the way: makes me feel so fat!

[@lsg546]

I really like the intense, ambitious feel your videos have. Far more interesting and motivating than the 'hippie-style' bouldering/climbing videos that are out there imo. Theyre also so well done and beautifully shot! Best Greetings from switzerland (still in lockdown😷...)

[@asonei3531]

very cool video. also props zo martin stranik for the first send. super cool the sequence of that boulder

[@hijim3874]

7:58 The finishing hold is more artificial than the holds on my woody

[@dario2691]

lol

[@sinwithagrin4205]

Thanks for the visual...just lost my lunch 😂

[@Supwiyaman]

Just watched this while high, omg that knee bar🤟music made it nuts while baked,awesome video dude🙏

[@yoannmery]

This one was incredible. Thanks!

[@reggae01life]

Thank you Adam! I hope you’re doing well

[@miloarlinghaus9317]

4:17 when your mom won't by you solutions so you can send v3

[@Mdjagg]

That's going to get memed for sure

[@rickytrockclimbing2935]

I got the theorys and sent my first V2!

[@giacomomanis]

This silent narration is beatiful Adam

[@compellingpeople]

That freak out freaked me out, music and mood was too calming haha

[@NOYOURNOTHARDC0RE]

agree with comments - lack of editing/subtle editing here make this so much better

[@JJmetaphysics]

You always make the best vids to trip out on acid tooo hahaha Amazing production quality, plus I learn some stretching techniques from the masters

[@钱学文-t7v]

That's crazy. What a genius.

[@LarsRichterMedia]

This was more tense than a blockbuster movie.

[@UriCm97]

Such an inspiring athlete... amazing vid

[@SebastianRodriguez-rt7bk]

Mis totales respetos, saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴✌️

[@vinilindinho]

Nice to see you back crushing some boulders outside :)

[@mcleodduncan3809]

When you are so upset because you didn't flash a 8C...classic.

[@Ponyboyatoo]

Amazing video/audio production!

[@jnmwtkns]

Adam I hope you read my comment. Just wanted to say you give all us geekiest looking skinny guys hope. I ain't all mass but I am all muscle ( lean skinny guy muscle) Thanks for the great content. May the lift form an eagles wing always be under you & driving for the finish!

[@j.henryvostrel5684]

moc pekny ondro, gratuluji

[@spingui]

I loved this all-music video

[@laughterman805]

Super good! Was wondering if it’d be straight through, one successful climb, video. Nope. Nicely balanced 👍

[@fotisskaris9041]

Wow! Adam Ondra's body looks totaly changed with hard trainning...

[@elfriederich]

4:18 I've wanted to write something but I don't find words for it :D

[@MistaGobo]

A fully grown man having a cringe-inducing temper tantrum. Love it.

[@TheAtypicalOne]

Adam said everything there was to say...

[@ethanjoel7096]

When u ask for hangboard but mom bought you clothes for Christmas

[@toopkarcher]

Having not climbed outdoors before it baffles me how these pros even find the holds to begin with

[@johncmathews5729]

Great climb, great video!

[@ArinaThomsen]

Adam, my personal experience taught me to never call the route bad names (at least out loud). It always paid me back by not sending it. But it looks like you are exception of the rules :-)

[@casperras]

I just love it that you can see all the strings of muscle, it looks really cool

[@hyenasociety6986]

absolutní fakin MADLAD

[@hellninnja]

I can hear the screams being suppressed :D

[@rockclimbing3844]

Amazing!!

[@watuLammini]

Would be interesting to know why there are bolts on this boulder, more precisely on the finish. Is the finish of the boulder the start of a route?

[@asafbiton5493]

adam you are my favorite climber

[@KennyFontan]

Okay we’re ready for a full length documentary

[@sangseonkim3660]

I give you a big hand and support

[@fredericp64]

I would love to see 4:16 at the Olympics lolol

[@TheBlackbeltboy]

Awesome send! What is the purpose of the fan? Just for ensuring dry hands?

[@mystyboarder910]

c-leg-g-day yes

[@SlandersPete]

Luckily I have a single spot I can climb outside, but the inability to climb means that I am working out as much as I can. Good work, especially on the send, especially since fatigued.

[@adminpidaras]

Молодца!

[@mrblack9949]

can you try the route „Junglefieber“ (8c+) in the Junglebuch in Innsbruck?

[@florianmarks2876]

He probably can't leave his country nor enter Austria

[@mcdoonaldsmanager8706]

Legend

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

Bleeping bleep! ...I feel your pain buddy.

[@jn42541]

Love the passion

[@constantinosschinas4503]

splendid production guys. visuals, sounds, technical breakdowns. it really embraces the experience of climbing. would try with less or no music at all. at least once to see the outcome. ps. your music mix is usually awesome. but just for the sake of pure naturality.

[@blakeanthonysheldon]

Wow. What a beautiful problem. Has some great combination of moves. Well done Adam. That looked fun! 4 goes? Man. You are in your own league. Every time I see you climb I wonder to myself, “is there some young kid out there watching him right now that will some how, someway be better? If so, how?” If humankind has proved one thing it’s that we can certainly improve on skills through the generations. Maybe you are leading the way for some kid to flash a 10a someday. What would that look like?

[@timzlow]

The best things happen when we least expect it to happen.

[@Treeyoyo1]

Legend.

[@S.T.A.V.R.]

Viva, bro

[@nathanscott6160]

I live for this shit. These videos are gold

[@noahantoniou1987]

Didn't know Joker is so good at climbing mountains

[@olvegravklev1087]

How does he stay so lean? I would love to know if it is because he is pushing his body so much all the time that his caloric inntake won't matter that much, or if he has a strict diet. He probably eats healthy, just unsure if his leanness is created from all the hard work or from a strict diet.

[@guyharris2567]

Is that last crimp maufactured or real rock? Looks like concrete, weird

[@thespedwards]

It's likely that at some point the finish hold snapped so it's been artificially replaced.

[@KLS1557]

Looks for me like a Covid-video about feelin the lockdown as lock-in. But please Adam hold the right distance, to the rock ;). Thank you for sharing.

[@aladeenmadafaka6286]

what a flow...

[@fabianvilela9527]

Looking brolic!

[@dmm4133]

It's going to be interesting to see adam on a 8c+ boulder.

[@Nalss_]

Amazing 😉 Adam I hope I will be like you the best climber 😂

[@ToppaliniTube]

i love the guy scampering around in the background

[@maelnedelec3447]

There ´s a realy good footage

[@chelfyn]

Medical textbooks could learn a lot from that physique. I'm sure Adam has muscles that normally don't exist on us mere mortals.

[@MultiNarf]

Not the prettiest boulder, especially with the glued hold (7:58). I like the commentry with insight, please more :)

[@moonti6820]

It's an artificial hold but definitely not glued-on hold. It was shape with sika paste or something similar.

[@ventura9249]

Please don't play music when he sends :) just the raw footage is the best sound ever

[@PeterFAIDATE]

Ventura i agree but that way you already know when he's going to send it

[@ventura9249]

@@PeterFAIDATE then just don't play any music at all haha ^^

[@PeterFAIDATE]

Ventura yeah sure best way ahah