Sleeping Lion | Alex Megos

[@user-bx4zq7fx7e]

Thanking the camera man first after sending 9b+ is truly next level

[@josehernandezmorgan8278]

According to Megos, it’s a 9b ;)

[@user-bx4zq7fx7e]

⁠I know but the moment he sent it it was gaded 9b+ by the only ascentionist. Anyways, it’s amazing no matter the grade :)

[@josehernandezmorgan8278]

@@user-bx4zq7fx7e agreed, truly amazing!

[@alexandermegosAM]

Gotta be polite 😊

[@denisng7423]

This was class act 🙏

[@msdubs007]

No epic over dramatic 1 year wait for a climbing video! Wow what a standard to be setting, even more impressive than the climb!

[@stefanbaytochev]

Facts facts facts. Send and post. Thats it

[@alexandermegosAM]

Haha 😂 thanks. It'll not always be like that but we tried to be quick 😉🙏🏼

[@EricWalkup]

Are you the one climbing?????? No then shhhhhhhhh. Take your time be safe and put out good videos!!!!!!!! Great job!!!!

[@pacovl46]

Congratulations!

[@spacecowboysucio]

Great send

[@audetetvincit]

Loved this style. Only feedback I would give is to give the entirety of the redpoint. Us climbers want to see it from the dirt, not edited, to the chains. For example in the jug / rail after the top crux, when Alex is shaking out with the little kneebar he’s far above and right of the last clipped bolt. Not a great rest position and it would have been cool to see the sequence from there including the clip and traverse, rather than cut it out. Same for the opening section under the full no hands ledge. Feedback only meant to be constructive. Loved it, so thank you 🙏

[@themeatpopsicle]

I think there's plenty of room for great edits like this _and_ "uncut" video releases. I like it when the camera work, coloring, and sound come together to stir emotions in me. I also take perverse pleasure in watching someone sit in a comfy kneebar for two whole minutes resting.

[@masterpropper2485]

Of course there has to be this comment ... "Us climbers" want to watch a video that gets us psyched. This video gets me fu**in psyched! If this video doesn't get you psyched, there's something wrong with you ;) Thank god not all climbing flicks are "raw send" clips. A good edit is a good edit. And this is a good edit. (Agree with the cut-out part after the kneebar rest, though. Would've liked to see it, but I guess they had their reasons to cut it out? Probably pulled on a quickdraw ... )

[@stefans4562]

He didn't even spend much time on the project. Why would he cheat the early send?

[@Theantmang]

why would he cheat a send he didnt pull on a quickdraw lol get a grip @@masterpropper2485

[@skatefruit]

@@masterpropper2485 There's absolutely no way Alex pulled on a quickdraw, but I agree! Would've liked to see it

[@betimpantina7448]

Wow, what a perfection!!! The route itself, Alex climbing, camera work... Everything!! Never enjoyed a climbing video as this one!! :)))

[@SCOclimbing]

The scream after falling near the end of the route could be felt through the screen, can't imagine being right there. What a great job Alex, you are insane! Great video and climb.

[@stefanopaoli717]

Beautiful. Alex climbing is so great to watch. And Alex is such a nice guy. I now feel an irresistible need to go climbing, ... on my trivial routes .🤣

[@alexandermegosAM]

There are no trivial routes 😊 they are all good

[@flowrida1138]

Yeah that’s the attitude. There’s shit routes to be fair but even those are better than no climbing at all!!

[@chrissendsroutes]

This is climbing video perfection. The climber, the route, and the landscape. Beautiful route and epic send 💯 congratulations!

[@lachsfilet1362]

And let's not forget about all the people on the ground cheering for the one going up. Climbing spirit par excellence.

[@mazewine8962]

Geil, geil, geil!!!! Da kann man echt stolz sein, dass so jemand wie du unsere deutsche Kletterszene vertrittst. Fantastisch gefilmt... und in diesem Schrei lag all das Herzblut für diesen sagenhaften Sport!❤

[@ElGuapoDeSantoPoco]

I will try shaving my climbing shoes on my next 6b project, seems to work 🤓

[@ripgnar4352]

That was the most epic climbing video i have ever seen. It brought tears to my eyes for some reason. The passion, the scream when you fell, the send, then thanking the filmer. Bro you are so humble, and strong as heck!! Very inspiring!

[@mikazped9948]

He did every single move static 😮. ¡You are so fukin strong Alex!

[@oscarmabon6779]

holy so quickly after you first visited, crazy strength.

[@ingridheinz7985]

The lion sleeps no longer! 😅 Bravo, Alex!🎉

[@b.w.22]

Hey man, congrats. People may wonder just what climbing gives to others and see it as something fundamentally self-centered. It may even be, but I can say that your success here and sharing it lifted my spirit today. People “doing the impossible” is a contradiction; the joy comes from seeing someone do something very, very hard and help to change the dimensions of what is impossible. It is a joy to share parts of your journey.

[@rcwalker07]

Would love to see a video explaining the reasoning and technique behind trimming the shoe rubber. Im sure there are many other little tricks like this that average climbers (such as myself) are not aware of. Awesome climbing as always!

[@alexandermegosAM]

Maybe one day we'll do a little video about stuff like that

[@alessandrocodeca633]

Congratulations to Marco and Andre for the amazing prod and obviously to Alex for the crazy and so satisfying ascent!!

[@thestruggleclimbingshow]

Such flow! So impressive. Footwork so dialed. Beautifully shot and edited as well. Way to go, Alex 💪💪

[@UNS33NSHAD0W]

Awesome job Alex thanks for sharing can’t wait to see your next project

[@geoffreyl_]

This was incredibly inspiring, well done. And thanking the camera man was really sweet haha

[@BreezyBrozz]

this is my favourite video on yt🥹

[@epincion]

Great & beautiful film that told a tale of determination and skill - thanks to Alex for climbing and to Marco & Andre for the cinematic filming.

[@simeoncheshmedjiev-shraik4719]

Huge respect, Man, what an awesome route. You are one of the best out there, world's elite, no doubt about it. I'm happy for you. :)

[@timmynastics]

Watching Alex climb is the only climber that makes me want to climb. On a negative, the people below shouting make me want to sit down. Just chill and let him climb.

[@prometheussybil8239]

“One man’s pain is the next man’s pleasure.” - I actually love that about climbing videos/community. It always puts a smile on my face to hear the bystanders supporting the climber. They could mind their own business and do something else but instead they choose to take the time to watch and encourage Alex. That’s amazing in my eyes.

[@rockwatermallorca5252]

I'm very happy for your send Alex, this video shows how much you put on it, how much you want it. Also congratulations to the camera guys, they did something amazing and real in such a short time. But more than anything huge congratulations to Chris Sharma for finding, imagining and bolting that line on one of the most iconic walls of one of the most iconic crags in the world. So happy to see that the Lion is awake and the cubs are crushing and hungry. Alex, when will you come to Mallorca and try some DWS? All the best for you.

[@annonymous305]

Einfach nur genial! Super gut mit der Musik. Danke fürs zeigen! :)

[@santiagosalcedo7909]

What a masterclass. This should be on every teaching on how to climb efficiently.

[@nickhenscheid369]

Alex, your send was so smooth and controlled it looked like you could have free soled it. Absolutely mind blowing. Congrats.

[@lorenzomutal725]

Love the video style. Clear, shows the process, and we can focus on how you're moving on the wall

[@GiorgosPlanar]

beautiful beautiful line and beautiful climbing. so much flow

[@jaumelokualo]

Very good camera work and edit, bravo Alex, Marco and André!

[@flowrida1138]

I was close to skipping my hangboard repeater session today but Alex got me more than hyped to go all in and give it everything🦍

[@williamwu8575]

Thank you for releasing these! Video quality is just perfect

[@highcuisine5075]

insane climbing without even real resting within the route! absolutely outperforming

[@ListyLobster]

Schnell mein Lieblings-Kletterer geworden. Einfach eine entspannte Athmosphäre ohne viel Gedöns. Mach bitte weiter so und pass auf dich auf.

[@willwheeler3048]

Huge man. Always been the 🐐 imo

[@gavyndame3700]

Congratulations on the success what a beautiful send. What an absolute legend you are keep up the hard work. 🎉🎉

[@DavidSliž-f6w]

Perfect performance Alex. Nice to watching yours precisious delicate climbing style. Congratulations!

[@DanielDobbelstein]

Immer wieder beeindruckend dir beim Klettern zuzusehen. Unfassbar! Danke für das Video und an die die geholfen haben das es dieses gibt.

[@nootnootval2475]

Let's go! Übel nices Video mal wieder! Wie immer ein richtiges Beast!

[@conserve_climber]

Fantastic climb; the Ondra-esque yelling is a highlight

[@ansk90]

Inspiring climb, Alex! ❤

[@jonasjohajohanson9517]

Great video and awesome climbing. Well done mate! All the best for your next project, Alex!

[@asdzt123]

Fantastic, I prefer this kind of videos a couple of weeks after the send rather than ultrapolished commercial videos 6 months after, when everyone has totally forgot about it

[@CollinGill7]

absolutely incredible send alex, such an inspiration to us mere humans

[@hole_of_donat]

About video: wow… PS: Even if you decide to break up with rock climbing - you will always be wanted as the frontman of some metalcore band, you screaming skills are awesome 😄

[@RicardoBischof]

Positives Feedback!

[@ManTanDan93]

Nice job, Alex. Always pushing the bar! What a beautiful video and send

[@adiannadar7548]

Absolutely stunning. stuff like this inspire so many people to push harder. That scream of joy at the end -it was beautiful and i can help but smile so damm much. Awsome job Alex

[@MrRadicalsheep]

Amazing watch and equally amazing climb congratulations thanks for sharing!

[@roozamoon.]

That was truly impressive,good job alex very nice effort 👊🏻🤍🔥

[@F0xcomplimentary]

Could you make an "Enjoy Sleeping Lion" with cool sections of the climb in a Kilter replica, please? I loved trying "Enjoy Bibliographie" and my ultimate Kilter goal is "The Real Bibliographie". Thanks for the video and inspiration!

[@nikok.509]

The cheers from Chris were chefs kiss

[@H0p31eS5]

A legend at work!

[@diegoamalfitano6831]

Your climbing is beautiful. A visual pleasure. Love to see you including heels and knees more often recently, they look great in you, in my humble opinion. Thanks for the videos and agree with another comment... would be great to learn stuff about gear like trimming shoes, equipment, tricks... Cheers and congratulations!!!

[@Paolo.Blitza]

Bravo, herzlichen Glückwunsch zum send von diesem Brecher! Die Aufnahmen, der Schnitt und last but not least die Perfektion deines Kletterns… einfach Wow. Vielen Dank für das Video und die schwitzigen Hände vom zusehen :)

[@2b-coeur]

every time i wear patterns with patterns i think of you 😌

[@천동영-q5y]

Thank you for this awesome climbing video

[@kavaleirosdastrevas6026]

I got emotional 👏🏼👏🏼🥹it doesn’t matter how many years pass, this will always be history🙌🏻Amazing climber

[@LongBoy.0]

You could tell it was going to go down fast. Megos looked chill when doing even the hardest moves on that thing.

[@Deichi1987]

Wahnsinn, Glückwunsch! Auch brutal wie die Videoqualität sich bei deinem Kanal in letzter Zeit gesteigert hat

[@biomorphic]

Great video and great ascent. Happy to see Sleeping Lion repeated!

[@jonathanrossddsmhs1271]

Great video. Beautiful route. Thanks Alex.

[@mattiasgonczi]

Thank you! Lovely film!

[@aidanscarffe5256]

Brilliant. All I need! footage so crisp and great edit. Looking so strong Megos. What a history you have with that wall! Would love to know what you consider the hardest 9b you have sent. Thanks Alex and Marco

[@zionraymondcastro]

First time hearing Alex scream. Great climbing, great video 😍💪🏻

[@skatefruit]

Who made the cut at 10:56?! I felt like that was the most intense part of the climb, we didn't get to see how Alex clipped in that kneebar!

[@ClimbingSnips]

Agreed or the cut after

[@ClimbingSnips]

At 11:18

[@philmm64]

WOnderful stuff, congrats! Superb route, superb Alex!

[@bird6828]

I appreciate the realness. Great video!

[@Chaquzo]

so SCHÖN dir beim Klettern zuzusehen!

[@danielefontana7837]

wHAT a climbing video!!!! realy amazing job by team Zanone !! ..and also Alex did his job well as usual... thank you guys , motivation goes up !!

[@onemoreboulder]

What a savage, but beautiful route! Congrats Alex and crew!

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

It's such an incredible line. Congrats dude

[@Vertikal1000]

Siurana is the most beautiful climbing area I’ve ever been to. The surrounding landscape and the enticing walls, and the long routes 🤩 If I just was a better climber. It’s just not that much below 7a if you’re staying more than a week.

[@huyanakin]

Oh, Alex also can scream!! Not like i do, but amazing screams, congrats😅super cool video. And sharma style route amazing

[@jo1na2than24]

Amazing work!🫶 The Route, The Climber, The Video. It is just a masterpiece😍🙌

[@inconvenientsoul]

Scream sinced with the bass drop made me smile, wholesome editing! And Alex is here as a bonus =D

[@nicolaai823]

What a beautiful route! Congrats on the send! Small suggestion though, maybe use the scenic landscape shots during the little rest instead of cutting them out? It feels a bit jarring to see some cuts, e.g. the knee bar rest. But if you integrate a drone shot or whatever during that time, it won’t break the continuity of your climb while giving the viewers an immersive experience. Great video nonetheless!

[@ScorpionRevengeNCG]

it's crazy to see the difference in his climbing style and abilities between this and his documentary with epicTV massive progress a lot more methodical and a lot more technique but still a powerhouse.

[@betwixt3193]

Fantastic production!

[@TipsTricksHtml]

Bro I just had a competitions, and looked at my phone. I saw you had a new video, I immediately watched it. Sehr gut gemacht. Ich liebe es.🤟

[@bongosock]

Gratz on taming this beast, Alex :) Really good production and camera work on this one!

[@kobebaugher1088]

Dude let's freaking go brother

[@mukundgite8695]

Damnnn whattay video production and beastttt climbing from Alex

[@quietfire286]

Great video, very immersive, I like the style.

[@keyvanjaferzadeh2866]

I loved when you had the first fall, everyone got quite and you shouted fxxk. It was very emotional.

[@saulsug1066]

that scream at 6:37 sent shivers down my spine, the echo goddamn

[@theperserker]

MA-SCHINE! Glückwunsch :) Sieht nach ner richtig edlen Route aus, nice Moves.

[@duuplo]

For the record: This route was put up as a 9b+ by climbing legend Chris Sharma

[@christophhaupt7827]

amazing footage amazing edit! ... enjoyed watching this !

[@quat93]

Fantastisch.🔥 Danke für deine / eure einmaligen und sehr unterhaltsamen Videos💯

[@DaCo8311]

Great job and amazing video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ndubiel4928]

Fascinating to hear people cheering on so loud and consistent. I was a pro athlete in a sport that is way less complex mentally than climbing. There is no way this constant "allez" screaming would help me at all. In fact, it would take the crucial chunk of my concentration to perform anywhere near my limits. Half the route Alex' only goal is to stay calm and these people scream at him like they have to stop the car to pee right now. In my opinion these people increase the challenge and not helping it.

[@JonHewson825]

favorite climber!

[@nachomontesg]

perfect climbing, congratulations !

[@michaelkorn3473]

Impressive climbing and great video!🚀

[@alericcione]

amazing. super video with a nice drama song and nice setting and footage. congrats man

[@goldenoctober]

Nice video and ascent! Interesting noise during the first try in the video. Do people not stop talking (or at least try to be more quiet) if someone is doing a try nowadays?

[@windproxy4362]

Wow, great stuff, Alex

[@rockyboimedia]

Excellent video. Shout out to the videographers and editors on this one!

[@AK-ContentCreatIon]

GREAT WORK! Go Alex go!