Greatest Rock Climber VS. World's Hardest Crack Climbing

To celebrate this video series, we're giving 10% off Wide Boyz Crack Gloves for a limited time only. Order at wideboyz.com/p... and Use code WIDEONDRA10 at checkout. discount valid until Monday 11th September 2023.
Please note if you order Crack Gloves on back order, your order will take longer to ship. new stock will be available from end of September.
Discount only available on Crack Glove product and not bundles with Crack Gloves in them.
We would like to say once again, a massive thanks to ‪@AdamOndra‬ and his team to help make this video happen.
For all Wide Boyz products, visit our online shop
www.wideboyz.com
Contact us:
[e-mail]

[@AdamOndra]

Thank you, Tom and Pete, for excellent crack schooling me in such a fantastic place as the Cellar definitely is! I'll come back! We are releasing another great video from the cellar and Peak District today at 4pm CET on my KZbin channel!

[@Elyzeon.]

Excited for it! Enjoyed this video immencely and can't wait for more.

[@WideBoyz]

Can't wait for the video Adam, and for some shuffling later this week 😉

[@KlaresGedenken]

@@WideBoyz what's that shuffling you're talking about? 😱🤔

[@korok2619]

Letsgoo we will have confirmed O2 in the cellar!

[@MPHshoots]

ODawg has the most shredded calf muscles I’ve seen so far (for a climber.)

[@Cruuzie]

Adam: -arrives at the cellar -sets an O2 book opener -doesn't give beta -leaves Absolute madman.

[@pavelbelik6174]

LOL TOP COMMENT 😂

[@connorlynch1824]

MADAM

[@WideBoyz]

😂💪

[@francescovaroli6893]

Pete getting a o1!

[@francescovaroli6893]

I mean o2

[@GoodLuck-rh8tb]

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE

[@WilliamKiely]

Is this a Two Minute Papers reference?

[@blacknole5034]

​@@WilliamKielyI wish that too

[@shortsupply4760]

I read it as such @@WilliamKiely

[@fabiopalma4429]

in the cellar

[@mathiasnielsen9967]

@@WilliamKiely 🤠 so true

[@Bobbzorzen]

I love how the cellar is a bit like real rock, sometimes a piece get's broken off and it's now forever just a slightly harder route

[@calar8]

I love how Adam came into this not with the mindset of "I am the greatest climber in the world" but instead "I'm really looking forward to learning a bunch of new crack techniques". What a classy guy.

[@edrzl]

One could say he loves crack now

[@RaiCar1005]

Great character to essentially be the face of the sport atm

[@quincy2142]

It's why he's so good. That mentality means he's not complacent.

[@Theantmang]

his mentality is why everyone loves him, so perfect in everyway. In one of his old videos his wife explains he can be cussing a storm and screaming while falling off a climb, the moment he touches the floor hes kind adam instantly smiling and talking to everyone like nothing happened. Insane control over his emotions, i strive to be so in control of myself. A huge respect to adam for being in control of his emotions, his breathing, and his body at such a level. Cant get any better than this guy @@quincy2142

[@brekkoh]

which is precisely why he has been the greatest climber in the world for so long

[@icedbannanas]

This shows the pure class of Ondra. Absolutly killing a style of climbing that he doesn't do a lot of... awesome video.

[@glynwilliams13266231]

I just love that these guys aren't afraid to show their failures and just how hard some of this stuff is. The sheer effort and determination is awesome and demonstrates what it takes to be a professional climber

[@TrackpadProductions]

There's probably not a whole lot of people out there who can say they taught Adam Ondra how to climb. Quite the honor

[@MasthaX]

As I noticed from his own videos he's always very eager to learn new techniques and get better, great climber and a great one to wach.

[@ChocolatTherapy]

ondra started and i didnt even realise. i had to take a second look to see it was not pete lmao. he went so effortlessly, so quick, so easily, with such perfect technique?? this man is insane.

[@gamantri6540]

Same! Incredible!

[@brettschmidt5706]

Same here!

[@KlaresGedenken]

Yeah, that was impressive as hell. As Pete (or was it Tom?) said, you can tell when somebody is a good crack climber, it just looks good.

[@edwinnnie]

I’ve been waiting for about a ondrad days for this one ❤️ looking forward!

[@ThunderChunky101]

This comment needs to be pinned with a nail and a hammer! Everyone reading this is gutted they didn't write it! 😂

[@BennyH11]

Excellent...sort of

[@kam.pillay_1113]

Adam really is proving why he’s so world renowned🤯. Sport, crack,trad,comp…

[@tomasvavra8394]

boulder, bigwall...

[@phkit420]

Cellar

[@ThePolishTraveller]

Ad said he doesn't like free water solo and he is not very keen on trad. Does not mean he sucks at these quite the opposite.

[@luckyspurs]

29:27 You sometimes forget just how good Tom is, because he's so wonderfully silly.

[@ab8jeh]

They are both amazing climbers, up there with the best in the world like Ondra, they are just way too modest sometimes!

[@aleksandratrzcionka8973]

More and more gyms are setting crack routes, hope it will get even more popular after this video! It is so much more difficult to do than it looks 😂

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

In my gym a few months ago they set a problem with two volumes, that I think wasnt intended to be done with jamming but everyone tried it with jams. It is indeed so mcuh harder but also such a great feeling if you succeed.

[@PaulCoxC]

As an athlete at the level that Adam is, it must be such a pleasure for him to even be slightly humbled doing some climbing for a change

[@ttusna]

It was fun to see Adam go from laughs and giggles into serious mode and trying hard. Congrats on the first confirmed O2 (or higher) climb!

[@tuppsmith6415]

Guys, this is outstanding. Smiling from start to finish. Such a pleasure to watch. 👍

[@lmao1214]

I love that the "change replica" is absolutely nothing like change. Like, not even a slight resemblance.

[@andreasvalen8802]

I'm so excited to see if the O-grades are correct!!

[@tristanmayfield4851]

I'm more excited to see this than Ondra winning the Olympics!

[@andrewmitchell5807]

Good, cause he won't. They wouldn't make a scoring system simple enough such that the best climber wins

[@SUM1518]

Maybe in 4 more years at the 2028 Olympics if there will be one more medal for climbing (separating lead and bouldering) hoping he won't be too old.

[@natorious314]

"Where the fuck is there a mono finger lock on change?" 😂

[@dantelaw7759]

That was bloody awesome, my favourite bit was the montage of you all working the czech pleasure loop. It must be such a profound experience to be so experienced in your discipline that you're able to work with the very best in the world! Thank you for putting this together guys

[@stephenpotter1396]

Been in the hospital post surgery as part of my cancer treatment and this is the content I need! Saw timing of these videos and my surgery and knew all was going to be good!

[@ariastormpearson]

Stay strong! We've been through the mill with surgeries and hospitals and there are brighter times ahead 🙏💪

[@hlwy]

Must have been such a great feeling to hear the O Dog let out some trademark grunts / screams in the cellar youve spent so many years training in. Unbelievable vid.

[@Sarah-fy3qf]

I hope they warned the neighbours so they didn't call the police.

[@holliswilliams8426]

@@Sarah-fy3qf the neighbours probably know I guess

[@knucklesmarks]

Lol, Pete's "I've just remembered that this is actually quite tricky". Amazing. Love your videos!

[@WideBoyz]

To celebrate this video series, we're giving 10% off Wide Boyz Crack Gloves for a limited time only. Order at wideboyz.com/product/crack-gloves/ and Use code WIDEONDRA10 at checkout. discount valid until Monday 11th September 2023. Please note if you order Crack Gloves on back order, your order will take longer to ship. new stock will be available from end of September. Discount only available on Crack Glove product and not bundles with Crack Gloves in them.

[@edwardshelley3488]

Joke's on you I was going to buy them at full price this morning!

[@brucecheung3932]

I haven’t tried crack climbing, cause the gym in my city doesn’t set any. But man, you guys are making the crack climbing look so painful and fun, it is hype to see one of my favourite climber to try your insane cellar! Maybe the whole cellar will be O8 in my opinion, let’s see the world greatest climber crush the cellar!

[@mdhindley]

Ondra is clearly a climbing genius but honestly the video got so much better when he started failing the tight toe section. And then the small footholds. Watching him problem solve and adjust was really quality entertainment. Esp since Tom and Pete and good communicators and teachers. Great vid ⭐

[@EAlex1994]

Looking forward to this more than the Olympics.

[@bastouflette2552]

21:30 Adam saying that O-grades might pass on with Hugo is so cute.

[@climbing_thomas]

that is gonna be awesome. watched so many old videos of you guys recently, and how you were always dreaming of the big o-dog's visit. Happy for you guys, happy for Adam and happy for all of us!

[@marcus_too]

I loved this. It demonstrates that no matter how good you are, how accomplished you are, when you are learning a new thing it takes good teachers, trying, repeated failures, persistence, and practice. He's the best climber in the world, but even he has to work hard to accomplish his goals. I think we who just sit here watching amazing professional athletes (of any sport) underestimate how important determination and persistence is to accomplishing the highest goals. Thank you guys for this (and all your) videos.

[@PelleKuipers]

Not only that but his attitude is great. Never arrogant always eager to listen. I think there's a great lesson in being humble wherever you are with whatever you're doing.

[@Apagadorable]

"ever so slightly softer than concrete" - not sure if Tom is talking about the padding or his head.

[@robertcreer8826]

That was over far too quickly!! Great video :D

[@mitch1788]

Cellar crack > Olympic Gold. Olympics comes around every 4 years. Cellar in Sheffield has only been attacked by handful of climbers and is 'O' grade certified. 😆

[@satanaz]

it's like getting ACDC to play at your garage, where you practiced with your high school friend, or getting Max Verstappen to drive the shitty Panda you turbocharged on your garage, or getting Pamela Anderson to, you know, play Gran Turismo 2 on playstation with you well done getting him there! great video!

[@BradsSpace2]

Great video! Glad Adam didn't just crush everything and actually got to try hard. He seemed pretty excited by Century Crack until he tried some laps on the simulator 😂

[@hidden_sense9839]

A dream come true! I still remember years ago, when you always mentioned that one day, you would get Adam into the cellar... I remember it, that you made it sound that it was pretty safe he would visit you on the next trip to UK... and I thought no way. noooo waaaay.... and now it's done! So extremely humble, what a legend! Now I hope that Adam will invite you to an amazing crack location (and/or that he will build his own cellar!).

[@flowrida1138]

For Adam it must be crazy fun to learn new climbing skills. There’s not many moves he hasn’t mastered, apart the bespoken toe hooks maybe.

[@uilleachan]

Excellent guys. Looking forward to it...

[@jeppej4265]

Now it's just a matter of time before Adam starts projecting century crag! This was well worth the wait and it was only the first one !!!

[@paulwint4507]

just started watching, so excited! long awaiting this video. can't believe it's happening. crack on boys!

[@elliotwalker4182]

This is probably the best climbing film of all time

[@Zaygone]

Simply amazing that it finally happened! Amazing watch!

[@mark.mazzarella]

Imagine the boyz taking Ondra to the US and working Century Crack with him. IMAGINE

[@daedread8661]

This was a treat to watch, awesome stuff guys! Can't wait to watch more!

[@Terminx666]

IT’S HAPPENING! IT’S HAPPENING! EVERYONE STAY CALM!!!!

[@diegolumbago]

Are Adam and Pete long lost brothers? They look very similar in this!

[@luemun]

Was thinking the same thing! I had a hard time telling who was climbing at times 😂

[@inviz88]

Just puts the thing the Wide Boyz are doing into perspective. Tom just casually did the paddle hands link and Adam had to fight really hard. They even got an ondra shout out of him.

[@DreIsGoneFission]

Well, I’m officially going climbing now. I’m inspired. See you later!

[@mercylessplayer]

Also shows just how amazingly good Pete and Tom are at what they do

[@trautsj]

When other MONSTER climbers have a freaking grading system for difficulty based on you, you know you are an absolute animal at climbing! lol

[@robertwhitfield5740]

Where's the best crack climbing gym in the world? A cellar in Sheffield, who'd have believed it. We're watching history unfurl.

[@WaechterDerNacht]

That was a pleasure to watch! Really impressed with how well Adam got into things here, just shows how versatile and adaptable he is as a climber. And just seems to be a nice guy to have around. Probably the type that would slightly be forgotten about when in a pub with friends but then comes out at the right time with the best lines that make the evening...

[@sentfromdaniel]

Tom kicked ass in this session too! I like seeing tom shine! 😂

[@dest031]

What a pleasure to watch! Adam looks so comfortable on the cracks, I almost mistook him for Pete at the beginning lol

[@M0torsagmannen]

finally it happened, Adam in the crack basement!

[@G3m1n1MTNs]

I wonder how many climbers there are, pro or otherwise, who could do these kinds of routes over and over again. Such a fun video to watch!

[@durabelle]

Thanks for this awesome video, well worth the wait! Adam didn't disappoint, but he also proved what absolute beasts you two are on crack!

[@DekarNL]

It's unbelievable that someone who's not specialized in crack can be so good at it, even with it being Adam Ondra. Next I would love to see him try and climb the Century crack with you guys😊

[@trading-university.]

What an epic video lads. As a lad born in the steel city myself I salute you both and the cellar of doom. Adam is such a chill dude as well, great content.

[@JakeSclimbing]

anyone else see the writing on the wall saying stop resting, get back on, lump of shit 7:12

[@samuelruprecht8060]

Watching the cellar videos upside down is *so much* fun :D I love to see Adam walk weirdly on all fours 😂❤

[@CrisisDesired]

Will you guys do a kind of retrospect video about Adam coming Sheffield, similar to the predictions video from yesterday? It would be very interesting

[@WideBoyz]

Released on Sunday

[@ollie-d]

I'm curious how many of your O grades are O(0) (guessing it correct on the first try)

[@kutte207]

Talk about sandbagging... I am absolutely certain 99% of people who regularily send 7b and upwards (myself included) could not even lift off on the easiest problem in the crack den.

[@Budsport_TV]

What is the ventilation like down there? I’m a mason by trade which means I spend lots of time in basements… and I can tell ya one thing: it’s not an ideal space for working out unless is completely finished, which your space does not look to be lol. Savage stuff indeed

[@sannaekfeldt9241]

It gives me Rocky 4 vibes. When he goes to the cabin, back to basic😂

[@spspaceboy]

I hope you guys have a good waiver for people to sign when they come to the cellar! 😅

[@chaosengine4597]

You can see how big O is so much more into the cellar once he's struggling :)

[@wojciechrokosa1395]

Possible upgrade to the O-Grade: if Adam didn't manage a climb it's: O-amount of sessions- +for not send.

[@destructoau7526]

What a ripping session!

[@hungryclone]

I’m not a climber but there’s something about how nerdy and geeky they all get about such a passion project in a basement! It’s so easy to tell how much love they have for the sport and how invested they are in what they’ve made. It’s really inspiring.

[@homemsapo]

Great climbing! However as a physician i couldn't avoid to notice: @23:21 the insulation just above Adam's Head looks like asbestos... Hope It isn't, but If It is try to change It, because breathing heavily close to It in such confined space will slowly but surely cause you guys to develop chronic and debilitating lung disease (Asbestosis).

[@Elija_H.]

Why is Adam climbing crack with the speed climbing shoes though, have I missed something 😂

[@gamantri6540]

INCREDIBLE! Probably the video I enjoy the most over the last few years! Deffinitely a high point on this channel, and my personal favourite was watching Adam kicking spiderwebs with his knees on the century crack recplica!

[@42adventures79]

who wants to watch the olympics when u got THIS !!!

[@shaunwolfe2956]

Epic O-grade subplot

[@luckyspurs]

Adam couldn't just say the O-grade was a great system. That would have been way to self-indulgent and self-eulogising for his humble nature.

[@luckyspurs]

20:57 Love Pete's excited "oh, is he going to O0 it face".

[@robmorgan1214]

The crack celler o grade system 😂 Crack cellar... sounds like a place to get hard drugs of disreputable quality. Ondra: ...no way man we've got this whole quality control system.

[@meganwong9508]

Fantastic series so far! Watching Adam climb was really, really cool. Even though he is known as one of the best climbers in the world, and has crack climbing experience under his belt, I still think it's interesting to see someone a bit more out of their element. I think his determination, eagerness, and just overall curiosity with climbing movement/styles was really evident throughout this video and you could see the focus he had to learn and really test his crack skills. Adam thinks about climbing in such a different way and it's great that you were able to highlight some of that through this vid. It's certainly very mesmerizing but also very inspiring to see. On top of all of that, just watching you guys all together was really lovely; there's a nice kindred spiritedness to it :) Though the series hasn't been released in its entirety, I want to commend you guys on bringing this project together. I can't imagine it must have been particularly easy to put together (if I'm not mistaken COVID originally put a dent in some of the original plans to meet and lining up schedules/travelling plans is never an easy task), but I'm grateful that you guys were able to find the time to make this all work and give us a chance to see you all work together. Myself (and I'm sure every other fan/supporter in existence!) appreciate it a lot. Truly, thank you so much! Can't wait to see the next vids!

[@stechurchill154]

That was proper sick; Adam is a genuinely great sport! The cellar O-grades are now a thing! Great film!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

I don’t even really know what the Hell is going on here - but I like it …

[@nollienick1121]

When you watch this upside down, its a bit less impressive haha.

[@snofflan3148]

I honestly didn’t expect the wide boys would be able to keep up with Adam but it’s like really even

[@Meta-Drew]

I was beaming smiling the entire time watching this, my cheeks are genuinely tired Huge thanks to Adam, the Wide Boyz, and everyone who pestered Adam to get down to the cellar - what a treat it was.

[@MGPL_]

will Adam attempt the full cellar route?

[@AwareOCE]

This is gonna be better than the Olympics!

[@vivianfaithfull4748]

So good to watch as a nonclimber fan. Love the 2 way fandom between the guys. 😂

[@WhiskyMystery]

I imagine saying to a non climber..."let me show you some the hardest climbing in the world" then roll out this video. Beautiful.

[@WhiskyMystery]

@@TheBlueMoo It is the limitations that create the magic

[@aidanloeser4890]

just one sleep away!

[@robertmifkovic6325]

It's tomorrow

[@driesvanoosten4417]

0 sleeps now

[@benjaminasher6770]

I feel so lucky to be able to watch something special happening in the moment. I feel like the cellar will be remembered in the climbing community for generations.

[@Dave1507]

Yeah, like The School Room!

[@IkePegsMarth]

This Adam guy is pretty good, I think if he practices some he might have a future in climbing

[@gigglysamentz2021]

Do you realise that your Century Crack trainer could reach O14 or more ?

[@huginsamuelsen]

“ honestly, I dont think so “ 😂😂😂

[@mathiasvollmann2405]

That O 2 looks crazy 😮

[@hardluckclub7271]

im challenged getting out of bed daily. the power and stamina of these animals is really hard to fathom! the work they put in shows in their passion for this sport❤

[@johnarinehart]

That was even more fun then what I imagined. I just spent 40 minutes smiling

[@THEFUNNYfilms]

Definitely more exciting than the boring and unimpressive Olympics!

[@spiercevaughn]

Too awesome. 17:26 AO turns on beast mode 😂👌💪