Silence | World's Hardest Route 9c | Adam Ondra

[@ozijak]

Coming back here again after seeing Magnus go there with Stefano & Alex, it really puts in perspective how insane this route is and how impressive Adam's send was. Incredible. Good luck to everyone else working on it.

[@metzli5797]

This is exactly what I did as well. The physiotherapist is definitely a requirement to send routes like these I think. Getting to the limit of what a human body is capable of doing, you need the science to help solve the puzzle.

[@ElderSchneebs]

I just watched Magnus' video last night and and felt the same and had to come back and see just how ridiculous this climb really was. 5.15A flash and this are two of the greatest feats in climbing history

[@daddyfuse50]

@metzli5797 defining what the human body is "capable of doing" changes when people like Adam push that limit. Nobody knows the true limitations, and most of it is mental. Well, and genetic, but mostly mental.

[@smlhkim]

I love the zoom out after he sends the route. The hardest climb man has ever accomplished and yet from 300m away, you can’t even see him against the backdrop of the magnificent rock. Beautiful.

[@d283jdsk2]

Hardest climb we know of

[@Hurricanewaq]

didn't Alex honnald free solo el cap a 3000ft climb without ropes or safety gear? isn't that more difficult?

[@crackedsylas9851]

@@Hurricanewaq Alex Honnalds climb was far easier, but alot more dangerous since the risk of death xD

[@N00B283]

@@Hurricanewaq no the 9c rating is the highest rated difficulty of climbing so far. El cap has a rating for its hardest route of 5.14d which is similar to a rating of 9a which Arnold didn’t free solo I believe he took an easier path. (This part here is taken from another comment I saw on adams videos) 9a - Getting to an incredibly high level now, with fewer than 600 climbers having ever climbed a route of this grade. Alex Honnold's highest grade climbed (not free solo haha), after a lot of work, and he's only done it once (I only mention that as Honnold is most laypersons' idea of a great climber after seeing Free Solo, and this illustrates how far ahead Ondra is in terms of pure sports climbing ability). 9a+ - This grade really sets you apart as a world class climber - sending a route of this grade puts you in an elite club. Fewer than 100 people have ever climbed a route of this grade. Hardest ever flash, by Adam Ondra (see this video haha) 9b - Only the best of the best even contemplate attempting climbs of this grade. Only 32 people have climbed a route of this grade, including three women (Julia Chanourdie, Angela Eiter, and Laura Rogora). 9b+ - Only 6 people have ever climbed a route this hard - Adam Ondra, Alex Megos, Stefano Ghisolfi, Chris Sharma, Jakob Schubert, and Sean Bailey. Janja Garnbret is currently working on La Dura Dura, the world's first 9b+ ever climbed, and I fully anticipate her achieving it some time in the near future and becoming the first woman to send a climb of this grade. 9c - Only Adam Ondra has climbed a 9c. To give some perspective on how much harder it is than the 9a+ in this video, it took him over 5 years from bolting it to actually climbing it. In all, he spent more than 40 days in 2016 and 2017 attempting it before succeeding.

[@TheRenaissanceGuys]

@@N00B283 Thanks, this is a great explanation!

[@MyloSai]

Imagine hearing those screams if you were way out there hiking... Hearing those death screams would become legend to the locals.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Norwegian sasquatch

[@mattias2576]

whynottalklikeapirat «norwegian sasquatch» hah, in norway the trolls are real, they roam the mountains. You always have to be carefull. The mountains are actually trolls who turnes to stone

[@atticusfinch3536]

"Holy shit! I'd recognize those screams anywhere, where the hell is Adam Ondra?

[@morganb4993]

I watched this video on mute originally and had NO IDEA what I was missing XD

[@courtclimbs]

Hahaha I would think someone was for sure dying

[@Dionyzos]

I'm not a climber myself, not even athletic, but I was hooked recently binge watching lots of climbing videos on KZbin, primarily Magnus Midtbø's channel, being absolutely awestruck by what these athletes are capable of. What I didn't expect was that one of these videos would make me cry by the end. I'm at a point in my life trying to turn things around after years of depression and this was inspiring beyond belief. It shows that almost anything is possible if you just put your mind to it. You're probably not going to read this but thank you Adam, this could be the nudge I needed to change my life once and for all.

[@JuanGarcia-tb7ph]

You got this!

[@akio5035]

you got this man

[@asalay]

You can make the change, I believe in you

[@wyetti]

Go Climb! Its so fun and such an inviting community -- hit your local gym!!

[@MegaEddster]

diet and exercise changes people

[@parkerfessenden428]

The ending shot as it pulls away from his tiring and exhausting struggle to show how small he really is in the landscape of Norway is just humbling. Adam spent months of effort to finally complete the route only to show that there are hundreds if not thousands more routes in the world that could compare to Silence. The struggle is so personally immense but at the same time so small compared to the vastness of the world.

[@Steezypleasy]

That amazed me too. The sound work was incredible, the fact that you can't hear the drone at all while being able to clearly hear his breathing and spectators is nuts. Just a very well done video in general. I was so stoked on the time lapse of the mist at 2:00 as well. Just beautiful and I would have been so happy to have just got something like that on its own. Then here it was just 5 seconds used lol.

[@gustagusss]

Those were my exact thoughts too, you just wrote it more eloquently.

[@mv11000]

Parker + Erin so right and such wonderful camera work!

[@jamesbondisamonkey]

Such a beautiful place in this world...makes all the cities and smog look like a joke

[@adang578]

Loved the final expanse into enormity. THAT sent this video and added such a humbling and perfect conclusion.

[@eddyertang]

As a boulderer, I can compare one thing to Adam, its something that seldom happens even when trying hard routes. This thing is the need to scream. Its something that "comes out" when the body is at maximum effort or exertion. As far as my memory recalls, this has never happened to me more than once throughout any one particular boulder problem. Of course a move that might force a scream for me, Adam could simply walk through. But that isn't the thing that boggles the mind. Its that fact that he can force that maximum effort, continuously, for multiple moves on an extremely long pitch. What needs to be understood is that as much as Adam is a naturally amazing climber with the genetic gift. He also just pushes past the mental barriers that almost no others dream to do. This is just as crucial to his dominance and success. Whether in training or projecting, he simply wants it the most. Not just the most, but the maximum. Many climbers need a grade to believe something is possible for them, even if its in a gym where all the boulders are by nature "possible", the grade is what makes us feel secure and will encourage us to endeavour. This man had no idea this route is even possible when first attempting it. After countless agonizing moves, tiring his muscles, tearing his fingers and inducing continuous screams of maximum exertion, we see Adam achieve something that no other man could do. Even if someone else could they would not have been through this same ground breaking journey that he has. This is something the video can't quite put into words. He is out there at the forefront, paving the way and setting examples for everyone, including the Sharma's and Ondra's of the next generation. I am just grateful to be alive at a time to be able to witness it happening. It doesn't even matter that he's a wise, kind and humbled man, as his achievements alone are epic.

[@freakviewall]

Well said! Thanks :)

[@SwagDawg]

"It doesn't even matter that he's a wise, kind and humbled man" but why? Why doesn't it matter? It should matter for everyone, regardless of achievement level

[@eddyertang]

Yes, of course, but i think you're missing the point.

[@rebeccale8966]

So touching. Loved reading this.

[@colbyferg]

eddyertang Well said, my friend. Well said.

[@eliaselotmani2805]

6:13 the guy is climbing himself, he's getting so strong he soon won't need walls anymore

[@vesamet]

XD

[@DpZPr0ductions]

Oh man thank you for that comment.

[@chriskoutroulis4531]

Τhat is mind blowing!

[@chasem801]

Bro that made my day thank you 😂😂😂

[@Krondelo]

@@chriskoutroulis4531 it was a joke dude he was trying to get his foot out to avoid injury.

[@joshthsu]

Big props to the camera man for flying in the air around the route for the shot! Truly the most impressive feat of camera work I’ve seen!

[@k9prtr]

Bruh it's just basic droning

[@TheSwintonShow]

@@k9prtr its a JOKE

[@AlpineRR26]

@@k9prtr darius

[@refractivecosmosis9]

@@TheSwintonShow a pointless one at that

[@kiseryota_cr2919]

@@refractivecosmosis9 you must be REALLY fun at parties

[@puzzLEGO]

at this point I think this man has the right to change it from 'silence' to 'AAAAAAAHHHHH' after beating it

[@nudelsuppe3dsemmelknodel990]

Ahahah you're EVERYWHERE!!! I've seen you in like three seperate genres i'm also interested in

[@bimbogiallo]

He actually decided to call it silence exactly because he had no energies left to "AAAAHHHHHH" at the end

[@markhamilton3215]

@@nudelsuppe3dsemmelknodel990 time to become friend dont you think ?

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

@@nudelsuppe3dsemmelknodel990 - I'm everywhere, bro

[@GazRsExtremeBrickMachines]

Hey PuzzLego! Didn’t think I’d see you here :)

[@devlarratt]

Beautiful work

[@artykillen9251]

Only no limits can appreciate a man with no limits 💪

[@voisteration6687]

never thought i would see you here

[@snehalshaevya5598]

The legend is here, love from India ❤️

[@charlotteh8174]

Imagine taking a high level climber and imparting the ways of the arm wrestling hand techniques Devon sir, I think this could be a recipe for huge success!

[@DuBtillidie1]

One great to another

[@401sFinest]

16:05. The zoom out gave me chills. This entire video is incredible.

[@eyeofhorus1301]

+401s Finest especially when you see the faces and stuff carved into the mountain then it'll really give you chills

[@assaqwwq]

am just thinking if we will see anyone continue up Silence. There's plenty of room :D

[@Ryujin1980]

This shot was incredible, its obviously a Drone Shot, and it gave me chills. But how the heck did they managed to cut out the damn drone noise, while you can hear Adam all the time. I cant get it, maybe im too dumb :D?

[@eyeofhorus1301]

@@Ryujin1980 There's spooky faces in the mountainside...

[@KaiLuckey]

@@Ryujin1980 drone footage is muted. They used audio from a microphone on the ground

[@CelticGladiator7]

What Adam does is a total madness to my mind. When I look at his crazy movements, twisted body hanging here and there, incredibly strong grips allowing him rest in such unusual positions and all that smooth flow, I am officially loosing perspective where up and down is. Seriously. Hats off.

[@farishakim6759]

Samee...these guys are mad. Untill I watched Magnus did free solo while Alex Hannold recorded and chatted with him with one hand holding the camera. Thats diff level

[@Metzlii]

@@farishakim6759 I saw that video. It was hilarious watching Magnus kinda struggle, while Alex is basically climbing one handed.

[@therondoshow]

I LOVE that you kept in over a minute of him resting from 14:15 to 15:30. This really adds to the tension and I think adds to the entire experience. Fantastic editing on this video, thank you!

[@zaphodbeeblerock]

and in addition to that, that there was no music in the final climb ... authentic!

[@wombra8314]

zaphodbeeblerock yusss nice point :)

[@verafonteyne6927]

@Max Masteller wtf is wrong with you

[@Cellkist]

@@verafonteyne6927 dude is actually insane I think.

[@kenadams5504]

Takes a minute to shake out the Lactic acid from the muscles.

[@devadasn]

I absolutely love how he feels the pain when he’s visualizing on the floor, hilarious to me but really shows his dedication and ability to visualize

[@kennethparker2483]

That man wanted it so bad he could feel it when he’s in his deepest thoughts… that’s how I’m trying to be.

[@thylabyrinth]

It's awe-inspiring to see a master that dedicated to his craft.

[@sveannnnnnn7578]

he is stretching himself to the limit not visualing pain

[@HoratioHoodoo]

That level of dedication is truly humbling.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

@@sveannnnnnn7578 he's definitely having to visualize the pain associated with the pump, his level of exertion, adrenaline, and everything else he'll be dealing with when he's on the Boulder.

[@TounInTheHole]

Silence? I think more appropriate title would be: "Aaaaarg, raaaaargh, aaaaaaa, roaaaaaaar, graaaagh"

[@appleonsauce2035]

I watched this video in silence

[@edgargomez1933]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silence_(climb)

[@robsenz.]

hahaha that comment killed me.

[@timstoddart447]

idk why this comment made me laugh so hard.

[@MissSunflower242]

EXACTLY!

[@homiesapien4739]

The zoom out at the end is absolute stunning. The mindblow i had was so beautiful. Goosebumps. On one side one can see happiness of an incredible human who just reached his (highest) goal and pushed the limits of humanity a centimeter forward, but if you look closely the whole rock represents the unreached, unexplored side of the world. The cave is what we humans have only achieved, explored, where we have put our limits for the time being.

[@elig2714]

beautifully said

[@humanbean3]

i was a little bummed when they zoomed out honestly. i was thinking he should've kept climbing until the very top of that rock

[@odins1eye]

@@humanbean3 .... It was probably way to easy for him 🙃

[@JeffZuccMusk]

Hmm I think it just gets easier. It's not about climbing that rock. It's about the route.

[@tormodhag6824]

I live there, had no idea it was so significant to climbers

[@joedierte5686]

im at a horrible point in my life. i lost my job, i have no family left. no money. ive been so depressed and hating myself for being such a waste. ive been watching your videos and they bring me so much inspiration that i desperately needed. you have to keep going with a good attitude. you climb everything your very best every time and train so hard. thank you. you are an inspiration to many

[@deardaughter]

Let me know how I can help. People are here for you.

[@Zach_Routhier]

Hey Joe, checking in with you. Three years ago I lost my job and found out I had cancer on the same day. Later during cancer treatment my gf left. I say this so that you believe me when I say I know how you are feeling. If you need help we are here for you man! You are not worthless or a waste. Let us know how you're doing!

[@randoman5840]

@@Zach_Routhier cancer is a bitch bro I’m sorry that you were diagnosed with it. Please always remember to stay strong and believe that everything will turn out okay no matter how bleak it feels in the moment.

[@Zach_Routhier]

@@randoman5840 Thanks man. I"m 100% cancer free now. I'm doing great! I just wanted to share that with Joe so that he doesn't feel alone. Thanks for the good wishes man!

[@redtoxic8701]

Hey, how's it going

[@TinyMaths]

The crazy thing is that this guy motivates me to keep on pushing through on my studies when it gets hard and I lose motivation, and feel like giving up. There's something about watching someone face challenges that are far beyond my comfort zone that inspires me to pick the books up again, despite feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty about whether I'll ever be able to master my subject. Thank you Adam.

[@zvxkacka]

I have it the same! Keep it up man!

[@JK-pi6ji]

hope it's maths :))

[@emccrapple2503]

That's why I'm here too. Struggling with studying and injury and this is keeping me going

[@anaysayersyes]

Do you roar in your study as well ;p

[@infamousfire8773]

hell yeah man. its 2 years later but i hope lifes treating you well and your studiying hard my man

[@betaglot]

By Eric Horst Analysis: The first 65 feet of climbing (briefly shown ~3:40) checks in around 5.13d/14a and brings Adam to a knee-bar rest at the start of the business. From here, it’s 80 feet of severely overhanging and bouldery climbing comprised of four chunks as defined by four rest stops and the anchors. Adam has graded these four sections as V15, V13, V10, and V5. The send footage begins at the 11:00 mark of the film with Adam resting (knee bar) before blasting into the route’s hardest section (chunk #1). Chunk #1: (11:12 - 12:02) This is the crux of the route-a mind-blowing 12-move sequence that Adam grades as 8C/V15. Such a long, difficult-and inverted!-boulder problem off the ground would be a world-class send….but doing it on a rope, after a 65-foot 5.14a “pitch” is astonishing, miraculous, and just plain sick (in a good way)! Commentary: Adam climbs this section in 50 seconds-which is extremely fast for such a technical, awkward, and unlikely sequence-with not a hint of pause or doubt. There’s no searching for foot holds or “just the right balance point”, as Adam has the sequence programmed to perfection…like an Olympic gymnast or figure skater executing a gold medal performance. The close-up camera work on the inverted moves (11:36) reveals how Adam alternates between brief moments of breath-holding (Valsalva maneuver to maximize core stiffness and stability) and forceful exhalations, which compel inhalations that maintain arterial oxygen saturation (important to support aerobic power production). I don’t know if Adam was ever coached to do this or if it’s just intuitive for him, but his MO of screaming through hard sequences is an excellent strategy to drive deep breathing and maintain aerobic power, by avoiding the common problem of “legacy breath holding” (as I call it) in which you continue to breath-hold beyond the instant of doing a single hard move (this results in hypoxia and a greater rate of fatigue). As important as Adam’s fast, precise climbing is his ability to find rest positions that will allow for significant recovery. Arriving at a critical knee bar rest (12:02), after 50 seconds of near maximal power output, Adam’s undoubtedly got high blood lactate and low intracellular pH that have severely disrupted homeostasis-to successfully climb the upcoming V13 sequence will require massive recovery taking minutes, not seconds, to achieve. Interestingly, Adam has commented that when first working the route he could only stay at this rest a short time due to leg pain/cramping. With specific training (of his left leg) and a more nuanced approach to this rest position he was able to stay here more than 4 minutes (mostly edited out the movie) on the redpoint! These 4 minutes of slow, deep breathing and arm shaking allowed Adam’s, perhaps peerless, climbing-specific aerobic power to direct exceptional recovery (via lactate shuttle, H+ buffering, and creatine phosphate resynthesis)…enough to successfully climb the powerful V13 sequence beginning at 12:14. Chunk #2: (12:14 - 12:39) This V13 is sequence is 8 hand move and 12 foot moves performed in just 25 seconds. Commentary: Adam’s 20 hand and foot moves in 25 seconds makes of a climbing rate of one move every 1.25 second-that’s likely 3 to 5 times faster than the average redpoint climber! In my 40 years as a climber, I’ve never witnessed (or viewed on video) a climber moving so fast up a difficult climb-compare video of this section to any non-Ondra video on KZbin and the other video will look like it’s in slow motion. Of course, speed is a necessity for Adam here, since his anaerobic reserve (coming out of the rest) was likely only enough for 30 seconds or less of high-power-output climbing. (Note: A video of Adam on this section in Spring 2017 shows him moving slightly slower…taking ~32 seconds to climb this section-cutting out 6 or 7 seconds of time under tension from these hard moves may equate to a ~20% savings of ATP/CP…or an equivalent savings of H+ and lactate production, however you prefer to look at it.) The bottom line: these 25 seconds of climbing depict absolute climbing perfection and laser-like focus. Hail Adam! Having completed V15 and V13, you’d think the send was in the bag. NOT! Compared to the two previous rests (which Adam could linger for a few minutes), he spends a mere 37 seconds (12:39 - 13:16) shaking out at this “poor rest” before launching into the V10 section. Chunk #3: (13:16 - 14:12) This chunk is “only” V10, but after 125+ feet of climbing (5.14a to V15 to V13) it’s astounding that he’s able to hang on through this 56-second sequence. Commentary: In climbing this super-steep section Adam makes only 12 hand moves, but at least 18 foot moves in order to maintain body tension and the necessary posture to make the sequence work (there is one brief unintentional “loss” of foot contact at 13:36-perhaps proof that Adam is indeed human!). Once again, Adam screams his way through the sequence-as I mentioned earlier, this yelling is not superfluous, but an absolute necessity to pulse core tension, drive forceful breathing, and maximize aerobic power. Something new in this chunk is Adam’s brief mid-sequence “shake out” (13:50 and 14:09) to provide the arm muscles an extra sip of oxygen. Chunk #4: (15:37 - 15:49) Only a 3-move V5 boulder problem stands between Adam and a barrier-breaking achievement… Commentary: Twelve seconds to glory! Sure, Adam can probably do V5 in his sleep, yet notice that he’s not celebrating, nor rushing through the final rest. In taking a relatively long (85 second) rest, with lots of deep, forceful breathing (listen!), he’s guaranteed to resynthesize enough creatine phosphate to be able to send the final three-move chunk. Booyah!

[@vaclavkovarik910]

great analysis, thanks for that

[@Avi-rocha]

Viewing the video and reading this analysis is most informative. Andam is a moster of a climber. Super human level! And reading this taught me many things on how its even possible (not for a mere weekend warrior like me) but most informative. Thanks you!

[@peillienyann524]

did you notice that change of knee on the "knee bar rest" between chunk#1 and #2 is not filmed ? why ? (cut at 12:04)

[@okzsub949]

Apparently he was at that redpoint for more than 4 minutes; I imagine he was alternating knees at that time during this recovery phase. Cutting it out b/c it may be boring to watch 4 minutes of rest.

[@podzemnik]

Man my master thesis was shorter

[@WishMount]

9:24 I haven't seen Strength and Conditioning/injury prevention/training simulation being done like this... EVER. It's truly amazing, the lengths they are going to in order to complete this climb- the dedication and preparation simply beautiful. This is elite simulation, and impressive how depsite not being near the wall they have memorised the EXACT points of contact and muscular contractions needed to be trained- I'm so stunned I could go on forever.

[@Corrupted]

Right? This is what it takes to be the best at something, it's beautiful imo

[@EricKarlsson]

4th time i have watched this video now, Its the greatest climbing video ever made! Biggest thanks to everyone involved.

[@mateotoro2395]

All of the climbing youtubers commenting in a really visited climbing video... Suspicious hahahaha. Nota angry obviously.

[@nsewnsew1]

Agreed. Beautiful film

[@joeveliz7814]

Come to Tulsa OK if you like to Boulder? Best limestone in our USA!!!

[@alexsparhawk]

At least the 4th time for me but first time I noticed that he is wearing two different shoes.

[@woudwilder8324]

It's very nice and he's very good but I prefer free solo movies from Dan Osman or Alex Honnold.

[@ChillhopMusic]

Great to be able to see what goes into something like this, real dedication. Also that ending shot is amazing!

[@alexbuchholz]

Chillhop Music woah chill hop likes climbing, never spected

[@pedrobarban9699]

Do you know the name of the sound on that final scene?? Its beautiful..

[@FunnyPlace1]

chillhop music secretly a crusher

[@mrpablogormaz]

kail engel - soli

[@josephphelps4510]

The ending shot is dope. Big ass cave with some dudes inside of that desolate stone having the challenge of their lives as well as the time of their lives. Such simplicity in that idea, love it

[@sydosys]

This is apparently how my parents got to school every day.

[@danzeelot4845]

Underrated lmao

[@kingtob330]

Barefoot in below freezing weather.

[@Ruckusdrummer840]

uphill, both ways.

[@AlphaQHard]

Through a mile of broken glass

[@DrZergling]

:D i laughed so hard. Its always the same mit most todays parents. Wailing about how hard they had to struggle, not seeing how hard their own children have to struggle in these days..!

[@madpingui5007]

Stefano is going to have a great challenge ahead of him, it is incredible to see how difficult each movement is after watching his video.

[@daniellambden1842]

Just rewatched this after seeing Stefano's first video. Will be very interesting to see what he thinks of the route in the coming weeks/months

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

Who's Stefano and is he attempting this climb?

[@madpingui5007]

@@self-righteousideologue9398 Is an italian climber, you can search it up here on youtube, yeah he tried a couple months ago, and its actually going pretty good for being the first time he has tried it.

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

@@madpingui5007 - Yeah I just searched his name. I'm going to watch his 6 video playlsit on it

[@redhare8572]

@@madpingui5007 he said Silence is 9b, is he downgrade it or he took another route? Still confused

[@matthewbyrom3053]

The ending shot got me man, to think of the intense struggle and triumph happening in his brain, the shouts of pure exasperation and humanity. To zoom out and see a tiny human, suspended like a fly caught in the web of an enormous beast, on the rocky planet suspended in space, that we call home.

[@Amatsuichi]

heh, i watched this after Silence...kzbin.info/www/bejne/faC6aYecbM2HfaM goosebumps everywhere...

[@jesusa_ikher]

This reminds me of carls sagan’s “tiny blue point”

[@stephenr80]

Beautiful

[@ludigracic]

@@stephenr80 indeed

[@crsantin]

Amazing last shot. He's just an ant, crawling around in some small cave in a small corner of the earth, in some forgotten corner of the universe. Utterly insignificant. And yet, the opposite of that idea is true as well.

[@maxm.2358]

love how red bull is not involved .

[@bernardogimenez8215]

Max M. Best comment prize

[@EGarrett01]

...yet.

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

omg ikr

[@anthonyortiz7924]

Brought to you by Red Bull!

[@billjensen51]

I am missing the point here and I am guessing due to my lack of knowledge. I am very new to climbing but I would think that Red Bull sponsoring content would be a good thing. Is it a bad company or something? Honestly just curious.

[@robi-wz1mi]

climbing for around 7 years and i have never heard such primal yelps and screams. This mans work and dedication is amazing and he deserves all the fame he has accumulated from vids like these and comps

[@ericastier1646]

His knee and arm bruised with small friction wounds too, a kind of dedication higher than what one would do in a survival attempt.

[@gregjeter2445]

I haven’t climbed in years. I have been suffering from ME/CFS for a few years now and I find watching these amazing videos so inspirational! Someday I will be back on the rock pushing my body and mind. I get very emotional watching these inc athletes. There is nothing that compares to sending a climb that pushes you physically and mentally. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@surdagogo]

Oh I also suffer from ME, and I was just deep in nostalgic thoughts when I saw your comment. I live in the Alps and yet the mountains seem so far away. Strength to us 💟

[@rhidlor8577]

That last shot was amazing, props to the cameraman.

[@vojta98]

I actually read an interview with him (in czech). He said about this shot, that he had to be always ready for the time Adam will send it for the first time and that it was difficult due the wind which was only outside the cave.

[@petrpacas]

Hmm, interesting - I was looking at the footage several times and the drone shot at the end was definitely captured at a different time - it wasn't the same as the intro one.

[@EvanTheHamburgler]

@@petrpacas Yeah in the first shot he grabs the rope with his right hand and drops, the final zoom-out he grabs it with his left and drops.

[@stephengarber1077]

Intro shot was just him sensing the crux, final one was the full climb

[@grzegorz7191]

Watching again Adam Ondra climb Silence is just amazing. If you watch more of him climbing and bouldering he rarely shouts or vocalizes during climbs making most seem easy; seeing him struggle so much but still making it at the end and the dedication this man has for it. Massive respect

[@tmruss9143]

Amazing amazing drone shot at the end. And thanks for showing the whole climb-including long rests. People who climb and people who can appreciate excellence don’t want highlights.

[@reinforcement666]

it is not full climb,he rested in the knee bar for 5 min after climbing 20 m of 8b and then video starts.

[@TheMinarus]

The zoom out truly let's you appreciate the grandiose and important nature of the accomplishment as truly the hardest kind of climb done by a human being...That's madness

[@Legio__X]

I’m not into the climbing scene and stumbled on this Video and I have to say. I had no idea a human being could do something like this. To climb up an almost vertical cave wall….upside down. So impressive. This guy is dedicated to his craft and it shows. A master at work 👏🏻

[@odins1eye]

...It's actually a roof. Way steeper than vertical 🙃🙃

[@brettwalkom948]

He is upside down

[@youtubeman998]

I saw Adam Ondra made a video called silence and I just started laughing.

[@Jen-fq1jz]

Sebastian Pedersen same 🤣🤣

[@christianpedersen3543]

Sebastian Pedersen good funny comment i like

[@chucho2047]

JajajajJJ

[@youtubeman998]

@@christianpedersen3543 Thank you Christian Pedersen for your comment.

[@dartacus.spartacus1988]

Awwwwwwww huuuuuuuu awwwww hoooooo lol silence lol

[@peco3221]

This is the most inspiring thing I've ever seen in my entire life. That zoom out at the end was mind blowing. You have inspired me to try and become as hard working as you, not just in climbing but everything in my life. Much love

[@WusterWasti]

hows that going?

[@stoneysdead689]

Great- it's been a year so- where did your new found inspiration lead you?

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Him and Klaus definitely have much love going on between them...if you know what i mean wink wink

[@Beni-pj7dx]

If this is the most inspiring thing have seen in your life then you have lived a very dull and limited life. For goodness sake it’s only rock climbing. Watching the birth of my children is far more inspiring

[@Theogvineofthedead]

I've seen this so many times and every time I'm just amazed

[@JonathanTrichell]

That last shot is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It shows how small we really are in this world. To watch him accomplish something so astonishing and seconds later we see how truly amazing and beautiful this planet really is. Amazing video and amazing climb! Well done on the final shot 👏👏

[@pranavps851]

"That's a small rock" ( Zooms in ) " wait...is that a man?"

[@Ouarzazate123]

Loved it

[@pragmatik5305]

Came for some climbing, left with profound sense of awe at this man's hard work and dedication. You can tell that a lot of Adam's success lies in his ability to overcome his mind. I'm sure this is why he is so cheerful otherwise - he's not boggled down in negative thinking and pettiness.

[@alenanecidova2502]

Even in 2021 i like to watch this little master piece time to time, it brings me peace.

[@Apollost]

history was made in that moment. chills and sweaty hands from watching this. Will show this to my daughter when she grows up to show how apparently impossible things can be done if you dare to dream

[@dr.s.p.]

I am awed as both an active 70 year old climber and osteopath! It opened my eyes to the depth that one can go and use physical mechanics to the maximum potential. Truly insightful into putting it all together to attain almost impossible odds. A wonderful inspirational video and my hat is dutifully off to this young man and his team. Thank you.

[@shannonmcmurchy2618]

yes! the PT/osteopath he worked with was amazing amd so creative/intuitive...clearly not happening in a north american health insurance context!!! :(((((

[@obiwanda]

I mean, personally I think it sucks that evidence-based medical treatment is so expensive in our current broken system, but yeah sure bone voodoo not being covered by your Blue Cross plan must be rough too

[@okokok7081]

My head sometimes get stuck in depression to a very dark place. Going for long walks and watching the energy in this video always help me snap out of it. Thank you.

[@user-lc7wz7hj8f]

Um sir

[@BernhardKohli]

This may be one of the most amazing feats of strength and willpower I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing this epic journey! Fascinating and inspiring!

[@benjaminbaltar2952]

at the end i always feel like crying. it is such an amazing route, adam such an amazing climber and the video work is just perfect, to capture it all. thx everybody involved, and thx adam.

[@yomommashaus]

Insane what it takes to climb at that level - the mental prep, the time, a physiotherapist actually watching him and working with him, building a climbing wall just to practice for this climb, and of course the pure dedication he devotes. It's inspiring and humbling at the same time.

[@district5rookie]

That last shot was so unexpected and epic.

[@craigcook3603]

This is honestly one of the most inspirational pieces I've ever watched. I've watched it 7 days straight now.

[@rtucnik]

Adam´s mind control is the key, why he is the best climber. And it is not only for his enermous body strength and flexibility, its because of his character. For Adam, i think, is this climbing in nature much more important than climbing in any competition - like olympic games and others. Maybe, he wont have gold olympic medal, but it is not important. Best luck Adam!

[@whyallthefuss201]

Kudos to the cameraman for climbing up to the top first to film the epic climb by Adam.

[@vilara8666]

Good one

[@chaseduncan4510]

I don’t even climb. But I appreciate this so much. The passion he puts into his climbs pulls me through my screen. I can almost feel his pain and joy. Absolutely flooring.

[@16bitJack]

As a none climber there is something magnificent about watching how it’s done, crazy levels of determination, strength and balance!

[@OllyJ2k9]

You can be a climber too :)

[@martinja9953]

Keeping silence on THE Silence?? No thank you.. Adam’s aaaarggghhh is much better.❤❤❤ coolest and most chilling video on youtube. What a GEM.

[@horstzwei]

I have to say: Adam, you made me start crying. It was just like to see a master painting drawing by an artist. No words - just some tears.

[@rknewell9547]

A Manager, Physio/Osteopath & Support Team...... just a few elements required to be on the cutting edge. Once again Adam proves that talent alone is not enough. His work ethic & commitment are also world class Výborně .....🙏🏽👊🏽☝🏽

[@soulspirit86]

RK Newell not to forget a new boulder gym just for his project out in fucking nowhere

[@rknewell9547]

soulspirit86 I wouldn't be surprised if folks include stopping in on their way to Flatanger

[@Ludix147]

Now that's just how other pro athletes get to work. Every good soccer team does all that and more. Imagine the possibilities if more climbers get access to that kind of training!

[@rknewell9547]

Ludix147 copy that. It's been a long time coming.... Adam is bringing (sport) climbing into the brave new world

[@soulspirit86]

That's true. Although I have to say I like the fact that not so long ago most strong climbers were self-trained with maybe a Physiotherapist for support. Now we see guys like Adam becoming a medium-sized enterprise. This sport is changing so rapidly!

[@coolestguy1237]

Video name: Silence Adam: TAAAAHH RAAAAAGHH!!!

[@Adwik_Mishra]

That's the irony bro

[@Nico_Conradie]

Just wanted to make this comment ahahahahaha

[@coolestguy1237]

@@Nico_Conradie hahahaa

[@castingpearlsbeforesuenos3368]

Yep, this was great content, nothing to do with silence tho

[@borysvengerov3398]

You forgot one... SAAAAAAAAAAHH!!1

[@pizzasteve5825]

Shoutout to Bernardo Giménez, the cinematography of the video is absolutely beautiful. I first heard of Adam Ondra when I saw a magazine featuring news of his ascent in 2017 and was absolutely enamored with the pure artistry of this send. Also, as a Slovenian, I was very proud to hear that the greatest climber in the world grew up climbing in some parts of my homeland.

[@jamesreist8214]

I find it incredible the amount of preparation that Adam Ondra puts into his projects. It’s inspirational

[@listrahtes]

On the other hand its more and more a battle of ressources and essentially money to send these routes . He paid someone to analyze each move, had built up a warm up wall, Simulated the wall at home....etc . It honestly reminds of the old times with loads of Material were they besieged a wall. Dont think this is a good development

[@invictuz4803]

When the camera panned out at the end, the combination of the human achievement and the beauty of the scenery was too damn epic.

[@ivanberdichevsky5679]

Indeed

[@derekdarby5159]

Wow what an inspiration to any young person . As a fitness fanatic 60 year old I’m simply in Shock regarding his brutal dedication. What a athlete ❤

[@stefanopaoli717]

Always beautiful to rewatch. It will really remain an historic milestone and document of the climbing history.

[@MANIRES]

Thank you for sharing adam, it's such a joy to see you climb, very inspring...i think every climber has a little tear in his eyes, such a great send :)

[@Sender76]

its just the montage......

[@user-ib6zp3xh3h]

@@Sender76 it is just an inspiration.....

[@giorgiofrancescon9186]

There are no words that can describe this way. The difficulty, the necessary concentration, the resilience in believing it again and again every time it goes wrong..we ordinary mortals can only stay in SILENCE ..and admire THE KING while giving us the hardest way in the world! Keep it up Adam you are a source of inspiration for everyone!

[@ClimbingADK]

I love how when adam is here he spends time fishing too. catching a fish is like a little taste of victory, which sorta makes you want those bigger victories even more.

[@Parkour96MK]

Whoa, I can't believe it has been 6 years since this amazing climb. Adam Ondra at his absolute peak. Legend.

[@hendrixgryspeerdt2085]

The drone zoom out at the end was absolutely beautiful.

[@artofzenph]

I almost cried when the camera zoomed out at the end. Such a huge success and still alot more to overcome. Adam is so inspiring. I've been climbing for more than a year and still waaayyyyy far from the truth. Tryin my best everyday.

[@B0K1T0]

I actually did for a bit 😭 Such intense build up before that lol

[@sarahbahr1273]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! He has one solid life partner behind him as well. They are blessed to have each other. :)

[@simonksos7671]

Being climbing for something like three years or so and just beginning to understand how much Adam's climbing speed and efficiency is non-human, this performance on Silence is absolutely historic.

[@Dean-tb4ms]

His reaction is amazing. Such a real moment. I could care less about rock climbing but I admire him so much for this. The effort that went into this and to see him finally get it. And the fact that it was just him by himself at the top, enjoying his own feat. Awesome.

[@oash6041]

That zoom out at the end after sending it made me feel something I can’t explain

[@justinklaassen7190]

Makes you comprehend just how small we really are .

[@GabrieleBonetti]

9:22 is awesome. So much preparation and attention to details

[@T0BBi94]

Like a race-car driver visualising all the corners of a track, amazing!

[@OneDerscoreOneder]

I thought there weren't corners in a racecar track 7

[@theirishbandit7301]

It’s just truly amazing to be able to witness such a feat. Just to get a personal and intimate gaze into a seemingly impossible accomplishment from such an accomplished man is incredibly inspiring……especially when I really need some inspiration right now. Thanks Adam 🙏

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

Maybe the most underrated athlete of all time!

[@JR-vr2pz]

He really is. Absolute elite level athlete.

[@error.418]

How is he underrated? He's huge in the climbing community.

[@baloog8]

@@error.418 ie. Is he more dedicated than kobe bryant was? Can it be compared in some way?

[@error.418]

@@baloog8 No, that's ridiculous to me.

[@Mrraerae]

@@error.418 Well he´s certainly not as famous as Kobe, but you can´t really say he´s not just as dedicated. Kobe dedicated his life to being a beast in basketball, Ondra has dedicated his life to being a beast climber, and he is. Can´t really say the best climber in the world isn´t as dedicated as any other professional athlete considering the amount of work he put into just this one route.

[@duhvn]

16:00 is an exact representation of what achieving your goals feels like

[@semansco]

This glimpse of his intense, detailed preparation. The exercises, rehearsal of movement and input from others is super inspirational. I could watch hours of it and never tire. Victory is preparation.

[@grantlandon1858]

jesus christ, i don't even know where to begin.. not to be a complete fanboy but i cry every time i watch this video. adam ondra i only just started climbing 1 month ago but man you are such a huge inspiration not only in climbing but in life for me. i hope you are blessed

[@nillebazille]

Epic display of core strength at 13:55. Incredible effort overall, using the nervous system to its utmost potential, crazy.

[@moonismo]

There's just something so beautiful about the scream of relief and the zoom out that makes this video incredible. Like a cherry on the cake. Well done.

[@FF-wl1oo]

What I love about the video, apart from obviously being perfectly presented, is showing the analysis of such a project. Mostly the breakdown of the physical abilities with Klaus and studying the parts of the route. I would have never thought that the preparation gets this deep.

[@theom8991]

Incredible Adam. I'm rewatching, thank you again for the video

[@marcoantoniocoutinho]

Adam transforms climbing into pure art. Thank's for that man. It's inspiring.

[@TheIvarrrr]

9:24 is just phenomenal. To see how the visualize and mimic the route....just wow

[@nabilsapari2286]

the pan out shot at the end is just amazing. with the music too.

[@gametime2473]

Spectacular. One of the greatest human feats of history, up there with Honnold's Free Solo of El Cap. Climbers are just a different breed.

[@erato99]

I always enjoy watching Adam climb. He’s incredibly powerful. Possibly the best climber doing it at he moment. Bravo, Adam 👏👏

[@shawnmorgan7834]

I just watched the video you did with Magnus. I had never heard of you before but I had to come watch this. You are so powerful and inspiring. I’m very glad you allowed the world to share in this with you, thank you

[@borisrajic6843]

Thank you Adam for being yourself. You are a true inspiration to every climber. Thank you for the insight into what it takes to send something so difficult and showing the lengths you are willing to go to achieve your dreams. Most people not only aren't willing to put in that work but simply can't put in that level of work because it takes a special kind of mentality. Congrats legend!

[@johndavid5618]

"Never have i seën any thing like this before. "Strenght and "Honer Adam.💪🎉

[@LandscapingSolutionsManchester]

Hopefully Adam’s ascent of silence is never repeated and stands as a legacy of what he has achieved in climbing. Plus I like to see Stefano struggle on it😂

[@BodyFixExercises]

One thing that really makes me resonate with Adam is his SCREAMS. I almost died once leading a climb in the Arapiles Mountains in Australia. Screaming on the crux move helped me survive. I ended up doing the wrong route and had to do ridiculously hard move while hundreds of meters up a multi-pitch climb. The move was way beyond my capabilites, but I realised that if I didn't do it I would die; there simple was not enough protection in to hold me. My legs started jackhammering, so I summoned all my reserves, screamed like a bloody madman to summon up inner "chi" (energy) that they describe in karate, and made the move. You could hear the scream echo through the mountains. The instructor (way better than me) fell trying to do the same move (as I later belayed from above). The only reason I could do it was adrenaline. I firmly believe that primal scream helped bring all my reserves so that I could survive.

[@n1troni]

Damn your instructor died on the move you passed. RIP

[@mndeg]

@@n1troni he was strapped in so he didn't die

[@thureintun1687]

what kind of idiot climb a route of his capabilities thats at lethal height without a rope

[@rookiemoves]

The greatest dance ever performed on a roof... and wow that cave is beautiful.

[@lisettepuhalainen1948]

What a crazy guy you are, Adam. Absolutely stunning performance. Leading by a GREAT example. Thank you!

[@9279chomp]

That ending hits harder when you know how Adam usually reacts when he finishes a climb

[@BeatsOmega]

how does he normally act after a climb?

[@vikingbaguettebratwurst8619]

@@BeatsOmega screaming and yelling uncontrollably

[@azophi]

@@BeatsOmega its called silence bc he didn’t scream after

[@n3lis94]

I love the fact that 11:00 up to the endscreen is presented as one single shot, great work!

[@Lucky_360]

The irony of the route being called "Silence" when Adam screams like he's being murdered the entire send

[@stepheninderlied5091]

Probably one of the coolest rock climbing projects and videos of all time.

[@federicoezequielmackin]

even after all the hard work that is shown on this video.... in the end, Ondra makes this looks just incredibly easy. JUST AMAZING. Keep going Adam !!

[@peterbachman5965]

This is a treatise on perseverance, training, fitness, and raw emotion. Thank you for providing such a breakdown of such an insane climb.

[@sma91dc78]

He really is on another level.........

[@jinnycello]

9c

[@Andre-pc8ot]

Yes he is. That said I also appreciate how this video illustrates how much support someone needs in order to reap the full benefits of their talent and hard work

[@ninanefelibata3507]

he just never stops progessing.. but I think the physiotherapist was helpful too

[@michaeltrumph121]

Honnold is better

[@wilmmichael3629]

Michael Trumph you can’t free solo this

[@jaye2491]

The fact a human is capable of getting to that place on that rock is astounding. When the camera panned out, it really puts it into perspective.