Turning Dark Cave into Real Climbing Gem | Hogo Fogo 9a FA | Adam Ondra

Some places don't look amazing at first glance. They might be hidden in the woods, they might be dirty, full of cobwebs, and they might require a lot of cleaning. Derava skala (The Leaky Rock) is a small dark cave that has been neglected for many years despite the first free climbing routes being developed in the 80s. I did not like it myself the first time I saw it 20 years ago. With a new perspective and much more experience, I could see much better that this cave is a real gem 💎, and the best lines were still waiting for the first ascents!
Take a look at the new video featuring the first ascent of Hogo Fogo 9a!
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro (Deravá skala, Plavecký Mikuláš, Slovakia)
00:32 - Matej Hulej (Slovak local climber)
01:37 - Adam Ondra talks about Deravá skala crag
01:48 - Tomáš "Svišť" Pilka made first ascent Napalm 8b+
02:04 - Matej talks about 2 lines - Napalm 8b+ and La Hovno 8a+ by Tomáš Pilka
02:20 - Adam talks about Hovnus Stropus 8b+, Napalm 8b+ and potential of Deravá skala
03:56 - Matej talks about the project
04:30 - Dirty job!
05:00 - First try
07:22 - Fall during the kneebar
08:36 - Kneebar technique by Adam
08:52 - Second try
10:50 - Crux
11:54 - Hogo Fogo 9a FA by Adam Ondra
12:42 - Adam talks about Deravá skala crags genius loci
13:19 - Outro
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Special thanks to
Matej Hulej
Story by
Adam Ondra
Directed & edited by
Laco Korbel
Camera
Jan Vogl
Laco Korbel
Archive pictures by
Matej Hulej
Petr Pepe Piechowicz
Archive footage by
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Martin Slezák
Production
Kateřina Kuřátková
Jan Verner
Jakub Pína
Subtitles by
Jarka Marčeková
© Adam Ondra 2022
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[@willywonka2808]

People obviously come here expecting exceptional climbing (for obvious reasons), but the cinematography is also consistently top notch. Adam really has some very talented filmmakers in this team, if you never handled a camera it's hard to explain how challenging all of this is from a technical standpoint in this kind of cave. The angles, the light... it really takes serious expertise to make these shots look as amazing as they do. I promise you, try it, it'll look like pixel soup :) Congrats to the whole team !

[@WanderAndringa]

For sure the camera team did a great job! But climbing at the edge of a cave actually provides super nice natural contrast, which if you know what you are doing benefits you as a filmer. The shade provided by the tree's also helps blocking the harshness of the sky a bit. Again, I don't want to downplay the work of the crew here. Just saying I would be happy to film at this location, as opposed to a cliff in full sunlight in the middle of the day for example.

[@trevorjtorres]

V17 camera work

[@killyourself2times]

So agree. I love the climbing in Adam's videos, but I enjoy it the most because the cinematography in them 😁

[@Datboyvideo]

Outside of great editing, and color, It's really just the use of a tripod. Seems to be taboo in most climbing filmmakers. Maybe cumbersome to get into the crag? Most climbing filmmakers feel the need to constantly be moving and adjusting exposures during shots. Bouldering videos are the worst. Climbing filmmakers need to learn to relax, put the camera on a set of sticks, and let the subject lead the way.

[@SusanH4626]

Incredible to watch Adam. So smooth and graceful in his movements.

[@TheNails3]

Absolutely, his fluid movement is amazing

[@macd5953]

Adam: "Then it's more technical. It's not physically hard." Also Adam: "AAAAAAAH! UUUGH!"

[@Frank_theWitch]

Great video Adam! I love how this is really immersive. Slow progression, scenes of nature, the silence (no music when you climb), using your native language. Thank you for sharing, I felt like I was there. Great content, also special bravo to your video editor and cameraman: they are doing a fabulous job.

[@Meta-Drew]

Adam explaining why the kneebar didn't work and why the sequence was important was such a cool bit, going into advanced detail of the move and the subtleties that make the difference between sticking it or not was so insightful.

[@raymondfoo9045]

Yeah, a tiny detail make huge difference between send and not send.

[@emsimesmo]

"Definitely a 9a. And not an EASY ONE"😂🤣

[@kreterakete]

It’s a ritzy route 🥳💫🤣

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Dont you just hate it when its an easy 9a?

[@patrickwinther]

What does ritzy mean here?

[@Danz___]

@@patrickwinther stylish!

[@savethetowels]

@@kreterakete I wondered about that translation given the context. Maybe sparkly, shiny or fancy could work? Ritzy doesn't really work unless the route is coated in gold leaf. Would love to hear from any bilingual Czechs on that one

[@egroegartfart]

I don't understand how this is even possible. Just amazing. I could watch him climb all day.

[@highonakaya7644]

babe wake up new adam ondra power sound just dropped

[@joshuaschoenman8212]

Hahahaha the moans were ascended to another level

[@AllegraClimbingPsychologist]

I find it very impressive that, notwithstanding climbing for so many years, Adam is still enthusiastic as a kid for anything climbing related. Not only for comps or total-limit projects, but for the whole experience of climbing and discovering more climbing. Keep it up! We love you!

[@BastienAdrien]

absolutely, that what passion looks like and it's so contagious....I want to climb immediately after watching one of his videos :D

[@poisonjam4564]

Makes me wish you had a show touring through the world while making/polishing routes. Evert video feels like a short film (By the way, I recommend using headphones while watching this)

[@robertmifkovic6325]

I'm super glad it's not always Norway, France and Spain that get the attention of best climbers but sometimes it's local stuff.

[@steveilg6134]

“Ritzy”… Word of the Day Great job, Adam and crew! Thank you, from Durango, Colorado USA

[@mountainousman]

amazing footage, ty for the post

[@kevindflowers234]

Adam, you sir, are a SAVAGE!!!! and I mean that with the upmost respect. You and Magnus are the reason I started climbing again and have decided I will beat my crippling fear of big climbs and exposures like you put yourselves through. I don't know if I will ever be able to move my "exposure threshold" to where I am not terrified.... but I will die trying.... (hopefully not suddenly 😉😳) Thank you for the continuing inspiration and the top tier quality videos.... it is like we are right there with you and your crew... Honestly, I don't know how any of it is done.... crazy impressive all the way around. 👍

[@elwiz81]

Je skvělé vás poslouchat ve vašem jazyce. Adame, víc takových filmů ;)

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Podla mňa je super keď je to v angličtine, viac ľudí si to pozrie a je pre neho viac rentabilné točiť takéto videjká aj naďalej a mať príjem adekvátny k jeho úrovni v športe. Aspoň tí najlepší lezci na svete by nemuseli byť chudobní jak potkany :D

[@nikcezar2445]

I am 1 move away from my first 7b+ just finished my gym session ,love your vids made me feel better after failing for 3 hours

[@plastikmaiden]

Or getting better for 3 hours ;-)

[@banryu79]

Falling is the stepstone for success! Don't give up, use your head and you will make it. Every "fail" become a small "grow" if you use your head!

[@riccardoscalisi8942]

Which route?

[@TRAMWAJAZ1]

I believe that because of such routes most of us thinks Adam is still the best. It's not only about the grade as is, but what and how he is climbing and developing. He can climb whatever wherever. Great job Adam and thanks for sharing.

[@kreterakete]

It’s so much fun to see you in a great mood.. and you having fun. Big hugs from bohemian forest.

[@us8359]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful video! I liked the bird song, clip sound and Adam's breathing while climbing.

[@edohomola1610]

Ďakujeme Adam za ďaľší nový kúsok.

[@matthewinglis2253]

I love you :) Have a wonderful day Adam! and keep smiling!

[@asonei3531]

amazing storytelling and a nice send!

[@arramzy18]

Beautiful video and fantastic route! Someone tell @Wide Boyz that there’s a hand jam.

[@HIGHLIFE7]

Skvělý video, moc mě bavilo! Má to super vibe. Teď už na něj koukám podruhé! :)

[@z3rk545]

Respekt tobě maan, gratulace k druhému místu mistrovství evropy 2022 v boulderingu v Mnichově ...

[@felzen._2]

amazing video ,adam is an extraordinary climber and but at the same time an exceptional climber

[@daniel4431]

Adams creative ability to find possibility in such an unconceivable line shows just how great is climbing intuition really is. Awesome episode as always, so so strong💪. Do you think he would've decked the ground if he didn't manage to get the second to last clip?

[@88denji]

I was thinking the same thing, that looked dangerous...

[@user-im7db9kn6u]

Beautiful route 👍 Adam Ondra : Clean a little bit 😆 Then you can have a nice climbing session here 🧗‍♀️ 9A 😂 🤣 Mad respect ✌️

[@ArinaThomsen]

Congratulations! This looked insanely difficult.

[@projekceros]

Paráda! 👌Po dlouhé době čeština 👍

[@custombike3136]

Great video Adam, I would love to see you in Italy

[@maxbauckhage1325]

Thank you for the Video!!

[@agreen254]

Really loving the acoustics in that cave

[@truepietro]

Me and my best friend moved from Italy to Slovakia just Tu visit your line in Bekov Castle... After this video, we'll consider to go to Slovakia again!

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Might as well visit "Turniska", sector "klenba" (another cave with epic lines and great rock), or "Sulov rocks" for beautiful scenery, Adam also had a few burns there, even one 9a+ he hasnt done to this day.

[@truepietro]

@@alexbarcovsky4319 thanks for the infos, really! Diakuyem!!

[@doposud]

La Hovno musí být asi ten nejlepší název trasy co jsem kdy slyšel :D

[@johnchappell9232]

Shows what's humanly possible, an inspiration. Far more than I know, that's for sure..

[@KinrossSkate08]

Congratulations on 400,000 subscribers!

[@petrfiala8862]

díky za super video👍

[@camilocarrillo2132]

the moves after the crux are aesthetic AF🔥👌🏾

[@josh0eater0of0happy]

Calf muscle at 11:09 looks like its going to fly off your leg and take flight. Crazy work and awesome video!

[@stekic846]

adam the best!

[@LilianCvl]

Amazing !

[@user-bk5yq2jk8u]

Очень круто!от напряжения аж вспотел...

[@ivoverhoef1160]

Damn Adam, my fingers hurt of watching this video.

[@amarmoussouni2783]

Good job 👍👍

[@climbing-hiking]

We have been here several times. It's a really beautiful place. We just hang on our hands like you, but in hammocks for the night :) There are several easier climbing areas nearby, the nicest climbing for us is under the Blázon ruin. Thank you Adam. p.s. I also filmed a short clip here, so send a big congratulations to the whole team, great job again.

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Also worth mentioning that the first half of hogo fogo, "homo stropus" is a relatively easy and beautiful climb that most climbers can try out for themselves.

[@Thatclimbingirl]

@@alexbarcovsky4319 what grade is the first part?

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

@@Thatclimbingirl 7b. Pretty much a 6c with a single hard move at the very and, the one where he puts a kneebar in and reaches far with his left into this huge opening. Its quite a reach but there are 4 methods to do it, so anyone can do the move.

[@Thatclimbingirl]

@@alexbarcovsky4319 I can only easy 6b indoor routes so not everyone can do it. I’m also quite weak and my hips and shoulders are at a high risk of partially dislocating during certain moves(thanks genetic condition).

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

@@Thatclimbingirl Thats why I said most climbers. 7b is a grade that almost anyone can achieve in time though. But it sure is not an easy feat and requires training and devotion. But I still think its nice that people can "taste the glory" and try parts of these super hard routes. I mean if you compare it to 9a, 7b is nothing. This route also has a nice history in that it has been a super popular testpiece in my country fot several years and back in the days it was considered super hard, reserved for only the best climbers around.

[@zivotvkrosne2132]

Cool!

[@kimihochburger3325]

sehr spannend

[@ecclesiastes8224]

ok, stabil!

[@Bennici]

"with a new perspective". What a weird way to phrase "I have climbed literally everything else, so now I have to go to the spidery dirty crags to find something to do. :P

[@stephenr80]

Wow

[@hackintoshslovakia368]

najsilnejsi muz ciech

[@LEWTSPEC]

💪💪

[@johannesfeldmann9022]

am I the only one, who did see the bolt rotate at 8:05?

[@johnhong9953]

Not gonna lie when Matej was talking I thought I had my playback speed on 2x hahaha

[@ericbergstrom1]

Wish there was more English in these. But good climbing

[@TheNails3]

You climb so fluidly Adam, it's wonderful to watch

[@TheMassiveMelons]

What kind of knee pads does Adam use? I find myself destroying the skin on my legs when attempting knee bars.

[@aitormenta2066]

😮😬🤯😍

[@LukeSeed]

How often do you look for knee bar replacements to harder holds? Is your mindset towards looking for kneebars?

[@13x]

Imagine doing two 8b+ routes and thinking, "those were cool, but is there anything hard here?"

[@user-im7db9kn6u]

😅

[@weicat23]

It is weird to see Adam without miura, futura or yellow solution...are these the low volume solution?why this change?. Only curiosity 😁

[@BastienAdrien]

"you need to climb with a lot of hooks, toe and heel, (bad) knee bars and have to be very technical and creative" no wonder Adam loves this route and crag 😅

[@martincrash1]

how many 9a there are in the world? there is a database or something?

[@kingofdehsea]

at 8:03 the bolt he falls on comes out a bit, is that normal?

[@jozefhorniak8191]

not really:D

[@Reeenald]

Damn you have muscles I didn't even know existed.

[@martineden_goingNowHere]

Přezlez Přezpreskárnu :)

[@kirutrailic8227]

to se mu to leze, když nosí Miláška😄

[@vast634]

Im lazy, would be cool if KZbin adds an option to voice the translation. They should have the tech for it already.

[@user-dn9me3ch7d]

マジでかっけぇわ。 スゲェよ。 アダムオンドラ万歳。

[@markdowdy8820]

Is that Matt from Rifle 1996? Ops local???

[@rileydabbs535]

Hey Adam, my friend Cobie had a video request for you where you would only eat cream cheese for a week and then go and climb routes to see how good you would be. ( He on-sighted a 5.6 on trad) let me know what you think! Love your videos.

[@DrewNorthup]

FYI: Got almost halfway through and the captions dropped out 🤔. (Right when the Ad ran.) I'll have to come back so I can get the whole story.

[@sdhutusice6314]

If you watch on mobile, the subtitles can drop after ad. To solve this, after the ad, go to settings (the geared wheel top right side when you tap the video), then select subtitles and select the language you want. It's a shame you have to do it this way as sometimes subtitles became unavailable if you try to use the subtitles icon, even though the subtitles can still be turned on.

[@DrewNorthup]

@@sdhutusice6314 I had tried that to no avail. What is highly likely is that after the Ad I got switched over to a different video server cluster that didn't have the captions data synch'd over yet. It is a Video-first platform after all.

[@debasishsen9397]

Is 9a kind of a gradation depending upon the toughness of the route? Asking as I started following this sports recently after seeing Adam's videos, so hv less knowledge.

[@jacobmurley3695]

yes.

[@ondrejstolicka317]

Druhý

[@JessDurden]

Měl by tě platit stát za to, že když vylezeš trasu seběhne se tam řada lezců a zkoušej trasu, kterou dal Adam.

[@ruben7o7]

Queremos subtitulos en Español!!!

[@nathanrakman5973]

is this in slovakia or czech

[@AdamOndra]

Hi, in Slovakia (Deravá skala, Plavecký Mikuláš). Enjoy watching! AO team

[@israelolvera558]

💖💓♥️💗😘❤️😇❣️🥰

[@PapousWebNode]

Hugo Fugo

[@agnbrice]

Just to let u know that we prefere when you speak english ;) but super vidéo thanks !

[@henrylydecker2480]

Idk it’s great to hear him speaking his own language, he sounds so happy and comfortable!

[@cOlz23]

7:18

[@likegeil1535]

"In my gym that would've been a v4"

[@jozefhorniak8191]

Maybe you could stick to the tradition and name it "Hovno Fogo". Anyway, great job.

[@andreykurdyubov2822]

The Lord of the Ring

[@markdowdy8820]

or 1994.

[@vampirepilot623]

first

[@shriv4585]

Didn’t know it was possible to have such narrow shoulders and a long neck like this

[@joaomarkus9502]

english, please! hehehe

[@hanspeters1901]

There are subtitles in English. All is fine. So it is interesting to hear him in his mother tongue.

[@ac311205]

He wearing women’s solutions? I have noticed this recently.

[@shadowfantasiesf8556]

Please, more climbing, less cinema.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

For sure an ugly place!

[@jonowoodgo]

English maybe??? I really don't get it as it's only the most universal language used, and by probably most of your followers. Reading while trying to watch intricate movements doesn't work for me sorry...way to overstimulated. Your first vid I'm not even going to watch till the end.

[@fwschnaar3179]

And all to yourself and your friends 👍🧗‍♂️🧗🏽🧗‍♀️

[@luceinbattaglia9425]

When Adam starts screaming, it means is very hard!😂🦾Grande come sempre 🔝👏