Our Friday Night Video this week follows Adam Ondra on a road trip through the Balkans. From establishing a beautiful 9a+ in Bosnia to a first go attempt at Croatia's formidable 8c multi-pitch Spomin, Ondra's recent trip was very significant for the climbing in those areas. He has left a trail of hard first ascents and even harder projects in his wake...
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Return to Latest NewsBorn in the Czech Republic, Adam Ondra has built up a decorated career since his early competitions, winning his first World Championships medal in 2009 in lead climbing. He was a favourite for Tokyo 2020 gold, but an...
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The ascent is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.
In this week's Friday Night Video, fresh from his ascent of the 9A Soudain Seul, Adam Ondra heads out with the aim of flashing some hard boulder problems. We get an insight into the preparation before these attempts and also a little look at...
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The quote in the video "People are super friendly, almost nobody climbs and there are just tons of rock. Definitely not the last time I'm here" sums it up nicely.
Good to see the Balkans getting some more (awesome) climbing recognition!
Love the thought of a pumped jaw from power screaming. Properly inspiring stuff
Pumped forearms or biceps apparently not a problem.
I've always wondered how much better a climber I would have been if I had learned to scream like that!
Great movie. Really inspiring. Perfect balance of climbing, people, local interest.