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Adam Ondra Flashes Jade 8B+Video

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According to Chad Greedy, Adam Ondra has made the first ever flash ascent of Daniel Woods' Jade, ~8B+, in the Upper Chaos Canyon, RMNP, Colorado.

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Adam Ondra on Jade 8B+
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Adam Ondra competing in the bouldering World Cup - Photo: Bjorn Pohl  © Björn Pohl
Adam Ondra competing in the bouldering World Cup - Photo: Bjorn Pohl
After the Vail World Cup, where he finished 3rd, it seems he had some energy left and, knowing Adam, he most definitely knew what he wanted to do, and after flashing Don't get too greedy, ~8B, as a warm up, he made Jade look easy...

Originally 8C was suggested for the problem, but it has now since long settled at 8B+.

This grade has been flashed before by Woods (Entlinge, Murgtal) and by Adam himself twice (Confessions, Cresciano and Gecko assis, Fontainebleau).

Still, I would say this is probably the hardest flash ever.

 


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Born 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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8 Jun, 2015
the bit i enjoyed most is listening to dave talking.
8 Jun, 2015
+1 Love interviews with Dave. Definitely a touch of the Dawesesque mad genius about him.
8 Jun, 2015
8 Jun, 2015
The hardest flash ever?!? Amazing stuff!
8 Jun, 2015
1. I can't believe he's flashed Jade. 2. I can't believe this has only got 5 comments!
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