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Adam Ondra, Jerry Moffatt, Ben Moon, and Magnus Midtbø Hit the Grit!

Bust out your soul patch, Euro-pop cassette tapes, and climbing slippers. Ondra’s latest legend-stacked vid will tickle your retro bouldering nostalgia.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 07, 2023

Adam Ondra: ‘Second-Hardest Redpoint of My Life’

Returning to a crag he calls the best limestone in his native Czech Republic, Ondra wages a war of attrition on this brutal ascent.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 15, 2023

Stiff Project Denies Adam Ondra and Mega-Strong Friends

From Ondra: ‘You will watch me struggle, try really hard, and eventually give up … I am sure the project might go down pretty soon.…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 31, 2023

Adam Ondra Flashes Old Jerry Moffatt Problem ‘The Ace’ 8B/V13

Adam Ondra is likely the first person to flash the classic boulder problem. It’s an impressive achievement — if not exactly surprising for the world’s…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 24, 2023

Adam Ondra Climbs a Giant Sinkhole

After a few photos teasing this epic send, Adam Ondra provides the play-by-play cave-climb documentary we all wanted to see.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 20, 2023

Magnus Midtbø Hangs With 13-Year-Old Rock Climbing Phenom

Last year, French teen Théo Blass sent 5.14d at just 12 years old, beating the record Adam Ondra set when he was 13.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 10, 2023

Adam Ondra Shows Progress on ‘Project Big’ in Flatanger, Norway

The world’s best climber drops another video on his latest and perhaps biggest project ever. For the first time, Ondra gives us a close look…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 29, 2022

Adam Ondra and the Big Manky Sinkhole: A First Free Ascent Story

What can stop the world’s best sport climber in his tracks? Wet holds, rotten gear, leering tourists, and a ghost story — none make the…

Written by Sam Anderson December 23, 2022

‘Project Big’ First Look With Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert

A few minutes into this clip, 5.15c climber Jakob Schubert says he is not sure a stronger challenge than ‘Project Big’ exists.

Written by Sam Anderson December 02, 2022

Adam Ondra Projecting Flatanger Route Harder Than ‘Silence’

After creating the world’s hardest sport route with ‘Silence’ (9c/5.15d), Adam Ondra now says he’s working on something even more difficult.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 30, 2022

Ondra on Fire, Onsights Fourth Lifetime 9a/5.14d

Nov. 20: Adam Ondra climbs ‘the second hardest route’ of his life. Nov. 23: Ondra makes a V15/16 first ascent. Nov. 28: a 5.14d onsight.…

Written by Sam Anderson November 29, 2022

Adam Ondra Puts Down ‘Second Hardest Route of My Life’

The hardest route remains the groundbreaking ‘Silence’ (9c/5.15d), a Norway route from 2017. This time, the tough send is in his native Czech Republic.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 21, 2022

Adam Ondra Makes ‘Scary’ First Ascents on Czech Sandstone

You don’t usually get to see the world’s best rock climber get gripped. Here’s your chance.

Written by Sam Anderson November 08, 2022

‘A Cruel War’: Adam Ondra to Auction Signed Climbing Holds to Aid Ukraine

Want to help Ukraine relief efforts — and also get some one-of-a-kind climbing holds made by Ondra himself? The auction kicks off on Oct. 17.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 12, 2022

Stefano Ghisolfi Pushes Pause Button on ‘Silence’

Ghisolfi hung ‘em up for the season on the hardest rock climb in the world. But make no mistake — he will be back.

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

2022 Mountain & Adventure Film Festival This Month Moves to Mammoth

This year’s Mountain & Adventure Film Festival includes a diverse lineup of documentaries.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 15, 2022

‘Real Gem’ or Dirty Pile? Ondra Gets a 5.14d First Ascent in the ‘Leaky Cave’

Adam Ondra deals with the ‘dirty job’ of climbing amid cobwebs and dirt while exploring new routes in a Slovakian cave.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 11, 2022

Seb Bouin Obliterates Sport Climbing Sensibilities With Massive 5.15

At a staggering 430 feet long and a proposed difficulty of 9b/+ (5.15b/c), “Nordic Marathon” is the longest stretch of 5.15 ever climbed.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss July 25, 2022

Adam Ondra – Climbing Tick List & Accomplishments of 2022

What makes for a productive season when you’re Adam effing Ondra? We take a look at the best climber in the world’s year so far.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 21, 2022

Who’s the Rope Gun? Watch Ondra Belay Bosi on an Unrepeated Climb

Do I feel a bromance coming on? Two of the world’s strongest climbers can’t seem to get enough of each other.

Written by Sam Anderson July 15, 2022

Seb Bouin Makes First Repeat of Ondra’s ‘Iron Curtain’ at Flatanger

The French rock jock Seb Bouin cued up a knee pad to soften the crux, and gave the route a personal downgrade to 5.15a/9a+.

Written by Sam Anderson July 13, 2022

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