Adam you're a true legend for climbing everything in every style! Absolutely amazing once again. James big congrats again on the first ascent. Also James, yes...we're filthy filthy crack climbers 😂😅

@TheValinov

Ай бұрын

is this O4 rated?

@stephenmcdonald7385

Ай бұрын

Rocking the gloves 🤘

@doposud

Ай бұрын

@@TheValinov i thought O grades are by session so it should be O1 or O2 ? becose first try is O0 ? :D

@wd4413

Ай бұрын

​​​@doposud adam sent in 3 sessions. Edited 4 sessions to 3 according to adams insta.

@yoyoyo18988

Ай бұрын

You next Pete 😊❤

27:25 [David Attenborough voice]: And here we see the climber emerging from his lair after his rest, hoping that this will give him the energy to survive the oncoming battle..

@doposud

Ай бұрын

i was getting more Lord of the Rings vibes there :D :D

@flowrida1138

Ай бұрын

Haha I thought exactly the same. Us climbers are a special breed indeed. Rare specimen with a weird voice when the pressure is on.

@Jabaltaya

Ай бұрын

It's as if i heard him 😂! Would be great if it actually happened

@sibrilliant

Ай бұрын

I hope it becomes iconic, I can’t figure out which is funnier him disappearing into the cave like a goblin or him emerging like lizard.

@TristanCleveland

Ай бұрын

I love how that rest was actually long enough for a short nap.

I feel sorry for all the non-native speakers who miss the beauty and variety of Adams cursing when he falls :)

@petosorus

Ай бұрын

Do the subtitles do justice to it or is the beauty lost in translation ?

@igordobroruka7842

Ай бұрын

@@petosorus Unfortunately, czech language is very rich in its cursewords and translation cannot capture the poetry. But I assure you, pretty good ones in this video :)

@lucasb6207

Ай бұрын

The translation ist fine, but the Chech version is... "more authentic" ;-)

@petosorus

Ай бұрын

Haha, thanks to both of you for the insight :)

@TLPWRlifter

Ай бұрын

I don't think you understand The genuine feeling of profound loss this comment inspired in me. Wubba lubba dub dub

Having Adam Ondra agree with his grade must have felt like a _massive_ weight was lifted off his chest for Pearson. Finally conquering E12 after all these years of being haunted by it...

@lawsong6663

Ай бұрын

Bet dave would still give it e11. He is a bit of a dirty sanbagger lol

@fastasasloth

Ай бұрын

TBF he said that technically it felt french 9a, is it E12 though....? Did those falls (or fall potential) look more dangerous or even as dangerous as rhapsody? I'm not qualified to give an opinion though... 😊

@TrackpadProductions

Ай бұрын

@@fastasasloth Well, the E grade takes both danger and difficulty into consideration. Safer routes tend to be more difficult for a given grade, and bolder routes a little easier. Rhapody is 8c+, and Adam said this felt around 9a+ taking gear placement into consideration, so it could potentially be E12 without having to be much more dangerous.

@MrSilencetreatment

Ай бұрын

@@TrackpadProductions surely it is an O4 , now for sure. Not sure about all that nonsense on E grades and French grades but we can now all agree this is a true O4. Well done James and Adam. They are the only ones that have the experience of it. I don't care a bout the grade. I am just a dude watching a video on youtube.

@fastasasloth

Ай бұрын

@@TrackpadProductions he did at one point, and then the title says "9a" and at 16:10 he said 9a, so at least 1 maybe 2 sport grades harder. But then ondra hasn't done (afaik) rhapsody and as is well known grading is damn subjective at best, especially at this end of the scale where so few repeats get done, and often by climbers with different "strengths".. Looks a damn good route though, and super hard, and i could only ever dream of climbing :)

"This will be quite spicy for the belayer" He says while talking about hitting a rock where you could potentially die 😂 just incredible

@nosreuter

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that struck me as insanely courageous as well 😮

@leaksfoos

Ай бұрын

Haha I laughed so hard when he said that!

@dabneyoffermein595

Ай бұрын

can you lay a time-stamp for me as to where the "death-rock" is? I remember them talking about it early in the project but now I can't find it. Thanks in advance!!!!

@Andrewkcollins

Ай бұрын

@@dabneyoffermein595 it's 8:20

@dabneyoffermein595

Ай бұрын

@@Andrewkcollins wow, now that i see that sharp rectangular slab down there, holy crap, that would ruin your day real quick.. Thanks for pointing out the time-stamp

Love the glee in Jame's face, when he explains how perfect the last placement is, even though it's still 20 moves after with the crux above the inverted guillotine of death.

@robl1541

Ай бұрын

Running it out on that one cam is putting me to shame lacing up HVS 😂

@RayMurphy-ez5mo

Ай бұрын

Inverted guillotine of death lol so true!

@user-mm1en1gn4g

21 күн бұрын

Orherwise it wouldn’t be climbable so it just sits there perfectly

As a climber, i am extremely glad you are writing for how long Adam rests in every single rest during the ascent; it makes for a much better understanding both of the route itself, and of the way Adam climbs.

@14.00 "Have you tried to reach it like this?" (AO using bizarre back-handed grip on slopey edge...). Then falls off. Brilliant!

@Inbox4me

Ай бұрын

Timestamped, I have watched it at least 5 times now 😅 kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJ1oo9ZwaKubidY.htmlsi=W0RPeg1pdAPNj4eZ&t=837

@josephkennelly7758

Ай бұрын

Came here to say just this!

@n3v3r1s4

26 күн бұрын

"Uuummm.." ... .. "Sorry." 😂

Wow it became a feature story about james and how he finally is relieved from his ghosts that have been haunting him all these years. Incredible that the producers of this video are aware of that and share it with us, i mean it is Adams channel. But this has become more than that. Incredible thanks to adam and his team! you forget that this is premium content you get to see for free!!!

This is definitely my favourite video on the channel ever since Pungitopo. Such a beautiful and unlikely looking line and the story behind it and what it meant to James elevate the film on another level. Well done James, Adam and the whole team providing us with this master piece!

@AdamOndra

Ай бұрын

Hey, thanks! PS: Pungitopo is a great movie. We're glad it stayed with you. AO Team

@AB-fh9zh

Ай бұрын

Yeah, the videos on here are always good but this one just hits on every level.

@eelissallmen5432

Ай бұрын

modelite spotted

He climbs the world's hardest trad route while being mostly sport climbing focused ! There is no debate in this he is the best rock climber. Go Adam and good luck in the Olympic qualification ! 💪

@joaobrito2874

Ай бұрын

While on the more modern comp style climbs Adam can get overshadowed from time to time, he is still, and will probably remain that way for a good while, the absolute king on real rock

@uncommonsimon5775

Ай бұрын

@joaobrito2874 indeed you are right ! But even despite mostly being the king of rock he still performs well in comps too 😃

@joaobrito2874

Ай бұрын

@@uncommonsimon5775 very true aswell, just shows how good he is

@artemiip

Ай бұрын

He has a v17 to climb in order to fully claim that status imo

@SpartaSpartan117

Ай бұрын

Terranova upgrade 👀

Love that "it's quite hard James" it felt like it wasn't just an assessment on the grade but a reassurance

@wd4413

Ай бұрын

I feel you see that quite a lot when adam repeats other people's climbs. Steve McClure seemed to have the same reaction when adam didn't flash 9b rainman😅 almost relief that the goat thinks it's hard lol.

The true miracle is that Adam offers this much quality content on KZread. This is a reel rock level film for free. Such a joy and inspiration to watch this man’s climbing journey. Hell yea Adam!

Climbing, screaming, filming and editing all triple-A. Fantastic!

@brekkoh

Ай бұрын

and singing

@thingswelike

Ай бұрын

@@brekkoh I preferred his whistling 😗

I'm here for the cinematography ❤ great job

@PeaLoop

Ай бұрын

Plus one! Awesome work.

@zivotvkrosne1962

Ай бұрын

As well!

Ah the Czech cursing is the best keep putting that in please ! 😂

Awesome fight. Stoked to see James get the recognition he deserves.

@ac311205

Ай бұрын

Hey cedar!

This video stands out among recent climbing videos - great production, great backstory, great route, and truly impressive climbing. I hope this finally gets the monkey off James's back - he never deserved the scorn he received for Walk of Life, and has proven himself a really top trad climber more than enough with his many high level repeats. It was good to see Adam fully engaged with this route - it clearly had more meaning to him than another 9a limestone clip-up.

at 12:34 when Adam says he climbs with his thumbs to save skin on multi pitch the look James gives the camera is priceless. Like only AO would even contemplate saying that.

Thank you to the film makers for making a movie in this style. No music during climbing and a lot of narration from the climbers. Really makes you feel engaged!

So happy for James :") the ultimate comeback story

@eccehomer8182

Ай бұрын

A better comeback than Alex Zinardi? Good me a break!

Big ups to James! Taken a lot of shit from people over the years, but really seems like a good dude

Adam seems more relaxed and refreshed than he has in recent videos. Love to see it

James seems like a good guy. Very real, open and loving life

a masterpiece of a climb, a masterpiece of a film and a masterpiece of a story about James too. Thanks a lot for sharing! Very inspiring!

@AdamOndra

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! AO Team

Every time I watch a video on this channel feels like I am watching a documentary or a Reel Rock film, the quality is always above everything else! Thanks for the amazing content

AO Production team, hands down as always. And Adam? Just casual Adam level. 🔥🔥🔥

"This will be quite spicy, for the BELAYER"!! 🤣🤣 9mins25sec! Two legends, what a great film, James you are a hero! a million dollar smile at the end 😀

i felt this video was not about Adam doing really hard routes and crazy moves, but about him sharing his strength, mentality and confident with James. loved this one so much

the true master. boulder, trad, and sport. always inspiring.

"whistling having a great time again" 🥰🤩🤩 Awesome video, thanks so much 😇

I was in front of the route a month ago while on a bicyle world tour and met Seb Berthe (who made the 3rd ascent few days later) and James who was here again to show the beta ! So nice to see his dedication for his masterpiece of a route, it’s absolutely stunning. The place made me speechless. And James was a very lovely person :) Thanks Adam, James, and Seb for these beautiful climbing moments

Adam, you and your editors make absolutely amazing films that even myself who has never even touched a single hold before just can't help bit sit back and love every second of it. Even though this is your channel, and the film is about your experience climbing this amazing route, you really showcased James in a beautiful and emotional way. Kudos to you and your whole team for putting out such amazing content.

Touching! Nice story of James. Amazing production. The AO team nailed it here.

What a beautiful, iconic route. This one's special.

What a beautiful ‘perfect line’ climb. Really touched by your humility James. What a journey. Amazing sends both of you ❤

Adam Ondra...the love that you inspire from the world is awe inspiring. We are all so fortunate and grateful to know you and be inspired by you. Thank you...Thank you...Thank you...

Adam good guy helping out James the unreasonably outcast, love to see it

Man this is a masterpiece hooooly! It's crazy that this line is possible. James is so amazing to listen to, I am sorry for his feelings about Walk of life but I think nobody sane would hate him for having an oppinion on a difficulty, especially since there is only a few people who can have a valid oppinion on it in the first place :D. Really great video! Much love

@paddiowilson

19 күн бұрын

Those holes line up so perfectly it's amazing. It's almost like they line up TOO perfectly...

Is there anything Adam can't climb? True legend. appreciate you always uploading amazing content.

@ochoymedio78

Ай бұрын

Perfecto Mundo and Excalibur, for exmple. But he's the most all rounder rock climber there is, by far. Terranova, Silence, Bon Voyage and the Dawn Wall.... the king.

@suki355

Ай бұрын

@@ochoymedio78 meant in type of climbs. Trad, high wall, sport. Guys a legend

I haven't climbed or followed what's going on in the community in over 30 years. I just found these videos, and I can't believe how much the sport has advanced. What these guys are doing is superhuman. I can't wrap my head around it.

I was looking forward to this footage so much, And god did it deliver. Absolutely gem of a climb and video, congrats 🎉

That is sooo amazaing and emotional for me that he can like rest now because he knows that this route is actually really hard and that you, Adam, made this climbing route to the top! ❤ It's soo impressive and also looks super cool^^ And thank you for making such a high quality KZread video for us! 🙏💪❤🥰

Love the rest timings!

This is why Adam Ondra is world best rock climber. He is lunatic. ❤

Wonderful video, amazing route and stunning production. As always, Thanks.!

Gorgeous filmmaking! Satisfying full circle story. The absolute joy of the send. I love your content, and this might just be my favorite because of how all these elements came together so beautifully.

I wish this vid was an hour longer. Soooo freaking good. Loved the photography, the collaboration between Adam and James, James' redemption, and of course Adam's send. Good work all around!

So much respect for James. His heart is true. This video is everything I wanted to see of this accent. Well done AO team 🤙🏼

And when Adam saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer. Adam is one of those once in a generation climbers who is just so far ahead of everyone else it's mesmerising, inspiring and intimidating all at once. But what is most rewarding is how sincere, authentic and humble he comes across in his videos. It's rare to see someone demonstrate such calm and assured self belief without any hint of arogance. I cannot imagine this is artifice; I imagine he must be a fabulous human being to know.

@PelleKuipers

Ай бұрын

I still remember Adam being absolutely giddy with excitement after crushing his own record at speed climbing, even though he was way slower than his competitors. That shows who Adam is; he's an eternal kid with a beautiful excitement and hunger that never turns nasty.

I absolutely love this. Amazing for James, he deserves everything.

Beautiful movie, stunning performance, nice story. Great job!

This Video is outstanding! Congrats James and Adam! 🎉

A beautiful video! Congrats to both Adam and James

I remember that backlash James has gone through and felt so sorry for him. Last 15 years were a pilgrimage for him in this sense and when he invited Adam, he gambled a bit. It was all worth it and hope he found the peace in his mind now. Adam just casually climbed a 9a+ 😅 (with 10 min rests in total).

thank you very much for this great video and thanks a lot for the German subtitles. and respect for the performance

So glad that you extended such a gesture of kindness to correct James’ reputation and validate his work. You are a wonderful ambassador to the sport!!!

Thank you for this new video !

You and your team have raised the bar for all climbing videos, fantastic work!

What a pleasure to watch! I am always amazed by the quality of editing and angles! Keep up the great work!

@TheRedhitmen

Ай бұрын

❤

I love this new style of videos. With the in depth look at the holds and the gear. As well as getting a closer look at your process. Good stuff adam

Nice video! I really enjoyed the personal touch it had. James was super fun

Incredible. Big ups to James for finding this masterpiece and conquering the FA! What a proud achievement. And big ups for Adam on the send on the fourth try. Thanks for taking us along!

Was such a good video ! Especially the moment when you work the moves together, you learn so much about the process and the concerns... I really loved it thanks for sharing it with us !

Early contender for my favourite video of the year. Awesome all around.

Absolutely loved that. So pleased for you and James. 🙂🙂🤩💪

Have been waiting with anticipation for this and it was astonishingly perfect. Incredible stuff!

Hey climbers, check out the ascent with my commentary in my member's section for all climbing fanatics and lovers ➡ kzread.info/dash/bejne/loWauY-hntDHlpM.html See you there! Adam

@IGOTASHOTGUN1

Ай бұрын

Top right notification says "I will teach you ho to climb", probably a typo! (At around 1:30-2:00 in the vid)

@crescentfuze

Ай бұрын

Aw man, would love to see that 😔

What a magical video! Capturing a special experience for Adam but maybe even more special for James?

Simply amazing! AO production and Adam with James on fire!

This is the best video out in a long time well done and congraltions! What a masterpiece.

Have been waiting for this for at least 6 weeks. Well worth the wait. Amazing thank you

Some very high quality production here to show us mere mortals something extraordinary. Thank you

Amazing route and amazing video, absolutely hyped! What a humble person James is, he deserves all the credit, his route is sublime. Way to go, Adam, it's such a joy to watch you! I hope The Wide Boyz send it next. :)

Amazing story and climbing, so sick!!! Awesome to see Adam so psyched on a trad route. The power screams at the end really tied everything together

Nice to see so much of the planning that is the foundation of a successful climb

What a great video and insight into the climb! Very well done to James for working on this for so long and also great job, Adam! 🥳

Fantastic! Adam you are truly a legend for how you always push your limits forward and James is truly a humble person with great human and climbing value

One of the best Videos on the Channel or even on YT 👌🏼 good storytelling, great shots, perfect cinematography 🤩

Shoutout to the production quality. Absolutely amazing, great work team!

I felt so engaged with this short film. Amazing process, amazing ascent, amazing route. So emotional to see James shedding this burden. Probably the best climbing short I have ever seen. Bon Voyage a tutti.

I liked hearing the distinction made between being a 'crack' climber and a 'trad' climber. This amazing route walks the line between the two quite well as it is a crack climb and then a face climb that happens to have some perfectly protectable serendipitously placed pockets. Thanks for a beautifully produced film of a masterpiece climb.

Such an incredible route, and such an amazing send! The camerawork is also excellent. This is the video that I will show people if they ask what hard rock climbing looks like. Congratulations to Adam and to James!

This is another beautiful video from Adam, the details, the interest of doing the climb on trad. James Pearson is so humble about his work on this project, and it is so top shelf. This is the very best of climbing. Real athletes using all their skills.

Truly beautiful. The method you apply to finding every little bit of beta is super inspiring.

Brilliant video! Smashing it Adam 😃💪🏽 Well done.

James and Adam's attitude towards learning the moves and having fun on the wall is why I love climbing! You guys have given me a lot of stoke for my upcoming trad trip to Norway! Keep crushing 🤘🏼

I really enjoyed watching this. Very good vibes. Ondra still has it. James is cool guy.

Congrats Adam! Hope to see more trad content 😎

Fascinating story behind this masterpiece.

Simply impressive, very inspiring. Two top-level climbers sharing impressions, ethics about the style in which to climb a route and the absolute commitment to a goal that is born from a very deep and personal concern, taking it to an extreme that is sometimes difficult to understand seen from the simple position of witness. . My most sincere congratulations Adam, congratulations James for having illuminated the path and believing that it was possible, the result being a next level.

This was a beautiful documentary style video that’s so inspirational. Love your videos keep up the hard work

HUGE! Congrats Adam and James! Inspiring stuff!👏 “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” ― Henry Ford

What a (nervous) pleasure to watch!! Well done to both of you ❤

Well done, James! Such a awesome route! One of the best climbers out there!

what an awesome production quality! Beautiful scenery, amazing climbing, just right amount of fitting music, perfect story arc, heartfelt moments, funny czech cursing.. It has everything :) I am so looking forward to more videos, short films, full movies or anything else from you guys, keep up the good work!!

holy shit James’ story of redemption. Amazing. Terrible people were mean to him for having an opinion… on a rock route… but this fairytale ending, wow

Besides the climbing, this was really beautiful storytelling, filming and editing. Such a joy to watch.

Great video and good to see James enjoying the process. F all the haters from back when. At the end of the day, the climbing community should be supportive not run people out of their own country. Should be ashamed of themselves.

Congrats on this feat, this is extremely impressive !💪