This is apparently how my parents got to school every day.

@danzeelot4845

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated lmao

@kingtob330

4 жыл бұрын

Barefoot in below freezing weather.

@Ruckusdrummer840

4 жыл бұрын

uphill, both ways.

@AlphaQHard

4 жыл бұрын

Through a mile of broken glass

@DrZergling

4 жыл бұрын

:D i laughed so hard. Its always the same mit most todays parents. Wailing about how hard they had to struggle, not seeing how hard their own children have to struggle in these days..!

I love the zoom out after he sends the route. The hardest climb man has ever accomplished and yet from 300m away, you can’t even see him against the backdrop of the magnificent rock. Beautiful.

@d283jdsk2

Жыл бұрын

Hardest climb we know of

@Hurricanewaq

Жыл бұрын

didn't Alex honnald free solo el cap a 3000ft climb without ropes or safety gear? isn't that more difficult?

@crackedsylas9851

Жыл бұрын

@@Hurricanewaq Alex Honnalds climb was far easier, but alot more dangerous since the risk of death xD

@N00B283

Жыл бұрын

@@Hurricanewaq no the 9c rating is the highest rated difficulty of climbing so far. El cap has a rating for its hardest route of 5.14d which is similar to a rating of 9a which Arnold didn’t free solo I believe he took an easier path. (This part here is taken from another comment I saw on adams videos) 9a - Getting to an incredibly high level now, with fewer than 600 climbers having ever climbed a route of this grade. Alex Honnold's highest grade climbed (not free solo haha), after a lot of work, and he's only done it once (I only mention that as Honnold is most laypersons' idea of a great climber after seeing Free Solo, and this illustrates how far ahead Ondra is in terms of pure sports climbing ability). 9a+ - This grade really sets you apart as a world class climber - sending a route of this grade puts you in an elite club. Fewer than 100 people have ever climbed a route of this grade. Hardest ever flash, by Adam Ondra (see this video haha) 9b - Only the best of the best even contemplate attempting climbs of this grade. Only 32 people have climbed a route of this grade, including three women (Julia Chanourdie, Angela Eiter, and Laura Rogora). 9b+ - Only 6 people have ever climbed a route this hard - Adam Ondra, Alex Megos, Stefano Ghisolfi, Chris Sharma, Jakob Schubert, and Sean Bailey. Janja Garnbret is currently working on La Dura Dura, the world's first 9b+ ever climbed, and I fully anticipate her achieving it some time in the near future and becoming the first woman to send a climb of this grade. 9c - Only Adam Ondra has climbed a 9c. To give some perspective on how much harder it is than the 9a+ in this video, it took him over 5 years from bolting it to actually climbing it. In all, he spent more than 40 days in 2016 and 2017 attempting it before succeeding.

@TheRenaissanceGuys

Жыл бұрын

@@N00B283 Thanks, this is a great explanation!

I'm not a climber myself, not even athletic, but I was hooked recently binge watching lots of climbing videos on KZread, primarily Magnus Midtbø's channel, being absolutely awestruck by what these athletes are capable of. What I didn't expect was that one of these videos would make me cry by the end. I'm at a point in my life trying to turn things around after years of depression and this was inspiring beyond belief. It shows that almost anything is possible if you just put your mind to it. You're probably not going to read this but thank you Adam, this could be the nudge I needed to change my life once and for all.

@JuanGarcia-tb7ph

Жыл бұрын

You got this!

@akio5035

Жыл бұрын

you got this man

@asalay

Жыл бұрын

You can make the change, I believe in you

@wyetti

Жыл бұрын

Go Climb! Its so fun and such an inviting community -- hit your local gym!!

@MegaEddster

Жыл бұрын

diet and exercise changes people

Big props to the camera man for flying in the air around the route for the shot! Truly the most impressive feat of camera work I’ve seen!

@echocharlie1398

Жыл бұрын

Bruh it's just basic droning

@TheSwintonShow

Жыл бұрын

@@echocharlie1398 its a JOKE

@AlpineRR26

Жыл бұрын

@@echocharlie1398 darius

@refractivecosmosis9

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSwintonShow a pointless one at that

@kiseryota_cr2919

Жыл бұрын

@@refractivecosmosis9 you must be REALLY fun at parties

6:13 the guy is climbing himself, he's getting so strong he soon won't need walls anymore

@vesamet

4 жыл бұрын

XD

@DpZPr0ductions

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man thank you for that comment.

@chriskoutroulis4531

4 жыл бұрын

Τhat is mind blowing!

@chasem801

4 жыл бұрын

Bro that made my day thank you 😂😂😂

@Krondelo

4 жыл бұрын

@@chriskoutroulis4531 it was a joke dude he was trying to get his foot out to avoid injury.

Imagine hearing those screams if you were way out there hiking... Hearing those death screams would become legend to the locals.

@whynottalklikeapirat

4 жыл бұрын

Norwegian sasquatch

@mattias2576

4 жыл бұрын

whynottalklikeapirat «norwegian sasquatch» hah, in norway the trolls are real, they roam the mountains. You always have to be carefull. The mountains are actually trolls who turnes to stone

@atticusfinch3536

3 жыл бұрын

"Holy shit! I'd recognize those screams anywhere, where the hell is Adam Ondra?

@morganb4993

3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video on mute originally and had NO IDEA what I was missing XD

@courtclimbs

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I would think someone was for sure dying

Stefano is going to have a great challenge ahead of him, it is incredible to see how difficult each movement is after watching his video.

@daniellambden1842

Жыл бұрын

Just rewatched this after seeing Stefano's first video. Will be very interesting to see what he thinks of the route in the coming weeks/months

@self-righteousideologue9398

Жыл бұрын

Who's Stefano and is he attempting this climb?

@madpingui5007

Жыл бұрын

@@self-righteousideologue9398 Is an italian climber, you can search it up here on youtube, yeah he tried a couple months ago, and its actually going pretty good for being the first time he has tried it.

@self-righteousideologue9398

Жыл бұрын

@@madpingui5007 - Yeah I just searched his name. I'm going to watch his 6 video playlsit on it

@redhare8572

Жыл бұрын

@@madpingui5007 he said Silence is 9b, is he downgrade it or he took another route? Still confused

The zoom out at the end is absolute stunning. The mindblow i had was so beautiful. Goosebumps. On one side one can see happiness of an incredible human who just reached his (highest) goal and pushed the limits of humanity a centimeter forward, but if you look closely the whole rock represents the unreached, unexplored side of the world. The cave is what we humans have only achieved, explored, where we have put our limits for the time being.

@elig2714

Жыл бұрын

beautifully said

@humanbean3

Жыл бұрын

i was a little bummed when they zoomed out honestly. i was thinking he should've kept climbing until the very top of that rock

@odins1eye

Жыл бұрын

@@humanbean3 .... It was probably way to easy for him 🙃

@JeffZuccMusk

Жыл бұрын

Hmm I think it just gets easier. It's not about climbing that rock. It's about the route.

The ending shot as it pulls away from his tiring and exhausting struggle to show how small he really is in the landscape of Norway is just humbling. Adam spent months of effort to finally complete the route only to show that there are hundreds if not thousands more routes in the world that could compare to Silence. The struggle is so personally immense but at the same time so small compared to the vastness of the world.

@Steezypleasy

6 жыл бұрын

That amazed me too. The sound work was incredible, the fact that you can't hear the drone at all while being able to clearly hear his breathing and spectators is nuts. Just a very well done video in general. I was so stoked on the time lapse of the mist at 2:00 as well. Just beautiful and I would have been so happy to have just got something like that on its own. Then here it was just 5 seconds used lol.

@gustagusss

5 жыл бұрын

Those were my exact thoughts too, you just wrote it more eloquently.

@mv11000

5 жыл бұрын

Parker + Erin so right and such wonderful camera work!

@jamesbondisamonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful place in this world...makes all the cities and smog look like a joke

@adamg9518

5 жыл бұрын

Loved the final expanse into enormity. THAT sent this video and added such a humbling and perfect conclusion.

Silence? I think more appropriate title would be: "Aaaaarg, raaaaargh, aaaaaaa, roaaaaaaar, graaaagh"

@appleonsauce2035

5 жыл бұрын

I watched this video in silence

@edgargomez1933

5 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silence_(climb)

@robsenz.

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha that comment killed me.

@timstoddart447

5 жыл бұрын

idk why this comment made me laugh so hard.

@MissSunflower242

5 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!

What Adam does is a total madness to my mind. When I look at his crazy movements, twisted body hanging here and there, incredibly strong grips allowing him rest in such unusual positions and all that smooth flow, I am officially loosing perspective where up and down is. Seriously. Hats off.

@farishakim6759

Жыл бұрын

Samee...these guys are mad. Untill I watched Magnus did free solo while Alex Hannold recorded and chatted with him with one hand holding the camera. Thats diff level

@Metzlii

8 ай бұрын

@@farishakim6759 I saw that video. It was hilarious watching Magnus kinda struggle, while Alex is basically climbing one handed.

9:24 I haven't seen Strength and Conditioning/injury prevention/training simulation being done like this... EVER. It's truly amazing, the lengths they are going to in order to complete this climb- the dedication and preparation simply beautiful. This is elite simulation, and impressive how depsite not being near the wall they have memorised the EXACT points of contact and muscular contractions needed to be trained- I'm so stunned I could go on forever.

@Corrupted

2 ай бұрын

Right? This is what it takes to be the best at something, it's beautiful imo

Beautiful work

@artykillen9251

3 жыл бұрын

Only no limits can appreciate a man with no limits 💪

@voisteration6687

3 жыл бұрын

never thought i would see you here

@snehalshaevya5598

3 жыл бұрын

The legend is here, love from India ❤️

@charlotteh8174

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine taking a high level climber and imparting the ways of the arm wrestling hand techniques Devon sir, I think this could be a recipe for huge success!

@DuBtillidie1

3 жыл бұрын

One great to another

I LOVE that you kept in over a minute of him resting from 14:15 to 15:30. This really adds to the tension and I think adds to the entire experience. Fantastic editing on this video, thank you!

@zaphodbeeblerock

4 жыл бұрын

and in addition to that, that there was no music in the final climb ... authentic!

@wombra8314

4 жыл бұрын

zaphodbeeblerock yusss nice point :)

@verafonteyne6927

3 жыл бұрын

@Max Masteller wtf is wrong with you

@Cellkist

3 жыл бұрын

@@verafonteyne6927 dude is actually insane I think.

@kenadams5504

2 жыл бұрын

Takes a minute to shake out the Lactic acid from the muscles.

climbing for around 7 years and i have never heard such primal yelps and screams. This mans work and dedication is amazing and he deserves all the fame he has accumulated from vids like these and comps

@ericastier1646

8 ай бұрын

His knee and arm bruised with small friction wounds too, a kind of dedication higher than what one would do in a survival attempt.

I haven’t climbed in years. I have been suffering from ME/CFS for a few years now and I find watching these amazing videos so inspirational! Someday I will be back on the rock pushing my body and mind. I get very emotional watching these inc athletes. There is nothing that compares to sending a climb that pushes you physically and mentally. Thank you for the inspiration!

I saw Adam Ondra made a video called silence and I just started laughing.

@Jen-fq1jz

4 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Pedersen same 🤣🤣

@christianpedersen3543

4 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Pedersen good funny comment i like

@chucho2047

4 жыл бұрын

JajajajJJ

@youtubeman998

4 жыл бұрын

@@christianpedersen3543 Thank you Christian Pedersen for your comment.

@dartacus.spartacus1988

3 жыл бұрын

Awwwwwwww huuuuuuuu awwwww hoooooo lol silence lol

16:05. The zoom out gave me chills. This entire video is incredible.

@eyeofhorus1301

2 жыл бұрын

+401s Finest especially when you see the faces and stuff carved into the mountain then it'll really give you chills

@assaqwwq

2 жыл бұрын

am just thinking if we will see anyone continue up Silence. There's plenty of room :D

@Ryujin1980

2 жыл бұрын

This shot was incredible, its obviously a Drone Shot, and it gave me chills. But how the heck did they managed to cut out the damn drone noise, while you can hear Adam all the time. I cant get it, maybe im too dumb :D?

@eyeofhorus1301

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ryujin1980 There's spooky faces in the mountainside...

@KaiLuckey

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ryujin1980 drone footage is muted. They used audio from a microphone on the ground

Came for some climbing, left with profound sense of awe at this man's hard work and dedication. You can tell that a lot of Adam's success lies in his ability to overcome his mind. I'm sure this is why he is so cheerful otherwise - he's not boggled down in negative thinking and pettiness.

I’m not into the climbing scene and stumbled on this Video and I have to say. I had no idea a human being could do something like this. To climb up an almost vertical cave wall….upside down. So impressive. This guy is dedicated to his craft and it shows. A master at work 👏🏻

@odins1eye

Жыл бұрын

...It's actually a roof. Way steeper than vertical 🙃🙃

@brettwalkom948

Жыл бұрын

He is upside down

Great to be able to see what goes into something like this, real dedication. Also that ending shot is amazing!

@alexbuchholz

6 жыл бұрын

Chillhop Music woah chill hop likes climbing, never spected

@pedrobarban9699

6 жыл бұрын

Do you know the name of the sound on that final scene?? Its beautiful..

@FunnyPlace1

6 жыл бұрын

chillhop music secretly a crusher

@mrpablogormaz

6 жыл бұрын

kail engel - soli

@josephphelps4510

5 жыл бұрын

The ending shot is dope. Big ass cave with some dudes inside of that desolate stone having the challenge of their lives as well as the time of their lives. Such simplicity in that idea, love it

I absolutely love how he feels the pain when he’s visualizing on the floor, hilarious to me but really shows his dedication and ability to visualize

@kennethparker2483

2 жыл бұрын

That man wanted it so bad he could feel it when he’s in his deepest thoughts… that’s how I’m trying to be.

@thylabyrinth

2 жыл бұрын

It's awe-inspiring to see a master that dedicated to his craft.

@sveannnnnnn7578

Жыл бұрын

he is stretching himself to the limit not visualing pain

@HoratioHoodoo

Жыл бұрын

That level of dedication is truly humbling.

@HoratioHoodoo

Жыл бұрын

@@sveannnnnnn7578 he's definitely having to visualize the pain associated with the pump, his level of exertion, adrenaline, and everything else he'll be dealing with when he's on the Boulder.

I've seen this so many times and every time I'm just amazed

The zoom out truly let's you appreciate the grandiose and important nature of the accomplishment as truly the hardest kind of climb done by a human being...That's madness

As a boulderer, I can compare one thing to Adam, its something that seldom happens even when trying hard routes. This thing is the need to scream. Its something that "comes out" when the body is at maximum effort or exertion. As far as my memory recalls, this has never happened to me more than once throughout any one particular boulder problem. Of course a move that might force a scream for me, Adam could simply walk through. But that isn't the thing that boggles the mind. Its that fact that he can force that maximum effort, continuously, for multiple moves on an extremely long pitch. What needs to be understood is that as much as Adam is a naturally amazing climber with the genetic gift. He also just pushes past the mental barriers that almost no others dream to do. This is just as crucial to his dominance and success. Whether in training or projecting, he simply wants it the most. Not just the most, but the maximum. Many climbers need a grade to believe something is possible for them, even if its in a gym where all the boulders are by nature "possible", the grade is what makes us feel secure and will encourage us to endeavour. This man had no idea this route is even possible when first attempting it. After countless agonizing moves, tiring his muscles, tearing his fingers and inducing continuous screams of maximum exertion, we see Adam achieve something that no other man could do. Even if someone else could they would not have been through this same ground breaking journey that he has. This is something the video can't quite put into words. He is out there at the forefront, paving the way and setting examples for everyone, including the Sharma's and Ondra's of the next generation. I am just grateful to be alive at a time to be able to witness it happening. It doesn't even matter that he's a wise, kind and humbled man, as his achievements alone are epic.

@freakviewall

4 жыл бұрын

Well said! Thanks :)

@SwagDawg

4 жыл бұрын

"It doesn't even matter that he's a wise, kind and humbled man" but why? Why doesn't it matter? It should matter for everyone, regardless of achievement level

@eddyertang

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course, but i think you're missing the point.

@rebeccale8966

4 жыл бұрын

So touching. Loved reading this.

@colbyferg

4 жыл бұрын

eddyertang Well said, my friend. Well said.

love how red bull is not involved .

@bernardogimenez8215

5 жыл бұрын

Max M. Best comment prize

@EGarrett01

5 жыл бұрын

...yet.

@dyslexiusmaximus

5 жыл бұрын

omg ikr

@anthonyortiz7924

5 жыл бұрын

Brought to you by Red Bull!

@billjensen51

5 жыл бұрын

I am missing the point here and I am guessing due to my lack of knowledge. I am very new to climbing but I would think that Red Bull sponsoring content would be a good thing. Is it a bad company or something? Honestly just curious.

Just the thought of hanging from the ceiling with one hand and one foot as a way of relaxing is crazy

"Never have i seën any thing like this before. "Strenght and "Honer Adam.💪🎉

The crazy thing is that this guy motivates me to keep on pushing through on my studies when it gets hard and I lose motivation, and feel like giving up. There's something about watching someone face challenges that are far beyond my comfort zone that inspires me to pick the books up again, despite feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty about whether I'll ever be able to master my subject. Thank you Adam.

@zvxkacka

2 жыл бұрын

I have it the same! Keep it up man!

@JK-pi6ji

2 жыл бұрын

hope it's maths :))

@emccrapple2503

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm here too. Struggling with studying and injury and this is keeping me going

@anaysayersyes

2 жыл бұрын

Do you roar in your study as well ;p

@infamousfire8773

2 жыл бұрын

hell yeah man. its 2 years later but i hope lifes treating you well and your studiying hard my man

im at a horrible point in my life. i lost my job, i have no family left. no money. ive been so depressed and hating myself for being such a waste. ive been watching your videos and they bring me so much inspiration that i desperately needed. you have to keep going with a good attitude. you climb everything your very best every time and train so hard. thank you. you are an inspiration to many

@deardaughter

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how I can help. People are here for you.

@Zach_Routhier

Жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, checking in with you. Three years ago I lost my job and found out I had cancer on the same day. Later during cancer treatment my gf left. I say this so that you believe me when I say I know how you are feeling. If you need help we are here for you man! You are not worthless or a waste. Let us know how you're doing!

@randoman5840

Жыл бұрын

@@Zach_Routhier cancer is a bitch bro I’m sorry that you were diagnosed with it. Please always remember to stay strong and believe that everything will turn out okay no matter how bleak it feels in the moment.

@Zach_Routhier

Жыл бұрын

@@randoman5840 Thanks man. I"m 100% cancer free now. I'm doing great! I just wanted to share that with Joe so that he doesn't feel alone. Thanks for the good wishes man!

@redtoxic8701

Жыл бұрын

Hey, how's it going

I love how when adam is here he spends time fishing too. catching a fish is like a little taste of victory, which sorta makes you want those bigger victories even more.

The drone zoom out at the end was absolutely beautiful.

4th time i have watched this video now, Its the greatest climbing video ever made! Biggest thanks to everyone involved.

@mateotoro2395

6 жыл бұрын

All of the climbing youtubers commenting in a really visited climbing video... Suspicious hahahaha. Nota angry obviously.

@nsewnsew1

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Beautiful film

@joeveliz7814

6 жыл бұрын

Come to Tulsa OK if you like to Boulder? Best limestone in our USA!!!

@alexsparhawk

6 жыл бұрын

At least the 4th time for me but first time I noticed that he is wearing two different shoes.

@woudwilder8324

5 жыл бұрын

It's very nice and he's very good but I prefer free solo movies from Dan Osman or Alex Honnold.

That last shot was amazing, props to the cameraman.

@vojta98

4 жыл бұрын

I actually read an interview with him (in czech). He said about this shot, that he had to be always ready for the time Adam will send it for the first time and that it was difficult due the wind which was only outside the cave.

@petrpacas

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, interesting - I was looking at the footage several times and the drone shot at the end was definitely captured at a different time - it wasn't the same as the intro one.

@EvanTheHamburgler

3 жыл бұрын

@@petrpacas Yeah in the first shot he grabs the rope with his right hand and drops, the final zoom-out he grabs it with his left and drops.

@stephengarber1077

3 жыл бұрын

Intro shot was just him sensing the crux, final one was the full climb

Wow what an inspiration to any young person . As a fitness fanatic 60 year old I’m simply in Shock regarding his brutal dedication. What a athlete ❤

This is honestly one of the most inspirational pieces I've ever watched. I've watched it 7 days straight now.

The ending shot got me man, to think of the intense struggle and triumph happening in his brain, the shouts of pure exasperation and humanity. To zoom out and see a tiny human, suspended like a fly caught in the web of an enormous beast, on the rocky planet suspended in space, that we call home.

@Amatsuichi

6 жыл бұрын

heh, i watched this after Silence...kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaOLmrafZ8u6d6Q.html goosebumps everywhere...

@jesusa_ikher

5 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of carls sagan’s “tiny blue point”

@stephenr80

5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@nino_ugrina_tg

5 жыл бұрын

@@stephenr80 indeed

@crsantin

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing last shot. He's just an ant, crawling around in some small cave in a small corner of the earth, in some forgotten corner of the universe. Utterly insignificant. And yet, the opposite of that idea is true as well.

By Eric Horst Analysis: The first 65 feet of climbing (briefly shown ~3:40) checks in around 5.13d/14a and brings Adam to a knee-bar rest at the start of the business. From here, it’s 80 feet of severely overhanging and bouldery climbing comprised of four chunks as defined by four rest stops and the anchors. Adam has graded these four sections as V15, V13, V10, and V5. The send footage begins at the 11:00 mark of the film with Adam resting (knee bar) before blasting into the route’s hardest section (chunk #1). Chunk #1: (11:12 - 12:02) This is the crux of the route-a mind-blowing 12-move sequence that Adam grades as 8C/V15. Such a long, difficult-and inverted!-boulder problem off the ground would be a world-class send….but doing it on a rope, after a 65-foot 5.14a “pitch” is astonishing, miraculous, and just plain sick (in a good way)! Commentary: Adam climbs this section in 50 seconds-which is extremely fast for such a technical, awkward, and unlikely sequence-with not a hint of pause or doubt. There’s no searching for foot holds or “just the right balance point”, as Adam has the sequence programmed to perfection…like an Olympic gymnast or figure skater executing a gold medal performance. The close-up camera work on the inverted moves (11:36) reveals how Adam alternates between brief moments of breath-holding (Valsalva maneuver to maximize core stiffness and stability) and forceful exhalations, which compel inhalations that maintain arterial oxygen saturation (important to support aerobic power production). I don’t know if Adam was ever coached to do this or if it’s just intuitive for him, but his MO of screaming through hard sequences is an excellent strategy to drive deep breathing and maintain aerobic power, by avoiding the common problem of “legacy breath holding” (as I call it) in which you continue to breath-hold beyond the instant of doing a single hard move (this results in hypoxia and a greater rate of fatigue). As important as Adam’s fast, precise climbing is his ability to find rest positions that will allow for significant recovery. Arriving at a critical knee bar rest (12:02), after 50 seconds of near maximal power output, Adam’s undoubtedly got high blood lactate and low intracellular pH that have severely disrupted homeostasis-to successfully climb the upcoming V13 sequence will require massive recovery taking minutes, not seconds, to achieve. Interestingly, Adam has commented that when first working the route he could only stay at this rest a short time due to leg pain/cramping. With specific training (of his left leg) and a more nuanced approach to this rest position he was able to stay here more than 4 minutes (mostly edited out the movie) on the redpoint! These 4 minutes of slow, deep breathing and arm shaking allowed Adam’s, perhaps peerless, climbing-specific aerobic power to direct exceptional recovery (via lactate shuttle, H+ buffering, and creatine phosphate resynthesis)…enough to successfully climb the powerful V13 sequence beginning at 12:14. Chunk #2: (12:14 - 12:39) This V13 is sequence is 8 hand move and 12 foot moves performed in just 25 seconds. Commentary: Adam’s 20 hand and foot moves in 25 seconds makes of a climbing rate of one move every 1.25 second-that’s likely 3 to 5 times faster than the average redpoint climber! In my 40 years as a climber, I’ve never witnessed (or viewed on video) a climber moving so fast up a difficult climb-compare video of this section to any non-Ondra video on KZread and the other video will look like it’s in slow motion. Of course, speed is a necessity for Adam here, since his anaerobic reserve (coming out of the rest) was likely only enough for 30 seconds or less of high-power-output climbing. (Note: A video of Adam on this section in Spring 2017 shows him moving slightly slower…taking ~32 seconds to climb this section-cutting out 6 or 7 seconds of time under tension from these hard moves may equate to a ~20% savings of ATP/CP…or an equivalent savings of H+ and lactate production, however you prefer to look at it.) The bottom line: these 25 seconds of climbing depict absolute climbing perfection and laser-like focus. Hail Adam! Having completed V15 and V13, you’d think the send was in the bag. NOT! Compared to the two previous rests (which Adam could linger for a few minutes), he spends a mere 37 seconds (12:39 - 13:16) shaking out at this “poor rest” before launching into the V10 section. Chunk #3: (13:16 - 14:12) This chunk is “only” V10, but after 125+ feet of climbing (5.14a to V15 to V13) it’s astounding that he’s able to hang on through this 56-second sequence. Commentary: In climbing this super-steep section Adam makes only 12 hand moves, but at least 18 foot moves in order to maintain body tension and the necessary posture to make the sequence work (there is one brief unintentional “loss” of foot contact at 13:36-perhaps proof that Adam is indeed human!). Once again, Adam screams his way through the sequence-as I mentioned earlier, this yelling is not superfluous, but an absolute necessity to pulse core tension, drive forceful breathing, and maximize aerobic power. Something new in this chunk is Adam’s brief mid-sequence “shake out” (13:50 and 14:09) to provide the arm muscles an extra sip of oxygen. Chunk #4: (15:37 - 15:49) Only a 3-move V5 boulder problem stands between Adam and a barrier-breaking achievement… Commentary: Twelve seconds to glory! Sure, Adam can probably do V5 in his sleep, yet notice that he’s not celebrating, nor rushing through the final rest. In taking a relatively long (85 second) rest, with lots of deep, forceful breathing (listen!), he’s guaranteed to resynthesize enough creatine phosphate to be able to send the final three-move chunk. Booyah!

@vaclavkovarik910

6 жыл бұрын

great analysis, thanks for that

@Avicaparica

6 жыл бұрын

Viewing the video and reading this analysis is most informative. Andam is a moster of a climber. Super human level! And reading this taught me many things on how its even possible (not for a mere weekend warrior like me) but most informative. Thanks you!

@peillienyann524

6 жыл бұрын

did you notice that change of knee on the "knee bar rest" between chunk#1 and #2 is not filmed ? why ? (cut at 12:04)

@okzsub949

6 жыл бұрын

Apparently he was at that redpoint for more than 4 minutes; I imagine he was alternating knees at that time during this recovery phase. Cutting it out b/c it may be boring to watch 4 minutes of rest.

@podzemnik

6 жыл бұрын

Man my master thesis was shorter

Being climbing for something like three years or so and just beginning to understand how much Adam's climbing speed and efficiency is non-human, this performance on Silence is absolutely historic.

I don’t even climb. But I appreciate this so much. The passion he puts into his climbs pulls me through my screen. I can almost feel his pain and joy. Absolutely flooring.

13:23-13:31 When you get up for a late night snack and stub your toe on a door frame.

@BenjaminEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHaahahaa

@hutchmusician

4 жыл бұрын

Clicked your timestamp. Now crying with laughter. Thank you Jordan Rose.

@djalfaro35

3 жыл бұрын

That’s SO good my god

@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974

3 жыл бұрын

PHUHHHHH 😩 AHHHH

@lucavalentim1917

2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

Amazing amazing drone shot at the end. And thanks for showing the whole climb-including long rests. People who climb and people who can appreciate excellence don’t want highlights.

@reinforcement666

4 жыл бұрын

it is not full climb,he rested in the knee bar for 5 min after climbing 20 m of 8b and then video starts.

Watching someone see a goal and then work and work and work to achieve it is something that not a lot of things can capture. This whole video captured the raw emotion and dedication it took. Absolutely beautiful and so so enjoyable to watch you climb and achieve that goal that had evaded you for so long.

Blown away by this man's determination. Bravo, Adam! Truly inspirational.

That ending hits harder when you know how Adam usually reacts when he finishes a climb

@BeatsOmega

Жыл бұрын

how does he normally act after a climb?

@vikingbaguettebratwurst8619

Жыл бұрын

@@BeatsOmega screaming and yelling uncontrollably

@azophi

Жыл бұрын

@@BeatsOmega its called silence bc he didn’t scream after

The irony of the route being called "Silence" when Adam screams like he's being murdered the entire send

One thing that really makes me resonate with Adam is his SCREAMS. I almost died once leading a climb in the Arapiles Mountains in Australia. Screaming on the crux move helped me survive. I ended up doing the wrong route and had to do ridiculously hard move while hundreds of meters up a multi-pitch climb. The move was way beyond my capabilites, but I realised that if I didn't do it I would die; there simple was not enough protection in to hold me. My legs started jackhammering, so I summoned all my reserves, screamed like a bloody madman to summon up inner "chi" (energy) that they describe in karate, and made the move. You could hear the scream echo through the mountains. The instructor (way better than me) fell trying to do the same move (as I later belayed from above). The only reason I could do it was adrenaline. I firmly believe that primal scream helped bring all my reserves so that I could survive.

@n1troni

2 жыл бұрын

Damn your instructor died on the move you passed. RIP

@mndeg

Жыл бұрын

@@n1troni he was strapped in so he didn't die

@thureintun1687

Жыл бұрын

what kind of idiot climb a route of his capabilities thats at lethal height without a rope

This was awesome to see. What a beast of a route and such a trial to finally reach the goal.... Amazing effort finally rewarded. Thanks so much for sharing.

This is the most inspiring thing I've ever seen in my entire life. That zoom out at the end was mind blowing. You have inspired me to try and become as hard working as you, not just in climbing but everything in my life. Much love

@WusterWasti

Жыл бұрын

hows that going?

@stoneysdead689

Жыл бұрын

Great- it's been a year so- where did your new found inspiration lead you?

@whiteyfisk9769

Жыл бұрын

Him and Klaus definitely have much love going on between them...if you know what i mean wink wink

That last shot was so unexpected and epic.

There's just something so beautiful about the scream of relief and the zoom out that makes this video incredible. Like a cherry on the cake. Well done.

it was sooooo incredible that everything about this video, the clamber, the scenary, the lake and the hard working.

Kudos to the cameraman for climbing up to the top first to film the epic climb by Adam.

@vilara8666

Жыл бұрын

Good one

When the camera panned out at the end, the combination of the human achievement and the beauty of the scenery was too damn epic.

@ivanberdichevsky5679

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

legitimately began to tear up at that final shot. what a magnificent landscape. what a magnificent accomplishment

Watching this video tears me up. Knowing to an extent how hard you work and how dedicated you are by watching you on YT, it amazes me. Thank you for pushing forward! I really want to climb now! XD You're a huge inspiration!

Video name: Silence Adam: TAAAAHH RAAAAAGHH!!!

@Adwik_Mishra

3 жыл бұрын

That's the irony bro

@Nico_Conradie

3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to make this comment ahahahahaha

@coolestguy1237

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nico_Conradie hahahaa

@castingpearlsbeforesuenos3368

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, this was great content, nothing to do with silence tho

@borysvengerov3398

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot one... SAAAAAAAAAAHH!!1

This may be one of the most amazing feats of strength and willpower I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing this epic journey! Fascinating and inspiring!

I just watched the video you did with Magnus. I had never heard of you before but I had to come watch this. You are so powerful and inspiring. I’m very glad you allowed the world to share in this with you, thank you

Watching again Adam Ondra climb Silence is just amazing. If you watch more of him climbing and bouldering he rarely shouts or vocalizes during climbs making most seem easy; seeing him struggle so much but still making it at the end and the dedication this man has for it. Massive respect

Even in 2021 i like to watch this little master piece time to time, it brings me peace.

That last shot is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It shows how small we really are in this world. To watch him accomplish something so astonishing and seconds later we see how truly amazing and beautiful this planet really is. Amazing video and amazing climb! Well done on the final shot 👏👏

@pranavps851

2 жыл бұрын

"That's a small rock" ( Zooms in ) " wait...is that a man?"

@polochbabaaient2223

2 жыл бұрын

Loved it

The fact a human is capable of getting to that place on that rock is astounding. When the camera panned out, it really puts it into perspective.

Simply stunning. The last shot gave me goosebumps. Adam youre not a human, truly best of the best

Insane what it takes to climb at that level - the mental prep, the time, a physiotherapist actually watching him and working with him, building a climbing wall just to practice for this climb, and of course the pure dedication he devotes. It's inspiring and humbling at the same time.

That zoom out at the end after sending it made me feel something I can’t explain

@justinklaassen7190

3 жыл бұрын

Makes you comprehend just how small we really are .

You're an inspiration in so many ways. Thank you Adam Ondra

So intense! All my muscles felt hurt while I was lying on my sofa. A big respect for what he’s gone through to accomplish this.

My head sometimes get stuck in depression to a very dark place. Going for long walks and watching the energy in this video always help me snap out of it. Thank you.

@user-lc7wz7hj8f

2 жыл бұрын

Um sir

I am awed as both an active 70 year old climber and osteopath! It opened my eyes to the depth that one can go and use physical mechanics to the maximum potential. Truly insightful into putting it all together to attain almost impossible odds. A wonderful inspirational video and my hat is dutifully off to this young man and his team. Thank you.

@shannonmcmurchy2618

5 жыл бұрын

yes! the PT/osteopath he worked with was amazing amd so creative/intuitive...clearly not happening in a north american health insurance context!!! :(((((

@obiwanda

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, personally I think it sucks that evidence-based medical treatment is so expensive in our current broken system, but yeah sure bone voodoo not being covered by your Blue Cross plan must be rough too

So much respect for you and other professional climbers. The strength, stamina everything. You guys and girls are amazing

What a quality... I started watching the video mindlessly, but found myself rooting for him in the end. Amazing work.

Thank you for sharing adam, it's such a joy to see you climb, very inspring...i think every climber has a little tear in his eyes, such a great send :)

@Sender76

6 жыл бұрын

its just the montage......

@user-ib6zp3xh3h

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sender76 it is just an inspiration.....

16:00 is an exact representation of what achieving your goals feels like

It’s just truly amazing to be able to witness such a feat. Just to get a personal and intimate gaze into a seemingly impossible accomplishment from such an accomplished man is incredibly inspiring……especially when I really need some inspiration right now. Thanks Adam 🙏

Maybe the most underrated athlete of all time!

@JR-vr2pz

5 жыл бұрын

He really is. Absolute elite level athlete.

@error.418

5 жыл бұрын

How is he underrated? He's huge in the climbing community.

@baloog8

5 жыл бұрын

@@error.418 ie. Is he more dedicated than kobe bryant was? Can it be compared in some way?

@error.418

5 жыл бұрын

@@baloog8 No, that's ridiculous to me.

@MrRazmut

5 жыл бұрын

@@error.418 Well he´s certainly not as famous as Kobe, but you can´t really say he´s not just as dedicated. Kobe dedicated his life to being a beast in basketball, Ondra has dedicated his life to being a beast climber, and he is. Can´t really say the best climber in the world isn´t as dedicated as any other professional athlete considering the amount of work he put into just this one route.

How did they edit the drone sound out while being able to hear the people? Well done Adam!

@kristianferter3697

3 жыл бұрын

the camera man was climbing it too. with his feet only

@weskero6782

3 жыл бұрын

@@kristianferter3697 xdd

@Inkonan

3 жыл бұрын

condenser mic probably

@rogg0224

3 жыл бұрын

@@kristianferter3697 no he didn't...

@1mizmoz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogg0224 Wooosh!

That climb, everything about it, the dedication, nature, just visually stunning... I don't even know what I'm trying to say, in total loss for words. :'D That was awe-inspiring!

His screams and emotional release when he climbs are so great to see, thats passion

I have to say: Adam, you made me start crying. It was just like to see a master painting drawing by an artist. No words - just some tears.

that ability to hang out for a full two minutes and shake out the pump of 35 meters after all those crazy moves.

@thorna100

6 жыл бұрын

yea when I try and rest on a route I find I just get more pumped haha.

@Steezypleasy

6 жыл бұрын

I climbed an outdoor pitch recently that had some good rest spots with solid knee and elbow locks. It is amazing how easily you can hang there with minimal effort. First time I've been able to do that and just chill out, it felt really good lol. Just hanging off your hand on that slope that he was grabbing though? Fucking hell, that is tough.

@RiamiAurum

5 жыл бұрын

@@Steezypleasy someone did a commentary on this and said that when he first started doing that spot at the beginning of his practice that he couldn't hold it for more than a few seconds to rest because his calf would start cramping, after all of the time he spent practicing and conditioning for that specific rest, he was able to hold it for four minutes

Bro, how beautiful it is to see someone doing something so passionately.

Frightening passion, awe inspiring dedication, super human ability, glorious success. Picking my jaw off the floor. Thank you for sharing!!

He really is on another level.........

@jinnycello

6 жыл бұрын

9c

@Andre-pc8ot

6 жыл бұрын

Yes he is. That said I also appreciate how this video illustrates how much support someone needs in order to reap the full benefits of their talent and hard work

@ninanefelibata3507

5 жыл бұрын

he just never stops progessing.. but I think the physiotherapist was helpful too

@michaeltrumph121

5 жыл бұрын

Honnold is better

@wilmmichael3629

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Trumph you can’t free solo this

A Manager, Physio/Osteopath & Support Team...... just a few elements required to be on the cutting edge. Once again Adam proves that talent alone is not enough. His work ethic & commitment are also world class Výborně .....🙏🏽👊🏽☝🏽

@soulspirit86

6 жыл бұрын

RK Newell not to forget a new boulder gym just for his project out in fucking nowhere

@rknewell9547

6 жыл бұрын

soulspirit86 I wouldn't be surprised if folks include stopping in on their way to Flatanger

@Ludix147

6 жыл бұрын

Now that's just how other pro athletes get to work. Every good soccer team does all that and more. Imagine the possibilities if more climbers get access to that kind of training!

@rknewell9547

6 жыл бұрын

Ludix147 copy that. It's been a long time coming.... Adam is bringing (sport) climbing into the brave new world

@soulspirit86

6 жыл бұрын

That's true. Although I have to say I like the fact that not so long ago most strong climbers were self-trained with maybe a Physiotherapist for support. Now we see guys like Adam becoming a medium-sized enterprise. This sport is changing so rapidly!

BEAUTIFULLY SHOT AND EDITED. ADAM IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND.

everything about how this video was done is just so perfect and amazing

9:22 is awesome. So much preparation and attention to details

@T0BBi94

6 жыл бұрын

Like a race-car driver visualising all the corners of a track, amazing!

@OneDerscoreOneder

6 жыл бұрын

I thought there weren't corners in a racecar track 7

As a none climber there is something magnificent about watching how it’s done, crazy levels of determination, strength and balance!

@OllyJ2k9

2 жыл бұрын

You can be a climber too :)

What an amazing guy is Adam Ondra, perseverance, dedication, and peak human capacity exemplified.

Inspiring to see one pushing the limits of human possibility. A true warrior of the human spirit! Thank you for sharing.

Yeah!

@user-ib6zp3xh3h

5 жыл бұрын

Wintergatan, i found you accidently. Btw, i watched most of your vids.

@zurreal9783

3 жыл бұрын

haha no way, tjena!

@vantalim2297

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-ib6zp3xh3h Jeg også :) Hej hej

@lukea279

3 жыл бұрын

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@aaronramos6056

3 жыл бұрын

Heeey you and Adam are heros of dedication ! Keep up the good work Martin !

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! He has one solid life partner behind him as well. They are blessed to have each other. :)

That was freaking beautiful man. Thank you for sharing with the world! 🙏❤️

I'm just impressed that he speaks so engagingly in English, let alone how amazing the clime was. Amazing video. Enjoyed every second of it.

the pan out shot at the end is just amazing. with the music too.

I find it incredible the amount of preparation that Adam Ondra puts into his projects. It’s inspirational

@listrahtes

Жыл бұрын

On the other hand its more and more a battle of ressources and essentially money to send these routes . He paid someone to analyze each move, had built up a warm up wall, Simulated the wall at home....etc . It honestly reminds of the old times with loads of Material were they besieged a wall. Dont think this is a good development

What a crazy guy you are, Adam. Absolutely stunning performance. Leading by a GREAT example. Thank you!

jesus christ, i don't even know where to begin.. not to be a complete fanboy but i cry every time i watch this video. adam ondra i only just started climbing 1 month ago but man you are such a huge inspiration not only in climbing but in life for me. i hope you are blessed

There are no words that can describe this way. The difficulty, the necessary concentration, the resilience in believing it again and again every time it goes wrong..we ordinary mortals can only stay in SILENCE ..and admire THE KING while giving us the hardest way in the world! Keep it up Adam you are a source of inspiration for everyone!