Scary Ground-up First Ascent on Legendary Czech Sandstone | Adam Ondra

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • In the Northwest of Czechia, near the border of Germany, there is a fairytale-like landscape of endless sandstone towers and walls. The climbing here is so special, just like the local climbing scene and its ethics. The game's name is opening the routes ground up and making big runouts between rings or bolts. Check this new video while local legend Tomajda and I open a new crazy route, "Zpřítomnění" (Falling into Presence) AF XIa (8b OBLIGATORY), with a desperate boulder problem on the very top of the tower.
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    ENGLISH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE IN THE VIDEO SETTINGS❗
    ČESKÉ TITULKY JSOU DOSTUPNÉ V NASTAVENÍ VIDEA
    Timecodes:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:57 - Labské údolí - levý břeh (Elbe Valley - Left bank, Labské Pískovce, Czechia)
    01:00 - Adam Ondra talks about the unique climbing area of the Elbe Valley
    01:55 - Tomáš "TOMAJDA" Sobotka (Czech sandstone climbing legend) talks about Adam
    02:52 - Adam introduces Tomáš "Tomajda" Sobotka as a great sandstone climber
    03:42 - Warm-up
    03:56 - Opening new route (old project started by Tomajda and Ondra Beneš) on Czech sandstone ground-up by Adam
    06:15 - The hold got broken
    06:28 - Tomajda talks about climbing as a perfect hobby and about Adam's level of climbing
    07:23 - The crux of the route
    08:58 - The first accent of Zpřítomnění (Falling into Presence) AF XIa (8b OBLIGATORY)
    09:31 - Adam talks about the ascent and sandstone climbing
    11:46 - Outro
    Climbing shoes I use in this video: La Sportiva Mantra:
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    Thumbnail picture by: Petr Chodura
    SPECIAL THANKS TO
    TOMÁŠ “TOMAJDA” SOBOTKA
    CHKO LABSKÉ PÍSKOVCE
    STORY BY
    ADAM ONDRA
    DIRECTED & EDITED BY
    JAN ŠIMÁNEK
    CAMERA
    JAN ŠIMÁNEK
    JAN VOGL
    DRONE PILOT
    VOJTĚCH LIČKO
    ARCHIVE FOOTAGE
    HANIBAL & JAN ŠIMÁNEK
    PRODUCTION
    KATEŘINA KUŘÁTKOVÁ
    JAN VERNER
    JAKUB PÍNA
    SUBTITLES BY
    JARKA MARČEKOVÁ
    © ADAM ONDRA 2022
    Songlist
    Peter Sandberg - Mellifluous
    Youth Faire - Ethereal Cycles
    Vesper Tapes - Scratches
    Presley Productions - Boyar
    #climbing #lasportiva #rockclimbing
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Komentáře • 260

  • @andyseverance1519
    @andyseverance1519 Před rokem +472

    You know someone is a strong climber when they roll up with the Ikea rope bag

    • @aaronmencher4978
      @aaronmencher4978 Před rokem +35

      the official bag of crushers everywhere

    • @TerjeMathisen
      @TerjeMathisen Před rokem

      I'm not a crusher anymore (that was 30-40 years ago!) but I still use an Ikea rope bag. :-)

  • @BradsSpace2
    @BradsSpace2 Před rokem +594

    Tomáš is like a poet, beautiful way of speaking

    • @DShady45
      @DShady45 Před rokem +33

      Truly, 06:30 speech sounds like it's from a Tarkovsky movie or something

    • @tuttifrutti2229
      @tuttifrutti2229 Před rokem +6

      It’s his accent that’s all, the region is from

    • @NecumNaTo
      @NecumNaTo Před rokem

      Funny you say that, actually he uses A LOT of filler words and overall speaks like a local dude from a pub after a few beers.

  • @JTClemente
    @JTClemente Před rokem +449

    Tomajda's monologue about almost having "pity" for Adam's chase for a worthy opponent in rocks around the world was beautiful. "A slave to his skill."
    Incredible climbing, breathtaking scenery, top-notch video production... Thanks Adam and team

  • @Itstoearly
    @Itstoearly Před rokem +265

    I'm so used to seeing Adam climb with such confidence in what the next move is... to see him stop and feel around and think in the moment of what the next move is, like I do every time I climb.... really made a deep connection with me. Thank you, Adam.

    • @danielwetzstein3795
      @danielwetzstein3795 Před rokem

      Perfekt Words

    • @instinctroller
      @instinctroller Před rokem +4

      This was exactly the same for me. Watching Adam search for a hold was so interesting, because it's so similar to my own experience when I climb. So cool to watch!

    • @riccardoscalisi8942
      @riccardoscalisi8942 Před rokem +1

      Nice comment. Being a superhuman he goes into that mode on a 8b 4 meters above the last bolt lol

    • @riccardoscalisi8942
      @riccardoscalisi8942 Před rokem +6

      @Bobo Jenkins You have to be a sad person

  • @jonaslonartz7188
    @jonaslonartz7188 Před rokem +53

    I love, that in climbing you have the local legends like Tomajda, the local crushers, who know their home crack like they know their back pocket. People you have never heard of, just doing what they love, with passion, ethics and skill.

  • @jonnenne
    @jonnenne Před rokem +209

    Tomas seems like a top bloke! Thanks for introducing these unknown legends to the world

  • @MiguelClimbs
    @MiguelClimbs Před rokem +274

    I love these productions from the AO team. They're basically mini climbing movies. 🙌

  • @FxdGearQueer
    @FxdGearQueer Před rokem +17

    Almost crying here, this sandstone is part pf my youth, ob both sides of the borders. The first shot of the Elbe valley took my breath away, I miss it so much. Thank you!

  • @doublingbread841
    @doublingbread841 Před rokem +30

    Wasn't expecting to get much more from this video aside from Adam being a beast on the wall, but this was a really beautiful and touching short story. Tomajda's words were beautiful, I would love to see more stuff from him and Adam in the future.

  • @sammyg4765
    @sammyg4765 Před rokem +83

    Ondra in his usual top form, what an inspiring person!

  • @qwertclyde1092
    @qwertclyde1092 Před rokem +26

    Turn on captions, theres some beautiful commentary from his friend

    • @frederickscovell2687
      @frederickscovell2687 Před rokem +2

      I thought his thoughts about competing with yourself after 6:30 were incredible.

  • @IbOXOdI
    @IbOXOdI Před rokem +25

    One of the best climbing videos I've ever seen. Such a pure and authentic experience,

  • @rupertmartin3784
    @rupertmartin3784 Před rokem +6

    Love the boat drifting by just as he tops out.

  • @michar.2905
    @michar.2905 Před rokem +7

    I just love the camera work at 5:53. This shot could be a picture. Just two psyched dudes watching rock.

    • @Cleanpea
      @Cleanpea Před 4 měsíci

      This image stuck with me, as well

  • @pavelbelik6174
    @pavelbelik6174 Před rokem +5

    Amazing cinematography, amazing climbing, amazing people, big props to Tomajda for the great exposition. These videos where the local legends are given enough space are my favourite. Great job!

  • @keeganmeyer1181
    @keeganmeyer1181 Před rokem +27

    grabbing those slopers above that runout looks absolutely horrifying. also lol at “maybe it should be safe but… “ at the end of the video. incredible looking climb.

    • @SwainixFPV
      @SwainixFPV Před rokem

      also "you should climb from the last bolt all the way to the summit" at 5:37 and proceeds to let go and fall on his friend (idk the name of the person securing you from under in english) lol

  • @Macks_Mustermann
    @Macks_Mustermann Před rokem +31

    What can I say, I love climbing on these Sandstone towers. Truly emotional video for me. Thanks Adam and Team!

  • @Gnoldus90
    @Gnoldus90 Před rokem +20

    Maybe my new favorite video of yours! Such a great little short-film. Encapsulates what's so great about climbing in 12 minutes, impressive.

  • @januszR
    @januszR Před rokem +34

    You're the man Adam. You spread so many positive vibes, ideas and so much passion... also I love the way you laugh. Thank you for your channel.

  • @kelamram
    @kelamram Před rokem +51

    Awesome production, and of course the content is very beautiful. Appreciate the English subtitles! Thank you

  • @davidpleydell3522
    @davidpleydell3522 Před rokem +9

    Ooooo that was great!!! Adam was pretty poetic there at the end... so so good to see a master of modern difficulty being an ambassador for the traditional ethics of a very special climbing area. Love it!!!

  • @unknownboulder1205
    @unknownboulder1205 Před rokem +3

    I like the fact that you guys have let Tomajda speak truly. Great montage !

  • @marijn1950
    @marijn1950 Před rokem +3

    This is by far the best climbing video I have ever seen!

  • @DDskyline
    @DDskyline Před rokem +2

    Very good making off and video quality. I preciated it so hard! Thank you!

  • @marekzelinka1657
    @marekzelinka1657 Před rokem +3

    I love the attention to detail those filmmakers have. Opening sequence was brilliant.

  • @yumcaxion9993
    @yumcaxion9993 Před rokem +5

    Watching your content, it always seems as though you're exploring the boundaries of climbing as opposed to being "trapped" chasing the hardest routes, because you seem to approach everything with this mixture of supreme confidence and humility that is truly unique to your incredible ability and love for the sport. It seems important and relevant to push the limits of the sport when you are capable of doing so and you clearly enjoy doing it. It's certainly surreal watching you climb with such mastery over everything but I never get the vibe that it's born of anything but passion and the intense focus required to do it at that level. I'm an older, washed-up former mid-5.14 climber and what you do and the way you're able to communicate your passion for it inspires me even though I don't climb much anymore. It reminds me of why I still love climbing despite it not being as big a part of my life as it used to be.

  • @jonas.groschwitz
    @jonas.groschwitz Před rokem +8

    This may be my favorite video on this channel yet. Such a gem!

  • @CollinGill7
    @CollinGill7 Před rokem +12

    Mellow may be my “favorite” climbing channel, but I can confidently say I think this channel is the “best” in terms of production quality, location, information shared, and not to mention Adam is literally the best sport climber in the world

    • @mihkelhint
      @mihkelhint Před rokem

      This crew that Adam has found really stepped up the game of climbing youtube content quality. And actually Stefano has found some people recently who've matched that. In case you missed it, he had a recent series where he worked on Silence and the quality of just how well the climbing itself was filmed was really next level and above anything I had ever seen, even compared to AO stuff.

  • @paolobernasconi9877
    @paolobernasconi9877 Před rokem +1

    "Pity".... This is stunning. Best video ever seen after Silence documentary.
    A masterpiece. Wow

  • @giavannipicarelli5891
    @giavannipicarelli5891 Před rokem +2

    the production quality of this video... wow! breathtaking

  • @wendywilson8488
    @wendywilson8488 Před rokem +8

    So good! I used to watch climbing videos all the time, but began to lose interest as I got older. I feel like these videos really capture the essence of why I love to climb. I really appreciate the artistic beauty and storytelling.

  • @alanparker3130
    @alanparker3130 Před rokem +2

    A wonderful little film - Tomas is such a great guy.

  • @chupacabra8821
    @chupacabra8821 Před rokem +2

    Love the rock, love the people…rock on

  • @dawgh.
    @dawgh. Před rokem +3

    Such beatiful scenery , goosebumps all the way through! Tomas seems to be an awesome guy :)

  • @jorgeteiv
    @jorgeteiv Před rokem +1

    One of the best videos of the channel

  • @deepfedi4883
    @deepfedi4883 Před rokem

    Tomajda spoke brilliantly. Amazing video. Props to the team!

  • @janduchon8832
    @janduchon8832 Před 27 dny

    Tomajdo, Tomajdo. Takhle kazit pěkný video z prváče.

  • @Lorenzo_Santavicca
    @Lorenzo_Santavicca Před rokem +8

    Bella adam! Your content is always at the top, the shooting phenomenal and the editing amazing !!!! Bravi!

  • @judeduerr3556
    @judeduerr3556 Před rokem +10

    Wonderful production. Always able to see the effort put in by the team. Kudos.

  • @Deichi1987
    @Deichi1987 Před rokem +2

    Opět skvělé video. Jen tak dál, těším se na každou další

  • @jorgeperlado6466
    @jorgeperlado6466 Před rokem +3

    Amazing video! I loved the intro. Thanks!

  • @geoffswyka1143
    @geoffswyka1143 Před rokem +1

    Incredible, thank you

  • @artbrasi
    @artbrasi Před rokem +1

    Such a beautiful video. Poetry of climbing. Thank you, AO team!

  • @digicard1870
    @digicard1870 Před rokem +3

    Amazing Clip with nice new details! Congrats to your film team! Great climbing work: Adam and Tomas 👏🙏

  • @dez7034
    @dez7034 Před rokem +2

    amazing video, Tomas seems like a very kind and intresting person. thank you for the video

  • @mattyhorak
    @mattyhorak Před rokem +1

    Je to taaaam!!! Parádní video ❤ gratulace k přelezu

  • @email2gtc
    @email2gtc Před rokem +1

    One month ago I have started watching videos about climbing, I am not the person to ever try climbing neither i have the body of fitness for it. But what draws me towards this sport is sheer will power of people who practices it, there are many things you can feel and relates to specially in these kind of video making. Thank you for all your content Adam, looking forward to see more adventures!

  • @Jonne337
    @Jonne337 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this great video❤️ The filming and the climbing are so perfect!!🙏🏼 congrats

  • @eSKAone-
    @eSKAone- Před rokem +2

    I love the intros of your videos 💟

  • @SharmaChannel
    @SharmaChannel Před rokem

    just loved Adam congratulations

  • @jouda2097
    @jouda2097 Před rokem +1

    Now this, is a work of art.

  • @shaun8191
    @shaun8191 Před rokem

    have been waiting for this, so good!

  • @stephengwalker8714
    @stephengwalker8714 Před rokem

    It is enjoyable to see how much fun they are having. Curious to be in this adventure. Joy is the spice of life, positive, movement shared perhaps the oasis that climbing can be! Alex Lowe is quoted as saying “ the best climber is the one having the most fun”. Ondra seems to embody this mindset. Such a joy to see. Beautiful.

  • @anotherfloatingmind8842
    @anotherfloatingmind8842 Před rokem +2

    Wow this was beautifully made. Great thoughtful content and excellent footage

  • @middle-agedclimber
    @middle-agedclimber Před rokem +1

    Wonderful story, magnificent short film. What a treat!

  • @clementrodriguez147
    @clementrodriguez147 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful

  • @Manu-ys3rj
    @Manu-ys3rj Před rokem

    Adam kissing the shoes is the best moment in the video.

  • @stayhighforever-
    @stayhighforever- Před rokem +1

    U tohoto videa jsem teprve zjistil, že je z dílny Honzy Šimánka! So far, so good!! Je hodně zajímavé, že aniž bych "četl" závěrečné titulky, jeho "podpis" byl zřejmý hned v prvních minutách. Honzo bravo! Jsi prostě talent! A Adamova perfektní volba.

  • @starcadium
    @starcadium Před rokem +1

    Love it! Ethics there are awesome.

  • @chocolatedumdum2
    @chocolatedumdum2 Před rokem

    what a nicely told story relating back to the essence of climbing. thanks adam!

  • @robertvries1
    @robertvries1 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video, cheers man

  • @loulou9879
    @loulou9879 Před rokem

    thank you !

  • @Nickxis
    @Nickxis Před rokem +2

    this is awesome!

  • @guspattillo
    @guspattillo Před rokem

    I think I learn a new warmup/stretching technique every time I watch an ondra video. Thanks for them!!

  • @JintoYoo
    @JintoYoo Před rokem +1

    Amazing content like always.

  • @jackungerer1702
    @jackungerer1702 Před rokem +1

    The quality of your videos just seems to keep getting better. Great video!

  • @vaclavkrejci5339
    @vaclavkrejci5339 Před rokem

    So lovely to see again our Adam so happy on our sandstone.

  • @joshmormino03
    @joshmormino03 Před rokem +1

    Maybe my favorite video you've ever created! Tomáš spoke to my soul! Haha

  • @communy05
    @communy05 Před rokem

    Great, well done! How I love climbing there in the Elbsandstone too! 😃 ❤

  • @PhilippamBerg
    @PhilippamBerg Před rokem +1

    awesome Video Adam. Really down to earth 🙂

  • @nexusgraphix
    @nexusgraphix Před rokem +1

    Did this a couple times on the german side of this sandstone range. Super fun.

  • @abderrahimhidar3360
    @abderrahimhidar3360 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely love this experience i wish i could join you guys 👏

  • @exposuretherapies
    @exposuretherapies Před rokem +1

    Incredible

  • @mathiasvollmann2405
    @mathiasvollmann2405 Před rokem +1

    Awesome!

  • @mioso5401
    @mioso5401 Před rokem +1

    this was incredible climbing!!

  • @living4adrenaline
    @living4adrenaline Před rokem +1

    Impressive climbing. Being able to fly around the world is a beautiful thing.

  • @malgrimm1782
    @malgrimm1782 Před rokem +1

    Nice one, good commentary and music. I think that last move would be really epic for anyone short!

  • @tanmad21
    @tanmad21 Před rokem +1

    Amazing

  • @paveltrachta
    @paveltrachta Před rokem +3

    Pecka :)

  • @stingrayorcrow3981
    @stingrayorcrow3981 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @RustyShackleford_
    @RustyShackleford_ Před rokem

    I like the idea of a hard climb that keeps changing.

  • @takeiteasy8847
    @takeiteasy8847 Před rokem

    Thanks for taking me with you on this climb. Adventure is the only fitting description. I loved the thoughts mixed in. Really it is true I guess even for top notch climbers there is the same excitement of the unknown as it is for the beginner fighting up a UIAA V.

  • @Blackbolt09
    @Blackbolt09 Před rokem

    Sounds design and music on point - amazing production!

  • @Kaygu_
    @Kaygu_ Před rokem +1

    Great video, feels like a little movie

  • @HughMatsunaga
    @HughMatsunaga Před rokem

    Amazing!

  • @hotbeefo
    @hotbeefo Před rokem +5

    Lots of discussion about ethics recently with the Snake Dyke injury. I think this climb has a sensible balance of adventure and safety, remaining in keeping with the local bolting tradition.

  • @BlaziNTrades
    @BlaziNTrades Před rokem +1

    Wow that was like a movie

  • @TheSchmuel
    @TheSchmuel Před rokem

    So wild to see Adam climbing a route where he didnt already know where the next holds were... super cool to see him feeling around like a mere mortal

  • @Aelwyn666
    @Aelwyn666 Před rokem

    The production level on these videos is incredible. That Drone Footage at the beginning was breath-taking!

  • @adrianmarkelov3470
    @adrianmarkelov3470 Před rokem +1

    Sandstone is the best! This reminds me of West Virginia New River Gorge.

  • @usclvr19
    @usclvr19 Před rokem +1

    the start of this video was like a literal movie

  • @eSKAone-
    @eSKAone- Před rokem

    Beautiful 💟

  • @juancamilovt
    @juancamilovt Před rokem

    insane send!!! thanks ;)

  • @olron
    @olron Před rokem

    Супер!!!!👍👍👍💪💪💪💪

  • @fertlhuber
    @fertlhuber Před rokem +2

    best Ondra-Vid since a long time. And Elb-Valley is the best climbing area in the world, no doubt about it. Some professional climnbers try to copy those Ondra-vids, but the quality is different. It's not only documentary, but art-cinema

  • @zivotvkrosne2132
    @zivotvkrosne2132 Před rokem

    Cool!

  • @DJKORQ-OFI
    @DJKORQ-OFI Před 5 měsíci

    Nice climb!

  • @leoingson
    @leoingson Před rokem +1

    Thanks to both of you (and team) to give a wonderful perspective on what we have at Elbtal!

    • @leoingson
      @leoingson Před rokem

      Wasn't that the ferry of "Angry ferryman" (route named after him)?

  • @martinkenny7091
    @martinkenny7091 Před rokem +1

    V zivote jsem nelezl po skále, ale mám sjeté každé tvoje video .. tier 1 produkce

  • @Cruuzie
    @Cruuzie Před rokem +11

    “And on the starboard side you can see a wild Adam Ondra in its natural habitat, as it climbs a first ascent of this beautiful rock.”