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

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 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.
    Enjoy an ultra-light climbing shoe, Mantra, made by @LaSportivaYT, dedicated to medium and high-level climbers. It allows maximum freedom of movement for fluid and engaging climbing www.lasportiva.com/en/mantra
    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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    • Onsighting Super-hard ...
    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
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 259

  • @andyseverance1519
    @andyseverance1519 Рік тому +470

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

    • @aaronmencher4978
      @aaronmencher4978 Рік тому +35

      the official bag of crushers everywhere

    • @TerjeMathisen
      @TerjeMathisen Рік тому

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

  • @BradsSpace2
    @BradsSpace2 Рік тому +594

    Tomáš is like a poet, beautiful way of speaking

    • @DShady45
      @DShady45 Рік тому +33

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

    • @tuttifrutti2229
      @tuttifrutti2229 Рік тому +5

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

    • @NecumNaTo
      @NecumNaTo Рік тому

      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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      Perfekt Words

    • @instinctroller
      @instinctroller Рік тому +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 Рік тому +1

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

    • @riccardoscalisi8942
      @riccardoscalisi8942 Рік тому +6

      @Bobo Jenkins You have to be a sad person

  • @jonnenne
    @jonnenne Рік тому +209

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

  • @jonaslonartz7188
    @jonaslonartz7188 Рік тому +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.

  • @MiguelClimbs
    @MiguelClimbs Рік тому +274

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

  • @FxdGearQueer
    @FxdGearQueer Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +83

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

  • @qwertclyde1092
    @qwertclyde1092 Рік тому +26

    Turn on captions, theres some beautiful commentary from his friend

    • @frederickscovell2687
      @frederickscovell2687 Рік тому +2

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

  • @michar.2905
    @michar.2905 Рік тому +7

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

    • @Cleanpea
      @Cleanpea 4 місяці тому

      This image stuck with me, as well

  • @IbOXOdI
    @IbOXOdI Рік тому +25

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

  • @keeganmeyer1181
    @keeganmeyer1181 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      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

  • @rupertmartin3784
    @rupertmartin3784 Рік тому +6

    Love the boat drifting by just as he tops out.

  • @pavelbelik6174
    @pavelbelik6174 Рік тому +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!

  • @Macks_Mustermann
    @Macks_Mustermann Рік тому +31

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

  • @Gnoldus90
    @Gnoldus90 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +51

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

  • @davidpleydell3522
    @davidpleydell3522 Рік тому +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!!!

  • @DDskyline
    @DDskyline Рік тому +2

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

  • @unknownboulder1205
    @unknownboulder1205 Рік тому +3

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

  • @marijn1950
    @marijn1950 Рік тому +3

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

  • @jonas.groschwitz
    @jonas.groschwitz Рік тому +8

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

  • @yumcaxion9993
    @yumcaxion9993 Рік тому +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.

  • @janduchon8832
    @janduchon8832 9 днів тому

    Tomajdo, Tomajdo. Takhle kazit pěkný video z prváče.

  • @paolobernasconi9877
    @paolobernasconi9877 Рік тому +1

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

  • @marekzelinka1657
    @marekzelinka1657 Рік тому +3

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

  • @CollinGill7
    @CollinGill7 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      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.

  • @wendywilson8488
    @wendywilson8488 Рік тому +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.

  • @giavannipicarelli5891
    @giavannipicarelli5891 Рік тому +2

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

  • @alanparker3130
    @alanparker3130 Рік тому +2

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

  • @dawgh.
    @dawgh. Рік тому +3

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

  • @deepfedi4883
    @deepfedi4883 Рік тому

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

  • @Lorenzo_Santavicca
    @Lorenzo_Santavicca Рік тому +8

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

  • @jorgeteiv
    @jorgeteiv Рік тому +1

    One of the best videos of the channel

  • @judeduerr3556
    @judeduerr3556 Рік тому +10

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

  • @AdamOndra
    @AdamOndra  Рік тому +1

    Hi, I wrote a short article answering a few of your questions and describing the project, grade, ethics etc. Read and enjoy here www.adamondra.com/falling-into-presence-amazing-fight-during-opening-a-new-route-in-elbe-valley/

  • @chupacabra8821
    @chupacabra8821 Рік тому +2

    Love the rock, love the people…rock on

  • @geoffswyka1143
    @geoffswyka1143 Рік тому +1

    Incredible, thank you

  • @Deichi1987
    @Deichi1987 Рік тому +2

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

  • @dez7034
    @dez7034 Рік тому +2

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

  • @middle-agedclimber
    @middle-agedclimber Рік тому +1

    Wonderful story, magnificent short film. What a treat!

  • @SharmaChannel
    @SharmaChannel Рік тому

    just loved Adam congratulations

  • @digicard1870
    @digicard1870 Рік тому +3

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

  • @artbrasi
    @artbrasi Рік тому +1

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

  • @malgrimm1782
    @malgrimm1782 Рік тому +1

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

  • @anotherfloatingmind8842
    @anotherfloatingmind8842 Рік тому +2

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

  • @email2gtc
    @email2gtc Рік тому +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 Рік тому +1

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

  • @stayhighforever-
    @stayhighforever- Рік тому +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.

  • @joshmormino03
    @joshmormino03 Рік тому +1

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

  • @jackungerer1702
    @jackungerer1702 Рік тому +1

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

  • @jorgeperlado6466
    @jorgeperlado6466 Рік тому +3

    Amazing video! I loved the intro. Thanks!

  • @takeiteasy8847
    @takeiteasy8847 Рік тому

    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.

  • @nexusgraphix
    @nexusgraphix Рік тому +1

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

  • @clementrodriguez147
    @clementrodriguez147 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @stephengwalker8714
    @stephengwalker8714 Рік тому

    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.

  • @living4adrenaline
    @living4adrenaline Рік тому +1

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

  • @chocolatedumdum2
    @chocolatedumdum2 Рік тому

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

  • @mattyhorak
    @mattyhorak Рік тому +1

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

  • @guspattillo
    @guspattillo Рік тому

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

  • @loulou9879
    @loulou9879 Рік тому

    thank you !

  • @vaclavkrejci5339
    @vaclavkrejci5339 Рік тому

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

  • @RustyShackleford_
    @RustyShackleford_ Рік тому

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

  • @Aelwyn666
    @Aelwyn666 Рік тому

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

  • @jouda2097
    @jouda2097 Рік тому +1

    Now this, is a work of art.

  • @eSKAone-
    @eSKAone- Рік тому +2

    I love the intros of your videos 💟

  • @communy05
    @communy05 Рік тому

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

  • @Kaygu_
    @Kaygu_ Рік тому +1

    Great video, feels like a little movie

  • @starcadium
    @starcadium Рік тому +1

    Love it! Ethics there are awesome.

  • @leoingson
    @leoingson Рік тому +1

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

    • @leoingson
      @leoingson Рік тому

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

  • @shaun8191
    @shaun8191 Рік тому

    have been waiting for this, so good!

  • @adrianmarkelov3470
    @adrianmarkelov3470 Рік тому +1

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

  • @abderrahimhidar3360
    @abderrahimhidar3360 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Blackbolt09
    @Blackbolt09 Рік тому

    Sounds design and music on point - amazing production!

  • @fertlhuber
    @fertlhuber Рік тому +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

  • @JintoYoo
    @JintoYoo Рік тому +1

    Amazing content like always.

  • @PhilippamBerg
    @PhilippamBerg Рік тому +1

    awesome Video Adam. Really down to earth 🙂

  • @robertvries1
    @robertvries1 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video, cheers man

  • @Manu-ys3rj
    @Manu-ys3rj Рік тому

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

  • @mioso5401
    @mioso5401 Рік тому +1

    this was incredible climbing!!

  • @BlaziNTrades
    @BlaziNTrades Рік тому +1

    Wow that was like a movie

  • @TheSchmuel
    @TheSchmuel Рік тому

    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

  • @usclvr19
    @usclvr19 Рік тому +1

    the start of this video was like a literal movie

  • @exposuretherapies
    @exposuretherapies Рік тому +1

    Incredible

  • @stingrayorcrow3981
    @stingrayorcrow3981 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @chrisharrison2839
    @chrisharrison2839 Рік тому

    i wish i had the drive and perseverance you have.

  • @hotbeefo
    @hotbeefo Рік тому +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.

  • @Nickxis
    @Nickxis Рік тому +2

    this is awesome!

  • @martinkenny7091
    @martinkenny7091 Рік тому +1

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

  • @tanmad21
    @tanmad21 Рік тому +1

    Amazing

  • @eSKAone-
    @eSKAone- Рік тому

    Beautiful 💟

  • @niiqoo14
    @niiqoo14 Рік тому

    Good work adam and tomajda, such a great views and sandstones, thats the real climbing. Greetings from Chile

    • @savesoil3133
      @savesoil3133 Рік тому

      Have you heard of the Save Soil movement before?🌎🌏🌍 #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet

  • @mathiasvollmann2405
    @mathiasvollmann2405 Рік тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @SB379
    @SB379 Рік тому +1

    7:08 great shot

  • @juancamilovt
    @juancamilovt Рік тому

    insane send!!! thanks ;)

  • @DJKORQ-OFI
    @DJKORQ-OFI 4 місяці тому

    Nice climb!

  • @HughMatsunaga
    @HughMatsunaga Рік тому

    Amazing!