Adam Ondra Sends 2 V16 Boulder Problems

Adam Ondra climbs two of the world's hardest boulder problems, suggesting V16 / 8C+ for both. First, Terranova, an extremely funky traverse at his home area near Brno, Czech Republic. Then Gioia, a problem in Varazze, Italy put up by Christian Core in 2008 and only repeated by Adam.

[shawnington]

I like how Terranova was just padding in this video, and now Will Bosi is talking like it might actually be a v17.

[kngsaj]

The fact that Terranova is still unrepeated to this day shows that it’s no way it’s only a V16 and that Adam was on a entirely different level.

[jondohnson]

"He has a gift! And like everyone with a gift, he hast he responsibility to push up the difficulty, like 9a, 9a+ I don’t know. And same thing for the ropes. He has to do the first 9b+, the first 9c."

In lead climbing this is exactly what Adam has done. He established the first 9b+ and the first 9c.

[Queenfisher]

Terranova is now the only unrepeated boulder above V15.
Could genuinely be the hardest boulder in the world and Ondra has just sandbagged everyone.

[dahudupeuple]

"Maybe 9b+ 9c" Adam ondra be like "czech that out... " and send silence

[amaremcfly]

That was insane.  He was upside down with nothing to hold on to and he still traversed the damn thing.  I am a complete novice to bouldering/climbing so I am obviously in awe...

[QuartzCanvas]

this is probably one of my favorite climbing videos ever. Adam's ascent of Terranova is a love letter to one of the most heinous boulders ever climbed (considering low overall quality magnified by impossible difficulty) but the boulder conentrates Adam's message - climbing can be all about mindset. If you enjyo the process and enjoy the beta, everything else falls into place.

Then there is this whole seperate narrative with Gioia. A classic problem giving its all to the best climber in the world. Meanwhile. the local who originally sent it becomes this sort of local guru of esoteric beta and unwavering hospitality. Chris wants other challengers to try this boulder he claims stake to.

Random rant no one will see but the stories told in this video are priceless. "One day they'll warm up on gioia".

[watersabove.below]

I have a V18+ in my back yard .. no footholds no hand holds just playing flat rock.. still working on it

[NateGeorge]

09:51
"When you have a gift it's a very nice thing, but the gift give responsibilities"
What an incredible statement <3

[leoingson]

Such a nice video. I watch it like once a year. It never leaves my "Watch later" list. Christian Core predicts 9c for Adam - outrageous at the time :)

[violinalone]

So great to see this again after a decade+. I bet getting to that 2nd climb's heel toe cam must have felt like heaven!

[baloog]

I'm having a hard time in my life guys. This guy inspires me. Impossible turns to possible! 

[SofaKing_Kong]

Christian Core is an amazing being. So wholesome to watch these guys!

[markobarrows]

What an animal, and he still seems to have his humility intact. Can't help but like this kid

[dorthrithil]

I like how he is jumping around like Gollum in his cave after sending Gioia. He is so happy. :D

[FlecheDeFer]

Apart from being probably the best climber ever, Adam really is a cool guy.

[platinumtaterbug]

I love how the guy at the end says Adam has a resposibility to do the first 9b+ and 9c, and now Adam has done just that.

[ugglan]

After the 8: minute mark, if i didn´t know someone was climbing nearby, i would Think someone was beeing chopped to Death by an axe.

[skaterboitoby]

Love to see Adams excitement every time he succeeds, it’s inspiring & shows what it means to him!!

[TheREALepicsheep]

wanna know how to become a great sport climber folks well this is it.I have been a sport climber for over 30 years and in my prime I always stressed to friends in my circle that bouldering was the key to becoming a 5.13 plus climber.I really just prefer bouldering these days to climbing mainly because of how easy it is to go do, no belay, no ropes and gear, no long roadtrips, just grab your shoes and chalk and jam..so psyched for the spring