Coming back here again after seeing Magnus go there with Stefano & Alex, it really puts in perspective how insane this route is and how impressive Adam's send was. Incredible. Good luck to everyone else working on it.
This is exactly what I did as well. The physiotherapist is definitely a requirement to send routes like these I think. Getting to the limit of what a human body is capable of doing, you need the science to help solve the puzzle.
I just watched Magnus' video last night and and felt the same and had to come back and see just how ridiculous this climb really was. 5.15A flash and this are two of the greatest feats in climbing history
@metzli5797 defining what the human body is "capable of doing" changes when people like Adam push that limit. Nobody knows the true limitations, and most of it is mental. Well, and genetic, but mostly mental.
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.
@@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.
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
I'm not a climber myself, not even athletic, but I was hooked recently binge watching lots of climbing videos on TH-cam, 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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
"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
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!
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.
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
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
@@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.
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 TH-cam 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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
@@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.
@@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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 👏🏻
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!
Oh I also suffer from ME, and I was just deep in nostalgic thoughts when I saw your comment. I live in the Alps and yet the mountains seem so far away. Strength to us 💟
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
If this is the most inspiring thing have seen in your life then you have lived a very dull and limited life. For goodness sake it’s only rock climbing. Watching the birth of my children is far more inspiring
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
: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..!
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 👏👏
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 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.
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.
yes! the PT/osteopath he worked with was amazing amd so creative/intuitive...clearly not happening in a north american health insurance context!!! :(((((
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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 :)
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 .....🙏🏽👊🏽☝🏽
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!
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!
at the end i always feel like crying. it is such an amazing route, adam such an amazing climber and the video work is just perfect, to capture it all. thx everybody involved, and thx adam.
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
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!
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 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.
What I love about the video, apart from obviously being perfectly presented, is showing the analysis of such a project. Mostly the breakdown of the physical abilities with Klaus and studying the parts of the route. I would have never thought that the preparation gets this deep.
This glimpse of his intense, detailed preparation. The exercises, rehearsal of movement and input from others is super inspirational. I could watch hours of it and never tire. Victory is preparation.
@@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.
history was made in that moment. chills and sweaty hands from watching this. Will show this to my daughter when she grows up to show how apparently impossible things can be done if you dare to dream
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
Adam´s mind control is the key, why he is the best climber. And it is not only for his enermous body strength and flexibility, its because of his character. For Adam, i think, is this climbing in nature much more important than climbing in any competition - like olympic games and others. Maybe, he wont have gold olympic medal, but it is not important. Best luck Adam!
I almost cried when the camera zoomed out at the end. Such a huge success and still alot more to overcome. Adam is so inspiring. I've been climbing for more than a year and still waaayyyyy far from the truth. Tryin my best everyday.
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
His reaction is amazing. Such a real moment. I could care less about rock climbing but I admire him so much for this. The effort that went into this and to see him finally get it. And the fact that it was just him by himself at the top, enjoying his own feat. Awesome.
Thank you Adam for being yourself. You are a true inspiration to every climber. Thank you for the insight into what it takes to send something so difficult and showing the lengths you are willing to go to achieve your dreams. Most people not only aren't willing to put in that work but simply can't put in that level of work because it takes a special kind of mentality. Congrats legend!
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.
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.
The audio during the climb was obviously not recorded by the drone / camera mounted to drone. You can see this @15:52 when there is a cut shortly before Adam makes the final clip. That's when they cut to the drone. I would do it by sending up the drone, when Adam was about to move into the final chunk, keeping it away from a directional and/or clip-on mic attached to Adam or in close vicinity to the last clip, for the most of the climb.. That way, you don't have to filter out the drone hovering noise during the climb and can focus on the last bit of the segment.
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.
@@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
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
Pane Ondro gratuluji vám k vašemu herodickemu výkonu.Absolutně mě hlava nebere jakým způsobem se dokážete udržet a ještě odpočívat hlavou dolu.Ale vaše čistá radost po zdolání takového nesmyslu vhání člověku slzy do oči.Gratuluji a přeji spousty lezeckých i životních úspěchů.
Shoutout to Bernardo Giménez, the cinematography of the video is absolutely beautiful. I first heard of Adam Ondra when I saw a magazine featuring news of his ascent in 2017 and was absolutely enamored with the pure artistry of this send. Also, as a Slovenian, I was very proud to hear that the greatest climber in the world grew up climbing in some parts of my homeland.
Coming back here again after seeing Magnus go there with Stefano & Alex, it really puts in perspective how insane this route is and how impressive Adam's send was. Incredible. Good luck to everyone else working on it.
This is exactly what I did as well. The physiotherapist is definitely a requirement to send routes like these I think. Getting to the limit of what a human body is capable of doing, you need the science to help solve the puzzle.
I just watched Magnus' video last night and and felt the same and had to come back and see just how ridiculous this climb really was. 5.15A flash and this are two of the greatest feats in climbing history
@metzli5797 defining what the human body is "capable of doing" changes when people like Adam push that limit. Nobody knows the true limitations, and most of it is mental. Well, and genetic, but mostly mental.
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.
Hardest climb we know of
didn't Alex honnald free solo el cap a 3000ft climb without ropes or safety gear? isn't that more difficult?
@@Hurricanewaq Alex Honnalds climb was far easier, but alot more dangerous since the risk of death xD
@@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.
@@N00B283 Thanks, this is a great explanation!
Imagine hearing those screams if you were way out there hiking... Hearing those death screams would become legend to the locals.
Norwegian sasquatch
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
"Holy shit! I'd recognize those screams anywhere, where the hell is Adam Ondra?
I watched this video on mute originally and had NO IDEA what I was missing XD
Hahaha I would think someone was for sure dying
I'm not a climber myself, not even athletic, but I was hooked recently binge watching lots of climbing videos on TH-cam, 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.
You got this!
you got this man
You can make the change, I believe in you
Go Climb! Its so fun and such an inviting community -- hit your local gym!!
diet and exercise changes people
Beautiful work
Only no limits can appreciate a man with no limits 💪
never thought i would see you here
The legend is here, love from India ❤️
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!
One great to another
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.
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.
Those were my exact thoughts too, you just wrote it more eloquently.
Parker + Erin so right and such wonderful camera work!
Such a beautiful place in this world...makes all the cities and smog look like a joke
Loved the final expanse into enormity. THAT sent this video and added such a humbling and perfect conclusion.
16:05. The zoom out gave me chills. This entire video is incredible.
+401s Finest especially when you see the faces and stuff carved into the mountain then it'll really give you chills
am just thinking if we will see anyone continue up Silence. There's plenty of room :D
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?
@@Ryujin1980 There's spooky faces in the mountainside...
@@Ryujin1980 drone footage is muted. They used audio from a microphone on the ground
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!
Bruh it's just basic droning
@@k9prtr its a JOKE
@@k9prtr darius
@@TheSwintonShow a pointless one at that
@@refractivecosmosis9 you must be REALLY fun at parties
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.
Well said! Thanks :)
"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
Yes, of course, but i think you're missing the point.
So touching. Loved reading this.
eddyertang Well said, my friend. Well said.
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!
and in addition to that, that there was no music in the final climb ... authentic!
zaphodbeeblerock yusss nice point :)
@Max Masteller wtf is wrong with you
@@verafonteyne6927 dude is actually insane I think.
Takes a minute to shake out the Lactic acid from the muscles.
6:13 the guy is climbing himself, he's getting so strong he soon won't need walls anymore
XD
Oh man thank you for that comment.
Τhat is mind blowing!
Bro that made my day thank you 😂😂😂
@@chriskoutroulis4531 it was a joke dude he was trying to get his foot out to avoid injury.
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.
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
@@farishakim6759 I saw that video. It was hilarious watching Magnus kinda struggle, while Alex is basically climbing one handed.
Great to be able to see what goes into something like this, real dedication.
Also that ending shot is amazing!
Chillhop Music woah chill hop likes climbing, never spected
Do you know the name of the sound on that final scene?? Its beautiful..
chillhop music secretly a crusher
kail engel - soli
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
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.
It's awe-inspiring to see a master that dedicated to his craft.
he is stretching himself to the limit not visualing pain
That level of dedication is truly humbling.
@@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.
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 TH-cam 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!
great analysis, thanks for that
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!
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)
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.
Man my master thesis was shorter
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.
beautifully said
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
@@humanbean3 .... It was probably way to easy for him 🙃
Hmm I think it just gets easier. It's not about climbing that rock. It's about the route.
I live there, had no idea it was so significant to climbers
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
Let me know how I can help. People are here for you.
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!
@@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.
@@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!
Hey, how's it going
4th time i have watched this video now, Its the greatest climbing video ever made! Biggest thanks to everyone involved.
All of the climbing youtubers commenting in a really visited climbing video... Suspicious hahahaha. Nota angry obviously.
Agreed. Beautiful film
Come to Tulsa OK if you like to Boulder? Best limestone in our USA!!!
At least the 4th time for me but first time I noticed that he is wearing two different shoes.
It's very nice and he's very good but I prefer free solo movies from Dan Osman or Alex Honnold.
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.
I have it the same! Keep it up man!
hope it's maths :))
That's why I'm here too. Struggling with studying and injury and this is keeping me going
Do you roar in your study as well ;p
hell yeah man. its 2 years later but i hope lifes treating you well and your studiying hard my man
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.
Right? This is what it takes to be the best at something, it's beautiful imo
at this point I think this man has the right to change it from 'silence' to 'AAAAAAAHHHHH' after beating it
Ahahah you're EVERYWHERE!!! I've seen you in like three seperate genres i'm also interested in
He actually decided to call it silence exactly because he had no energies left to "AAAAHHHHHH" at the end
@@nudelsuppe3dsemmelknodel990 time to become friend dont you think ?
@@nudelsuppe3dsemmelknodel990 - I'm everywhere, bro
Hey PuzzLego! Didn’t think I’d see you here :)
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.
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
Who's Stefano and is he attempting this climb?
@@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.
@@madpingui5007 - Yeah I just searched his name. I'm going to watch his 6 video playlsit on it
@@madpingui5007 he said Silence is 9b, is he downgrade it or he took another route? Still confused
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.
heh, i watched this after Silence...th-cam.com/video/GoW8Tf7hTGA/w-d-xo.html
goosebumps everywhere...
This reminds me of carls sagan’s “tiny blue point”
Beautiful
@@stephenr80 indeed
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.
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
His knee and arm bruised with small friction wounds too, a kind of dedication higher than what one would do in a survival attempt.
That last shot was amazing, props to the cameraman.
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.
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.
@@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.
Intro shot was just him sensing the crux, final one was the full climb
Silence? I think more appropriate title would be: "Aaaaarg, raaaaargh, aaaaaaa, roaaaaaaar, graaaagh"
I watched this video in silence
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silence_(climb)
hahaha that comment killed me.
idk why this comment made me laugh so hard.
EXACTLY!
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.
it is not full climb,he rested in the knee bar for 5 min after climbing 20 m of 8b and then video starts.
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 👏🏻
...It's actually a roof. Way steeper than vertical 🙃🙃
He is upside down
I saw Adam Ondra made a video called silence and I just started laughing.
Sebastian Pedersen same 🤣🤣
Sebastian Pedersen good funny comment i like
JajajajJJ
@@christianpedersen3543 Thank you Christian Pedersen for your comment.
Awwwwwwww huuuuuuuu awwwww hoooooo lol silence lol
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!
Oh I also suffer from ME, and I was just deep in nostalgic thoughts when I saw your comment. I live in the Alps and yet the mountains seem so far away. Strength to us 💟
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
hows that going?
Great- it's been a year so- where did your new found inspiration lead you?
Him and Klaus definitely have much love going on between them...if you know what i mean wink wink
If this is the most inspiring thing have seen in your life then you have lived a very dull and limited life. For goodness sake it’s only rock climbing. Watching the birth of my children is far more inspiring
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
This is apparently how my parents got to school every day.
Underrated lmao
Barefoot in below freezing weather.
uphill, both ways.
Through a mile of broken glass
: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..!
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 👏👏
"That's a small rock"
( Zooms in )
" wait...is that a man?"
Loved it
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 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.
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.
yes! the PT/osteopath he worked with was amazing amd so creative/intuitive...clearly not happening in a north american health insurance context!!! :(((((
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
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.
Um sir
love how red bull is not involved .
Max M. Best comment prize
...yet.
omg ikr
Brought to you by Red Bull!
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.
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
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!
Even in 2021 i like to watch this little master piece time to time, it brings me peace.
When the camera panned out at the end, the combination of the human achievement and the beauty of the scenery was too damn epic.
Indeed
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 ❤
That last shot was so unexpected and epic.
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.
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 :)
its just the montage......
@@Sender76 it is just an inspiration.....
This is honestly one of the most inspirational pieces I've ever watched. I've watched it 7 days straight now.
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.
Kudos to the cameraman for climbing up to the top first to film the epic climb by Adam.
Good one
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 .....🙏🏽👊🏽☝🏽
RK Newell not to forget a new boulder gym just for his project out in fucking nowhere
soulspirit86 I wouldn't be surprised if folks include stopping in on their way to Flatanger
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!
Ludix147 copy that. It's been a long time coming.... Adam is bringing (sport) climbing into the brave new world
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!
at the end i always feel like crying. it is such an amazing route, adam such an amazing climber and the video work is just perfect, to capture it all. thx everybody involved, and thx adam.
I find it incredible the amount of preparation that Adam Ondra puts into his projects. It’s inspirational
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
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!
As a none climber there is something magnificent about watching how it’s done, crazy levels of determination, strength and balance!
You can be a climber too :)
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 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.
9:22 is awesome. So much preparation and attention to details
Like a race-car driver visualising all the corners of a track, amazing!
I thought there weren't corners in a racecar track 7
What I love about the video, apart from obviously being perfectly presented, is showing the analysis of such a project. Mostly the breakdown of the physical abilities with Klaus and studying the parts of the route. I would have never thought that the preparation gets this deep.
I've seen this so many times and every time I'm just amazed
13:23-13:31 When you get up for a late night snack and stub your toe on a door frame.
HAHAHAHAHAHaahahaa
Clicked your timestamp. Now crying with laughter. Thank you Jordan Rose.
That’s SO good my god
PHUHHHHH 😩 AHHHH
Lmfao
This glimpse of his intense, detailed preparation. The exercises, rehearsal of movement and input from others is super inspirational. I could watch hours of it and never tire. Victory is preparation.
Maybe the most underrated athlete of all time!
He really is. Absolute elite level athlete.
How is he underrated? He's huge in the climbing community.
@@error.418 ie. Is he more dedicated than kobe bryant was? Can it be compared in some way?
@@baloog8 No, that's ridiculous to me.
@@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.
history was made in that moment. chills and sweaty hands from watching this. Will show this to my daughter when she grows up to show how apparently impossible things can be done if you dare to dream
Video name: Silence
Adam: TAAAAHH RAAAAAGHH!!!
That's the irony bro
Just wanted to make this comment ahahahahaha
@@Nico_Conradie hahahaa
Yep, this was great content, nothing to do with silence tho
You forgot one...
SAAAAAAAAAAHH!!1
He really is on another level.........
9c
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
he just never stops progessing..
but I think the physiotherapist was helpful too
Honnold is better
Michael Trumph you can’t free solo this
16:00 is an exact representation of what achieving your goals feels like
Adam´s mind control is the key, why he is the best climber. And it is not only for his enermous body strength and flexibility, its because of his character.
For Adam, i think, is this climbing in nature much more important than climbing in any competition - like olympic games and others. Maybe, he wont have gold olympic medal, but it is not important.
Best luck Adam!
That zoom out at the end after sending it made me feel something I can’t explain
Makes you comprehend just how small we really are .
The drone zoom out at the end was absolutely beautiful.
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! He has one solid life partner behind him as well. They are blessed to have each other. :)
Keeping silence on THE Silence?? No thank you.. Adam’s aaaarggghhh is much better.❤❤❤ coolest and most chilling video on youtube. What a GEM.
I almost cried when the camera zoomed out at the end. Such a huge success and still alot more to overcome. Adam is so inspiring.
I've been climbing for more than a year and still waaayyyyy far from the truth. Tryin my best everyday.
I actually did for a bit 😭 Such intense build up before that lol
I always enjoy watching Adam climb. He’s incredibly powerful. Possibly the best climber doing it at he moment. Bravo, Adam 👏👏
Epic display of core strength at 13:55. Incredible effort overall, using the nervous system to its utmost potential, crazy.
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
His reaction is amazing. Such a real moment. I could care less about rock climbing but I admire him so much for this. The effort that went into this and to see him finally get it. And the fact that it was just him by himself at the top, enjoying his own feat. Awesome.
This is a treatise on perseverance, training, fitness, and raw emotion. Thank you for providing such a breakdown of such an insane climb.
Thank you Adam for being yourself. You are a true inspiration to every climber. Thank you for the insight into what it takes to send something so difficult and showing the lengths you are willing to go to achieve your dreams. Most people not only aren't willing to put in that work but simply can't put in that level of work because it takes a special kind of mentality. Congrats legend!
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.
Damn your instructor died on the move you passed. RIP
@@n1troni he was strapped in so he didn't die
what kind of idiot climb a route of his capabilities thats at lethal height without a rope
Unreal. History will forever remember your name. #Inspirational #legend
I love the fact that 11:00 up to the endscreen is presented as one single shot, great work!
Adam transforms climbing into pure art. Thank's for that man. It's inspiring.
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.
the pan out shot at the end is just amazing. with the music too.
The greatest dance ever performed on a roof... and wow that cave is beautiful.
That ending hits harder when you know how Adam usually reacts when he finishes a climb
how does he normally act after a climb?
@@BeatsOmega screaming and yelling uncontrollably
@@BeatsOmega its called silence bc he didn’t scream after
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.
9:24 is just phenomenal. To see how the visualize and mimic the route....just wow
even after all the hard work that is shown on this video.... in the end, Ondra makes this looks just incredibly easy. JUST AMAZING. Keep going Adam !!
I could send it too... in absence of gravity... Bravo Adam!
The last scene with the drone flying out of the cave is superb.
Whoa, I can't believe it has been 6 years since this amazing climb. Adam Ondra at his absolute peak. Legend.
Great video. So elegant, and the final drone shot was phenomenal!
Indeed, what a blowing final backward travelling !
emotional
I need to know how they eliminated the sound of the drone during the climb
The audio during the climb was obviously not recorded by the drone / camera mounted to drone. You can see this @15:52 when there is a cut shortly before Adam makes the final clip. That's when they cut to the drone. I would do it by sending up the drone, when Adam was about to move into the final chunk, keeping it away from a directional and/or clip-on mic attached to Adam or in close vicinity to the last clip, for the most of the climb.. That way, you don't have to filter out the drone hovering noise during the climb and can focus on the last bit of the segment.
What would you use to filter out the drone noise at the end?
The irony of the route being called "Silence" when Adam screams like he's being murdered the entire send
that ability to hang out for a full two minutes and shake out the pump of 35 meters after all those crazy moves.
yea when I try and rest on a route I find I just get more pumped haha.
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.
@@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
Always beautiful to rewatch. It will really remain an historic milestone and document of the climbing history.
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
As an italian I'm honored you're singing a song dedicated to the great Luca Toni! Also your pronunciation is nearly perfect
he knows Spanish, that's why bro
He also knows Italian and German
I am shocked that this Song is known anywhere outside of Germany
@@tho207 yes but that's not the reason. He speaks Italian well
Pane Ondro gratuluji vám k vašemu herodickemu výkonu.Absolutně mě hlava nebere jakým způsobem se dokážete udržet a ještě odpočívat hlavou dolu.Ale vaše čistá radost po zdolání takového nesmyslu vhání člověku slzy do oči.Gratuluji a přeji spousty lezeckých i životních úspěchů.
Shoutout to Bernardo Giménez, the cinematography of the video is absolutely beautiful.
I first heard of Adam Ondra when I saw a magazine featuring news of his ascent in 2017 and was absolutely enamored with the pure artistry of this send. Also, as a Slovenian, I was very proud to hear that the greatest climber in the world grew up climbing in some parts of my homeland.