Adam Ondra

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: One of the world’s first 5.15b’s is now 5.14d, thanks to kneepads; Vadim Timonov FA’s a V16/17; Allison Vest has her best ever back-to-back climbing days—and more.

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Everest is even more crowded than usual; there's a new member of the 5.15b/c club; will Russia and Ukraine both send climbers to Paris 2024? (Plus our favorite movies of the week)

A first ascent of a 5.15c—Zvěřinec, then a first ascent of a V15/V16, and then a 5.14d onsight. Adam Ondra may have just had the best week of climbing ever. 

How should we think about grades? Do they even matter? What are the formulas and rules we should consider? Let’s discuss.

The world's best all-around climber shares his philosophy on diet and nutrition, the stuff that's powered him behind and in front of the scenes.

Onsighting is a practice, and there are tricks for improving. Here are nine steps that apply to both indoor and outdoor settings.

Last month Bouin got the first repeat of an Ondra 5.15b (downgrading it to 5.15a after finding a kneebar) and FA’d a 430-foot long 5.15b/c. Now, with Adam Ondra’s “Change,” he’s added another 5.15c to his epic summer ticklist.

The World Cup circuit swung through Chamonix, France, this weekend for a World Cup extravaganza that included Speed and Lead disciplines. 

In one month, the 23-year-old put down 19 boulders V12 and up, in addition to two 5.14d routes in the Moravský Kras area of the Czech Republic.

The upcoming World Cup season is bound to see fireworks from former Olympians, but don't rule out surprises from other world-class competitors.

The Czech wunderkind is both a top-end sport climber and boulderer, and the only person in history to have sent a proposed 5.15d climb.

Athletes need a space to train. Kimanda Jarzebiak provides that, plus, everything else.

Climbing caught up with Jonathan Siegrist to talk about his sends, his training tips, and the importance of downgrading.

Watch one of the world’s best rock climbers choose his goals, deal with setbacks, and insist on progress.

Part III of Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra" asks how one of the world’s best rock climbers chooses his goals, deals with setbacks, and insists on progress.

Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra Part II" follows Adam from Spain to Canada to France as he tries to make the first 5.15a flash.

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Implausible as it sounds, Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland did just that in Tokyo 2020's Sport Climbing combined event.

Probably not, but it does several other things quite well!

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Watch a 27-minute conversation between two of the greatest living climbers.

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How I learned to stop worrying about COVID-19 (temporarily) and watch some comp climbing

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As the COVID-19 curve flattens in certain regions, restrictions are loosening and climbing areas are opening once again, though it’s not a free-for-all.

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This summer Ondra single-handedly tripled Canada’s tally of 5.15s

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Czech superstar makes history again.

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