Oriane Bertone Wins Her First World Cup Gold Medal; Ondra and Garnbret Return in Solid Form
With the return of marquee athletes, the Prague World Cup featured memorable battles and highlights for the season thus far.
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Jana Švecová is Trying to Become First Woman to Send V16; Matt Fultz Repeats Swiss V16
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Jana Švecová has worked out all of the moves on 'Terranova' (V16); Dai Koyamada FA's another V15 after building one helluva platform; and Matt Fultz repeats a Brione V16.
Soft Stone, Rigid Ethics: The History of Europe’s Boldest Climbing Area
In the Elbe River Valley they were climbing 5.9+ by 1905 and 5.10+/5.11 by 1922. And they were doing this with knotted slings as pro.
Scottish Climber Will Bosi Dominates Adam Ondra’s Home Crag
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.
Weekend Whipper: Huge Fall in the Czech Republic Becomes Religious Experience
"Much harder than it looks." Daniel Krolop paws at the features in search of a good hold, but eventually ... "First ascents are tough here."
Adam Ondra’s “Super Futuristic” Boulder Project
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Adam Ondra: Sketchy Ground-Up Bolting on Czech Sandstone
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Adam Ondra Demonstrates his Bolting Process on a Potential 5.15d Project
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Watch Adam Ondra Make the First Ascent of Ledoborec (V16)
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Watch Adam Ondra Make the First Ascent of Brutal Rider (V16)
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Watch Adam Ondra on the First Ascent of Bohemian Rhapsody (9a+/5.15a)
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Adam Ondra Returns to Outdoor Climbing With Hard Local Ascents
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Climbing Areas Around the World Slowly Begin to Reopen
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.
Watch Adam Ondra Send V15 on His Fourth Go After the Czech Republic's Lockdown Ends
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Watch Adam Ondra's FA of Drift (8c/V15)
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Training With Adam Ondra: Training Tools and Gyms
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Wide Boyz: Spradventure (Full Film)
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Wide Boyz: Spradventure Trailer
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Ondra vs. Stranik Climb Off in Boxing Gloves and Fluffy Slippers
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