Adam Ondra: The Balkans Roadtrip
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From establishing a beautiful 9a+/5.15a in Bosnia during the Drill and Chill festival to a first go attempt at Croatia’s formidable 8c/5.14b multi-pitch Spomin, Adam Ondra’s recent road trip through the Balkans of southeastern Europe was, by all accounts, historic. Leaving a trail of hard first ascents and futuristic projects in his wake, Ondra not only developed new routes in each country but also forged lasting friendships with a global community.