One flash after another! The rock climbing season has only just begun, and we're already typing away about Adam Ondra. The Czech climber has become only the second person in the world to flash Foundation's Edge (8C) in Fionnay.
One flash after another – Adam Ondra really gets going.
In July Yannick Flohe presented: He achieved a Flash-Go of Dave Grahams Foundation's EdgeWith that, he shifted the boundary of flashable boulder problems from 8B+ to 8C. Adam Ondra has now followed in the footsteps of the German professional climber, ticking Foundation's Edge on his first attempt, shortly after he also sent the trad test piece Greenspit on his first try.
I started and after a perfect attempt, I was already standing on the rock. It felt almost effortless, simply perfect. An incredible moment.
Adam Ondra
Second 8C Flash in the world
The approximately 12-meter-long boulder has about 24 hard moves, so Foundation's Edge requires not only strength but also endurance. However, neither of these is a problem if your name is Adam Ondra. According to his own statement, Ondra never expected to flash an 8C. But after ticking off several 8B+ routes on his first attempt, an 8C flash suddenly seemed within reach. Dylan Chuat had recommended the boulder to him in the spring of this year, and after Yannick's success, Ondra was determined to give it a good flash as well.
Together with Marcello Bombardi, who had supported Ondra just a few days ago during his flash from Greenspit and John Placci He achieved his second flash of the incredibly difficult boulder in Fionnay. We can probably also look forward to a video from Crimp Films, who were also there.
- Adam Ondra flashes crack classic »Greenspit« (8b+ Trad) in Valle dell'Orco
- Adam Ondra in Aosta | "Some of the best bouldering days of my life"
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Credits: Cover photo: Crimp films