Keyword: Adam Ondra

After flashing "The Lion's Share" in Brione and "Celestite" in Val Bavona, Adam Ondra has now also successfully sent "Emotional Landscapes" (8C) in the Maltatal on his first attempt. The Czech climber is thus concluding his bouldering season for the time being in order to prepare for the Lead World Cup.

Just a few days after his flash of »The Lion's Share« in Brione, Adam Ondra has now also succeeded in sending »Celestite« in Val Bavona on his first attempt – his third flash of grade 8C.

The exceptional Czech climber has achieved the world's fourth 8C flash in Ticino. He is thus the first person to flash two boulders of this grade.

It wasn't until December 2025 that multi-talented Adam Ondra established Niobe (9a), one of the world's hardest slab routes. Shortly afterward, Italian climber Gianluca Vighetti confirmed the grade, although he "wouldn't rule out the possibility that it might be easier." Now Niobe has seen two more repeats in quick succession.

Adam Ondra has made the first ascent of the extraordinary slab route "Niobe" (9a), setting a strong benchmark in a style for which he was previously less known. The route is among the most difficult slabs in the world and demands precision, balance, and strong toes. 

Since the rock climbing season began, we've been treated to exciting news every day about new ascents and projects in the vertical world. More and more climbers are documenting their projects on film or even bringing along camera crews. We've compiled the latest videos from the scene for you to enjoy during a relaxing movie night.

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. 

Anyone who automatically thinks of Yosemite or Indian Creek when they hear the term "crack climbing" should take a closer look: The Valle dell'Orco in northern Italy is known as the "European Yosemite" for good reason. And that's exactly where the GOAT himself, Adam Ondra, has ended up.