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Visualization as a recipe for success for onsight inspections and competitions

Visualization as a recipe for success in climbing

In the latest edition of his video series, Adam Ondra shows how important route memory is in competitions and thus also for onsight ascents.

Perfecto Mundo becomes a mental challenge for Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra has been projecting the Perfecto Mundo (9b +) sport climbing route for a few days. Now desperation is written on his face.

Video: Adam Ondra climbs the 9a route Atene Naturale

This video shows Adam Ondra on the solid ascent of the Atene Naturale route in the climbing area of Massone, Italy.

Tips from Adam Ondra: This is how you clip better and faster

In the latest episode of his video series, Adam Ondra gives valuable tips on how to attach quickdraws and quickdraws better and faster.

Adam Ondra finds knee clamps and devalues route

Adam Ondra managed the first repetition of the route beginning (9a / +). Because Adam found a knee clamp, he suggests 9a as a difficulty.

Adam Ondra: A day in the life of a professional climber

Adam Ondra's everyday life is not just about climbing. In this video Adam Ondra gives an insight into the life of a professional athlete.

Will Adam Ondra climb this 9a + route on the first attempt?

Adam Ondra made a detour to the Entraygues climbing area. His goal was a flash ascent of the route La Mustache qui Fache (9a +).

Adam Ondra: Almost punished and still got gold

Adam Ondra won gold in Briançon. But in the meantime the situation looked different. The jury accused him of a mistake.

Training-on-the-rock-instead of-plastic -–- Ondra-does it

Training on the rock instead of plastic - Ondra shows us how

To prepare for a competition, Adam has to spend a lot of time on the plastic. When it gets too much for him, he trains on the rock!

This is how Adam Ondra rates climbing routes

Adam Ondra reveals in this video how he goes about evaluating existing as well as new routes. One thing should be anticipated: Adam seems to be a pretty analytical type.

Here Adam Ondra sets up the most difficult route in Czech sandstone

Adam Ondra offers an insight into the craft of setting up the To tu ještě nebylo route (9a), the most difficult route in Czech sandstone.

Is Adam Ondra drilling the next 9c route here?

Adam Ondra started by setting up an old line and is confident that the route will be climbable and possibly difficult. Even 9c?

Adam Ondra introduces little-known areas around Arco

Adam Ondra, as ambassador of the Garda-Trentino tourist region, presents some less well-known climbing gardens around Arco.

Tips for beginners from Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra gives tips for climbing. The tips are primarily aimed at beginners, but advanced users should also listen carefully.

Adam packs that in his backpack

In this video, Adam Ondra shows what he packs in his backpack. You can find out here why Adam takes a shovel into the climbing garden.