#189 Adam Ondra — The Appeal Of Difficulty, Transferring Board Training to Rock, and Flashing 8C+/V16?

#189 Adam Ondra — The Appeal Of Difficulty, Transferring Board Training to Rock, and Flashing 8C+/V16?

May 4, 2026 · 1h 24m · Episode 210

About this episode

Adam Ondra discusses his recent climbing achievements and future plans in the sport.

Adam Ondra is the world’s best climber. In 2017 he made the first ascent of the world’s first 9c / 5.15d, in 2025 he climbed Soudain Seul V17, and in the past few months he’s flashed 4 V15s. This week he joins us to discuss his recent bouldering spree, his future plans, and what it takes to push climbing’s limits. Patreon Bonus Content (join Patreon for extended cut): Why Adam likes boldness and adventure in climbingAdam’s tips for falling the right wayWill Adam compete in the 2028 Olympics?T...

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