Adam Ondra


Quick Info

Nationality: CZ
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Date of birth: 5th February 1993
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9c
Hardest Sport (Onsight): 9a
Hardest Sport (Flash): 9a+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E8
Hardest Trad (Onsight): E8
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Adam Ondra is widely considered to be the best rock climber in the world.

He has established or repeated many of the worlds 9bs, put up the first 9b+ with Change and the first 9c with Silence. He's onsighted multiple 9as and became the first person to flash 9a+ when he climbed Super Crackinette on his first try. He is also an extremely strong boulderer with multiple ascents of boulders up to 8C+.

While his hardest ascents are notable what sets Adam apart from his contemporaries is his depth of experience. At the time of writing he has onsighted 64 8cs, 21 8c+s, 3 9as and climbed 188 routes graded 9a or harder. He has also won the world cup 7 times and the world championships 5 times.

References

[1] Adam's logbook https://www.adamondra.com/list-of-routes

[2] Interview with Magnus Midtbø, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-5yuVuDFzU

[3] Profile in the New York Times, 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/sports/olympics/adam-ondra-climbing.html

Quick Info

Nationality: CZ
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Date of birth: 5th February 1993
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9c
Hardest Sport (Onsight): 9a
Hardest Sport (Flash): 9a+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E8
Hardest Trad (Onsight): E8
Social Media

Adam Ondra is widely considered to be the best rock climber in the world.

He has established or repeated many of the worlds 9bs, put up the first 9b+ with Change and the first 9c with Silence. He's onsighted multiple 9as and became the first person to flash 9a+ when he climbed Super Crackinette on his first try. He is also an extremely strong boulderer with multiple ascents of boulders up to 8C+.

While his hardest ascents are notable what sets Adam apart from his contemporaries is his depth of experience. At the time of writing he has onsighted 64 8cs, 21 8c+s, 3 9as and climbed 188 routes graded 9a or harder. He has also won the world cup 7 times and the world championships 5 times.

References

[1] Adam's logbook https://www.adamondra.com/list-of-routes

[2] Interview with Magnus Midtbø, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-5yuVuDFzU

[3] Profile in the New York Times, 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/sports/olympics/adam-ondra-climbing.html


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Added at 21:09 on 21 September 2023
Added at 18:11 on 15 November 2021
Disbelief (9b, FA)
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Added at 12:02 on 10 February 2021
Terranova (8C+, FA)
Added at 07:09 on 08 September 2023
Ray's Roof (E7)
Added at 15:09 on 05 September 2023
Vasil Vasil (9b+, FA)
Added at 14:07 on 24 July 2023
La Rambla Extension (9a+)
Added at 13:07 on 15 July 2023
Concepción (E8)
Added at 07:07 on 21 July 2023
Silence (9c, FA)
Added at 17:12 on 18 December 2020
Change (9b+, FA)
Added at 17:12 on 18 December 2020
Just Do It (8c+)
Added at 18:12 on 18 December 2020
Robin úd (9b, FA)
Added at 18:12 on 18 December 2020
Gioia (8C+)
Added at 18:12 on 18 December 2020
Eagle-4 (9b, FA)
Added at 18:12 on 18 December 2020
Chaxiraxi (9b, FA)
Added at 18:12 on 18 December 2020
Fight or Flight (9b)
Added at 21:02 on 01 February 2021
Rainman (9b)
Added at 14:02 on 02 February 2021
Jade (8B+)
Added at 16:02 on 05 February 2021
Fat Lip (8B)
Added at 14:03 on 06 March 2023
The Ace (8B)
Added at 14:03 on 06 March 2023
Careless Torque (8A)
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Added at 19:01 on 22 January 2023
Weiße Rose (9a)
Added at 19:07 on 08 July 2021
Meiose (9a+)
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Added at 06:10 on 05 October 2021
Pohár Nesmrtelnosti (Prodloužení) (8C, FA)
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Added at 10:11 on 24 November 2022
The Ace (8B)
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Added at 17:01 on 24 January 2023
El Potro (9a, FA)
Added at 12:03 on 15 March 2021
Nordic Flower (8c+)
Added at 08:07 on 26 July 2021
Belly Full of Bad Berries (E8)
Added at 17:08 on 31 August 2021
Molekuly (9a+, FA)
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Added at 20:10 on 31 October 2021
Kout Pikle (9a+, FA)
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Added at 19:12 on 19 December 2021
Water World (9a)
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Added at 18:11 on 28 November 2022
La Ley Indignata (9a)
Added at 05:05 on 27 May 2021
Super Crackinette (9a+)
Added at 16:06 on 30 June 2021
The Dawn Wall (9a)
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Added at 09:02 on 26 February 2023
Il Domani (9a)
Added at 21:04 on 05 April 2021
La Rambla Extension (9a+)
Added at 09:07 on 03 July 2021
Los Revolucionarios (9a, FA)
Added at 09:10 on 25 October 2021
Southern Smoke Direct (9a)
Added at 06:07 on 05 July 2021
Gecko Assis (8B+)
Added at 06:07 on 05 July 2021
Overshadow (9a+)
Added at 07:07 on 05 July 2021
Move (9b+, FA)
Added at 14:12 on 24 December 2021
Kout Pikle (9a+, FA)
Added at 18:12 on 29 December 2021
Neanderthal (9b)
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Added at 08:02 on 09 February 2022
Trofeo dell’Adriatico (9a+, FA)
Added at 17:02 on 10 February 2022
Wonderland (9b, FA)
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Added at 17:03 on 23 March 2022
Terranova (8C+, FA)
Added at 16:04 on 01 April 2022
Goosfraba (8c+)
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Added at 20:04 on 02 April 2022
The Assassin (9a)
Added at 15:04 on 07 April 2022
Water World (9a)
Added at 16:03 on 20 March 2023
Martin Krpan (9a)
Added at 05:05 on 07 May 2023
Zvěřinec (9b+, FA)
Added at 13:02 on 15 February 2023
Open Air (9a+)
Added at 10:05 on 07 May 2023
Vasil Vasil (9b+, FA)
Added at 12:08 on 25 August 2022
Vasil Vasil (9b+, FA)
Added at 12:08 on 25 August 2022
Zvěřinec (9b+, FA)
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Added at 18:11 on 20 November 2022
Stoking the Fire (9b)
Added at 15:04 on 08 April 2022
Bombardino (9a+, FA)
Added at 15:04 on 11 April 2022
Bomba (9b, FA)
Added at 15:04 on 11 April 2022
Solitary Souls (8c+)
Added at 13:05 on 26 May 2022
Wonderland (9b, FA)
Added at 17:06 on 29 June 2022
Iron Curtain (9b, FA)
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Added at 14:07 on 13 July 2022
Iron Curtain (9b, FA)
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Added at 14:07 on 13 July 2022
A je to! (9a+, FA)
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Added at 21:08 on 31 August 2023

Ascents

127 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown. Use the other tabs to view these ascents.
Year Climb Grade FA Ascent Date
2006 Martin Krpan 9a (Lead worked) 11th Nov 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrc2JKEc_bs

2007 Silbergeier 8b+ (Lead worked) Between 1st Jan 2007 and 1st Jan 2009

Aged just 14!

Estado Crítico 9a (Lead worked) 7th Feb 2007

Third go. Adam suggested 8c+ at the time but after a subsequent ascent of Golpe de Estado he said it could warrant 9a due to some hold breakages.

2008 Fuck the System 9a (Lead worked) 6th Feb 2008
La Rambla Extension 9a+ (Lead worked) 10th Feb 2008

5th go, without resting hold [although] it is nonsense to consider it as prohibited

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdbKjPUDJVY

[2] Interview with Niall Grimes on Jam Crack Podcast, June 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UiXy1sBEaPTodNUnYwnux?si=a27f975d748a4930

Dreamtime (pre break) 8B+ (Boulder worked) 23rd Mar 2008

In 4 hours!

WoGü 8c (Lead worked) 26th Jul 2008
Weiße Rose 9a (Lead worked) 13th Sep 2008

Second ascent.

Adam suggested it could be 9a+:

Yess! very solid for that grade in my opinion, with good conditions much better, maybe 9a+ I do not know

https://www.facebook.com/adamondraofficial/photos/pcb.3877426219004530/3877402072340278/

Open Air 9a+ (Lead worked) 17th Nov 2008

Second ascent.

A bit harder than Weiße Rose, so 9a+ should be appropriate I hope, when Alex Huber did it, Action Directe considered as 8c+ , then 9a for this one was OK. Now when AD is 9a, this should be 9a+.

References

[1] https://www.climbing.com/news/groundbreaking-515-gets-second-ascent/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPh7742FS5Q

2009 Corona 9a (Lead worked) 2009
Los Revolucionarios 9a (Lead worked) May 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8VQ4GSDh-c

Om 9a (Lead worked) 14th Jun 2009

Second ascent.

Confessions 8B (Boulder flash) 20th Dec 2009

Well, 8B+ flash sounds amazing but I can't put as 8B+, it was all too simple compared to The Dagger or La Proue. I just gave it go without expecting anything and suddenly I was on the top and did not find it very hard. But I do not say it can't be 8B+, it might have been pretty much my style or I don't know... To flash The Vice was much more difficult for me. see Martin's comment as well.

2010 Golpe de Estado 9b (Lead worked) 13th Mar 2010

From Adam's 8a.nu logbook:

HUGE relief for me, mission accomplished despite various obstacles - notoriously strong wind, injury, flu and stomach ache just before the second trip (thus I was out of shape). After first day in the route I did not expect I would have to dedicate so much time, but proved to be really hard and mischevious. 29 tries (mental torture for me!) during 14 days, but some days only go when I found out it is just too windy to climb at 6th bolt. I do not say it is hard 9b after breaking the hold, but 100% it is 9b now (a bit harder than Marina).

Magnetic Fields 8b (Lead onsight) 29th Apr 2010
Totally Free II 8b (Lead onsight) 29th Apr 2010
Austrian Oak 8b (Lead onsight) 29th Apr 2010
North Star 9a (Lead worked) 2nd May 2010

Second ascent.

4th go, normal 9a for tall [people], harder for short ones

Northern Lights 9a (Lead worked) 3rd May 2010
Second ascent.
Full Tilt 8b (Lead onsight) 3rd May 2010

Narrowly missed out on onsighting True North when he dropped the last boulder problem.

Mandela 8a+ (Lead onsight) 3rd May 2010
PPP 9a (Lead worked) 7th Aug 2010
From Dirt Grows the Flowers 8C (Boulder worked) 30th Nov 2010
2011 La Capella 9b (Lead worked) 16th Feb 2011
La Planta de Shiva 9b (Lead worked) 7th Apr 2011
Chilam Balam 9b (Lead worked) 13th Apr 2011

Adam suggested low 9b, while acknowledging that he did the route quickly and wasn't too sure on the grade.

La Rubia 8c+ (Lead onsight) 13th Apr 2011

The same day as Chilam Balam!

Overshadow 9a+ (Lead worked) 16th May 2011

Second ascent.

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-britains-first-8c-on-sight-and-9a-repeat.html

https://vimeo.com/24461554

Bat Route 8c (Lead onsight) 16th May 2011

The first 8c to be onsighted in the UK.

Rainshadow 9a (Lead worked) 17th May 2011

Second ascent.

Honestly one of the best climbs I have done, only Raindogs could be less polished

5 Uve 8c (Lead onsight) 27th Jun 2011
Monkey Wedding 8C (Boulder worked) 14th Aug 2011
Practice of the Wild 8B+ (Boulder worked) 1st Oct 2011
Terranova 8C+ (Boulder worked) 10th Nov 2011

For sure, for many boulderers it would not be motivating at all. But I had my dream-holds, that kept circling in my mind, I kept wondering if there was a way to traverse this part of the wall. And also I had a project close to my home, with good conditions even if it is 18 degrees outside (fresh breeze from inside the cave, additionally limestone is not aggressive for skin). [2]

References

[1] https://youtu.be/QeR47AQ05Jo?t=71

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2011/11/8c+boulder_by_ondra_updated-_comments_from_adam-64987

[3] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-frees-terranova-8c-.html

Big Paw 8B+ (Boulder worked) 29th Nov 2011
Gioia 8C+ (Boulder worked) 6th Dec 2011

Second ascent.

A fairy-tale end of physical and mental battle, spent 11 days in total on this problem, the same as on Terranova, therefore I go for 8C+ from the same reasons. Thumbs up Christian for the vision and excitement to keep trying over and over again, I knew it is possible, Christian saw just a piece of incredible impossible-looking rock.

On the grade:

Well every single move is at the very limit and so I do think it's 8C+. I'd compare it in difficulty to Terranova. If you were to give this 8C, then the bouldering grades wouldn't make much sense anymore. You'd have to downgrade all the 8B+ and most of the 8C's as well. When Christian [Core] sent the problem he thought it could be 8C+, but he first suggested 8C to play things safe. I can only congratulate him for this superb ascent three years ago. [2]

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeR47AQ05Jo

[2] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-the-pure-gioia-interview.html

Gecko Assis 8B+ (Boulder flash) 11th Dec 2011

A notorious dilemma with the grade, fits perfectly my style, height and conditions were awesome. But the second climbing day, a bit tired and not fully on the limit. I would love to record it as 8B+, but it just did not feel like 8B+... that is my feeling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1BEILGQoWQ

2012 Joe-Cita 9a (Lead worked) 20th Apr 2012

Most of the climb was onsight or flash, except the end of second pitch of Marroncita (8b).

Jungle Boogie 9a+ (Lead worked) 5th Jun 2012
Eye of Odin 8c+ (Lead onsight) Jul 2012
Thor's Hammer 9a (Lead worked) 8th Jul 2012

Adam initially said 9a+ but later suggested 9a was more appropriate after new beta and some kneebars were found.

Nordic Flower 8c+ (Lead onsight) 9th Jul 2012

Putting the draws in!

https://vimeo.com/109956376

Muy Verdes 8c (Lead onsight) 11th Jul 2012
The Vice 8B (Boulder flash) 30th Jul 2012
Change 9b+ (Lead worked) 4th Oct 2012

The first 9b+ in the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0uesTSgMys

Southern Smoke Direct 9a (Lead flash) 29th Oct 2012

https://youtu.be/Fco-hX0PW_c?t=120

The Golden Ticket 8c+ (Lead onsight) 2nd Nov 2012

https://vimeo.com/channels/blackdiamond/53636034

Pure Imagination 8c+ (Lead onsight) 2nd Nov 2012
2013 La Dura Dura 9b+ (Lead worked) 7th Feb 2013

The second 9b+ in the world. Bolted by Chris Sharma, the pair worked the line together until Adam made the first ascent. Chris made the second ascent shortly afterwards making it the world's first confirmed 9b+.

Fight or Flight 9b (Lead worked) 10th Feb 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45xlTby_S2A

Chaxiraxi 9b (Lead worked) 27th Mar 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWZyvzzPXlU

Cabane au Canada 9a (Lead onsight) 9th Jul 2013

Long-term dream came true when I did not even expect it. I travelled to this incredible area, thinking that the route would be pretty dirty and abandoned after a long winter, but I found it perfectly cleaned with the draws hanging in. I admit that it is definitely not hard 9a, it definitely rather lower end, but it fits my style, I felt in very decent shape and I fought hard! For the first time in my life, I onsighted a route which had been suggested 9a and I could honestly believe that it could be in the 9a region. For all the others it was simply not case, even though it is very hard to judge it while you are onsighting. Beautiful moment and experience in the early morning session in some of the most breathtaking sportclimbing-wall I have ever seen.

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-9a-onsight-at-rawyl-in-switzerland.html

Iron Curtain 9b (Lead worked) 3rd Aug 2013

9b standard for me? I wish! No, 9b is still a really hard route, certainly not something I would do in an afternoon without too much effort. To tell the truth with Iron Curtain I thought the process would be quite easy and quick. I felt super strong, on the way to Flatanger I had just fired a 9a project called Purgatory at Hell (an area close to Trondheim) on my 2nd go, and the first day on Iron Curtain felt good. But how wrong I was!

Bad conditions arrived and I discovered that the crux holds were completely wet due to condensation. Conditions improved, but were far from perfect and it's hard to climb a route this hard in bad conditions, there is no margin for mistakes and I kept making them... In the end, after some days trying, an extremely strong wind made me go up into the cave yet again despite wanting to take the afternoon off and I sent this perfect line.

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-frees-new-9b-at-flatanger-in-norway.html

https://www.instagram.com/p/-JGf-oAumJ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/7AJU5ugugO/

Move 9b+ (Lead worked) 20th Aug 2013

9b/b+ or just HARD 9b. Took me 2 weeks and half, while feeling strong and with bomber conditions. This route was hard for me, one my hardest, though Change is probably harder to repeat, as it fits my style WAY MORE. [1]

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/norway/flatanger/sectors/hanshallaren/routes/move

[2] https://vimeo.com/73040942

Sviní Mor 8B (Boulder worked) 29th Sep 2013
Vasil Vasil 9b+ (Lead worked) 4th Dec 2013

From Adam's 8a.nu logbook:

2 years and 20-25 days on this thing. It is definitely not mega line, it is painful, short and in dirty place. But it was there, I bolted it 5 years ago and I couldn't leave it unclimbed. It is basically one-mover. 7 meters of burly 8b route into hard boulder problem, which is 8B+ on itself for sure. One single move is at least 8B. Very frustrating process of making no progression for long days, but when it finally happened, on super cold sticky day, it felt like nothing. In a short moment it was all over. Short, but LONG awaited moment. I am so happy.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/interviews/adam-ondra-and-vasil-vasil-the-third-9b-interview.html

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/12/vasil_vasil_new_9b+_by_ondra-68562

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw2I0nI8FLA

2014 First Round, First Minute 9b (Lead worked) 3rd Feb 2014

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/interviews/adam-ondra-interview-after-first-round-first-minute-repeat-at-margalef.html

Il Domani 9a (Lead onsight) 4th May 2014

Been waiting for this for such long time, saving for an onsight. Almost tried last year in less than ideal conditions, but the decision I made was good. Today everything was perfect, awesome [temps] and well rested, and that was just enough to send this beautiful route. Sooo happy. My hardest onsight ever 4sure. [1]

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/spain/baltzola/sectors/la-cueva/routes/il-domani

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA8Bjp4SOkA

Le Super Plafond 8c+ (Lead onsight) 6th Jul 2014
TCT 9a (Lead onsight) 11th Jul 2014
Chromosone Y 8c+ (Lead flash) 13th Dec 2014
2015 Jade 8B+ (Boulder flash) 7th Jun 2015

https://vimeo.com/130242972

Three Degrees of Separation 9a (Lead worked) 21st Jul 2015

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-climbs-three-degrees-of-separation-at-ceuse.html

C.R.S. 9b (Lead worked) 2nd Nov 2015

What a moment! Extremely satisfying ascent, nice to feel the progression on the real rock. This route bolted from Seb Bouin is just ultimate power endurance testpiece, combining desperately physical overhang with extremely thin holds on the very top. Last try, last day, 3 days in total and 1 try two years ago. Never did the "real" 9b so fast, not even close:-) This cliff (close to St Leger) is the future, ranked number 2 after Flatanger for me in terms of 9b's and more...and it is not secret spot any more...

2016 The Dawn Wall 9a (Lead worked) 2016

Second ascent.

A hugely impressive effort over 8 days, especially given Adam's relative lack of big wall experience at the time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDX4qKsxfU/

Stoking the Fire 9b (Lead worked) 19th Feb 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo64D1-Vumw

Hyper Finale 9a+ (Lead worked) 17th Jul 2016
Robin úd 9b (Lead worked) 5th Oct 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbK4MqpFsVc

2017 Mamichula 9b (Lead worked) 2nd Feb 2017
Pachamama 9a+ (Lead worked) 3rd Feb 2017
Queen Line 9b (Lead worked) 18th Apr 2017
Lapsus 9b (Lead worked) 20th Apr 2017
Kráter 8C (Boulder worked) 24th Jun 2017
Move Hard 9b (Lead worked) 10th Jul 2017
Silence 9c (Lead worked) 3rd Sep 2017

The first 9c in the world and a new benchmark in sport climbing. Adam spent a lot of time training specifically for the route, going as far as to strengthen his calves so he could get a better rest out of the kneebars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRTNHDd0gL8

One Slap 9b (Lead worked) 13th Nov 2017
2018 Concepción E8 (Lead onsight) 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUpigX8xKy8

Meiose 9a+ (Lead worked) 27th Jan 2018

Second ascent.

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BepiiOxlmfe/

La Castagne 9a+ (Lead worked) 2nd Feb 2018
Super Crackinette 9a+ (Lead flash) 10th Feb 2018

The first ever flash of a 9a+ route.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6OvrRbGU68

Eagle-4 9b (Lead worked) 13th Feb 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTjZ2JHJDJo

Tekuté Štěstí 8C (Boulder worked) 24th Jun 2018
Disbelief 9b (Lead worked) 20th Jul 2018

From Adam's 8a.nu logbook:

Project from Calgary climber Josh Muller who worked on it quite a bit and actually did all the moves! Took me 8 days of effort, mental battle with one low percentage. In the end, I think it is pretty high-end 9b, but I do not have the courtage to call it 9b+. 7C+ into 8C boulder without any rest into easy finish.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlgEjHZhvxz/

White Wedding 8b+ (Lead onsight) 7th Nov 2018

First OS ascent of the route.

Scarface 8b+ (Lead onsight) 7th Nov 2018

First OS of a 14a at Smith.

https://www.lacrux.com/en/klettern/vlog-7-adam-ondra-climbs-scarface-8b-in-the-smith-rocks-onsight-area/

The Assassin 9a (Lead worked) 9th Nov 2018

2nd ascent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCvLhskHVQw

Just Do It 8c+ (Lead onsight) 10th Nov 2018

An incredible onsight given the technical nature of the climbing.

A dream :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6floyyDP-w

Badman 8b+ (Lead onsight) 10th Nov 2018

First OS and on the same day as his Just Do It OS!

https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-wraps-smith-trip-project-attempt/

Belly Full of Bad Berries E8 (Lead worked) 15th Nov 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ2GBjwf5CI

2019 Neanderthal 9b (Lead worked) 12th Feb 2019

8 years after first trying the line!

There are not many routes that I can tell about that I really hated then at certain point. But Neanderthal was definitely one of them. Not because the route is of bad quality, just because how many times I failed again and again. Getting over it and finally succeeding was a huge lesson.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtyS3XHhnRE/

Qui 9a+ (Lead worked) 19th Sep 2019

Second ascent.

2nd ascent after 23 year, FA Stefan Fürst in 1996. It took me over 10 years and roughly 10 days. 1st day this year. Stefan gave it 9a, possibly something have broken, but very possibly it has not got much harder due to breaks. I believe it is more 9a+ now, even though the crux is very hard to grade. The difficulty is not to be underestimated as the first 8c section is surprisingly tiring and makes the crux so much harder. [1]

[1] Adam's comments on 8a.nu.

Ghost Rider 8C (Boulder worked) 24th Sep 2019
2020 Warmduscher 8c+ (Lead onsight) 2020

If you asked me what was last year’s best sport-climbing achievement for me 🙏, I would probably reply “Warmduscher”.

https://www.emontana-magazine.com/adam-ondra-onsight-warmduscher/

Iceberg 8C (Boulder worked) 23rd Apr 2020
Ledoborec 8C+ (Boulder worked) 24th May 2020
Brutal Rider 8C+ (Boulder worked) 25th May 2020

In total it has 25 hard moves and could as well be 9b sport route.

https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/czech-republic/sloup/sectors/stre-skaly/routes/brutal-rider

Directa Rodillar 8c+ (Lead worked) 6th Nov 2020
La Ley Indignata 9a (Lead worked) 9th Nov 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3_4nAcA1us

Les Massey Ferguson 8b+ (Lead onsight) 29th Dec 2020
2021 Molekuly 9a+ (Lead worked) 26th Oct 2021

https://www.instagram.com/p/CViqftnNJZu/

Erebor 9b (Lead worked) 9th Nov 2021

Third ascent. 4 sessions.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWG3br6jcrn/

Kout Pikle 9a+ (Lead worked) 18th Dec 2021

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrFZgUqbJW/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsWNzOKL6-Y

Taurus 9b (Lead worked) 23rd Dec 2021

The first 9 moves are surely an 8C+ boulder problem and if I consider it a boulder problem, it is probably the one that took me the most time ever.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CX9H55-hS7M/

The Lonely Mountain 9b (Lead worked) 28th Dec 2021

Second ascent.

2022 La Furia de Jabali 9a+ (Lead worked) 19th Jan 2022

https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/spain/la-capella/sectors/unknown-sector/routes/furia-de-jabali

https://www.instagram.com/adam.ondra/tv/CZFZZ3cBZtH/

Trofeo dell’Adriatico 9a+ (Lead worked) 27th Jan 2022

https://youtu.be/EaBQGIsIZfs?t=600

Bombardino 9a+ (Lead worked) 23rd Feb 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioAg56vEJsc

Bomba 9b (Lead worked) 2nd Mar 2022

One of the most epic moments of my climbing! Very unexpected. I though it would be 9b+, but unfortunately after only few days of work it cannot be 9b+. Very bouldery, very reachy and very crimpy. Love it! Definitely upper end of 9b in my opinion.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CanI9WVuini/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioAg56vEJsc

Solitary Souls 8c+ (Lead onsight) 12th Mar 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJxEuMK7Fa0

Wonderland 9b (Lead worked) 22nd Mar 2022

Probably 9b/b+. Hard bouldery start (8c route) into very good kneebar, then power endurance into hard crux (8A+ boulder?), easier sustained finish where is is possible to mess up. Probably the hardest in Arco.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdFJrHKs3t/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hKEyyi0F_c

Goosfraba 8c+ (Lead flash) 29th Mar 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxwR9vsq3l/

Zvěřinec 9b+ (Lead worked) 20th Nov 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMSqlBMtlc/

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-establishes-zverinec-new-9b-plus-czechia.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUIE_ht27s8

Pohár Nesmrtelnosti (Prodloužení) 8C (Boulder worked) 23rd Nov 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUOrTTu-Zh/

Water World 9a (Lead onsight) 28th Nov 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/Clg5CQCAO-5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sx6LOHo3AM

2023 Ray's Roof E7 (Lead ground up) 2023

https://youtu.be/w0ymsYOIe1M?si=y7ftlEi6cSwPfL-g&t=195

Fat Lip 8B (Boulder worked) Jan 2023

https://youtu.be/xe8PeQgbvEs?t=181

The Ace 8B (Boulder flash) 22nd Jan 2023

Freak moment! Executed just perfectly! Thanks for the beta Will and Leon for beta, and extra psyche by the legend himself Jerry [Moffatt] and Magnus [Midtbø]!

Jerry Moffatt:

That was fucking awesome! [2]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnzog4ZoynB/

[2] https://youtu.be/xe8PeQgbvEs?t=939

Careless Torque 8A (Boulder worked) 22nd Jan 2023

Fourth or fifth go.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnum0wzr4js/

Ain't Sane in the Membrane 8c (Lead worked) 17th Mar 2023
A je to! 9a+ (Lead worked) 31st Aug 2023

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwkf_8WMdKW/=

Climb Grade FA Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Silence 9c (Lead worked) 3rd Sep 2017 9c

The first 9c in the world and a new benchmark in sport climbing. Adam spent a lot of time training specifically for the route, going as far as to strengthen his calves so he could get a better rest out of the kneebars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRTNHDd0gL8

Change 9b+ (Lead worked) 4th Oct 2012 9b+

The first 9b+ in the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0uesTSgMys

La Dura Dura 9b+ (Lead worked) 7th Feb 2013

The second 9b+ in the world. Bolted by Chris Sharma, the pair worked the line together until Adam made the first ascent. Chris made the second ascent shortly afterwards making it the world's first confirmed 9b+.

Move 9b+ (Lead worked) 20th Aug 2013 9b/9b+

9b/b+ or just HARD 9b. Took me 2 weeks and half, while feeling strong and with bomber conditions. This route was hard for me, one my hardest, though Change is probably harder to repeat, as it fits my style WAY MORE. [1]

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/norway/flatanger/sectors/hanshallaren/routes/move

[2] https://vimeo.com/73040942

Vasil Vasil 9b+ (Lead worked) 4th Dec 2013 9b+

From Adam's 8a.nu logbook:

2 years and 20-25 days on this thing. It is definitely not mega line, it is painful, short and in dirty place. But it was there, I bolted it 5 years ago and I couldn't leave it unclimbed. It is basically one-mover. 7 meters of burly 8b route into hard boulder problem, which is 8B+ on itself for sure. One single move is at least 8B. Very frustrating process of making no progression for long days, but when it finally happened, on super cold sticky day, it felt like nothing. In a short moment it was all over. Short, but LONG awaited moment. I am so happy.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/interviews/adam-ondra-and-vasil-vasil-the-third-9b-interview.html

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/12/vasil_vasil_new_9b+_by_ondra-68562

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw2I0nI8FLA

Zvěřinec 9b+ (Lead worked) 20th Nov 2022 9b+ (hard)

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMSqlBMtlc/

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-establishes-zverinec-new-9b-plus-czechia.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUIE_ht27s8

La Capella 9b (Lead worked) 16th Feb 2011 9a+
La Planta de Shiva 9b (Lead worked) 7th Apr 2011
Chilam Balam 9b (Lead worked) 13th Apr 2011 9b (soft)

Adam suggested low 9b, while acknowledging that he did the route quickly and wasn't too sure on the grade.

Chaxiraxi 9b (Lead worked) 27th Mar 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWZyvzzPXlU

Iron Curtain 9b (Lead worked) 3rd Aug 2013 9b

9b standard for me? I wish! No, 9b is still a really hard route, certainly not something I would do in an afternoon without too much effort. To tell the truth with Iron Curtain I thought the process would be quite easy and quick. I felt super strong, on the way to Flatanger I had just fired a 9a project called Purgatory at Hell (an area close to Trondheim) on my 2nd go, and the first day on Iron Curtain felt good. But how wrong I was!

Bad conditions arrived and I discovered that the crux holds were completely wet due to condensation. Conditions improved, but were far from perfect and it's hard to climb a route this hard in bad conditions, there is no margin for mistakes and I kept making them... In the end, after some days trying, an extremely strong wind made me go up into the cave yet again despite wanting to take the afternoon off and I sent this perfect line.

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-frees-new-9b-at-flatanger-in-norway.html

https://www.instagram.com/p/-JGf-oAumJ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/7AJU5ugugO/

C.R.S. 9b (Lead worked) 2nd Nov 2015

What a moment! Extremely satisfying ascent, nice to feel the progression on the real rock. This route bolted from Seb Bouin is just ultimate power endurance testpiece, combining desperately physical overhang with extremely thin holds on the very top. Last try, last day, 3 days in total and 1 try two years ago. Never did the "real" 9b so fast, not even close:-) This cliff (close to St Leger) is the future, ranked number 2 after Flatanger for me in terms of 9b's and more...and it is not secret spot any more...

Robin úd 9b (Lead worked) 5th Oct 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbK4MqpFsVc

Mamichula 9b (Lead worked) 2nd Feb 2017
Queen Line 9b (Lead worked) 18th Apr 2017
Move Hard 9b (Lead worked) 10th Jul 2017 9b
One Slap 9b (Lead worked) 13th Nov 2017
Eagle-4 9b (Lead worked) 13th Feb 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTjZ2JHJDJo

Disbelief 9b (Lead worked) 20th Jul 2018 9b (hard)

From Adam's 8a.nu logbook:

Project from Calgary climber Josh Muller who worked on it quite a bit and actually did all the moves! Took me 8 days of effort, mental battle with one low percentage. In the end, I think it is pretty high-end 9b, but I do not have the courtage to call it 9b+. 7C+ into 8C boulder without any rest into easy finish.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlgEjHZhvxz/

Taurus 9b (Lead worked) 23rd Dec 2021

The first 9 moves are surely an 8C+ boulder problem and if I consider it a boulder problem, it is probably the one that took me the most time ever.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CX9H55-hS7M/

Bomba 9b (Lead worked) 2nd Mar 2022 9b (hard)

One of the most epic moments of my climbing! Very unexpected. I though it would be 9b+, but unfortunately after only few days of work it cannot be 9b+. Very bouldery, very reachy and very crimpy. Love it! Definitely upper end of 9b in my opinion.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CanI9WVuini/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioAg56vEJsc

Wonderland 9b (Lead worked) 22nd Mar 2022 9b/9b+

Probably 9b/b+. Hard bouldery start (8c route) into very good kneebar, then power endurance into hard crux (8A+ boulder?), easier sustained finish where is is possible to mess up. Probably the hardest in Arco.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdFJrHKs3t/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hKEyyi0F_c

Golpe de Estado 9b (Lead worked) 13th Mar 2010

From Adam's 8a.nu logbook:

HUGE relief for me, mission accomplished despite various obstacles - notoriously strong wind, injury, flu and stomach ache just before the second trip (thus I was out of shape). After first day in the route I did not expect I would have to dedicate so much time, but proved to be really hard and mischevious. 29 tries (mental torture for me!) during 14 days, but some days only go when I found out it is just too windy to climb at 6th bolt. I do not say it is hard 9b after breaking the hold, but 100% it is 9b now (a bit harder than Marina).

Fight or Flight 9b (Lead worked) 10th Feb 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45xlTby_S2A

First Round, First Minute 9b (Lead worked) 3rd Feb 2014 9b

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/interviews/adam-ondra-interview-after-first-round-first-minute-repeat-at-margalef.html

Stoking the Fire 9b (Lead worked) 19th Feb 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo64D1-Vumw

Lapsus 9b (Lead worked) 20th Apr 2017
Neanderthal 9b (Lead worked) 12th Feb 2019

8 years after first trying the line!

There are not many routes that I can tell about that I really hated then at certain point. But Neanderthal was definitely one of them. Not because the route is of bad quality, just because how many times I failed again and again. Getting over it and finally succeeding was a huge lesson.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtyS3XHhnRE/

Erebor 9b (Lead worked) 9th Nov 2021 9b

Third ascent. 4 sessions.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWG3br6jcrn/

The Lonely Mountain 9b (Lead worked) 28th Dec 2021 9b

Second ascent.

Rainman 9b (Lead did not finish)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkdGK0d8iOk

Jungle Boogie 9a+ (Lead worked) 5th Jun 2012 9a+
Hyper Finale 9a+ (Lead worked) 17th Jul 2016
La Castagne 9a+ (Lead worked) 2nd Feb 2018 9a+
Molekuly 9a+ (Lead worked) 26th Oct 2021

https://www.instagram.com/p/CViqftnNJZu/

Kout Pikle 9a+ (Lead worked) 18th Dec 2021 9a+/9b

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrFZgUqbJW/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsWNzOKL6-Y

Trofeo dell’Adriatico 9a+ (Lead worked) 27th Jan 2022

https://youtu.be/EaBQGIsIZfs?t=600

Bombardino 9a+ (Lead worked) 23rd Feb 2022 9a+/9b

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioAg56vEJsc

A je to! 9a+ (Lead worked) 31st Aug 2023 9a/9a+

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwkf_8WMdKW/=

Pure Dreaming Plus 9a+ (Lead worked)
La Rambla Extension 9a+ (Lead worked) 10th Feb 2008 9a/9a+

5th go, without resting hold [although] it is nonsense to consider it as prohibited

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdbKjPUDJVY

[2] Interview with Niall Grimes on Jam Crack Podcast, June 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UiXy1sBEaPTodNUnYwnux?si=a27f975d748a4930

Open Air 9a+ (Lead worked) 17th Nov 2008 9a+

Second ascent.

A bit harder than Weiße Rose, so 9a+ should be appropriate I hope, when Alex Huber did it, Action Directe considered as 8c+ , then 9a for this one was OK. Now when AD is 9a, this should be 9a+.

References

[1] https://www.climbing.com/news/groundbreaking-515-gets-second-ascent/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPh7742FS5Q

Overshadow 9a+ (Lead worked) 16th May 2011

Second ascent.

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-britains-first-8c-on-sight-and-9a-repeat.html

https://vimeo.com/24461554

Pachamama 9a+ (Lead worked) 3rd Feb 2017
Meiose 9a+ (Lead worked) 27th Jan 2018 9a+

Second ascent.

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BepiiOxlmfe/

Super Crackinette 9a+ (Lead flash) 10th Feb 2018

The first ever flash of a 9a+ route.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6OvrRbGU68

Qui 9a+ (Lead worked) 19th Sep 2019 9a+

Second ascent.

2nd ascent after 23 year, FA Stefan Fürst in 1996. It took me over 10 years and roughly 10 days. 1st day this year. Stefan gave it 9a, possibly something have broken, but very possibly it has not got much harder due to breaks. I believe it is more 9a+ now, even though the crux is very hard to grade. The difficulty is not to be underestimated as the first 8c section is surprisingly tiring and makes the crux so much harder. [1]

[1] Adam's comments on 8a.nu.

La Furia de Jabali 9a+ (Lead worked) 19th Jan 2022 9a+

https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/spain/la-capella/sectors/unknown-sector/routes/furia-de-jabali

https://www.instagram.com/adam.ondra/tv/CZFZZ3cBZtH/

Los Revolucionarios 9a (Lead worked) May 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8VQ4GSDh-c

PPP 9a (Lead worked) 7th Aug 2010
Joe-Cita 9a (Lead worked) 20th Apr 2012

Most of the climb was onsight or flash, except the end of second pitch of Marroncita (8b).

Thor's Hammer 9a (Lead worked) 8th Jul 2012 9a

Adam initially said 9a+ but later suggested 9a was more appropriate after new beta and some kneebars were found.

El Potro 9a (Lead worked)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cjDRWBJl5c

Martin Krpan 9a (Lead worked) 11th Nov 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrc2JKEc_bs

Estado Crítico 9a (Lead worked) 7th Feb 2007 8c+

Third go. Adam suggested 8c+ at the time but after a subsequent ascent of Golpe de Estado he said it could warrant 9a due to some hold breakages.

Fuck the System 9a (Lead worked) 6th Feb 2008
Weiße Rose 9a (Lead worked) 13th Sep 2008

Second ascent.

Adam suggested it could be 9a+:

Yess! very solid for that grade in my opinion, with good conditions much better, maybe 9a+ I do not know

https://www.facebook.com/adamondraofficial/photos/pcb.3877426219004530/3877402072340278/

Corona 9a (Lead worked) 2009
Om 9a (Lead worked) 14th Jun 2009

Second ascent.

North Star 9a (Lead worked) 2nd May 2010

Second ascent.

4th go, normal 9a for tall [people], harder for short ones

Northern Lights 9a (Lead worked) 3rd May 2010
Second ascent.
Rainshadow 9a (Lead worked) 17th May 2011

Second ascent.

Honestly one of the best climbs I have done, only Raindogs could be less polished

Southern Smoke Direct 9a (Lead flash) 29th Oct 2012

https://youtu.be/Fco-hX0PW_c?t=120

Cabane au Canada 9a (Lead onsight) 9th Jul 2013 8c+

Long-term dream came true when I did not even expect it. I travelled to this incredible area, thinking that the route would be pretty dirty and abandoned after a long winter, but I found it perfectly cleaned with the draws hanging in. I admit that it is definitely not hard 9a, it definitely rather lower end, but it fits my style, I felt in very decent shape and I fought hard! For the first time in my life, I onsighted a route which had been suggested 9a and I could honestly believe that it could be in the 9a region. For all the others it was simply not case, even though it is very hard to judge it while you are onsighting. Beautiful moment and experience in the early morning session in some of the most breathtaking sportclimbing-wall I have ever seen.

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-9a-onsight-at-rawyl-in-switzerland.html

Il Domani 9a (Lead onsight) 4th May 2014

Been waiting for this for such long time, saving for an onsight. Almost tried last year in less than ideal conditions, but the decision I made was good. Today everything was perfect, awesome [temps] and well rested, and that was just enough to send this beautiful route. Sooo happy. My hardest onsight ever 4sure. [1]

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/spain/baltzola/sectors/la-cueva/routes/il-domani

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA8Bjp4SOkA

TCT 9a (Lead onsight) 11th Jul 2014
Three Degrees of Separation 9a (Lead worked) 21st Jul 2015 9a+

https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-climbs-three-degrees-of-separation-at-ceuse.html

The Dawn Wall 9a (Lead worked) 2016

Second ascent.

A hugely impressive effort over 8 days, especially given Adam's relative lack of big wall experience at the time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDX4qKsxfU/

The Assassin 9a (Lead worked) 9th Nov 2018

2nd ascent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCvLhskHVQw

La Ley Indignata 9a (Lead worked) 9th Nov 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3_4nAcA1us

Water World 9a (Lead onsight) 28th Nov 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/Clg5CQCAO-5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sx6LOHo3AM

Total Eclipse 9a (Lead did not finish) 8c+/9a

Adam came close but didn't manage to finish it off because the top of the route was wet.

Hubble 9a (Lead did not finish) 9a
Directa Rodillar 8c+ (Lead worked) 6th Nov 2020
La Rubia 8c+ (Lead onsight) 13th Apr 2011

The same day as Chilam Balam!

Eye of Odin 8c+ (Lead onsight) Jul 2012
Nordic Flower 8c+ (Lead onsight) 9th Jul 2012

Putting the draws in!

https://vimeo.com/109956376

The Golden Ticket 8c+ (Lead onsight) 2nd Nov 2012

https://vimeo.com/channels/blackdiamond/53636034

Pure Imagination 8c+ (Lead onsight) 2nd Nov 2012 8c+
Le Super Plafond 8c+ (Lead onsight) 6th Jul 2014
Chromosone Y 8c+ (Lead flash) 13th Dec 2014
Just Do It 8c+ (Lead onsight) 10th Nov 2018

An incredible onsight given the technical nature of the climbing.

A dream :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6floyyDP-w

Warmduscher 8c+ (Lead onsight) 2020

If you asked me what was last year’s best sport-climbing achievement for me 🙏, I would probably reply “Warmduscher”.

https://www.emontana-magazine.com/adam-ondra-onsight-warmduscher/

Solitary Souls 8c+ (Lead onsight) 12th Mar 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJxEuMK7Fa0

Goosfraba 8c+ (Lead flash) 29th Mar 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxwR9vsq3l/

5 Uve 8c (Lead onsight) 27th Jun 2011
Ain't Sane in the Membrane 8c (Lead worked) 17th Mar 2023
WoGü 8c (Lead worked) 26th Jul 2008
Bat Route 8c (Lead onsight) 16th May 2011

The first 8c to be onsighted in the UK.

Muy Verdes 8c (Lead onsight) 11th Jul 2012
Silbergeier 8b+ (Lead worked) Between 1st Jan 2007 and 1st Jan 2009

Aged just 14!

White Wedding 8b+ (Lead onsight) 7th Nov 2018

First OS ascent of the route.

Scarface 8b+ (Lead onsight) 7th Nov 2018

First OS of a 14a at Smith.

https://www.lacrux.com/en/klettern/vlog-7-adam-ondra-climbs-scarface-8b-in-the-smith-rocks-onsight-area/

Badman 8b+ (Lead onsight) 10th Nov 2018

First OS and on the same day as his Just Do It OS!

https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-wraps-smith-trip-project-attempt/

Les Massey Ferguson 8b+ (Lead onsight) 29th Dec 2020
Magnetic Fields 8b (Lead onsight) 29th Apr 2010
Totally Free II 8b (Lead onsight) 29th Apr 2010
Austrian Oak 8b (Lead onsight) 29th Apr 2010
Full Tilt 8b (Lead onsight) 3rd May 2010

Narrowly missed out on onsighting True North when he dropped the last boulder problem.

Mandela 8a+ (Lead onsight) 3rd May 2010
Climb Grade FA Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Terranova 8C+ (Boulder worked) 10th Nov 2011

For sure, for many boulderers it would not be motivating at all. But I had my dream-holds, that kept circling in my mind, I kept wondering if there was a way to traverse this part of the wall. And also I had a project close to my home, with good conditions even if it is 18 degrees outside (fresh breeze from inside the cave, additionally limestone is not aggressive for skin). [2]

References

[1] https://youtu.be/QeR47AQ05Jo?t=71

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2011/11/8c+boulder_by_ondra_updated-_comments_from_adam-64987

[3] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-frees-terranova-8c-.html

Ledoborec 8C+ (Boulder worked) 24th May 2020
Brutal Rider 8C+ (Boulder worked) 25th May 2020

In total it has 25 hard moves and could as well be 9b sport route.

https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/czech-republic/sloup/sectors/stre-skaly/routes/brutal-rider

Gioia 8C+ (Boulder worked) 6th Dec 2011 8C+

Second ascent.

A fairy-tale end of physical and mental battle, spent 11 days in total on this problem, the same as on Terranova, therefore I go for 8C+ from the same reasons. Thumbs up Christian for the vision and excitement to keep trying over and over again, I knew it is possible, Christian saw just a piece of incredible impossible-looking rock.

On the grade:

Well every single move is at the very limit and so I do think it's 8C+. I'd compare it in difficulty to Terranova. If you were to give this 8C, then the bouldering grades wouldn't make much sense anymore. You'd have to downgrade all the 8B+ and most of the 8C's as well. When Christian [Core] sent the problem he thought it could be 8C+, but he first suggested 8C to play things safe. I can only congratulate him for this superb ascent three years ago. [2]

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeR47AQ05Jo

[2] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/adam-ondra-the-pure-gioia-interview.html

Kráter 8C (Boulder worked) 24th Jun 2017 8C
Pohár Nesmrtelnosti (Prodloužení) 8C (Boulder worked) 23rd Nov 2022 8C/8C+

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUOrTTu-Zh/

Drift 8C (Boulder worked)
Pata Ledovce 8C (Boulder worked)
From Dirt Grows the Flowers 8C (Boulder worked) 30th Nov 2010
Monkey Wedding 8C (Boulder worked) 14th Aug 2011 8C
Tekuté Štěstí 8C (Boulder worked) 24th Jun 2018
Ghost Rider 8C (Boulder worked) 24th Sep 2019
Iceberg 8C (Boulder worked) 23rd Apr 2020
Dreamtime (pre break) 8B+ (Boulder worked) 23rd Mar 2008

In 4 hours!

Practice of the Wild 8B+ (Boulder worked) 1st Oct 2011 8C (soft)
Big Paw 8B+ (Boulder worked) 29th Nov 2011 8B+/8C
Gecko Assis 8B+ (Boulder flash) 11th Dec 2011 8B

A notorious dilemma with the grade, fits perfectly my style, height and conditions were awesome. But the second climbing day, a bit tired and not fully on the limit. I would love to record it as 8B+, but it just did not feel like 8B+... that is my feeling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1BEILGQoWQ

Jade 8B+ (Boulder flash) 7th Jun 2015

https://vimeo.com/130242972

Sviní Mor 8B (Boulder worked) 29th Sep 2013
Confessions 8B (Boulder flash) 20th Dec 2009 8B

Well, 8B+ flash sounds amazing but I can't put as 8B+, it was all too simple compared to The Dagger or La Proue. I just gave it go without expecting anything and suddenly I was on the top and did not find it very hard. But I do not say it can't be 8B+, it might have been pretty much my style or I don't know... To flash The Vice was much more difficult for me. see Martin's comment as well.

The Vice 8B (Boulder flash) 30th Jul 2012
Fat Lip 8B (Boulder worked) Jan 2023

https://youtu.be/xe8PeQgbvEs?t=181

The Ace 8B (Boulder flash) 22nd Jan 2023

Freak moment! Executed just perfectly! Thanks for the beta Will and Leon for beta, and extra psyche by the legend himself Jerry [Moffatt] and Magnus [Midtbø]!

Jerry Moffatt:

That was fucking awesome! [2]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnzog4ZoynB/

[2] https://youtu.be/xe8PeQgbvEs?t=939

Careless Torque 8A (Boulder worked) 22nd Jan 2023

Fourth or fifth go.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnum0wzr4js/

Climb Grade FA Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Concepción E8 (Lead onsight) 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUpigX8xKy8

Belly Full of Bad Berries E8 (Lead worked) 15th Nov 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ2GBjwf5CI

Ray's Roof E7 (Lead ground up) 2023

https://youtu.be/w0ymsYOIe1M?si=y7ftlEi6cSwPfL-g&t=195

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