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

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.

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• Why Adam likes boldness and adventure in climbing
• Adam’s tips for falling the right way
• Will Adam compete in the 2028 Olympics?
• The ethics of glued holds and manufactured climbs
• Do competitions actually test who’s the best climber?
• Skipping bolts to improve performance

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