Adam Ondra 9a first ascent

Black Diamond athlete Adam Ondra made the first ascent of Chaxi Raxi, a massive 9b line at Oliana, Spain in late April. This is likely one of the hardest sport climb in the world. We had Bernardo Gimenez on the scene to document Adam’s efforts and he was fortunate enough to be there for the redpoint. Below is the outstanding video Bernardo edited together, as well as brief recap from Adam. Stunning. Impressive. Inspiring. Absolutely bad ass. Congratulations, Adam.

The Dawn Wall - Filmul intreg

O poveste motivationala despre munca unui catarator in incercarea de a elibera un traseu in Yosemite Valley In January, 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Tommy Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing The Dawn Wall. Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?

10 Years In Patagonia

Duct Tape Then Beer bring us this incredible amalgamation of clips from Mikey Schaefer s ten years of climbing in Patagonia. Woven together from numerous trips and tens of contributors, this video tells the story of Mikey s mission to establish seven first ascents on the seven major peaks of the Fitzroy range and the relationship he developed with the region during that mission. Along the way, Mikey s attitude to the mountains changed from treating them as enemies to be conquered to the more nuanced relationship he now shares with them. He also became a photographer, made more friends than he can count and had some of the most defining experiences of his life. This is his story, brought to you from Patagonia by Patagonia.