Adam Ondra: I Climb Harder When I don’t Think

Adam Ondra writes: “One more little video from Margalef from my October/November trip. This time we will go back to the sunny side of Margalef. Towards the end of the trip, I was happy to make the first ascent of Directa Bongada 9a [5.14d]. It links the hard first part of Directa Rodillar and all the hard parts of La Bongada. I made the FA of Directa Rodillar at the beginning of that trip and I proposed 8c+/9a [5.14c/d], but in January it was repeated by the strong Vojta Trojan who thought it was more of an 8c/c+ [5.14b/c]. Nevertheless, you must make a way harder start into the La Bongada, but there is (unfortunately?) a big rest in between. Cool route and cool moment during the sunset. Enjoy!”

Summary

• 0:00​ – Intro
• 0:21​ – Margalef sunset beauty shots
• 0:39​ – Dorecta Bongada route info
• 1:02​ – Climb starts
• 1:53​ – A pogo jump
• 2:28​ – Resting in kneebar
• 3:05​ – When to climb a harder route on a south side
• 3:42​ – Not to think for the best performance
• 4:20​ – Crux of La Bongada
• 5:57​ – Route top

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