Black Diamond Presents: Adam Ondra—The Balkans Road Trip
Black Diamond Presents: Adam Ondra—The Balkans Road Trip follows one of climbing’s most electrifying talents as he heads into Southeastern Europe with a van, a rack, and an appetite for the unknown. From the limestone walls of Bosnia to Croatia’s steep, sea-swept cliffs, Adam Ondra turns a simple road trip into a high-stakes tour of new lines, big goals, and the kind of movement that looks a few years ahead of the rest of the sport. What makes this film worth your 17 minutes is the mix of intensity and joy: hard first ascents, bold attempts on serious multi-pitch terrain, and the behind-the-scenes moments that show how world-class climbing actually happens day to day. It’s a fast, inspiring watch that captures not just cutting-edge sport climbing, but the friendships and shared obsession that tie together a global climbing community—no matter what country you’re in.
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From establishing a beautiful 9a+ in Bosnia during the Drill and Chill festival to a first go attempt at Croatia’s formidable 8c multi-pitch Spomin, BD Athlete Adam Ondra’s recent road trip through the Balkans of Southeastern Europe was, by all accounts, historic. Leaving a trail of hard first ascents and futuristic projects in his wake, Ondra not only developed new routes in each country but also forged lasting friendships with a global community—a community forever connected by one thing: passion for climbing.