From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 50s
Adam Ondra Climbs 5.14d First Ascent in Italy
Adam Ondra completes historic 5.14d boulder first ascent in Italy after four days.
In brief
Adam Ondra completes historic 5.14d boulder first ascent in Italy after four days. Adam Ondra made the first ascent of Murena, a 5.14d sport climb in Piedmont, Italy, four days after completing a V17 boulder. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Adam Ondra's First Ascent
Adam Ondra tied in to get the first ascent of Murena, a 5.14d sport climb in Piedmont, Italy on October 16.
“Just a few hours after sending Exodia [V17], I moved to another great crag in Piedmont.”
Murena Climb Details
The climb features a toehook throw crux with risk of falling on a passing car roof, but rock is not very solid.
“It’s an amazing line with special moves, crux featuring a toehook throw, while you risk a potential fall on the roof of the passing car.”
Ondra's Recent Successes
Ondra completed a V17 boulder in four days after Elias Iagnemma's 212-day V18 attempt, climbing over 130 routes 5.14d or harder.
“I totally respect Elias for proposing [V18], having his track record, having tried some other [V17] boulders and being close, and still trying Exodia for 212 days.”
The key point
Adam Ondra made the first ascent of Murena, a 5.14d sport climb in Piedmont, Italy, four days after completing a V17 boulder.
