Alexander Megos Wheel of Life
Alexander Megos Wheel of Life from Powerhouse on Vimeo.
The Wheel of Life (V15/8C) is a famous boulder problem in Hollow Mountain Cave in the Grampians of Australia. The problem which consists of over 60 moves was first completed by Dai Koyamada in 2004, and it links up several V8 to V15 problems that were established by climbers such as Klem Loskot and Fred Nicole. The second ascent was made by the Australian boulderer Chris Webb Parsons in 2007. These ascents were then followed by a 3rd and 4th ascent by Ethan Pringle and James Kassay. On 30 October 2011, Australian climber Benjamin P. Cossey completed the fifth ascent of The Wheel of Life. Ben downgraded the climb from a V16 to a V14 (8B+).[1] In June 2012 ascents were made by Dave Graham and then Ian Dory. Graham suggested a route grade of 9a+ (Ewbank 36), stating that it was "not possible to compare it to other boulder problems, due to its length", and that it was in a league above 9a routes he had climbed.[2] In November 2012, James Kassay completed a more difficult direct finish to the problem.[3] Following this Daniel Woods made an ascent in 2013 [4] Closely followed by Alexander Megos. [5] For More information see http://www.verticallifemag.com.au/2013/07/reflecting-on-the-wheel/. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Life]
Adam Ondra: Rock and Plastic
Adam Ondra: Rock and Plastic from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo.
Adam Ondra is having a hell of a year. In addition to onsighting 9a (5.14d)—something he's done twice in 2014—he's redpointed Biographie/Realization (5.15a, 9a+) and won both the bouldering and lead climbing World Championships. Never before has anyone won championships in both disciplines in the same year, and no one has imagined doing so while performing outdoors at the highest levels. The unprecedented achievements have left commentators grasping for suitable comparisons. There are none. In this profile of the master of rock and plastic, filmmaker Bernardo Gimenez follows Ondra from high point to high point, taking in the redpoint of Biographie/Realization, the first ascent of Ira (9a) in Spain, and his championship performances.
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