Age of Ondra 2019

Overview

Age of Ondra is a 2019 documentary film that explores the life and career of professional rock climber Adam Ondra. Directed by Zachary Barr, Josh Lowell, and Peter Mortimer, the film examines the athlete's impact on his sport and his pursuit of new climbing challenges. At the age of 26, Ondra is depicted as a world champion who has completed significant feats, including climbing the Dawn Wall and establishing the first 9c route in history. The documentary follows his travels across Europe and North America as he attempts to flash a 9a+ route, a task that requires climbing a route of that difficulty on the first attempt. This goal represents a significant evolution in the sport, as a 9a+ grade was considered the pinnacle of difficulty only ten years prior, often requiring hundreds of attempts by elite climbers. The film highlights the intensity of his ascents and his ongoing motivation to redefine human potential in climbing. The documentary has a runtime of 46 minutes and was released on April 30, 2019.