Alex Megos Climbs 'Van De Panique' (8c/5.14b) In The Pouring Rain

Alex Megos Climbs 'Van De Panique' (8c/5.14b) In The Pouring Rain | Epic Climber, Ep. 4

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Described by Adam Ondra as 'one of the best sport crags in the world' the 'Camping' sector of Van d'en Haut is characteristic of many Swiss sport climbing venues. Tall, imposing and very steep, the limestone buttress commands impressive views of Lac de Salanfe and its surrounding hills. The climbing is practically unparalleled in the whole of Switzerland and even better for our climbers it stays (mostly) dry in the rain. While Hazel and Emily set their sights on one of the crag's classic 8a routes, Tommy and Alex turn their attention to the long, sustained 8c 'Van de Panique.' Tommy drops the onsight, but Alex, with his flair for fast ascents, steps up eagerly to try the line.
Director: Alan Sim
Producer: Donna Saarentola
Alex Megos Climbs 'Van De Panique' (8c/5.14b) In The Pouring Rain | Epic Climber, Ep. 4
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@leontiefmodell650 5 жыл бұрын

They also could've called this:"Alex Megos showing off to trad-climbing legends"...

@trentnun 9 жыл бұрын

Tommy's got a clot of class, I'm sure it would be hard to seem weak to a younger, better climber, but Tommy gave Alex mega props.

@kevedwards 8 жыл бұрын

There are things tommy can do that other climbers only dream of even Alex but I love the way they all respect each other's different skills, it's one the things that make climbing such an amazing sport.

@Monscent 8 жыл бұрын

Tommy just sint the jealous type of person. a real role model.

@RirottoPL 8 жыл бұрын

+hey If youlove what you do, and someone can do something you cannot it;s only normal if for one to be impressed, it gives a challenge, jealousy also is there but in form of motivation not resignation..

@wolfgang16 7 жыл бұрын

megos props*

@johntuttle9544 6 жыл бұрын

Alex has stronger fingers, but doubtful he will climb the Dawn Wall.

@Mojo522 9 жыл бұрын

Alex Megos is so awesome. I love watching him climb, he's so inspiring.

@ryanharnsberger3165 8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Gauthier i agree

@carlopaclibar5730 7 жыл бұрын

Imagine shaking their hands

@user-nu9mv9dq7c Жыл бұрын

Ive shaken megos hand! The doctor says with three more years of physio full function may return. JK hes a nice dude as well :).

@hicx8734 5 жыл бұрын

I just love that Alex isn't too arrogant about his skills. He'd rather just show you

@itsalley4563 7 жыл бұрын

And I'm over here struggling to climb the stairs.

@MW3Jayswoop09 7 жыл бұрын

Dam give him 10 years hea gonna be a legend i see the determination in his eyes somethin feirce

@angelaleeung 8 жыл бұрын

Alex is really good but I feel like this tv show is making him look way more superior compared to the other climbers...

@robertm4050 8 жыл бұрын

+Angela Leung When you weigh like a 130 lbs it is really easy when you are a guy and 20 years old. I was 6 foot and weighed 145 lbs when I was around 22 and could do all sorts of crazy stuff. I was super active back then. The rest of them are normal weights and older.

@thomasduncan1855 7 жыл бұрын

That is probably because he is by far the best out of the 4

@robertm4050 7 жыл бұрын

Thomas Duncan Yeah, he is the only pro full time climber.

@mamamamamamamable 6 жыл бұрын

do you know who tommy caldwell is?

@robzs8388 5 жыл бұрын

Of course not. The trend in climbing nowadays to think single-pitch hardgrade is serious climbing is fucking ridiculous.

@leolenhardt2401 7 жыл бұрын

0:38 this jump is pretty cool

@dumbusernamefortube 9 жыл бұрын

I feel like this a infomercial with the commentary and the 'pumpy' music

@ieism1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! What language was the voice-over?

@masonkane5884 8 жыл бұрын

He should try out for Ninja Warrior.

@oliviaschofield7658 7 жыл бұрын

Alex should definitely

@the1andonlytrollface 7 жыл бұрын

they don't let people like alex on ninja warrior because it wouldn't be fair

@masonkane5884 7 жыл бұрын

They would absolutely let him on. Typically they have a handful of serious competitors and then a whole slew of "filler" contestants. He would likely be in the serious contestants' bracket.

@gnrrrrrrrr 7 жыл бұрын

Sean McColl

@stiki3162 5 жыл бұрын

Did you see how worlds best climbers train? most of the stuff on ninja factor would be just a breeze for them,that would just point out how bad others are and lower the qulity of the show,why do that?

@thelazyhuntress 7 жыл бұрын

I love how some of them give off that "I'm a bit embarrassed or ashamed" attitude when there's really nothing to really be embarrassed of, considering their skill. There are a lot of people who can't do the things they do. xD

@GuinessOriginal 6 жыл бұрын

Caterina Hunts a lot?

@moustacheplayz8653 7 жыл бұрын

how would that harness stop them fall

@InkDropFalls 8 жыл бұрын

Amazes me to see them holding on with just there finger tips and still able to spring up a foot to the next hold .. I would like to know the effects that has on the fingers how much energy and spring can a climber generate using just arms and fingers .... and what are the difference in muscle groups do climbers have or are best to have for climbing and is there a perfect size and build

@whyareyoureadingthisstalke8378 8 жыл бұрын

Kidnap a climber and dissect him in your basement. Then we can compare notes.

@InkDropFalls 8 жыл бұрын

Dante Constantine You have notes.....I am not a climber do not contact me ..:D

@legrosfleau 8 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about climbing but i am curious about something. The attach in wich they put their line and then trow themselves from with no fear at all, who tells them they are secure ?

@joshuachhakchhuak1097 8 жыл бұрын

science. science does.

@joshuachhakchhuak1097 8 жыл бұрын

science. science does.

@harrisons62 4 жыл бұрын

Joshua Chhakchhuak What’s that have to do with science? It’s an attachment on the rope controlled by the belayer which holds the rope.

@JJ-iu5hl 4 жыл бұрын

What belay technique is Tommy using at 6:17? He's just casually pulling rope out of the top of his belay device with no brake hand or anything. Is there a certain device that let's you do this nonchalantly like that?

@bernhardlangers778 4 жыл бұрын

Grigri+ for example, when on lead mode and fed a fitting rope for it.

@michalifabian9646 4 жыл бұрын

If you look closely you can see he is actually holding the break rope.

@RetroRob420 5 жыл бұрын

"Four of some of the best climbers in the world: Alex and some three other assholes." Lol! they play the most hardcore music ever when alex climbs, yet when they show any of the others they like fade out the music, and then they go back to alex and cue back up the epic guitar riff, lmao

@steve8234 5 жыл бұрын

Tommy Caldwell is actually a badass. He once escaped capture from some Kyrgyzstan rebels by pushing one of them off a cliff (rebel survived). He along with several other climbers were held hostage for 6 days before they escaped. Pretty crazy story. He also lost his left index finger from a table saw in 2001. He's overcome some very difficult situations in his life.

@mathieucruz1833 4 жыл бұрын

Viktor Birkeland yeah no shit dumb fuck

@fanzhang5568 4 жыл бұрын

Viktor Birkeland Tommy is probably the best and most accomplished big wall climber in the world. When come to adventure climb, big and hard wall expedition, and bold climbs Alex is no way close to Tommy and hazel. It blows my mind people on the internet sitting behind a computer calls Tommy fucking Caldwell a rando. It’s Tommy fucking Caldwell.

@donaldvanvliet9039 3 жыл бұрын

@@fanzhang5568 you're right about Tommy. But still, if Tommy himself says that Alex is a better technical climber than him, don't you wonder how Alex would do on the Dawn Wall ?

@fanzhang5568 3 жыл бұрын

@@donaldvanvliet9039 did Tommy call Alex more technical? Alex is ridiculously strong but he is not really known as a technical climber. Dawn wall is “only” 9a, if Alex megos has the mental fortitude, someone place all the hard gears for him, and can figure out the thin traverse pitch, I am sure a 9c climber can eventually take down a 9a big wall.

@benkirkham9876 7 жыл бұрын

How do they get down ?

@nordtrees 9 жыл бұрын

I kinda new to climbing so I'm not trying to be a dick or anything, just trying to understand the lingo.. but would you call it an onsight if Megos had sent that route? I mean since Tommy went first and all, wouldn't that be called a flash..? I know this stuff doesn't really matter, but it's fun to learn the "rules"

@MegaLucaTV 9 жыл бұрын

nordtrees yes, that would be a flash, not an on sight, you are right :)

@kevedwards 8 жыл бұрын

He did it second go so it's already not a on site and your right it would be a flash if tommy went first and he watched him on the route. But the fact that it was his second go turns it into a red point....regardless it is still absolutely amazing. A flash isn't bouldering specific, the same applies for sport climbing if you already have beta on the climb it becomes a flash and if you climb a boulder with no beta and don't touch the holds its still a on site.

@soulhacksyxxx6848 7 жыл бұрын

this life of luxury.

@ferdtheterd3897 6 жыл бұрын

I've been to the top of that mountain, I took the easy way uo though

@donaldvanvliet9039 3 жыл бұрын

they got the looks, you've got the brain :)

@LegalizeTheNuclearBomb 4 жыл бұрын

Did they just censor Pooping?

@marselita19 9 жыл бұрын

I just can say woooow

@-Will. 7 жыл бұрын

Not the pouring rain, but definitely impressive.

@camzilla8733 9 жыл бұрын

" vent de panique "

@polodu8727 9 жыл бұрын

good boy

@fernandogomezvega5983 8 жыл бұрын

anyone know the name of the song from 5:00 to 6:40 ?

@chrisvanniekerk1692 8 жыл бұрын

+Fernando Gomez Vega Darude - Sandstorm

@fernandogomezvega5983 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Van Niekerk thank you but I know what song that is, and is not it.

@rickytrockclimbing2935 6 жыл бұрын

3:30 wtf kind of knot is that? It looks like a sloppy bowline

@arielhenrique9180 6 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned for the next episode where we star Alex and some wankers...

@AstEternal 3 жыл бұрын

"No bad conditions"

@bruh...1543 8 жыл бұрын

Why did the bleep out pouring at 2:37 xD

@Jobey_99 8 жыл бұрын

+Bruh... pissing*

@nathangek 8 жыл бұрын

+josh green and why do they bleep out pissing? lol

@zollek6 4 жыл бұрын

Alex's stopper knot is a bit loose :B

@remosteinhaus7684 7 жыл бұрын

megos looks like Pinocchio

@firecrapperXX 7 жыл бұрын

did they really censor the word piss

@REDandBLUEandORANGE 5 жыл бұрын

How did that one guy lose his fingers

@lawleight626 4 жыл бұрын

Caldwell had to saw it off couldn't put it back together .

@db5520 7 жыл бұрын

6:21 family guy

@REDandBLUEandORANGE 5 жыл бұрын

Hazel is so pretty

@blakeandsuch 7 жыл бұрын

dat helmet hair doe

@wolftitanmask9539 5 жыл бұрын

tommy said all the routes they did that day was tough for them except for alex... it was tough for alex he just didnt give up so quickly !

@lxndrmendoza 7 жыл бұрын

I guess if your name is Alex, you're just a bad ass climber😜😁 it's in the name. Shout out to Alex Honnold, climb on 👍🏼

@Scareth 7 жыл бұрын

Real life Spider-Man

@blakeandsuch 7 жыл бұрын

day helmet hair doe

@adrienbonnefoi7355 4 жыл бұрын

mdrrr ce genre d'accent français des familles

@colinlow4814 7 жыл бұрын

His secretly is chuck norrises son

@milankotevski1663 9 жыл бұрын

Alex Honnold eats these monutains for breakfast. No ropes.

@Wardog11111 9 жыл бұрын

Milan Kotevski Obvious troll is obvious

@WarnerKrause 8 жыл бұрын

+Milan Kotevski The day Honnold solos 5.14b will be the day he dies.

@vintagegamer889 7 жыл бұрын

Potter maybe (if he hadn't died).

@stephenr80 6 жыл бұрын

Only huber soloed this grade inthink n not that many meters

@iguessitsmanny 4 жыл бұрын

Hemily Arrington? Wtf 😂😂

@GeorgeTheThinker 6 жыл бұрын

Even I'll pass

@XordyGames 7 жыл бұрын

6:24 7:10 lol

@drewpluto2716 7 жыл бұрын

Peter parker

@GenX-Memories 8 жыл бұрын

Sponsored by Patagonia.

@bastogne315 4 жыл бұрын

I see tendonitis here.

@bassRDS 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy still has a finger, that's why he could not set an 8c

@marinac.ll.4840 5 жыл бұрын

To me it looks like Alex is wayyyyy much better than the rest of the three climbers. But I’m a little confused because Emily Harrington did go to IFSC competitions, and however I’ve never seen alex compete. He would’ve destroyed all the boulder problems ahahhhaa

@pascala535 7 жыл бұрын

nope nope nope

@MakoTheFrog 8 жыл бұрын

let's pick the commentator who cant speak English. "that's a great idea" - no one ever.

@spencerkrueckl7709 5 жыл бұрын

The guy in the green is so salty at alex

@LegalizeTheNuclearBomb 4 жыл бұрын

Who is this narrator jesus christ

@Jdizzle176 5 жыл бұрын

That dude in the oranges voice annoys me

@escaladaseguraamimanera3621 2 жыл бұрын

this people are not of this planet..are super power aliens from the "allpowerfullworld" in the Andromeda galaxy and come here just to brag...jajajajjaja

@mystical_spice3786 7 жыл бұрын

That first climber sucks grabs the the quick draw

@robzs8388 5 жыл бұрын

Jesus man. learn something about the sport you apparently enjoy.

@robzs8388 5 жыл бұрын

I hate this impression in climbing that single-pitch hardgrade climbing is somehow "the best"; that stuff is really just training for a real climber, imo. Props to the kid for being a strong climber and everything, but the idea that he's a better climber than Tommy fucking Caldwell is just laughable.

@Robert-gs9oe 5 жыл бұрын

Robz S "I know routes he's done in a day or really quickly and they're routes I could never dream of doing." - Tommy Fucking Caldwell. If Tommy Caldwell is a "real" climber then surely he would be able to do these incredibly hard climbs as his training, but clearly he cant, so your point is mute. Climbing is not a game of top trumps, you can't compare apples and oranges.

@La0bouchere 2 жыл бұрын

'real climbing' is just what people say when they want to dismiss other people's accomplishments. Besides, Megos would wreck Caldwell on any big wall, similar to how Ondra only needed 8 days to send the dawn wall