Historic FLASH of Climbing's Most Famous Offwidth

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2 жыл бұрын

Mari Salvesen becomes only the second person in history to flash the 5.13 offwidth Belly Full of Bad Berries in Indian Creek Utah. This is a massively significant ascent in offwidth climbing, crack climbing and women's trad climbing
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@tmurray1567 2 жыл бұрын

This achievement is underrated as fuck. This is insane.

@JesseT86 2 жыл бұрын

even Ondra didn't flash this one.

@tmurray1567 2 жыл бұрын

@@JesseT86 Mari Salvesen deserves recognition on a world wide level. She is the true Champion!

@jjns3991624 2 жыл бұрын

@@JesseT86 he went for the onsight and ended up doing it second go. He also said that before trying BFOBB he had never been on any overhanging offwidths.

@xbr4dx 2 жыл бұрын

who's underrating it? That was badass full stop. really inspiring to see that effort

@iz2333 Жыл бұрын

I'm underrating it, can anyone explain? I get how impressive the physical effort is but I know nothing about climbing and don't understand why she had to go upside down there.

@grampsz. 2 жыл бұрын

Climbing this on it's own is impressive, flashing this is absolutely insane. Congrats Mari, well deserved!

@isaiahhiggins Жыл бұрын

what does flashing mean?

@trevorneuzerling9281 Жыл бұрын

@@isaiahhiggins First try

@isaiahhiggins Жыл бұрын

@@trevorneuzerling9281 thanks, and wow, that is impressive!

@ThunderChunky101 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect climb.

@jonathansage9063 Жыл бұрын

@@trevorneuzerling9281 How can we know for sure it was her first try 🤔

@glynwilliams13266231 2 жыл бұрын

Well that was emotional! Pete and Tom wanted that as much as Mari. Bloody brilliant and what an effort. Well done Mari

@toddphillips9989 2 жыл бұрын

Is that Tom belaying her? I couldn't tell from how tight the hood was around his head.

@leeproctor7132 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@buridah328 Жыл бұрын

Her size and technique helped her

@urabagofcells2228 10 ай бұрын

I think the tightness of the hood around the man’s face tells you it is indeed Tom 😊😅

@snefansson 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute beast she is! Edit: Nice that the music stopped real early. Just pure power and good footage. Top editing!

@chaosengine4597 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@eccehomer8182 2 жыл бұрын

Was going to comment the same... let the climbing do the talking!

@dave_h_8742 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@cfoscoop 2 жыл бұрын

The way she rests with just foot jams looks so sick, can't even imagine the core strength. Awesome achievement!

@lucabrito 2 жыл бұрын

You can actually see the core strength. The sheer muscular abs she got

@ISLAM_IS_EVIL 9 ай бұрын

Id Tap Dat!

@radscorpion8 Ай бұрын

@@lucabrito lol you guys they're just regularly toned abs its not that amazing

@chabum81 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Mari, so impressive! For context, Ondra said about this route: "Belly Full of Bad Berries 5.13 on my second go today, one the biggest fights of my life."

@joestevenson5568 2 жыл бұрын

As demonstrated by the wideboyz though, Ondra sort of muscled through it with iffy crack technique.

@danieljensen2626 2 жыл бұрын

@@joestevenson5568 Mostly iffy foot technique. He is a solid crack climber but I don't think he has done many off-widths.

@chaosengine4597 2 жыл бұрын

idk what the O-Dog means. Mari went through it like a hot knife through butter oO

@hartmutbraun6712 2 жыл бұрын

@@joestevenson5568 to me it seems that one major difference is that she was capable of resting hanging on her feet. Adam couldn’t do this and tried resting hanging on his arms. He is specifically commenting on the trouble this route was causing to his legs. Is it at all sensible to compare two physically different climber‘s? If yes, I would love two see a direct side by side comparison of their ascends.

@pascaljutras178 2 жыл бұрын

@@hartmutbraun6712 low body weight is a real advantage when it is time to hold by feet in a inconfortable and painful situation, the painful pressure is less.

@Gremlin4498 2 жыл бұрын

Mari is the only climber where I find myself worrying if the rocks knew what they were in for.

@bradford_shaun_murray Жыл бұрын

9:23 👀

@Cleeemoo 2 жыл бұрын

The tension during the ascent... the silent that a massive scream broke... the detailed hand and leg work... insane core work... I had to pause the video to get my chalkbag. This is massive, this is huge! Big congratulations Mari! As Pete always says "Good effort!" but that was way more than that! This was insane. I need a nap.

@steve45 2 жыл бұрын

That was special to watch! Mari is amazing! Its so important that moments like these are documented, thank you for doing so! That was both emotional to watch and inspiring!

@ryanlange4642 2 жыл бұрын

I had to rewatch the power scream at least 5 times! Seeing the look on Mari's face when she clipped the chains made me as happy as I was when Tom and Pete sent century crack. So stoked for all of you! What an amazing trip!

@mrfreezeindahouse 2 жыл бұрын

Now that's impressive. I'm in awe. Huge congrats to Mari. Thank you wideboyz for sharing such high quality content!

@annakleaber 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know I could be so proud of a stranger! Amazing job Edit: Just read that it's the second flash ever. Legendary

@jacobrogers7286 2 жыл бұрын

The first flash was by the guy holding the camera at the top

@slapthesloper 2 жыл бұрын

That was the most intense emotion I’ve ever felt conveyed in a climbing video. Such an amazing send from Mari

@MarkFunderburk Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@snonsig2688 9 ай бұрын

She's really got the Ondra screams down

@goatbloat8233 2 жыл бұрын

I was missing Mari on this channel and bammmm...a video for the ages. Congrats Mari. That was intense.

@Overitall805 Жыл бұрын

Been climbing 30 years...this is one of the most impressive flashes I've Ever seen !

@WillTheFrozen 2 жыл бұрын

That's how you become a legend.

@CUJOtheMASTER 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was impressive! Spent the entire video on the edge of my seat!

@danielwesterlund1905 2 жыл бұрын

Did you think the title was lying?

@jameslambert1764 2 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely insane. I did my first offwidth a few days ago and got completely shut down on a 5.7. I can't imagine how insanely challenging this is even when you do know proper technique. Mari, you're an absolute beast and an inspiration

@jonathansage9063 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean you were shut down?

@ArrowOfTruth01 Жыл бұрын

The way she smiles and celebrates with the people around her is incredibly touching. I want to have accomplishments like that. Absolute inspiration.

@mikesteffen3378 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing accomplishment. I showed this to my 9 year old daughter and she was mesmerized. Thank you Mari for inspiring both young and old!

@hidden_sense9839 2 жыл бұрын

F**** insane! Already saw the clip of Mari doing it on instagram, but seeing it completely and like that makes it even more impressive! Absolutely impressive! Mari splitting the rock (pun 100% intended) and crushing it!

@jdbagert 2 жыл бұрын

I’m tearing up. Absolutely phenomenal effort - congrats!

@dave_h_8742 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not crying i have allergies !

@jlehm 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing send Mari! Would love to see a post flash recap of what she was thinking throughout the climb and what it was like when it all hit her at the end.

@zanemain9951 Жыл бұрын

At 2:50 watching her forearm engage is crazy! She's so strong you can literally see it. This is what hardwork and dedication looks like.

@pietervermeulen1619 2 жыл бұрын

6:50 Tom is just chilling while Mari is giving it all

@fotthewhuck 2 жыл бұрын

mari is CRACKed! btw, thanks for the inspiration dear wideboyz and girl. i have no good crack in my area but you got me so hyped im gonna travel soon. never stop being awesome!

@08Shade80 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute fking unit. I love Mari so much. Complete badass

@Meepmeeple 2 жыл бұрын

What a gruelling intense climb, Mari just absolutely grinding it out, truly impressive. Congrats, and great filming as always boys!

@adamnacht6232 2 жыл бұрын

What an insane send! Mari, you are my favorite climber out there. You put up a good fight, I really felt that! Congrats on that huge achievement

@jacktrussler20 2 жыл бұрын

I already knew mari was an absolute beast, but this just proves it!

@starlitshadows Жыл бұрын

This is my first introduction to this channel and wow... one of the best climbing vids I've ever seen. Best battle cry I've heard on a wall with those shredded abs too. What a war, couldn't be more badass Mari! 💪🔥

@noone-ld7pt 2 жыл бұрын

An absolutely beastly performance by Mari. Very very people in the world could do that route at all, and she fucking FLASHED it! Was not expecting the power scream at 9:25! That one would make Ondra proud! Massive congrats to Mari!

@gothicanimegirl44 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most horrifying things i could ever imagine. I'm already afraid of heights but having to go upside down to climb it. That's insane. You did an amazing job that most couldn't do ever let alone as well.

@ThunderChunky101 Жыл бұрын

Incredible effort here, perfect attack. The grandkids will be absolutely amazed at this kind of tenacity. My grandparents were in the circus, the feats they used to perform are, to me at least, beyond comprehension for normal people. There are videos in existence, black and white. Watching this gives that same kind of feeling, especially considering how much Mari reminds me of my mum growing up. Incredible skill and tenacity. What a great pair you make! So impressive here.

@hawthornewipe 2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit.... My eyes got abs from watching this. Absolute beast!!!!

@bencoward2748 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible effort and unbelievable strength from Mari. So cool! I love watching her climb.

@Mindwave416 2 жыл бұрын

"Absolute Bucket"- Pete described final jug

@paulthreesixty 2 жыл бұрын

Mari is just one of those people you love to see succeed

@frankheiser2775 2 жыл бұрын

To quote Pete: "Absolutely smashed it!!" Watching this, what an emotional ride! Sweaty hands, goosebumps and the final gave me full on chills. Gongrats and a lot of respect to Mari.

@meganwong9508 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing achievement. Huge congrats to Mari! I always enjoy watching her climb and seeing this was incredibly inspiring. Congrats!

@themanissam1 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching Mari on this channel for a while and it's just now that I fell in love. What an absolute badass. I had tears in my eyes at the end. Amazing!

@LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg 2 жыл бұрын

I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING

@rileycahoon400 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Mari! So amazing! You’re an inspiration to us all. And it sounds like you couldn’t have had a better support crew. Cheers.

@miataqc8763 Жыл бұрын

Seeing videos like this gets me so inspired to go climb. I'm quite a beginner still. Only climbed roughly ten times and I am still BEAT from climbing four days ago and this made me feel like I was never even sore. Im so ready to go climb tomorrow now. Those screams give me the damn goosebumps. I'm over here struggling to stay on an overhanging V2 for more than 30 seconds and this shit went on for at least ten minutes. That is just incredible.

@HaleyMorganB 2 жыл бұрын

So incredibly rad. Psyched on all the super strong ladies crushing it on trad lately! So inspired by you, Mari

@kalashlifetnt9936 Жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect, I can only imagine how much determination and effort went in to not only this huge feat she’s accomplished, but her becoming the badass person that she is.

@brdw 2 жыл бұрын

OMFG Mari. You quietly hang in the background of so many Wide Boyz videos of you smash this like it's a warmup. Absolutely incredible.

@JMZ369 2 жыл бұрын

9:01 hanging from the crack by her ankles, belayer lying down... in isolation the most relaxed climb ever!! Amazing send, what an athlete.

@ericsophiea6481 2 жыл бұрын

Mari is amazing. The determination, skill, and training required to flash this climb boggles my mind. Well done Mari!

@mrthirty1139 2 жыл бұрын

That is some of the best climbing footage I've ever seen. Mari is a beast! Must have been pumped out of her mind. As Pete would say, good effort. What is the O grading? Perhaps it should be M grading now since Mari > Ondra

@danp2509 2 жыл бұрын

i think it took ondra 2 attempts

@chaosengine4597 2 жыл бұрын

I think Mari will downgrade it to 5.10, as you can climb it with open laces no problem.

@jaymassey7931 Жыл бұрын

I love this video. No music, no nature B-roll, no interviews, just climbing.

@kavali6320 2 жыл бұрын

Needed a hanky at the end... Watching Mari climbing/squeezing/topping this route was pure pleasure. Congrats!

@dave_h_8742 2 жыл бұрын

🤯 such a fight ! Bat hangs (that training after the failure bat in Magnus gym really payed off) and endurance, blown away by Mari she is a beast and should be recognised more for her "good efforts", also on sighting this was epic too. Top quality video, music and editing too. How did Pete get to the camera spot down rope then climb around ?

@WideBoyz 2 жыл бұрын

I aided up the route first to put the rope up for filming 👍

@alcupone6462 2 жыл бұрын

So rad! Congrats on this unbelievable feat! Is there an extension of the route through the widest part of the crack? Or are you working on the FA?

@WideBoyz 2 жыл бұрын

You can tunnel inside and it's a squeeze. Not massively intersting and has some loose stuff it doesn't look overly exciting... We thought the same thing Initally when first doing the route 11 years ago

@honza4471 2 жыл бұрын

That’s one of the most incredible efforts I’ve watched. So well done!!

@ffffff34th3r 2 жыл бұрын

Can't stop watching, thank you for posting the full climb!

@GUStavoSuperCool 2 жыл бұрын

Mari the BEAST!!! That was awesome, what a blast!!

@driesvanoosten4417 2 жыл бұрын

What an achievement! While watching I didn't even realize it was a flash and was already impressed with how smooth that went. Incredible!

@sebastiangruben8633 7 ай бұрын

My hands got all sweaty just watching this, and I literally held my breath. Stunning performance.

@jeffsantner5396 2 жыл бұрын

The caption is so modest, too. Mari gets the second flash of the route, and the first flash was Pete Whittaker. Other top climbers (Honnold, Tom Randall, Ondra) couldn't flash it.

@paulgomez-tejedormendia3671 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible stuff Mari… that was inspiring and emotional! Fcking beast!!!!! History made in front of our own eyes. Thanks for recording this so we all can watch it Pete

@Jagknorr 2 жыл бұрын

Wowie wow wow! Such a tense video. Well done! 🤩

@Mdjagg 2 жыл бұрын

#TradPrincess for the big hype! Mari and Mary sounds like a real dynamic duo! This video is insanely good! Nice one Mari!

@Helixe1 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing flash Mari! This is absolutely monumental and you made that look so much easier than Ondra did !

@stitch3163 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked! A truly stunning climb, Mari! With your shoes almost falling off, even. Wow!

@jstuckless 9 ай бұрын

Everyone commenting about her strength, which is obviously amazing, but in this climb, her endurance is really something else, those shuffling sections were a mini-marathon each.

@brentwalker3300 Жыл бұрын

That is some major commitment. Those awkward foot and arm positions while placing pieces is so challenging. Damn, what a line! Congrats!

@ArinaThomsen 2 жыл бұрын

I was hurting and tensing all over just watching it. Such an intense climb! Peter is a perfect climbing doula. Congratulations, Mari, absolutely brilliant!

@haetta 2 жыл бұрын

Grueling and beautiful. Absolutely inspiring!

@gerbutt 2 жыл бұрын

That was edge of your seat stuff, amazing!! Well done 🤗

@80419415769 Жыл бұрын

This was one the most impressive things I've ever seen. Pure skill, grit and determination. 🔥🔥🔥

@Ga18bo03 2 жыл бұрын

One of my top 3 inspirational climbers. Mari you are AMAZING.

@samshornvibes 2 жыл бұрын

That was incredible! What an amazing feat! Congratulations!

@davidforshaw6447 Жыл бұрын

I am not a climber, but love watching this stuff.....that was absolutely incredible to see, much respect for Mari for accomplishing this astounding feat

@yosemitepark Жыл бұрын

...same!

@user-fj6db1sk7c 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely no matter, because she's just flat and useless underwoman. Cringe

@deathmetalhablo 2 жыл бұрын

I love the uncut and original style of this video. No annoying music, nice!

@TCsnipzz Жыл бұрын

I haven’t been so transfixed watching anything in a very very long time. Massive congratulations on the flash Mari. Absolutely incredible 🔥🙌💪

@jeffb.1555 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Mari!! That was a hard fight, way to stick with it. So impressive!!

@peteypete5996 2 жыл бұрын

How on Earth do you flash 'Belly Full of Bad Berries'?! Get Mari to climb it. Soooo impressive!

@dougthebuilder1 2 жыл бұрын

been waiting for this since the news of her send, absolutely awesome, well done Mari!!

@MacraDarkstar 2 жыл бұрын

I've already watched this a few times when it was new but the reel brought me back for another watch.

@Exit_Sign 2 жыл бұрын

So impressive!!!

@kyukyu5982 2 жыл бұрын

And the closest I'll ever get to this achievement is having a belly full of berries! Haha nice one Mari!

@endre2044 2 жыл бұрын

I guess this is how climbing history is written. Congrats, absolutely amazing 👏

@kathmandoo Жыл бұрын

You must be incredibly strong and fearless. I got so tense just watching. Well done.

@Rycamcam 2 жыл бұрын

What a fight! So inspiring! Kudos to Mari Salvesen! And, fun fact: guess who's the first person to flash this? Pete Whittaker.

@highflystereo2124 2 жыл бұрын

Hah ! No way 😁 thats awesome

@connorsheerin7563 2 жыл бұрын

didn’t he onsight it

@perzoorgasmatron4914 2 жыл бұрын

Pete, you really have a SuperWoman at home! 💪💪💪🤘. Long live the legend of Mari 🎉🎉🥳

@andrearossi7741 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible, wow, what an incredible achievement! This was really inspiring, thanks Mari!

@molouder9061 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely freaking the most amazing climb I have ever seen. I haven't seen anyone flash those cracks to my knowledge like that, good on ya mate. Utterly fantastic. Wish I could even try the first 1/8th and not fall. Sending all my respect your way. Keep trucking on.

@vampirepilot623 2 жыл бұрын

Mari you savage... I'm speechless...

@CJski 2 жыл бұрын

Bish bash bosh

@michaelmanes3751 Жыл бұрын

One of the best climbing videos ever in all respects. Intense. Interesting and instructive to move your phone a quarter turn and watch from that angle. Loved the final Beta. Heck of a climb!!!

@whatdaheck32 Жыл бұрын

What a beast!!! Congratulations!!!! Great support as well!

@LucaGoesOffroad Жыл бұрын

Can we please give the spotlight to more women like this? I'm sick of Lizzo

@davidofoakland2363 2 жыл бұрын

I thought flash was to climb a route with no takes or falls; but this would be more properly called an ONSIGHT! First try! Bloody amazing and will be remembered for a long time. Congrats to Mari! I look forward to seeing what she does next.

@WideBoyz 2 жыл бұрын

Onsight = first try, no falls, no prior knowledge about the climbing Flash = first try, no falls, knowledge/beta about the climbing 👍

@trachtigetanne1197 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! Congrats Mari! That is one of the most intense climbing videos I've seen... Viking Warrior Soul

@antipode3141592 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, what an incredible flash. Fantastic send, Mari!

@Algerian-Boucif 2 жыл бұрын

The pain tolerance and the endurance to achieve this wow. Speechless

@jeremiahmelson8530 5 ай бұрын

I’ve come back to this video so many times and I have to admit that this is one of the most brilliant athletic achievements I’ve ever seen!

@InterwovenElements 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't expecting to get a bunch of emotions out of this. This gal has some serious grit to have flashed that. Her head-game is just as strong as her muscles.