Huge Drama in the Rock Climbing Community

Summary

The latest episode of Rock Climbing Morning News dives into the drama between Matt Climber, a controversial influencer, and rock climbing legend Adam Ondra. Matt's online posts mocking Ondra's climbing style and character have sparked widespread backlash, with fans and trolls engaging in heated debates. Meanwhile, Yanya Garnbret continues to dominate competition climbing, and Alex Honnold jokes about retiring to pursue thumb wrestling in a humorous soap ad. Lastly, a mountain biker almost runs over a rare slab climber, leading to concerns within the climbing community. This episode blends humor, controversy, and updates from the climbing world.

Takeaways

• 😀 Matt Climber, a popular rock climbing influencer, has been causing drama with his posts targeting Adam Ondra, one of the greatest climbers of all time.
• 😀 The controversy started when Matt Climber posted a meme criticizing Adam for his social media following, which sparked widespread negative reactions from the community.
• 😀 Matt Climber’s content is lighthearted and fun, but his ongoing feud with Adam Ondra, stemming from a post about Adam’s ego, has become the focal point of his social media presence.
• 😀 Despite being trolled by followers, Matt Climber continues to respond with nonsensical captions and claims, such as offering spiritual counseling services.
• 😀 Yanya Garnbret won gold at the Lead World Cup in Vilar, bringing her total gold medals to 40, cementing her legacy as one of the most successful competition climbers.
• 😀 A controversial incident at the Lead World Cup led to several climbers, including Yanya, needing to file appeals after repeatedly snagging their ankles on a rope, with the route setters blamed for the issue.
• 😀 Alex Honnold, known for his free solo climbing, humorously announced his 'retirement' to focus on thumb wrestling, as part of a commercial for a soap company.
• 😀 In the commercial, Alex Honnold challenges fans to thumb wars, offering free soap to those who can beat him. Alex proves to be quite skilled at thumb wrestling, leading to numerous challenges.
• 😀 A mountain biker named Killian Braun released a video of him riding on difficult terrain, narrowly avoiding a slab climber, highlighting the rarity and danger of encountering slab climbers.
• 😀 Slab climbers are humorously referred to as being nearly extinct, with a plea from the community for mountain bikers to be more cautious when riding near these rare climbers.

Q & A

Who is Matt Climber and why is he controversial in the rock climbing community?

Matt Climber is a popular rock climbing influencer known for his light-hearted content, such as 360 dinos and climbing with teddy bears. However, his controversial posts criticizing other climbers, particularly Adam Ondra, have led to significant backlash. His posts, including an insult-laden meme and comments about climbing egos, have drawn negative reactions from the community.

What was the origin of the tension between Matt Climber and Adam Ondra?

The tension started when Matt Climber posted a derogatory message about Adam Ondra, calling him 'Madam' and criticizing his followers and ego. The post was widely criticized, and people were curious about the cause of Matt's hostility toward Ondra, despite them never having interacted.

How does Matt Climber view the rock climbing grading system?

Matt Climber strongly opposes the rock climbing grading system, often calling it 'stupid' and criticizing those who follow it. He believes the grading system reflects negative values and is a reflection of imperialist attitudes, which he sees as harmful to the climbing community.

What is Matt Climber's stance on the idea of spiritual counseling?

Matt Climber has begun offering spiritual counseling, promoting himself as a guide for others in need of guidance. This move was seen as another way to gain attention, but it was met with sarcasm and further trolling from the community.

How does Matt Climber react to criticism in the comments on his posts?

Matt Climber frequently responds to criticism in a defensive and combative manner. He often insults critics, calling them 'boys' or using dismissive language. His replies are sometimes nonsensical and irrelevant to the criticism, showcasing his tendency to escalate conflicts.

What happened at the Lead Climbing World Cup in Vilar?

During the semi-finals of the Lead Climbing World Cup in Vilar, several climbers, including Jessica Pills, Yanya Garbret, and Natalia Grossman, had trouble with a particular move where their ankles kept getting caught in the rope. All three climbers had to appeal, and the judges ruled that it was the setter's fault. Yanya Garbret went on to win gold, making it her 40th gold medal in IFSC competitions.

What is the significance of Yanya Garbret's achievement in the climbing community?

Yanya Garbret's win at the Lead Climbing World Cup, earning her a total of 40 gold medals across IFSC competitions, cements her status as one of the most successful competition climbers of all time. Her consistency and skill have made her a dominant figure in the sport.

What is Alex Honnold's recent announcement and how is it related to his soap commercial?

Alex Honnold recently announced his retirement from rock climbing to pursue professional thumb wrestling, which is part of a humorous soap commercial. In the commercial, if anyone beats him in a thumb war, they win free soap. The announcement was a playful marketing move rather than a genuine retirement.

What happened during the mountain biking incident involving Killian Braun and a slab climber?

In a recent video, mountain biker Killian Braun almost collided with a slab climber while performing stunts. The incident was notable because slab climbers are a rare group, and their presence at crags is becoming less common. The situation highlighted the potential danger of bikers and climbers sharing the same space.

What is the general community's response to Matt Climber's behavior?

The general community has largely reacted negatively to Matt Climber's posts, with many trolling him and mocking his actions. However, a small group of supporters have tried to defend him, suggesting that people should stop antagonizing him and allow him to express himself without interference.