Czech Climbing - Zpravodaj

First off, it’s worth noting that this is most likely the last one in Žihle, so there are big question marks hanging over the event’s future. But let’s not get too downhearted - as usual, let’s go enjoy a good dose of coarse - grained granite, the technical challenges that only Mother Nature can provide, and the atmosphere that can only be conjured by the people who enrich the “fall” with their participation.

The Petrohradské padání starts at noon on Friday, but you can join the event (competition) at any time (registration will be open until around noon on Saturday). As always, participants will receive a guidebook and set out to complete the eight hardest boulders from a selection of nearly two hundred. Surprisingly, nearly half of the boulders are new this year; the rest are “recycled” from an event more than ten years ago. Adults, children, young people, the elderly, the strong, the weak, the cheerful… the sad ones don’t come to the event. On Friday evening, we’ll sit and chat by the fire; on Saturday, the popular band Sisus Ralsis will arrive, and we’ll wrap things up by the fire again. Sunday is a sort of farewell to a weekend lived to the fullest. People sleep in cabins, cars, tents, or under the open sky. Refreshments, restroom facilities, hot showers, and a kitchen are available throughout the event.

ATTENTION: A MAJOR CHANGE COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS:

The property owners do not tolerate non-participants entering the premises. Therefore, if you do not intend to participate in the “falling” event—whether as a competitor or a spectator—please do not come here (any violations will be handled by the police). Parking for participants will be clearly marked on-site this time (the cabin camp and the asphalt area of the playground behind the apartment buildings).

SCHEDULE: April 24–26, 2026, Sklárna u Žihle grounds, 50.0716225N, 13.3331108E

Friday 12:00 PM Registration opens, start of the competition
8:00 PM registration closes (those staying in cabins must arrive by this time or notify
the organizer of a later arrival – there is almost no cell service on site)
evening bonfire, guitar, singing, funny stories (English practice J)
Saturday 8:15 AM Registration opens
12:30 PM Registration closes
7:00 PM Race ends, followed by awards ceremony
Evening Sisus Ralsis, bonfire
Sunday Climbing available, departure from the venue

Entry fee: 500 CZK adults with registration via the form (registration via the form closes Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 AM), without pre-registration 600 CZK
400 CZK children with registration via the form (registration via the form closes on Thursday, April 23, at 11:59 PM), without pre-registration 450 CZK

The entry fee includes accommodation (except for cabins; those staying in cabins receive a discount of 100 CZK per person per day), parking, use of restroom facilities, a guide, a band…
200 CZK passive participation in the event without competing (the price covers the organizer’s direct costs for facilities on the premises)
Free non-competing preschool-aged children
Registration: Registration
(the registration form also includes instructions on how to book accommodation in cabins)
Contacts: Petr Resch, resch@filmix.cz, +420 604245568

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Czech Mountaineering Association www.horosvaz.cz
Prorock – climbing https://prorock-climbing.eu/en/
Shumbafly https://www.shumbafly.cz/

Photos from the preparations: