Czech traditional sandstone and big wall climbers Tomas Sobotka and Ondra Benes opened a new route in Todra, Morocco graded 8a and over 275 meters long. ... full story
CzechClimbing.com, Lezec Rock Ranking: Adam Ondra leads
Adam Ondra and Helena Lipenska lead Lezec Rock Ranking in 2007, provided by Lezec.cz - Czech version of the web CzechClimbing.com. Tomas Mrazek is second in the rock climbing ranking, Martin Stranik is 3rd. ... full story
On one of the last couple weekends there was the annual climbing meeting in the cave of the Macocha Gorge, in the Moravian Karst, in the east of the Czech Republic. The abyss is about 140m deep, and the aid routes there are more than 80m overhanging. About ten climbing teams came to climb there this season. ... full story
My first harness lasted me 6 years. It was quite simple- sturdy, plenty of padding, sufficient gear loops for all types of climbing. I remember top-roping my first 5.10a in it. I remember sliding down a baking hot slab one summer day only to end up sitting in it- my first outdoor lead and lead fall. I ground my way up off widths, rapped in the rain, everything you might think of. After about 4 years I bought a newer, better looking, fancier h ... full story
Welcome to the first installment of czechclimbing.com /lezec.cz’s harness review. While the review is not a new concept, it is new to us. We hope you will enjoy it, ... full story
The inventor of "red point" climbing style Kurt Albert (from the Frankenjura, DE) was probably the biggest attraction for rock climbers at the Festival of Alpinism in Smichov Prague, Czech Republic this weekend. ... full story
Tomas Mrazek ended 3rd in finals of the World Cup competition in lead climbing Kranj (SLO) today. Cedric Lachat (SUI) won, Flavio Crespi (ITA) was the 2nd.
Tomas Mrazek gained also 3rd place in overall result World Cup in lead 2007. The first is Patxi Usobiaga and 2nd Ramón Julian Puigblanque (both ESP).
The first women was Maja Vidmar (SLO), she won also overall World Cup 2007. ... full story
The final bouldering event for the World Cup 2007 has just finished here in Brno. It was an action packed event, won by an energetic Frenchwoman Juliette Danion and Russian powerhouse Dmitry Sharafutdinov. ... full story
The World Cup competition in bouldering Brno, Czech Republic, 2007:
11:36 - Semifinals are now over and the standings are as follows:
1. Stephane Julien (FRA)
2. Lukas Ennemoser (AUT)
3. Rustam Gelmanov (RUS)
4. Dimitry Sharafutdinov (RUS)
5. Martin Stráník (CZE)
6. Kilian Fischhuber (AUT)
women:
1. Juliette Danion (FRA),
2. Olga Shalagina (UKR)
3. Anna Stöhr (AUT)
4. Olga Bezhko (UKR)
5. Yulia Abramchuk (RUS)
6. Olga Bibik (RUS) ... full story
The World Cup competition in bouldering Brno, Czech Republic, 2007:
15:35 - The men´s qualification is over. The top climbers are: 1st Dmitry Sharafutdinov (RUS), 2nd Guillaume Glairon Mondet (FRA), 3rd Kilian Fischhuber (AUT). (+ video +photos)... full story
Adam Ondra has got changed penalty for climbing with chalk
on Czech sandstones
Yesterday the Czech Mountaineering union (CHS) published a new decision about Adam Ondra (the Czech's highest ranked rock climber, 14 years) about his usage of chalk (magnesium) at Czech traditional sandstone areas where it is forbidden. The new penalty: suspension from CHS activities for 1 year, if he again breaks the rules with one year. ... full story
Michi, young German, is our spirited friend and a great all around climber - he has done everything from 10- sport routes to big mixed lines in the Alps. Recently, he has successfully climbed the Eiger, via the Heckmaier route. Naturally, we asked him to write us about his journey, so without further ado... ... full story
The new indoor climbing Big Wall in Prague opens on Sept 2, 2013
The new giant indoor climbing wall is going to open on September 2, 2013 in Prague Vysocany close to metro station Ceskomorvska, line B. The name is BigWall and the hight is 20 metres. ... full story
The women Junko Tabei who the first womena who ever climbed Mt. Everest (since than she is known as a The First Everest Lady, visited Czech Republic to climb the highest peak in the Czech Republic Sněžka in Krkonoše mountain on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. ... full story
Two Slovaks are among the 9 mountaineers murdered in Pakistan
Two Slovaks are reported among the 9 mountaineers murdered in Pakistan this weekend. According to the Czech and Slovak climbing community they should be: Anton Dobeš a Peter Šperka ... full story
On Sunday 16. 6. 2013 at 18:00 CET we will release for free 25 min long "backstage movie", describing the idea of the whole project and also the making of the upcoming movie Change. ... full story
Czechs did first ascent on NW pillar Talung 7349m, Himalayas
Two Czechs Marek Holecek and Zdenek Hruby said today, thay had done the alpine style first ascent to the North West pillar of Talung (7349m) in Himalayas, Nepal. ... full story
Petrohradske Padani international bouldering competition
19th-21st April 2013
This year´s annual of the international bouldering open air competition Petrohradske Padani in Petrohrad, western Bohemia, Czech Republic, takes place on 19th-21st April 2013. ... full story
Our friend Michi Wohlleben is going to a great expedition for Dhaulagiri 8167m.
Johanna Stöckl, a German sport journalist made an interview with him. It is added in English together with a portrait of Michi. ... full story
Second wave of via ferrata set recalls within six months
Considerable deficiencies found in many via ferrata sets
A group of manufacturers issued last month a recall of certain via ferrata sets following a meeting of the UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation) Safety Commission in Munich, Germany. A report was published on February 25th, 2013. ... full story
"Arev" Armenian First Ascent Festival, which was organized before on June 2009 and May 2011 by our club, intended to develop the rock climbing culture in Armenia, while at the same time promoting climbing at the local rock formations through the development of new routes. ... full story
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Czech mountaineers Leopold Sulovsky and Josef Lukas climbed Aconcagua (6 962 m) via a new route in the west face. 
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Czech traditional sandstone and big wall climbers Tomas Sobotka and Ondra Benes opened a new route in Todra, Morocco graded 8a and over 275 meters long. 
Adam Ondra and Helena Lipenska lead Lezec Rock Ranking in 2007, provided by Lezec.cz - Czech version of the web CzechClimbing.com. Tomas Mrazek is second in the rock climbing ranking, Martin Stranik is 3rd. 
On one of the last couple weekends there was the annual climbing meeting in the cave of the Macocha Gorge, in the Moravian Karst, in the east of the Czech Republic. The abyss is about 140m deep, and the aid routes there are more than 80m overhanging. About ten climbing teams came to climb there this season. 
My first harness lasted me 6 years. It was quite simple- sturdy, plenty of padding, sufficient gear loops for all types of climbing. I remember top-roping my first 5.10a in it. I remember sliding down a baking hot slab one summer day only to end up sitting in it- my first outdoor lead and lead fall. I ground my way up off widths, rapped in the rain, everything you might think of. After about 4 years I bought a newer, better looking, fancier h 
Welcome to the first installment of czechclimbing.com /lezec.cz’s harness review. While the review is not a new concept, it is new to us. We hope you will enjoy it, 
Tomas Mrazek and Nelly Kudrova won Czech Championship in lead climbing this weekend (1-2 Dec 2007) in Prague. 
The inventor of "red point" climbing style Kurt Albert (from the Frankenjura, DE) was probably the biggest attraction for rock climbers at the Festival of Alpinism in Smichov Prague, Czech Republic this weekend. 
Tomas Mrazek ended 3rd in finals of the World Cup competition in lead climbing Kranj (SLO) today. Cedric Lachat (SUI) won, Flavio Crespi (ITA) was the 2nd.
The final bouldering event for the World Cup 2007 has just finished here in Brno. It was an action packed event, won by an energetic Frenchwoman Juliette Danion and Russian powerhouse Dmitry Sharafutdinov. 
The World Cup competition in bouldering Brno, Czech Republic, 2007:
The World Cup competition in bouldering Brno, Czech Republic, 2007: 
The World Cup competition in bouldering Brno, Czech Republic, 2007:
Michi, young German, is our spirited friend and a great all around climber - he has done everything from 10- sport routes to big mixed lines in the Alps. Recently, he has successfully climbed the Eiger, via the Heckmaier route. Naturally, we asked him to write us about his journey, so without further ado... 
Martin Stráník (CZE) climbed the legendary boulder 8.9.2013. 
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Winners of the 30th International mountaineering film festival in Teplice nad Metuji (Adrspach), Nord East Bohemia, Czech Republic. 
The new giant indoor climbing wall is going to open on September 2, 2013 in Prague Vysocany close to metro station Ceskomorvska, line B. The name is BigWall and the hight is 20 metres. 
The very sad news arrived from Pakistan. The Chairman of Czech Mountaineering Club died in Pakistan. 
The women Junko Tabei who the first womena who ever climbed Mt. Everest (since than she is known as a The First Everest Lady, visited Czech Republic to climb the highest peak in the Czech Republic Sněžka in Krkonoše mountain on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. 
It is all about balance. 
Two Slovaks are reported among the 9 mountaineers murdered in Pakistan this weekend. According to the Czech and Slovak climbing community they should be: Anton Dobeš a Peter Šperka 
On Sunday 16. 6. 2013 at 18:00 CET we will release for free 25 min long "backstage movie", describing the idea of the whole project and also the making of the upcoming movie Change. 
Two Czechs Marek Holecek and Zdenek Hruby said today, thay had done the alpine style first ascent to the North West pillar of Talung (7349m) in Himalayas, Nepal. 
Slovak mountaineer Peter Hámor and his Romanian co-climber Horia Colibasanu summited eightthousander Lhotse. 
The first results and impressions from the 11th annual of international bouldering outdoor competition Beal Petrohradske padani. 
Our friend Michi Wohlleben is going to a great expedition for Dhaulagiri 8167m.
A group of manufacturers issued last month a recall of certain via ferrata sets following a meeting of the UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation) Safety Commission in Munich, Germany. A report was published on February 25th, 2013. 
"Arev" Armenian First Ascent Festival, which was organized before on June 2009 and May 2011 by our club, intended to develop the rock climbing culture in Armenia, while at the same time promoting climbing at the local rock formations through the development of new routes. 
