Brother fo Czech minister died during Alps mountaineering
Jiri Bursik (52 y), brother of Czech environmental minister, died on Sunday August 17, 2008 in Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany, during a mountaineering trip. ... full story
On 25th July there was an Avalanche accident in the hight of Camp 3 (6100m), 3 Members of an Austrian Expedition where carried down with the Avalanche. Julian Beermann and Michael Wohlleben were luckily sitting in Camp 3 and were emmediately on the accident place. 2 persons, one highaltitude Porter and another Member were partially covered 150m lower covered and we dug them fast out. But the third person, the Expedition leader was still missing. After 10 minutes we found him further 150m lower u ... full story
The Masters category international competition in lead climbing - Serre Chevalier, France, finished today with results: 1st Ramon Julian (ESP), 2nd Tomas Mrazek (CZE) and Patxi Usobiaga (ESP), and 4th Sachi Anma (JPN). ... full story
Slack Line Fest II. is scheduled on August 1–3, 2008 in Jiraskovy skaly (Rocks) in the area of Adrspach-Teplice Rocks (North of Czech Republic). ... full story
Lukasz Swirk and Edyta Ropek both from Poland won the World Cup competition in speed climbing of 2008 in Val Daone, Italy, this weekend. Libor Hroza (CZE) was 9th and his sister Lucie Hrozova (CZE)12th on the World Cup competition in speed climbing of 2008 in Val Daone, Italy, this weekend. ... full story
Tired of the crowds of screaming children, blocked routes and parking problems of the Frankenjura? Fingers weary of pulling liestone pockets? Want some tranquility and open views to accompany your climbing day? You only have to head a couple hours south to the Bavarian Wild to get your fill. ... full story
Outdoor artificial concrete climbing wall in Prague 10, Strasnice, called Gutovka has been opened recently after several months of reconsruction of around environment. ... full story
The lead winners: 1. Jorg Verhoeven (NED), 2. Sachi Anma (JPN), 3. Klemen Becan (SLO). Tomas Mrazek (CZE) is 4. together with David Lama (AUT).
Women: 1. Johanna Ernst (AUT), 2. Angela Eiter (AUT), 3. Mina Markovic (SLO). ... full story
New York Times published on its on-line edition video report about jumping on Czech sandstone towers in Adrspach (North of Czech Republic). Besides archives film footage there is also actual interview with Czech legendary climber and owner of large chain of outdoor stores Jidrich "Hudy" Hudecek as a Czech jumper. ... full story
Invitation for an international bouldering competition came from France. The event names Tout a blocs (TAB) and takes place in Quartz in l'Argentiere la Bessee (Briancon, eastern France) on July 30/August 2, 2008. ... full story
The winners of the competition are Dmitry Sharafutdinov (RUS) and Akiyo Noguchi (JPN). The best Czech was Silvie Rajfova who finished on 9th place among girls. ... full story
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Jiri Bursik (52 y), brother of Czech environmental minister, died on Sunday August 17, 2008 in Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany, during a mountaineering trip. 
This guide is an important contribution to the development of climbing in Campania. 
The Masters category international competition in lead climbing - Serre Chevalier, France, finished today with results: 1st Ramon Julian (ESP), 2nd Tomas Mrazek (CZE) and Patxi Usobiaga (ESP), and 4th Sachi Anma (JPN).
Slack Line Fest II. is scheduled on August 1–3, 2008 in Jiraskovy skaly (Rocks) in the area of Adrspach-Teplice Rocks (North of Czech Republic). 
Tired of the crowds of screaming children, blocked routes and parking problems of the Frankenjura? Fingers weary of pulling liestone pockets? Want some tranquility and open views to accompany your climbing day? You only have to head a couple hours south to the Bavarian Wild to get your fill. 
Outdoor artificial concrete climbing wall in Prague 10, Strasnice, called Gutovka has been opened recently after several months of reconsruction of around environment. 
Petzl's annual climbing event is coming this year to Zillertal, Austria from the 23 to the 27th of July. 
The lead winners: 1. Jorg Verhoeven (NED), 2. Sachi Anma (JPN), 3. Klemen Becan (SLO). Tomas Mrazek (CZE) is 4. together with David Lama (AUT). 
New York Times published on its on-line edition video report about jumping on Czech sandstone towers in Adrspach (North of Czech Republic). Besides archives film footage there is also actual interview with Czech legendary climber and owner of large chain of outdoor stores Jidrich "Hudy" Hudecek as a Czech jumper. 
Invitation for an international bouldering competition came from France. The event names Tout a blocs (TAB) and takes place in Quartz in l'Argentiere la Bessee (Briancon, eastern France) on July 30/August 2, 2008. 
