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2026 General Meeting of the Czech Mountaineering Association
The General Assembly of the Czech Mountaineering Association met on Saturday in Prague and elected Štefan Kecskes in a by-election to fill a vacant seat on the Executive Committee. In addition to the standard agenda items, the assembly approved an amendment to the CCA’s Disciplinary Rules. It also conferred honorary membership on several individuals: Leopold Páleníček, Sylva Talla, and Herbert Richter, and in mem
An expedition set out from the Czech Republic for Nepal with the goal of climbing Makalu (8,485 m). The climbing team consists of Martin Ksandr, Pavel Burda, Pavel Paloncý, and Markéta Marvanová. The climbers are accompanied by a group of trekkers. Updates on the expedition are posted regularly on the expedition’s Facebook page:
Video: Jana Švecová climbs new 8C boulder problem "Tokyo Drift"
Jana Švecová has posted a video of her recent ascent of the new 8C boulder problem "Tokyo Drift" at Holštejn in the Moravian Karst. The climb ranks among the most difficult women’s bouldering ascents in the world. It is also a women’s first ascent.
The documentary *Eternal Desire* (Věčná touha), produced by Alternative.NOW under the direction of Tomáš Galásek, is heading to cinemas. The premiere is on April 14, 2026, in Prague, followed by a roadshow across the Czech Republic. About the Film
Eternal Longing is a poetic cinematic poem about Marek Holeček, tracing his passion for mountaineering and his deep connection to t
Slovak mountaineer and JAMES exchairman Marián Šajnoha has died
Marián Šajnoha, a prominent Slovak mountaineer and former long-time president of the Slovak Mountaineering Association (SHS JAMES), has died at the age of 86. He was one of the leading figures in Slovak mountaineering during the second half of the 20th century and remained actively involved in its development even after 1989.
How to use prusik to mitigate the risk of a fatal anchor failure
In connection with the fatal accident on the Greek island of Kalymnos, where a anchor failed while a Czech climber was lowering and unclipping quickdraws on a route, readers commented below the article about the tragedy, suggesting way to reduce the risk of a serious fall on sport routes with unreliable anchor.
I’m putting together a climbing exhibition at Valdštejn. The subtitle is “120 Years of Climbing in Skalák.”
On June 17, 1906, Rudolf Kauschka and A. Steinjan climbed the Kauschka Crack (Grade VII) on Dračí Zub. This is considered the first recorded climbing achievement here. So Skalák is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. And that’s worth checking out. After all, a lot has h
The Lezec portal focuses on more than just climbing
For years, we’ve stuck strictly to vertical climbing. We’ve discussed the best climbing gear, micro-holds, and whether sandstone is better than limestone. But the world is changing, and we’re changing with it. Starting this month, we’re adding a new focus to our sections - a new and exciting activity.
Jana Švecová completed the new 8C boulder problem "Tokyo Drift"
Jana Švecová has climbed a new 8C boulder called "Tokyo Drift" at Holštejn in the Moravian Karst. This is her second 8C, following the boulder "Nova," which she climbed in 2023. She announced the new boulder on Instagram yesterday.
2026 General Meeting of the Czech Mountaineering Association
The General Assembly of the Czech Mountaineering Association met on Saturday in Prague and elected Štefan Kecskes in a by-election to fill a vacant seat on the Executive Committee. In addition to the standard agenda items, the assembly approved an amendment to the CCA’s Disciplinary Rules. It also conferred honorary membership on several individuals: Leopold Páleníček, Sylva Talla, and Herbert Richter, and in memoriam on Silva Kysilková, Josef Smítka, and Otto Jelínek.
Štefan Kecskes, an elected member of the Executive Committee and chairman of the obrLEZke club, was co-opted into office on December 18, 2025, but was interested in participating in a full-fledged election.
The amendment to the ČHS Disciplinary Code responds to the needs of competitive sport and paves the way for the creation of the ČHS Code of Ethics. The Executive Committee was tasked with drafting it, and the document is to be based on the principles of respect, equal opportunity, fair play, and environmentally responsible behavior.
The General Assembly approved the creation of a Development Projects Fund. Twenty-five percent of the previous year’s net profit after taxes will be allocated to this fund annually. The fund is intended to enable the implementation of selected projects in the following year and to establish a transparent system for their selection, management, and oversight.
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The General Assembly of the Czech Mountaineering Association met on Saturday in Prague and elected Štefan Kecskes in a by-election to fill a vacant seat on the Executive Committee. In addition to the standard agenda items, the assembly approved an amendment to the CCA’s Disciplinary Rules. It also conferred honorary membership on several individuals: Leopold Páleníček, Sylva Talla, and Herbert Richter, and in mem
An expedition set out from the Czech Republic for Nepal with the goal of climbing Makalu (8,485 m). The climbing team consists of Martin Ksandr, Pavel Burda, Pavel Paloncý, and Markéta Marvanová. The climbers are accompanied by a group of trekkers. Updates on the expedition are posted regularly on the expedition’s Facebook page:
Jana Švecová has posted a video of her recent ascent of the new 8C boulder problem "Tokyo Drift" at Holštejn in the Moravian Karst. The climb ranks among the most difficult women’s bouldering ascents in the world. It is also a women’s first ascent.
The documentary *Eternal Desire* (Věčná touha), produced by Alternative.NOW under the direction of Tomáš Galásek, is heading to cinemas. The premiere is on April 14, 2026, in Prague, followed by a roadshow across the Czech Republic.
Marián Šajnoha, a prominent Slovak mountaineer and former long-time president of the Slovak Mountaineering Association (SHS JAMES), has died at the age of 86. He was one of the leading figures in Slovak mountaineering during the second half of the 20th century and remained actively involved in its development even after 1989.
Another year has passed, and here is the latest annual of the Petrohradské padání (Petrohrad's Falling). 
In connection with the fatal accident on the Greek island of Kalymnos, where a anchor failed while a Czech climber was lowering and unclipping quickdraws on a route, readers commented below the article about the tragedy, suggesting way to reduce the risk of a serious fall on sport routes with unreliable anchor.
I’m putting together a climbing exhibition at Valdštejn. The subtitle is “120 Years of Climbing in Skalák.”
For years, we’ve stuck strictly to vertical climbing. We’ve discussed the best climbing gear, micro-holds, and whether sandstone is better than limestone. But the world is changing, and we’re changing with it. Starting this month, we’re adding a new focus to our sections - a new and exciting activity.
Jana Švecová has climbed a new 8C boulder called "Tokyo Drift" at Holštejn in the Moravian Karst. This is her second 8C, following the boulder "Nova," which she climbed in 2023. She announced the new boulder on Instagram yesterday.
