Czech Adam Ondra won the 5th annual of international opendoor bouldering competition „Melloblocco“ in Val Masino (northern Italy) this bridged weekend (8.5.-11.5.2008). The event attracted the record number of competitors: around 1500. ... full story
When Petzl released its Reverso belay device several years ago it was a novel design. Its primary innovation was combining the ability to function as an auto-block device while belaying two seconds directly off a belay point, with the ability to also belay the leader and rapel in the same device. A multifunctional tool that saved weight on long routes, and a great all around problem solving tool for rope systems. Problem was that the action of two of these functions- belaying ... full story
The record in numbers of participants, super boulder problems, nice weather, excellent people, that was the 6th annual of Petrohradske padani, the international outdoor meeting-competition in bouldering on granite stones in Petrohrad, west Bohemia, Czech Republic. ... full story
Since we introduced the climbing diary to our readers, people thought that we were just resting on our laurels here at czechclimbing.com. But they guessed wrong. ... full story
Spring is finally here, it brings with it those beautiful clear, slightly breezy days where the air is warm but the stone is still cold. We here at czechclimbing/Lezec took advantage of such conditions and hit the rocks with three different models Ocun sent us: the Mojave, the Zeptor, and their latest model- the Twist. Read more about each below. ... full story
Czech mountaineering union approved chalk ban again
Czech Mountaineering union (CHS) organized the annual general assembly where the most discussed topic - the ban of chalk on Czech sandstone criticized by the majority of all Czech elite climbers - was approved again and chalk is still prohibited. ... full story
Adam Ondra came back from his trip to Spain with a collection of hard sends that shocked not only us. His impressive list of sends brings to question where exactly is the physical limit of climbing. Adam´s climbs indicate that it would be much farther than we think. We spoke with Adam not only about this topic, but other things interesting us as well. ... full story
Everyone knows that global warming is leading to the deterioration of the greatest Nordwands in the Alps. So last week a young team of German Alpinists went after the Eiger North Face like there is no tomorrow, climbing it about 10.30 hours. The team was composed of Lukas Binder, Fritz Miller, Florian Jehle and Michael Wohlleben, who provided us with the info and pics. More information to come so stay tuned... ... full story
I don't know, what I should title the news about Adam's trip to the climbing areas in northern Spain. And a lot of beta has already been written, so what´s more? ... full story
Well, now that the holiday season is over, we have resumed our testing here at Lezec. Appogies to all readers for the long spans between instalments in this series, but like most of the Czech Rep. (the world?) our testers have fallen ill in the past couple of weeks. Must be the lack of climbable rock outside that has affected our health. So Plan B, we retreated into our top secret testing facilities to continue with the testing of the second line of harnesses, Singing Rock. ... full story
Adam Ondra on his latest trip keeps sending the hardest routes of the world. This time he achieved to climb very famous test piece La Rambla, 9a+. ... full story
Czech young climber Adam Ondra (15) climbed yesterday in Spanish cave Santa Linya the route La novena enmienda, 9a+, RP, and also the route Digital system, 8c in on sight style. The Spaniard Dani Andrada informs about the climbs on his blog. ... full story
Eliška Adamovská climbed her first 8c+. She did route Pal Norte in Margalef, Spain. It is the hardest route written by Czech female in the diary on Lezec.cz. The harder route 9a climbed only Gabriela Vrablíková in 2019, but she did not enter the climb to the DB. ... full story
The competition Dry Tool Cup Brno 2020 was held as the International Championship of Czechia and European Cup of lead ice climbing on Saturday near Brno, South Moravia, SE Czechia. The best Czech were Aneta Loužecká and Pavel Vrtík, who became the Czech Champions 2020. ... full story
Geyikbayiri is the largest sport climbing area in Turkey. The crag itself is situated 25 km from the busy tourist city of Antalya, with the only "tourists" being rock climbers! ... full story
International stars of the bouldering scene will gather together for the high profile adidas ROCKSTARS event on the 14th of September in Stuttgart (GER). ... full story
SINGING ROCK is a professional and innovative producer of high quality climbing gear and personal protective equipment against fall from height. ... full story
Nanga Parbat Czech Expeditionpl plans 1st ascent via Mummery Rib
Nanga Parbat Czech Expedition 2018 prepares on this summer an attempt of the parallel ascent via Diamir wall of Nanga Parbatu with two teams on two different lines: via Kinshofer and first ascent via Mummery Rib. ... full story
Czech Marek Holecek goes to try 1stascent to Kyazo Ri (6186m)
Czech mountaineer Marek Holeček is going this weekend to Nepal to try to finish the first ascent on mountain Kyazo Ri (6186m). He will go there with Zdeněk Hák who will accompany him in Nepal in a month. Marek said it in an interview on web site Lidovky.cz ... full story
Adam Ondra did yesterday in Saint Leger du Ventouxin France the route Super Crackinette 9a+ flash, that is the 1st climb of any route in this difficulty on the 1st attempt in history of climbing. ... full story
Adam Ondra the 2nd man of the Czech Athlete of the year 2017
Adam Ondra was the 2nd among men and 7th overall in the prestige poll the Czech Athlete of the year 2017 elected by the Czech mainstream sport journalists. ... full story
Czech Championship in lead climbing in Prague 2017
Adam Ondra and Iva Vejmolová won Czech Championship in lead climbing in Prague today. Jakub Konečný and Eliška Adamovská were 2nd, Rishat Khaibullin (KAZ) and Eliška Novotná 3rd. ... full story
World Cup speed and lead climbing competition Edinburgh UK 2017
Czech climber Jan Kříž finished on the 9th place on the the World Cup speed climbing competition in Edinburgh, UK. There were Czech climbers participating in lead climbing competition too, who finished: Tomáš Binter 49th and Jakub Dvořák 50th. ... full story
Adam Ondra announced success in Project Hard 9c in Flatanger, Norway, in short video without explanation, but with an eloquent smile: "I'm just really, really happy."
The Adam's team confirmed the news about successful ascent of the route: ... full story
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Czech Adam Ondra won the 5th annual of international opendoor bouldering competition „Melloblocco“ in Val Masino (northern Italy) this bridged weekend (8.5.-11.5.2008). The event attracted the record number of competitors: around 1500. 
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When Petzl released its Reverso belay device several years ago it was a novel design. Its primary innovation was combining the ability to function as an auto-block device while belaying two seconds directly off a belay point, with the ability to also belay the leader and rapel in the same device. A multifunctional tool that saved weight on long routes, and a great all around problem solving tool for rope systems. Problem was that the action of two of these functions- belaying 
The record in numbers of participants, super boulder problems, nice weather, excellent people, that was the 6th annual of Petrohradske padani, the international outdoor meeting-competition in bouldering on granite stones in Petrohrad, west Bohemia, Czech Republic. 
Since we introduced the climbing diary to our readers, people thought that we were just resting on our laurels here at czechclimbing.com. But they guessed wrong. 
Spring is finally here, it brings with it those beautiful clear, slightly breezy days where the air is warm but the stone is still cold. We here at czechclimbing/Lezec took advantage of such conditions and hit the rocks with three different models Ocun sent us: the Mojave, the Zeptor, and their latest model- the Twist. Read more about each below. 
Hey, here we are, already for the sixth time. Brush, saw, chalk, paint, pencil, brush, saw, chalk, paint, pencil, … 
Czech Mountaineering union (CHS) organized the annual general assembly where the most discussed topic - the ban of chalk on Czech sandstone criticized by the majority of all Czech elite climbers - was approved again and chalk is still prohibited. 
Adam Ondra came back from his trip to Spain with a collection of hard sends that shocked not only us. His impressive list of sends brings to question where exactly is the physical limit of climbing. Adam´s climbs indicate that it would be much farther than we think. We spoke with Adam not only about this topic, but other things interesting us as well. 
Finally after two years we managed to set out to on a spring climbing warming up. The decision was by all votes for Spain. 
Everyone knows that global warming is leading to the deterioration of the greatest Nordwands in the Alps. So last week a young team of German Alpinists went after the Eiger North Face like there is no tomorrow, climbing it about 10.30 hours. The team was composed of Lukas Binder, Fritz Miller, Florian Jehle and Michael Wohlleben, who provided us with the info and pics. More information to come so stay tuned... 
I don't know, what I should title the news about Adam's trip to the climbing areas in northern Spain. And a lot of beta has already been written, so what´s more? 
Well, now that the holiday season is over, we have resumed our testing here at Lezec. Appogies to all readers for the long spans between instalments in this series, but like most of the Czech Rep. (the world?) our testers have fallen ill in the past couple of weeks. Must be the lack of climbable rock outside that has affected our health. So Plan B, we retreated into our top secret testing facilities to continue with the testing of the second line of harnesses, Singing Rock. 
Adam Ondra on his latest trip keeps sending the hardest routes of the world. This time he achieved to climb very famous test piece La Rambla, 9a+. 
Czech young climber Adam Ondra (15) climbed yesterday in Spanish cave Santa Linya the route La novena enmienda, 9a+, RP, and also the route Digital system, 8c in on sight style. The Spaniard Dani Andrada informs about the climbs on his blog. 
Czech mountaineers Leopold Sulovsky and Josef Lukas climbed Aconcagua (6 962 m) via a new route in the west face. 
A snow avalanche killed today a ski mountaineer in Jeseniky mountains, NE of Czechia. Avalanches in the Czech mountains are quite rare. 
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Eliška Adamovská climbed her first 8c+. She did route Pal Norte in Margalef, Spain. It is the hardest route written by Czech female in the diary on Lezec.cz. The harder route 9a climbed only Gabriela Vrablíková in 2019, but she did not enter the climb to the DB. 
The competition Dry Tool Cup Brno 2020 was held as the International Championship of Czechia and European Cup of lead ice climbing on Saturday near Brno, South Moravia, SE Czechia. The best Czech were Aneta Loužecká and Pavel Vrtík, who became the Czech Champions 2020. 
Geyikbayiri is the largest sport climbing area in Turkey. The crag itself is situated 25 km from the busy tourist city of Antalya, with the only "tourists" being rock climbers! 
International stars of the bouldering scene will gather together for the high profile adidas ROCKSTARS event on the 14th of September in Stuttgart (GER). 
SINGING ROCK is a professional and innovative producer of high quality climbing gear and personal protective equipment against fall from height. 
Nanga Parbat Czech Expedition 2018 prepares on this summer an attempt of the parallel ascent via Diamir wall of Nanga Parbatu with two teams on two different lines: via Kinshofer and first ascent via Mummery Rib. 
Czech mountaineer Marek Holeček is going this weekend to Nepal to try to finish the first ascent on mountain Kyazo Ri (6186m). He will go there with Zdeněk Hák who will accompany him in Nepal in a month. Marek said it in an interview on web site Lidovky.cz 
Adam Ondra did yesterday in Saint Leger du Ventouxin France the route Super Crackinette 9a+ flash, that is the 1st climb of any route in this difficulty on the 1st attempt in history of climbing. 
Adam Ondra was the 2nd among men and 7th overall in the prestige poll the Czech Athlete of the year 2017 elected by the Czech mainstream sport journalists. 
Adam Ondra did FA of the route One Slap 9b in Arco, Italy. He announced it on Instagram. 
Adam Ondra and Iva Vejmolová won Czech Championship in lead climbing in Prague today. Jakub Konečný and Eliška Adamovská were 2nd, Rishat Khaibullin (KAZ) and Eliška Novotná 3rd. 
Czech climber Jan Kříž finished on the 9th place on the the World Cup speed climbing competition in Edinburgh, UK. There were Czech climbers participating in lead climbing competition too, who finished: Tomáš Binter 49th and Jakub Dvořák 50th. 
The results of the European Youth Championship, Slany, Czech Republic, September 15th and 16th, 2017. 
Adam Ondra announced success in Project Hard 9c in Flatanger, Norway, in short video without explanation, but with an eloquent smile: "I'm just really, really happy." 
