Czech mountaineers Jindrich Hudecek and Michal Brunner finished first ascent on Aguja Poincenot (3002 m) in Patagonia on February 2nd, 2015. The new route "Invisible Line" is 7a A1 hard and 400 m long. ... full story
Lucie Hrozova and Milan Dvoracek won the Czech Championship in speed ice climbing 2015, that took place on Saturday February 14th, on ice wall in Vir, CZ. ... full story
Several years ago I got the chance to interview Adam for an American climbing magazine. At the time his exploits were just becoming known to the world, but his talent was already well known in the Czech climbing community. ... full story
Adam Ondra who is in the lead of both rankings (difficulty and boulder), sent before the weekend his longterm project in Moravian Karst. ... full story
At the Ice Climbing World Cup in Saas Fee, Switzerland, Czech Aneta Loužecká finished 3rd in the speed final tonight. Earlier, she advanced to tomorrow's semifinals in the difficulty competition from 13th place in the qualifiers. Alongside her, Czech Oliver Hamerský also advanced to the semifinals in the difficulty competition from 15th place. ... full story
An updated overview of icefalls in Czechia was published yesterday on the website horyinfo.cz. It includes a table of 12 ice climbing areas from the ČHS database and archival information on 23 areas where ice climbing has taken place in Czechia in the past. ... full story
Ski mountaineering and ice climbing in the Krkonoše
The Czech Mountaineering Association drew attention on Facebook to the winter conditions for ski mountaineering and ice climbing in the Krkonoše Mountains, which are adapted to the nature conservation rules in the national park. ... full story
3 Czech ski mountaineers died in avalanche in the Austrian Alps
Three Czech ski mountaineers died yesterday after an avalanche in the Austrian Alps. The accident occurred in the Murtal region in the province of Styria, according to reports in the media. ... full story
World Cup in ski mountaineering Courchevel, France
The best from Czechia was Eva Matějovičová 30th
In the first race of the 2026 Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Courchevel, France, Eva Matějovičová was the best competitor from Czechia, finishing 30th in Thursday's sprint. She performed well in the qualification, finishing 5th. She came 2nd in the elimination heat, but did not advance due to a 30-second penalty for losing a pole. ... full story
Jan Mikel and Anička Šťastná won the Czech Republic Speed Ice Climbing Championships on Tuesday, January 13, at the Vír ice wall in Žďársko. Vojta Novozámský and Tereza Sukačová came in second, and Matyáš Lienerth and Hana Macková came in third. ... full story
Looking for plans for the first weekend in February? Come to the Brno Boulder Cup! Forget modern wall gymnastics, this is a genuine old-school competition where we will test your finger strength and precision technique. ... full story
The Czech Cup ski mountaineering race Skialp and ski race Kraličák in Králický Sněžník (North East of Czechia) was won by Pavel Skalický and Marcela Vašínová over the weekend. ... full story
Czech Mountaineering Association warns of dangerous rings
The Czech Mountaineering Association (ČHS) has warned of the possible occurrence of dangerous rings in sandstone areas in Czechia. The warning follows an incident in Saxon Switzerland, Germany, where last year a ring broke under static load on the Akkupressur XIIa route on the Riesenechse tower; the climber's fall was only stopped by another ring. ... full story
Czech Aneta Loužecká won silver today in the final of the World Cup speed ice climbing competition in speed in South Korea. Earlier today, Aneta advanced from 11th place in the qualification round to the semifinals in difficulty ice climbing, which will take place tomorrow in South Korea. ... full story
The Vír ice wall in the Žďár region on Moravia, East of Czech Republic, opened today, according to an announcement by its operators on Facebook. Reservations are required for ice climbing here, which have been moved to the wall's new website. On Tuesday, January 13, the Czech Republic Speed Ice Climbing Championships will be held here. ... full story
The icefall in Labský důl is open for ice climbing
The natural icefall in Labský důl in the Krkonoše Mountains in the north of the Czech Republic is frozen and has been open for ice climbing since yesterday.
To climb here, you must make a reservation on the KRNAP website. ... full story
Vladimír Ťéša Těšitel, doyen of Chrudim mountaineers, has died
The doyen of Chrudim climbers, expert in installing and testing fixed safety equipment, and friend Vladimír Ťéša Těšitel has passed away. We received the sad news from friends in Chrudim, East Bohemia, Czechia. Ťéša died suddenly on Saturday, January 3, at the age of 82. ... full story
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Czech mountaineers Jindrich Hudecek and Michal Brunner finished first ascent on Aguja Poincenot (3002 m) in Patagonia on February 2nd, 2015. The new route "Invisible Line" is 7a A1 hard and 400 m long. 
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Lucie Hrozova and Milan Dvoracek won the Czech Championship in speed ice climbing 2015, that took place on Saturday February 14th, on ice wall in Vir, CZ. 
Adam Ondra climbed a new difficulty 8B named Krkavec, 8B boulder in Zlomisko valley in High Tatra last week. see the video 
Adam Ondra sent his old project in Moravian Karst and established a new grade in UIAA. 
A new breathtaking movie from Norway trip of Adam Ondra is going to be ready soon. 
Czech Libor Hroza was 2nd in speed and Adam Ondra in lead at the World Championship in sport climbing in France. 
Bronze, silver and twice gold medal in Italian Pieve di Cadore. 
Lynn Hill the best women climber was in Prague last week. An extensive interview with her is going to be here in few days. 
I have interviewed a substantial number of important figures in contemporary climbing in my writing career. 
Several years ago I got the chance to interview Adam for an American climbing magazine. At the time his exploits were just becoming known to the world, but his talent was already well known in the Czech climbing community. 
A documentary movie about Adam Ondra´s way to the top of world´s sport climbing scene. 
Zdeněk Ustohal (15) finished second in the European Cup in Youth B (12.-13.11.2011). 
Adam Ondra who is in the lead of both rankings (difficulty and boulder), sent before the weekend his longterm project in Moravian Karst. 
Sister of Adam Ondra, Kristyna Ondra has sent a remarkable route in her local area in Moravian Karst.
Adam Ondra sends probably the hardest route in Czech. 
At the Ice Climbing World Cup in Saas Fee, Switzerland, Czech Aneta Loužecká finished 3rd in the speed final tonight. Earlier, she advanced to tomorrow's semifinals in the difficulty competition from 13th place in the qualifiers. Alongside her, Czech Oliver Hamerský also advanced to the semifinals in the difficulty competition from 15th place. 
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An updated overview of icefalls in Czechia was published yesterday on the website horyinfo.cz. It includes a table of 12 ice climbing areas from the ČHS database and archival information on 23 areas where ice climbing has taken place in Czechia in the past. 
The Czech Mountaineering Association drew attention on Facebook to the winter conditions for ski mountaineering and ice climbing in the Krkonoše Mountains, which are adapted to the nature conservation rules in the national park. 
Three Czech ski mountaineers died yesterday after an avalanche in the Austrian Alps. The accident occurred in the Murtal region in the province of Styria, according to reports in the media. 
In the first race of the 2026 Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Courchevel, France, Eva Matějovičová was the best competitor from Czechia, finishing 30th in Thursday's sprint. She performed well in the qualification, finishing 5th. She came 2nd in the elimination heat, but did not advance due to a 30-second penalty for losing a pole. 
Jan Mikel and Anička Šťastná won the Czech Republic Speed Ice Climbing Championships on Tuesday, January 13, at the Vír ice wall in Žďársko. Vojta Novozámský and Tereza Sukačová came in second, and Matyáš Lienerth and Hana Macková came in third. 
Looking for plans for the first weekend in February? Come to the Brno Boulder Cup! Forget modern wall gymnastics, this is a genuine old-school competition where we will test your finger strength and precision technique. 
The Czech Cup ski mountaineering race Skialp and ski race Kraličák in Králický Sněžník (North East of Czechia) was won by Pavel Skalický and Marcela Vašínová over the weekend. 
The Czech Mountaineering Association (ČHS) has warned of the possible occurrence of dangerous rings in sandstone areas in Czechia. The warning follows an incident in Saxon Switzerland, Germany, where last year a ring broke under static load on the Akkupressur XIIa route on the Riesenechse tower; the climber's fall was only stopped by another ring. 
In the final of the Ice Climbing World Cup in lead in South Korea, Czech Aneta Loužecká finished in 4th place today. 
Czech Aneta Loužecká won silver today in the final of the World Cup speed ice climbing competition in speed in South Korea. Earlier today, Aneta advanced from 11th place in the qualification round to the semifinals in difficulty ice climbing, which will take place tomorrow in South Korea. 
The Vír ice wall in the Žďár region on Moravia, East of Czech Republic, opened today, according to an announcement by its operators on Facebook. Reservations are required for ice climbing here, which have been moved to the wall's new website. On Tuesday, January 13, the Czech Republic Speed Ice Climbing Championships will be held here. 
The natural icefall in Labský důl in the Krkonoše Mountains in the north of the Czech Republic is frozen and has been open for ice climbing since yesterday.
Czech climber Vojta Trojan recorded his second 9a+ climb, namely the Furia De Jabali route in Siurana, Spain. 
The doyen of Chrudim climbers, expert in installing and testing fixed safety equipment, and friend Vladimír Ťéša Těšitel has passed away. We received the sad news from friends in Chrudim, East Bohemia, Czechia. Ťéša died suddenly on Saturday, January 3, at the age of 82. 
