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
A woman from the mountains, it was the first thing what came up to my mind after I met her in Bad Schandau where she had a slide show. Ines Papert is not only four time Ice Climbing World Champion in difficulty, but also great climber, mountain climber, congenial woman and mother of ten boy who simply lives her dreams ... ... full story
Ski mountaineering taster at Olympic Festival in Č. Budějovice
The Czech Mountaineering Association has prepared a ski mountaineering taster event for this weekend at the Olympic Festival in České Budějovice, South Bohemia, CZ. A ski slope is available for the public, ski mountaineering sets are available for hire, and instruction is provided by an instructor. ... full story
Czech climber swept away by avalanche in Tatras, died at scene
A Czech climber was swept away by an avalanche yesterday in the Gerlachovský štít massif in the High Tatras and died at the scene. This was reported by the general media and the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service. According to the latter, the avalanche in the direction of Gerlachovský kotol swept away a 32-year-old climber of Czech nationality, who had climbed Krčmárový žlab with his climbing partner. ... full story
The best sprinter from Czechia was Josef Nakládal in 8th place
Josef Nakládal was the best Czech representative in yesterday's opening sprint of the Youth Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Surnadal, Norway, finishing eighth in the U20 category. Marek Foltýn (9th) and Ondřej Souček (10th) also made it into the top ten in the same category. This information was reported yesterday on the ČHS website. ... full story
The Youth Ski Mountaineering World Cup held a race in Berchtesgaden, Germany, last week, where Marek Foltýn was the Czech best performer, finishing 10th in the U20 individual category. ... full story
Based on a request from the Czech Mountaineering Union (ČHS), the authorities have issued new general measures allowing bouldering to continue in Bor in the Broumov region, East Bohemia, CZ, for another 10 years, until the end of 2035. ... full story
The Vír's ice axe speed climbing competition on the ice wall in Vír in the Žďár region, East Czechia, was won this Wednesday by Vojtěch Novozámský and Anička Daniela Šťastná. ... full story
Slovak junior Eliáš Kysela climbed 9a and 9a+ in Siurana
Slovak junior Eliáš Kysela equaled the highest standard of Slovak performance on rocks and recorded routes Amuerte 9a and Furia de jabali 9a+ in Siurana to his climbing diary. This was reported by the Slovak Mountaineering Association. ... full story
At the Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Boí Taüll, Spain, over the weekend, Czech Eva Matějovičová finished 12th in the sprint semifinals. Her brother Filip Matějovič finished 57th in the sprint qualifiers. ... full story
Vírský cepín speed ice climbing competition is on Feb 4 2026
The Vírský cepín speed ice climbing competition will be held on the ice wall in Vír in the Žďár region, East Czechia, this Wednesday, February 4, 2026. For more information, see the ČHS social media and ice wall information below. ... full story
The Youth World Championships in ice climbing are being held today and tomorrow in Malbun, Liechtenstein, with a relatively large contingent from Czechia taking part. The competition consists of lead and speed climbing. ... full story
Video: Adam Ondra attempts to flash the Big Nose boulder at 8C
Adam Ondra has released a new video of his attempt to flash the Big Nose 8C boulder in the Fionnay area of Switzerland shortly after he managed to flash Foundation's Edge 8C in the same area on the same day in November. The video is about 18 minutes long and also shows Adam's struggle on the Fuck the System 8C+ boulder. You can watch it here: ... full story
Lukáš Mokroluský and Viktorie Konečná won the first round of the 2026 Czech Cup in bouldering on Saturday at the Jungle climbing wall in Prague-Letňany. Darius Naimji and Ema Galeová came second, and Jan Štípek and Arina Jurčenko came third. ... full story
At the Ice Climbing World Cup in Saas Fee, Switzerland, two Czech representatives, Aneta Loužecká and Oliver Hamerský, both finished in 8th place in the lead final tonight. ... 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
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Adam Ondra climbed a new difficulty 8B named Krkavec, 8B boulder in Zlomisko valley in High Tatra last week. see the video 
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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. 
Together with my friend Thomas Schrott, I started in the beginning of July already to the Cime Grande. 
A woman from the mountains, it was the first thing what came up to my mind after I met her in Bad Schandau where she had a slide show. Ines Papert is not only four time Ice Climbing World Champion in difficulty, but also great climber, mountain climber, congenial woman and mother of ten boy who simply lives her dreams ... 
The Czech Mountaineering Association has prepared a ski mountaineering taster event for this weekend at the Olympic Festival in České Budějovice, South Bohemia, CZ. A ski slope is available for the public, ski mountaineering sets are available for hire, and instruction is provided by an instructor. 
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A Czech climber was swept away by an avalanche yesterday in the Gerlachovský štít massif in the High Tatras and died at the scene. This was reported by the general media and the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service. According to the latter, the avalanche in the direction of Gerlachovský kotol swept away a 32-year-old climber of Czech nationality, who had climbed Krčmárový žlab with his climbing partner. 
Josef Nakládal was the best Czech representative in yesterday's opening sprint of the Youth Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Surnadal, Norway, finishing eighth in the U20 category. Marek Foltýn (9th) and Ondřej Souček (10th) also made it into the top ten in the same category. This information was reported yesterday on the ČHS website. 
The Youth Ski Mountaineering World Cup held a race in Berchtesgaden, Germany, last week, where Marek Foltýn was the Czech best performer, finishing 10th in the U20 individual category. 
Based on a request from the Czech Mountaineering Union (ČHS), the authorities have issued new general measures allowing bouldering to continue in Bor in the Broumov region, East Bohemia, CZ, for another 10 years, until the end of 2035. 
The Vír's ice axe speed climbing competition on the ice wall in Vír in the Žďár region, East Czechia, was won this Wednesday by Vojtěch Novozámský and Anička Daniela Šťastná. 
Slovak junior Eliáš Kysela equaled the highest standard of Slovak performance on rocks and recorded routes Amuerte 9a and Furia de jabali 9a+ in Siurana to his climbing diary. This was reported by the Slovak Mountaineering Association. 
At the Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Boí Taüll, Spain, over the weekend, Czech Eva Matějovičová finished 12th in the sprint semifinals. Her brother Filip Matějovič finished 57th in the sprint qualifiers. 
The Vírský cepín speed ice climbing competition will be held on the ice wall in Vír in the Žďár region, East Czechia, this Wednesday, February 4, 2026. For more information, see the ČHS social media and ice wall information below. 
The Youth World Championships in ice climbing are being held today and tomorrow in Malbun, Liechtenstein, with a relatively large contingent from Czechia taking part. The competition consists of lead and speed climbing. 
Adam Ondra has released a new video of his attempt to flash the Big Nose 8C boulder in the Fionnay area of Switzerland shortly after he managed to flash Foundation's Edge 8C in the same area on the same day in November. The video is about 18 minutes long and also shows Adam's struggle on the Fuck the System 8C+ boulder. You can watch it here: 
Lukáš Mokroluský and Viktorie Konečná won the first round of the 2026 Czech Cup in bouldering on Saturday at the Jungle climbing wall in Prague-Letňany. Darius Naimji and Ema Galeová came second, and Jan Štípek and Arina Jurčenko came third. 
At the Ice Climbing World Cup in Saas Fee, Switzerland, two Czech representatives, Aneta Loužecká and Oliver Hamerský, both finished in 8th place in the lead final tonight. 
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. 
