Climbing wall in Sežana

Maybe some of you have already noticed, but for all rest, it is true - in Slovenia we have got new climbing wall. It is placed in small town Sežana near coast, just about 15minutes from Mišja peč/Osp, so it is also very nice solution for those, who are maybe sometimes willing to climb outdoor, but weather just isn't good enough. So, perfect for indoor training, winter or also (too) hot summer days, because place is also well air conditioned :). 

... main climbing wall ...

On approximately 300m2 of climbing walls place is offering good climbing conditions for all. Main boulder wall is about 5m height and with different types of overhangs, edges and slabs suitable for for recreation, training and as well high-level climbing. But, there is also a place with wall, more suitable for children, beginners and warming-up.

Children wall under construciton ...

So, for all who are curious about it, you are nicely invited to visit it on THIS location, currently every day from 17.00 - 22.00. 

First new local climbers! :)

More information about it you can find here (under construction) or follow up-date happening on their FB profile of 'Plus climbing'.

Hope to see you there! :D

Bye, mina

2nd and 3rd place on CISM

So, as a very fresh (and proud :) ) member of Slovenian armed forces I have already chance to took a part on my first 'World winter military games' in Annecy. Those games took part every 3 years and are unique and important military event.

We competed in lead, speed and boudler. In lead after qualifications and semifinal there were more girls who have topped all routes (Maja, Jana, Evgenia and me), but in finals there were little things, like, clipping and time decided about winner and following places. Victory went to Evgenia alamid, 3^rd to Yana Chereshneva and 4^th to Maja Vidmar....

In bouldering Anna Stohr confirm her good shape, following by Evgenia Malamid and me on 3^rd. By guy's it was also really good day for Slovenian Klemen Bečan who took a 1^st place in lead and 3^rd in  ouldering! For more results, click here!

All photo: Rajko Petek

After 1st bouldering WC – not really good strat, but ...

So, first bouldering WC took a place in Chongqing in China and I this time I really can not said I am satisfied with it. I actually do not care so much about result and fact that I have missed a finals for quite much, but what is bothering me is, that I have climbed bad. And that this climb was quite far from what I think I am able to do at the moment.

(Foto: Roman Krjanik)

So, I think that there is nothing else to do, as to stay positive, focused, go to train and prepare for next challenges! :)

(Foto:Roman Krajnik)

But, before that I will move directly to next step – Military winter world games in Annecy

Hello from China

(Foto: Roman Krajnik)

Year has come across and we are already again back in China! For few days, me, Jernej Kruder and my coach will acclimating and climbing in Beijing and than move to Chongqing, where will be start of first bouldering WC competition this year (22nd -23rd of March). Can't wait! :)

For more info, start lists and result updates check www.ifsc-climbing.org

Bloudkova nagrada - highest national award for sport in Slovenia

Well, maybe this news is not so important for all non-Slovenian residents, but for me and climbing in Slovenia it is really big and nice achievement.

Foto: Roman Krajnik

Stanko Bloudek was an important and impressive sport person in Slovenia and highest national sport recognition is named by him. It is also an event with long tradition, started already in 1965. An interesting fact is also, that individual can get this award just once in a life.

 

(If you speak/read slovenian or just want to see some more pictures, please click here)...

So, I admit, that recieve this award was big, important and nice award for my last year's results and it means lot to me! It was also nice evening, which will stay in my memmories for a while …

But now – go climbing again! :D

Training in Stuttgart Climbmax … and home :)

Well, for everyone who is maybe asking what is happening with me last months, I can tell, that everything is like it should be. Already early in January I have started with preparation for new season, this time with focus on lead and boulder :). More details about competition calendar for 2013 you can see here.

For my opinion everything is going like it should. Skin is (often) gone and broken, muscles and body tired, but motivation on the top and every day I am more thankful that I can climb again! :D

With team we are often climbing together around different gyms in Slovenia, but at the beginning of February it was time for part of our team for first training trip on lactation in which I have already 'fall in love' in December at our fist visit – Climbmax gym in Stuttgart! We've spend there 4 really nice and quality climbing days and I was pretty sad that it pass so fast... I would also like to give big thanks to working team there for all hospitality! (can't wait to come back soon!)

Here (if you are FB user) you can follow our team activities and see more photos of Stuttgart trip..

All photos: Slovenia climbing team (Roman Krajnik or Polona Juričinec)

New year's climbing on ... Sicily!

After some rest and holidays spend with family i took a trip to some climbing destination during new year.

This time I really didn't climb my 'life project', but i have enjoy the rocks, nature and nice company. And, what i think is most important, i had really a lot of fun, but have also collect some new strength and am sure, made very good 'base' for coming trainings! And i admit i am really motivated for new season and just can't wait to start with all stuff waiting for me this year! :)

Just to add something more about Sicily, for all who had not been on this place yet - i really recommend it! It is very nice, sunny and good climbing spot, which offers you lots of challenges and have even more potential to made up some hard stuff! For my opinion it is specially nice for family trip or climbing camp. Range of (quality) routes selection is quite wide, rock really good, walking to crux minimal and all around environment worth to make a trip!

And also to all followers, (with little delay, but still from heart) - I wish you really happy, healthy, successful and good climbing year 2013!