Pepa Šindel (15) climbs two 9a's, Hypoxia extension in Slovakia & Sever The Wicked Hand in Frankenjura

Talented young Czech climber Pepa Šindel has repeated 'Hypoxia extension' 9a in Slovakia and, more recently, 'Sever The Wicked Hand' in Frankenjura, Germany
1 / 2
Pepa Šindel climbing Sever The Wicked Hand in Frankenjura, Germany.
Petr Piechowicz

Czech climber Pepa Šindel is going from strength to strength. The talented 15-year-old has had a remarkable first half of the year, redpointing the 9a Hypoxia extension 9a in Slovakia and, more recently, Sever The Wicked Hand in Frankenjura, Germany. Located at Hängender Stein, this fierce 9a was established by Frankenjura local Markus Bock in 2011.

Šindel first tried the route in a year ago but the 8A bouldery crux at the start proved too difficult at the time. He returned this July and after two days of sweltering temperatures - read 33°C - conditions improved enough for his redpoint after 16 attempts in total.

Šindel sent his first 8c aged 13 and last November he repeated his first 9a+, Chiroptera at Brada Súľov in Slovakia.

Link: www.pepasindel.cz, Singing Rock




Related news
Latest news


Expo / News


Expo / Products
Ice axe for technical mountaineering and ice climbing
Hiking boots AKU Superalp V-Light GTX, ideal for High Routes of the Dolomites and treks of several days
Scott skis, light enough for ski touring, and shaped for freeride skiing.
Merino Wool Mountaineering Sock.
SCARPA Arpia, comfortable and versatile climbing shoes.
Waterproof thanks to HDry technology and crampon-compatible, the Dynafit WP Elevation is the lightest mountaineering shoe on the market.
Show products