Štěpán Stráník

Leading Czech boulderer who has focused mainly on climbing and discovering new difficult boulders in recent years

He has climbed over 350 boulders of 8A and higher grade in the last 10 years

Štěpán’s hardest climbs include Fuse 8B+, Janja 8B/B+ and Ohnivák 8B/B+

In addition to climbing, Štěpán also sets climbing routes and boulders

• I was born in: 1987
• I’ve been climbing since: competing since 1995
• I have climbed on rocks: 8b+
• I have climbed on boulders: 8B+
• With a mattress or with a rope? With a mattress
• Good conditions in winter or good time in summer? Mostly in winter, too hot in summer
• In the valley or in the mountains? Probably both, I like the Swiss Alps and the Labák valley
• Alone or in a group? Rather be on my own or with my brother
• Edge or sloper? Both
• Static or dynamic?
• Rather static, but I’m happy to jump somewhere
• Practice or OS? For bouldering, it’s more of a practice
• Flannel shirt or T-shirt? T-shirt