From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 40s
Martin Stráník Climbs New 5.14d
Martin Stráník first ascends 5.14d route on Czech sandstone.
In brief
Martin Stráník first ascends 5.14d route on Czech sandstone. Martin Stráník climbed the first 5.14d route Problém on Czech sandstone. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Martin Stráník
Martin Stráník, 36, of the Czech Republic, has made the first ascent of Problém on Karlik, a sandstone tower in Adršpach.
Route Details
The arete line has several big run outs, a V12 boulder at the second ring bolt and technical 5.14 moves with no rests.
Previous Record
The previous hardest route in the area was To Tu Ještě Nebylo, a line freed by Adam Ondra in 2012 that goes at 5.14d.
The headline
Martin Stráník climbed the first 5.14d route Problém on Czech sandstone.
