• One of the most successful Czech Himalayan climbers – summited five eight-thousanders in five attempts
• enthusiast of all kinds of sports
• geodesist, teacher and organizer of sport and cultural events
• former manager of the legendary rock band Znouzectnost
• director and co-organizer of Škoda Bike Marathon
• executive head of the outdoor company Summit Drive, responsible for the management of the climbing wall (TJ – Loko in Pilsen), organizing climbing courses, and team building events
• co-founder of Czech Pub – the first Czech tavern and cultural center in Nepal
• author of multi-media presentations for schools, companies and the general public
• vegetarian for over 25 years
Travel and climbing history
Expedition Manaslu 2022
With Miri Jirková (girlfriend) reached the altitude of 7,400 m a.s.l., ascent terminated due to bad weather conditions
Expedition Manaslu 2021
Summit of Manaslu (8,163 m a.s.l.) reached on 29th of September
Expedition Ama Dablam 2021
Summit of Ama Dablam with Miri Jikova (6,812 m a.s.l.) reached on 5th of November
Expedition Makalu 2020
Postponed until spring 2021 due to coronavirus outbreak 🙁
We are preparing a large Czech expedition to one of the most difficult
eight-thousander
Expedition Ama Dablam 2019
Filmmaking and climbing expedition – reached the altitude of approx. 6,300 m a.s.l.
Expedition Manaslu 2018
With Miri Jirková (girlfriend) reached the altitude of 7,600 m a.s.l., ascent terminated due to bad weather conditions
Expedition Cho Oyu 2016
Summit of Cho Oyu (8,201 m a.s.l.) reached on 7th of October
Blind climber Honza Říha reached an altitude of 7,500 m a.s.l.
Expedition Manaslu 2015
With Miri Jirková (girlfriend) reached the last high-altitude camp at 7,400 m a.s.l., the ascent terminated due to the rescue mission of a French climber – awarded by the Czech Olympic committee with the Fair-play award
Expedition K2 2014
Summit of K2 (8,611 m a.s.l.) reached on 27th of June together with Radek Jaroš
Expedition South America 2013
Reached summits: Nevado Chopicalqui 6,354 m a.s.l., Huascaran 6,768 m a.s.l.
Attempt at Chimborazo 6,268 m a.s.l. – reached the altitude of 6,000 m a.s.l.
Expedition Annapurna 2012
Summit of Annapurna (8,091 m a.s.l.) reached on 6th of May together with Radek Jaroš
Expedition Manaslu 2011
Summit of Manaslu (8,163 m a.s.l.) reached on 29th of April
Expedition Gasherbrum 2009
Summit of Gasherbrum I (8,068 m a.s.l.) reached on 3rd of June
Bolivia, Cordillera 2005
Reached the summit of Huayna Potosi 6,088 m a.s.l.
Tajikistan, Pamir 2003
Attempt at Pik Korschenewskaja (7,106 m a.s.l.) – reached an altitude of 7,000 m a.s.l.
Nepal, Himalaya 2000
Attempt at Parchamo Peak (6,237 m a.s.l.) – reached an altitude of 6,000 m a.s.l.
