The morning air in Třívěžatá was crisp, filled with the promise of a challenging day. My gaze was fixed on "Pimpala," a notorious Grade 7 route etched into the towering rock face. Its reputation preceded it, a true test of nerve and technique.
The initial pitches were a delicate dance, demanding precise footwork on small edges and confident smears. Higher up, the exposure became undeniable, with the world falling away beneath my feet. I focused on the rock, feeling for every ripple and crystal, pushing past the burning in my forearms. The crux section, a series of seemingly impossible crimps and a dynamic reach, required absolute commitment. Taking a deep breath, I executed the sequence, a surge of adrenaline propelling me upward.
Reaching the spacious summit block, a wave of profound satisfaction washed over me. The panoramic views of the surrounding landscape were breathtaking, a just reward for the effort. Pimpala had delivered on its promise: a demanding, exhilarating, and ultimately incredibly rewarding ascent that left me feeling more connected to the rock and myself than ever before.
Rules
Nature conservation: Climbing prohibited. Nature conservation document: Decision 2003, authority OP CHKO Žďárské vrchy
Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area
- Rock sectors of the Žďárské vrchy have the status of specially protected areas (natural monuments or reserves)
- The following applies to all sectors except Čtyři palice:
- Access to the rocks by the shortest routes from marked tourist routes
- Climbing on objects other than marked ones and outside the permitted period only with a written permit from the PLA administration
- Use magnesium only with written permission from the PLA administration - replacement and installation of belays and marking of rocks and routes only with written consent from the PLA administration
- Organizing sports, tourist and other events only with the written consent of the PLA administration
Time and other restrictions are listed for individual sectors.
OVK: first ascents are prohibited
Nature conservation: Climbing prohibited. Nature Conservation Document: Decision 2003, authority OP CHKO Žďárské vrchy