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Mountain guides from all over the world gathered in Prague
28.11.2024
The Czech Republic hosted the prestigious General Assembly of the International Federation of National Mountain Guides Associations IFMGA/IVBV/UIAGM. The host city was Prague, as in 2011, when this meeting was held for the first time in our country. read more
The Czech Republic hosted the prestigious General Assembly of the International Federation of National Mountain Guides Associations IFMGA/IVBV/UIAGM. The host city was Prague, as in 2011, when this meeting was held for the first time in our country. read more
Twice on the brink of death, yet back on top
1.10.2024
Health complications brought him to his knees and brought him to the brink of life and death twice. Yet he didn't give up. What is the journey of a man who never gave up on his passion, even when all else failed? read more
Health complications brought him to his knees and brought him to the brink of life and death twice. Yet he didn't give up. What is the journey of a man who never gave up on his passion, even when all else failed? read more
Climbing enthusiasts gathered for a festival in Teplice
26.8.2024
Last weekend, the forty-first International Mountaineering Film Festival took place in Teplice nad Metují and Tendon could not miss it. read more
Last weekend, the forty-first International Mountaineering Film Festival took place in Teplice nad Metují and Tendon could not miss it. read more
The first Czech women at the top of the dreaded Pakistani eight-thousanders
12.8.2024
At the end of July, two Krkonoše mountaineers, Lenka Erlebachová and Karolina Grohová, managed to make history not only in Czech alpinism by being the first Czech women to stand on the summit of the dreaded Pakistani eight-thousanders Gasherbrum 1 (8080 m). read more
At the end of July, two Krkonoše mountaineers, Lenka Erlebachová and Karolina Grohová, managed to make history not only in Czech alpinism by being the first Czech women to stand on the summit of the dreaded Pakistani eight-thousanders Gasherbrum 1 (8080 m). read more
Tendon supports a disabled climber
29.7.2024
For the second year already, Tendon became a proud supporter of the disabled Polish climber Mateusz, who went on an expedition to the Alps again this summer. Read how he fared in the following report. read more
For the second year already, Tendon became a proud supporter of the disabled Polish climber Mateusz, who went on an expedition to the Alps again this summer. Read how he fared in the following report. read more
Master PRO 9.2 wins prestigious award
7.6.2024
Best skinny rope, that's the award the Master PRO 9.2 received in recent prestigious ranking of outdoor gear for climbers. Read what the testers themselves had to say about the rope. read more
Best skinny rope, that's the award the Master PRO 9.2 received in recent prestigious ranking of outdoor gear for climbers. Read what the testers themselves had to say about the rope. read more
New rope Tendon eStatic 11.0
5.3.2024
We present the new Tendon Static 11 among static ropes in four color variants. read more
We present the new Tendon Static 11 among static ropes in four color variants. read more
An Alpine Adventure in Far West Nepal
28.1.2024
For me climbing is all about adventure. True adventures involve exploration, commitment and moving outside your comfort zone. None of these things can be found on fixed ropes, with oxygen and high levels of support. read more
For me climbing is all about adventure. True adventures involve exploration, commitment and moving outside your comfort zone. None of these things can be found on fixed ropes, with oxygen and high levels of support. read more
Tom Randall in Tendon production: VIDEO
18.12.2023
We were very pleased to see Tom Randall in our production in the Czech Republic. We had a such great time during a production tour including a lot of talks about rope technologies. After that we moved to Adršpach rocks. read more
We were very pleased to see Tom Randall in our production in the Czech Republic. We had a such great time during a production tour including a lot of talks about rope technologies. After that we moved to Adršpach rocks. read more
New route in the West face of Cholatse (6.440 m)
18.11.2023
During 2 - 3 November climbed Tendon athlete Zdeněk Hák and his climbing partner Radoslav Groh a new route in the west face of Cholatse in the central Himalaya "JUST ONE SOLUTION" ED (WI 4+, M4/M5,1200m). read more
During 2 - 3 November climbed Tendon athlete Zdeněk Hák and his climbing partner Radoslav Groh a new route in the west face of Cholatse in the central Himalaya "JUST ONE SOLUTION" ED (WI 4+, M4/M5,1200m). read more
We dressed the ropes in neon colour!
25.10.2023
Forget about the boring monochromatic rope and express your uniqueness with an exceptional color combination. Master 9.7 and Master PRO 9.2 in a new color variant do it for you. read more
Forget about the boring monochromatic rope and express your uniqueness with an exceptional color combination. Master 9.7 and Master PRO 9.2 in a new color variant do it for you. read more
School of fall - 4.episode: Ropes & falls
20.4.2023
UIAGM guide Danny Menšík is explaining some of basic information about climbing ropes & falls such as number of falls, rope categories, inspecting of sheath and many more. read more
UIAGM guide Danny Menšík is explaining some of basic information about climbing ropes & falls such as number of falls, rope categories, inspecting of sheath and many more. read more
School of fall - 3.episode: How to belay by munter hitch at the anchor?
31.3.2023
Tendon athlete and UIAGM Guide Danny Menšík is using a munter hitch for belaying of the lead climber at the anchor (ring anchor). This belay technique is suitable for specific climbing places and advanced climbers. read more
Tendon athlete and UIAGM Guide Danny Menšík is using a munter hitch for belaying of the lead climber at the anchor (ring anchor). This belay technique is suitable for specific climbing places and advanced climbers. read more
School of fall - 1.episode: How to belay?
24.3.2023
Falling is an unavoidable part of climbing. Tendon athlete and UIAGM Guide Danny Menšík give you a few basic advices about falling and how to falling safely. read more
Falling is an unavoidable part of climbing. Tendon athlete and UIAGM Guide Danny Menšík give you a few basic advices about falling and how to falling safely. read more
Product recall - TENDON Master PRO 9.2
14.3.2023
Lanex a.s. informs its customers that part of the manufactured climbing ropes TENDON Master Pro 9,2 mm, CS is recalled from the market as a precautionary measure. read more
Lanex a.s. informs its customers that part of the manufactured climbing ropes TENDON Master Pro 9,2 mm, CS is recalled from the market as a precautionary measure. read more
School of fall - 1.episode: How to learn falling?
9.3.2023
Falling is an unavoidable part of climbing. Tendon athlete and UIAGM Guide Danny Menšík give you a few basic advices about falling and how to falling safely. read more
Falling is an unavoidable part of climbing. Tendon athlete and UIAGM Guide Danny Menšík give you a few basic advices about falling and how to falling safely. read more
North face of Grand Jorasses in 16 hours
24.2.2023
Read how it turns out when two of our ambassadors, Jan Smoleň and Danny Menšík, join forces with Tendon tester Petr Vícha on the Grand Jorasses North Face. Of course, they were climbing on our top ropes for mountaineering - Master PRO 7.6! read more
Read how it turns out when two of our ambassadors, Jan Smoleň and Danny Menšík, join forces with Tendon tester Petr Vícha on the Grand Jorasses North Face. Of course, they were climbing on our top ropes for mountaineering - Master PRO 7.6! read more
Twist Free Technology
19.1.2023
Thanks to the Twist Free coiling machine, uncoiling the rope before the first climb is unnecessary. You don't have to do anything other than take the rope out of the bag, spread it on the ground and climb up without annoying twisting and tangling. Every Tendon rope is coiled by the Twist Free technology. However, we recommend that you check the rope before first climb. read more
Thanks to the Twist Free coiling machine, uncoiling the rope before the first climb is unnecessary. You don't have to do anything other than take the rope out of the bag, spread it on the ground and climb up without annoying twisting and tangling. Every Tendon rope is coiled by the Twist Free technology. However, we recommend that you check the rope before first climb. read more
“ROclimbing” – Climbing in Romania
24.10.2022
Cosmin Andron, the Tendon Ambassador, presents his native country, Romania, to you from the perspective of a climber. By the way, it is no coincidence that the Petzl Rock Trip took place there in 2014. read more
Cosmin Andron, the Tendon Ambassador, presents his native country, Romania, to you from the perspective of a climber. By the way, it is no coincidence that the Petzl Rock Trip took place there in 2014. read more
You can barely feel it in your backpack!
11.10.2022
Read Martin Murár's review of our Master PRO 7.6 rope. read more
Read Martin Murár's review of our Master PRO 7.6 rope. read more
Welcome in the Tendon Team, Igor!
6.9.2022
In this short interview, we are proud to introduce you a new Tendon athlete. read more
In this short interview, we are proud to introduce you a new Tendon athlete. read more
Green Way
10.6.2022
We strive to be a socially responsible company. We are considerate towards the environment, and we take into account the footprint we leave in the world. What do we do in order to achieve better sustainability? read more
We strive to be a socially responsible company. We are considerate towards the environment, and we take into account the footprint we leave in the world. What do we do in order to achieve better sustainability? read more
Danny Menšík: How To Choose a Rope for Summer Mountaineering
25.5.2022
Before packing the ropes for a trip to the mountains you should be clear what you are about to do, where you will walk and climb, what the terrain is like and how you would descend. read more
Before packing the ropes for a trip to the mountains you should be clear what you are about to do, where you will walk and climb, what the terrain is like and how you would descend. read more
The Alchemists from Bolatice
6.5.2022
How many meters of a polyamide fibre can possibly be in, let’s say, a 60-meter rope? Hundreds? It could even be kilometres, I was thinking when I was walking (with my back hunched so that I wouldn’t get too entangled in the manufacturing process) under the stream of thin, almost see-through veins lit by fluorescent lamps which were running above my head. read more
How many meters of a polyamide fibre can possibly be in, let’s say, a 60-meter rope? Hundreds? It could even be kilometres, I was thinking when I was walking (with my back hunched so that I wouldn’t get too entangled in the manufacturing process) under the stream of thin, almost see-through veins lit by fluorescent lamps which were running above my head. read more
Swiss Vacation in the Spirit of Sandstone Climbing Rules
29.3.2022
Two years ago, Jáchym was the first person to show me a photo of the Western face of Silberhorn. Back then, the mighty duo Schali and Siegrist made the first ascent of Silberrucken. Jáchym told me he would like to place some pro in the Alps, too, and he also said that apart from one classical route there is nothing else done in this wall. I waited until August 2021 to get the answer to a question why. read more
Two years ago, Jáchym was the first person to show me a photo of the Western face of Silberhorn. Back then, the mighty duo Schali and Siegrist made the first ascent of Silberrucken. Jáchym told me he would like to place some pro in the Alps, too, and he also said that apart from one classical route there is nothing else done in this wall. I waited until August 2021 to get the answer to a question why. read more
How to carry the rope to rocks or to the gym? TENDON Gear Bag may be the solution!
18.2.2022
We spent more than a year by careful planning of details, giving thought to every pocket and loop, taking into consideration overall functionality and testing. Eventually, we managed to combine the materials of the highest quality with a neat modern design, and we created the TENDON Gear Bag. read more
We spent more than a year by careful planning of details, giving thought to every pocket and loop, taking into consideration overall functionality and testing. Eventually, we managed to combine the materials of the highest quality with a neat modern design, and we created the TENDON Gear Bag. read more
First Ascent of Ama Dablam on a Shoelace, but with a Large Snack!
24.1.2022
In autumn our ambassador Zdeněk „Háček“ Hák and Jakub Kácha made a first ascent in the western face of Ama Dablam (6812 m). We bring you a short interview with Háček about the rope strategy for this difficult ascent. They carried it out using our thinnest rope – Master 7.0 read more
In autumn our ambassador Zdeněk „Háček“ Hák and Jakub Kácha made a first ascent in the western face of Ama Dablam (6812 m). We bring you a short interview with Háček about the rope strategy for this difficult ascent. They carried it out using our thinnest rope – Master 7.0 read more
VIDEO: How to cut a rope & when to replace
1.12.2021
A climber’s rope is a lifeline. It is so important to know when to replace your climbing rope. We also help you how to cut a rope. read more
A climber’s rope is a lifeline. It is so important to know when to replace your climbing rope. We also help you how to cut a rope. read more
VIDEO: How to clean & wash climbing rope
19.11.2021
A climbing rope is your lifeline on the crags. Proper care is important for your safety and to ensure a long lifespan for the rope. read more
A climbing rope is your lifeline on the crags. Proper care is important for your safety and to ensure a long lifespan for the rope. read more
VIDEO: How to coil a climbing rope?
2.11.2021
Good rope management ensures that you don’t arrive at the crag with your rope in a tangled mess of knots. Tendon athlete - Danny Menšík shows you four different ways how to coil your rope. - standard butterly coil - mountain butterfly coil - backpack butterfly coil - alpine coil read more
Good rope management ensures that you don’t arrive at the crag with your rope in a tangled mess of knots. Tendon athlete - Danny Menšík shows you four different ways how to coil your rope. - standard butterly coil - mountain butterfly coil - backpack butterfly coil - alpine coil read more
VIDEO: How to choose a climbing rope?
31.10.2021
Learn how to find a climbing rope that's right for you, with information about types of ropes, diameter, length, features and safety ratings. read more
Learn how to find a climbing rope that's right for you, with information about types of ropes, diameter, length, features and safety ratings. read more
Mary Eden - I was going to learn climbing come hell or high water
14.7.2021
Mary Catherine Eden is a crack climber, photographer, painter but mainly a nice person with a good sense of humour. read more
Mary Catherine Eden is a crack climber, photographer, painter but mainly a nice person with a good sense of humour. read more
How to choose a sport climbing rope
24.3.2021
The first day of spring is long gone, and apart from the love seals, under the flowering trees, it means that the rock season is knocking on the door. And we ask, do you have the right rope for the rocks? Our long-time ambassador Cosmin Andron will help you with the selection. Cosmin has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of London, but you will probably be more interested of him being a certified IFMGA mountain leader:-). read more
The first day of spring is long gone, and apart from the love seals, under the flowering trees, it means that the rock season is knocking on the door. And we ask, do you have the right rope for the rocks? Our long-time ambassador Cosmin Andron will help you with the selection. Cosmin has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of London, but you will probably be more interested of him being a certified IFMGA mountain leader:-). read more
Mile High Club 700m, 22 pitches,26-27 , Airport Wall, Milford Sound
29.1.2021
Short approach, many pitches, interesting and challenging climbing. Personally when it came to climbing in NZ I had always hoped I could either climb or develop a true big wall style route. read more
Short approach, many pitches, interesting and challenging climbing. Personally when it came to climbing in NZ I had always hoped I could either climb or develop a true big wall style route. read more
New for 2021
2.12.2020
Also for the next year, we have prepared some new stuff for you, thanks to which climbing will be even better. read more
Also for the next year, we have prepared some new stuff for you, thanks to which climbing will be even better. read more
Tom Randall: Climbing in Sheffield has been really dificult
2.9.2020
Crack magician Tom Randall has been on the Tendon team since last year. During that time, we found out that he is not only a great climber, but also a precise and modest guy who will never say "No" to you. So it's no surprise that he agreed to an interview for our blog. Tom and I talked about his relationship with ice axes, industrial climbing, his functioning during the pandemic, and also about the career of a marathon runner, which he has been discreetly building. read more
Crack magician Tom Randall has been on the Tendon team since last year. During that time, we found out that he is not only a great climber, but also a precise and modest guy who will never say "No" to you. So it's no surprise that he agreed to an interview for our blog. Tom and I talked about his relationship with ice axes, industrial climbing, his functioning during the pandemic, and also about the career of a marathon runner, which he has been discreetly building. read more
THE SW FACE OF SHISHAPANGMA DENIED US
20.7.2020
All three of us were hanging of the rocky outcrop. It was already afternoon and the team on the British route had been long gone since early morning. This was supposed to be a short break but neither of us moved. We looked at each other and the gaze was reflecting the same message: “it doesn’t look great!” No-one wanted to say a word or maybe neither of us wanted to say THE word. read more
All three of us were hanging of the rocky outcrop. It was already afternoon and the team on the British route had been long gone since early morning. This was supposed to be a short break but neither of us moved. We looked at each other and the gaze was reflecting the same message: “it doesn’t look great!” No-one wanted to say a word or maybe neither of us wanted to say THE word. read more
Life for a quarantined climber is pain in the backside or how not to go crazy from it
18.5.2020
The word corona has currently become the most famous word in the world! Everyone knows it and it won’t disappear from history that easily. Each of us is going through a personal crisis both at work and in normal life. A lot of things have changed and life is not as it used to be. But one day it’ll all end, and we will function normally again. I won't have a face mask rash and I'll even be able to buy a ticket to Spain. read more
The word corona has currently become the most famous word in the world! Everyone knows it and it won’t disappear from history that easily. Each of us is going through a personal crisis both at work and in normal life. A lot of things have changed and life is not as it used to be. But one day it’ll all end, and we will function normally again. I won't have a face mask rash and I'll even be able to buy a ticket to Spain. read more
The North of the Tatras
12.3.2020
This winter is not very generous for snow and frost, but the conditions for climbing in some Tatra walls are almost legendary and so it would be a pity not to use them. After the first period of snowfall, then great warming and later sudden cooling down, Ondro (Ondrej Húserka) and me decided that in the north of the Tatras the conditions could finally be hard and therefore good for climbing?! read more
This winter is not very generous for snow and frost, but the conditions for climbing in some Tatra walls are almost legendary and so it would be a pity not to use them. After the first period of snowfall, then great warming and later sudden cooling down, Ondro (Ondrej Húserka) and me decided that in the north of the Tatras the conditions could finally be hard and therefore good for climbing?! read more
MASTER PRO 9.7 NEW ROPE FOR 2020
12.12.2019
New for 2020. New "indestructible" single rope MASTER PRO 9.7. Great handling, high sheath resistance is just a fraction of what you can expect from our new rope ..... read more
New for 2020. New "indestructible" single rope MASTER PRO 9.7. Great handling, high sheath resistance is just a fraction of what you can expect from our new rope ..... read more
TENDON at A+A2019
24.10.2019
TENDON with its products for rescue services and work at height will again be presented at the world's largest trade fair A + A, which is the world trade fair for occupational health and safety read more
TENDON with its products for rescue services and work at height will again be presented at the world's largest trade fair A + A, which is the world trade fair for occupational health and safety read more
HIGHLINE FIRST ASCENT IN CHAMONIX – ÉRECTION CELÉSTE
21.10.2019
The degree examination was a success, so I finally gave free rein to my imagination. This year, too, I could not give a miss to a trip closest to my heart, to France, to Chamonix, for the third consecutive year. So far, every year I managed to make a new mountain highline first ascent there, or at least the first repetition. Two years ago on the Aiguilles du Diable, last year between Ravanel and Murmmery, and this year a totally dreamy line on the Aiguille de la République (“Republic”) succeeded. read more
The degree examination was a success, so I finally gave free rein to my imagination. This year, too, I could not give a miss to a trip closest to my heart, to France, to Chamonix, for the third consecutive year. So far, every year I managed to make a new mountain highline first ascent there, or at least the first repetition. Two years ago on the Aiguilles du Diable, last year between Ravanel and Murmmery, and this year a totally dreamy line on the Aiguille de la République (“Republic”) succeeded. read more
King Cobra - Alaskan Big Wall Free Climbing
1.10.2019
Another serac rips from the summit ice cliffs of neighbouring Mount Dickey, and the familiar roar of avalanche thunders through the valley. My calves shake on crumbling footholds, the infamous “Cracker Jack Gravel” of the Ruth Gorge. I’m balanced on an arete well above my last piece. I reach for a pecker piton and weld it into a thin crack with my free hand, tightening my crimp on the other. I launch into the corner above, loaded with tottering loose flakes. The world disintegrates below as I fire in two hand jams, choss exploding hundreds of metres down the sheer East Face of Mount Barrill, swallowed up by the glacier below. Chemicals flood my brain: relief. Another piece of the puzzle unlocked. read more
Another serac rips from the summit ice cliffs of neighbouring Mount Dickey, and the familiar roar of avalanche thunders through the valley. My calves shake on crumbling footholds, the infamous “Cracker Jack Gravel” of the Ruth Gorge. I’m balanced on an arete well above my last piece. I reach for a pecker piton and weld it into a thin crack with my free hand, tightening my crimp on the other. I launch into the corner above, loaded with tottering loose flakes. The world disintegrates below as I fire in two hand jams, choss exploding hundreds of metres down the sheer East Face of Mount Barrill, swallowed up by the glacier below. Chemicals flood my brain: relief. Another piece of the puzzle unlocked. read more
Patagonia 2019
3.9.2019
Three years have passed since that I stood at this well-known place the last time. Wooden sign of the Hem Herhu Hostel, a lawn, a few tents, a crumbling boulder and laughing Hugo smoking in front of a red brick house. I can feel the wind in my face. The wind that is only here and nowhere else in the world! The wind that can change from a pleasant breeze to a total crazy hell in a moment. I close my eyes and shout Viento Patagonico with a smile ... read more
Three years have passed since that I stood at this well-known place the last time. Wooden sign of the Hem Herhu Hostel, a lawn, a few tents, a crumbling boulder and laughing Hugo smoking in front of a red brick house. I can feel the wind in my face. The wind that is only here and nowhere else in the world! The wind that can change from a pleasant breeze to a total crazy hell in a moment. I close my eyes and shout Viento Patagonico with a smile ... read more
My way to 9a or losing is also winning
21.5.2019
When I started climbing, I was 11 years old. I completely got hooked on climbing. When I set out to attain a goal, I do anything to accomplish it finally. Sometimes it was really hard and sometimes I was in a state of shock for how easy it was. Not always you can succeed just at the first attempt. It is important to believe in yourself and go for it. read more
When I started climbing, I was 11 years old. I completely got hooked on climbing. When I set out to attain a goal, I do anything to accomplish it finally. Sometimes it was really hard and sometimes I was in a state of shock for how easy it was. Not always you can succeed just at the first attempt. It is important to believe in yourself and go for it. read more
Big wall
10.5.2019
What do I recall when I remember "our" Yosemite? El Cap, Half Dome, sleeping in the wall high above the ground, morning cold and hunger in Camp 4, free coffee in fast food, evening campfires, endless cracks, huge granite walls, annoying rangers, tourists, traffic jams, thieving raccoons, bears... And of course well-known names, such as Royal Robbins, Warren Harding, Jim Bridwell, John Bachar, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill, Tommy Caldwell, and others. All this is inseparably linked to the Yosemite Valley. I was fortunate enough to spend some autumn weeks with my friends there in 2018. read more
What do I recall when I remember "our" Yosemite? El Cap, Half Dome, sleeping in the wall high above the ground, morning cold and hunger in Camp 4, free coffee in fast food, evening campfires, endless cracks, huge granite walls, annoying rangers, tourists, traffic jams, thieving raccoons, bears... And of course well-known names, such as Royal Robbins, Warren Harding, Jim Bridwell, John Bachar, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill, Tommy Caldwell, and others. All this is inseparably linked to the Yosemite Valley. I was fortunate enough to spend some autumn weeks with my friends there in 2018. read more
To Yosemite for the first 7c+ or the super job by the Hubers
1.5.2019
Our Ambassador Ondra Beneš returned last year after a long trip to Yosemite to make some of his climbing dreams come true. For instance, it was the extremely difficult "El Nino" route on El Cap or "The Phoenix" which was said to be the first in the world to meet the 5.13 classification in the American rating, corresponding to 7c+. Ondra continues now... read more
Our Ambassador Ondra Beneš returned last year after a long trip to Yosemite to make some of his climbing dreams come true. For instance, it was the extremely difficult "El Nino" route on El Cap or "The Phoenix" which was said to be the first in the world to meet the 5.13 classification in the American rating, corresponding to 7c+. Ondra continues now... read more