Helena Lipenska

Helena Lipenska

Born: 1977
Lives: in Brno, Czech Republic
Climbing since: 1993

Started:
She got to climbing like a lot of girls - through her boyfriend. She says that from the first moment it became obsession - who once tried, cannot live without it. Over time, slowed down and started to take climbing more as a sport and take care of her physical condition and health.

Preferred climbs:
Helena likes climbing steep tufas.

From her climbing achievements she appreciates most:
Her first 8b.

Competitions:
In the past, Helena participated in the World Cup, European and World Championships in bouldering. Today, she works as a professional trainer of (not only) young climbers.

Training:
Climbing 3 - 4x a week.

Diet:
Helena minds her diet, which must be balanced, because proper diet is necessary in every sport.

Future plans:
To climb 8b+, 8c.

Climbing equipment:
Shoes Diamond (Rock Pillars)

Helena Lipenska about climbing:
"I think, I will climb even in my retirement, I cannot stay without climbing and movement which I love and people around climbing."

Hobbies and interests besides climbing:
Bike, rafting, skiing and many other sporting activites.

Web sites of Helena Lipenska:
www.lezeckytrenink.cz