Tereza Širůčková ticks Napříč Amerikou (8A+) and an 8A

Tereza Širůčková, who started 2025 by doing a 50 meter 8c+ route, has sent Michigan (8A) and Napříč Amerikou (8A+) in Sklapsko

Can you tell us more about those ascents?
Our trip to the crag came together pretty spontaneously—I realized that my bouldering session lined up with a day when I didn’t have school, so I knew I wanted to climb outdoors. At first, I had my eye on a different boulder in another crag, but then I ran into Adam [Ondra] at my home gym. He recommended this crag and sent me all the info I needed, so the decision was made.

I was beyond excited and had watched pretty much every video I could find. My plan was to try flash Michigan 8A. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen, but I wasn’t far off, and I managed to send it pretty quickly afterward. Then, I jumped on a 7C that my friends were also trying—it would have been a flash if it didn’t share the topout (which was around 5C) with Michigan.

Next up was Napříč Amerikou 8A+, which shares the first move with Michigan before breaking off to the right. I worked out the moves fast, and after about five attempts, I sent it. I couldn’t believe what had just happened—two 8As in one day! The feeling was absolutely incredible. Once the initial rush settled, I checked my video and realized my phone had fallen during the crux. I really wanted to have the footage, both for the memory and for beta on future attempts, so I gave it another go—and somehow, I sent it again. I got to relive that amazing feeling all over again.

What is next and what about comp ambitions for 2025?
Well, I’d like to go back for that 8B, and then the competition season is slowly starting to knock on the door. I only compete in lead. My main goal is to reach the top 20 at a World Cup, so we will see. But that’s more long term dream