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Ambassador Lukáš Ondrášek

Lukáš was born in 1993 in Rýmařov. By profession, he is an art teacher, which might explain why we could describe him as an incurable romantic at heart. However, his body is fueled by the adventurous spirit of a climber, paraglider, and freediver.

He is a graduate of the Czech Mountaineering Association’s young alpinist course, called "Sokolíci." He is also an aspirant for the title of mountain guide within the UIAGM framework.

In 2020, he received an honorary mention from the Czech Mountaineering Association (ČHS) for the route "El Norte Oculto" 7c+. In 2022, he earned another honorary mention from ČHS for the route "Forever Young" 7c+ flash.

He studied at an art high school and later graduated from the Faculty of Education at Palacký University in Olomouc. Alongside his work as a trained art teacher, he has also embraced work as a graphic designer, filmmaker, and photographer.

I got into climbing at the age of fourteen, overcoming the challenges of small-town life. Since then, climbing has been a constant in my life. My approach to climbing has always been more holistic, with a focus on the outdoors. The more sports you combine, the more complete you become.

Selected ascents:

  • Route across Ryba 7b+ (Marmolada)
  • Les intouchables 7b+/7c (Trident du Tacul)
  • Das Erbe Der Väter 9- (Cima Grande)
  • Magic Line 7b+ (Qualido)
  • Prima ballerina 7b (Cima Picolla)
  • Gelbe Mauer 9- (Cima Picolla)
  • Zache Gurkn 8+/9- (Totes Gebirge - Reichenstein)

Presented another way: 

  • 2009 Hrana riga | Velký Rabštejn | Jeseníky
  • 2013 Grossglockner | Rakousko
  • 2014 Preussova spára | Tre Cime | Itálie
  • 2016 Route across Ryba | Marmolada | Itálie
  • 2016 Dent Blanche | Švýcarsko
  • 2017 Tetnuldi | Gruzie
  • 2018 Matterhorn Liongrat | Itálie
  • 2018 Das Erbe Der Väter 9- | Tre Cime | Itálie
  • 2019 Kuffner Ridge | Mont Maudit | Francie
  • 2020 Murciana 78 7c+ | Picos

And what does she say about Direct Alpine: "And what does he say about Direct Alpine: "Direct as a local Czech brand gives me a perspective on affordable and durable outdoor clothing. Clothing is a consumable and does not last forever. It's nice to have a clear selection of proven products that work and will be available on the market for many years. Like The Cascade pants are essential for me, and thanks to their durability, they won't slip during hard climbing or hiking in Scandinavia. The Alpha jacket surprised me with its versatility it has become a staple in my wardrobe, keeping moisture and wind away from the body in light rain and keeping warm like a shaggy sweater."