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The Slovenian crag Mišja Peč is one of the places that significantly shaped the history of sport climbing, and the route Za staro kolo in majhnega psa is among its most legendary lines.

The 2025 season marked a significant milestone for Pepa Šindel. His climb of Action Directe (9a) in Frankenjura ranked him among the youngest climbers who can boast this iconic route. In this article, we bring you his perspective on this achievement and other sporting accomplishments this year.