OUR STORY

About us!

Each of us began by walking our own path. At the beginning, our journey was intense: juggling competition, studying, work, and travel for several years. Pretty soon, we realized that we both wanted to dedicate ourselves to the climbing world.

Initially, Klemen was competing in the World Cup and coaching promising young climbers. With his incredible talent for coaching people of all ages, including children, Klemen quickly stood out as a gifted mentor. Meanwhile, Anja worked as a massage therapist while Klemen pursued his career as an athlete in the national climbing team. We meticulously balanced our competitive schedules with exciting climbing trips, nurturing our passion for the sport.

Our journey began with a shared passion for climbing, a passion that continues to fuel our exploration of the world's most incredible climbing destinations and drives us to share our expertise with others. Over the years, our travels took us to many amazing climbing spots across Europe, where we found not only incredible places to climb but also wonderful places to live and lifelong friends. In the winter, we often spent our climbing holidays in Spain, mostly in Catalunya. The region felt like a second home to us, inspiring us to explore business opportunities there.

In 2015, we decided to move to Spain. For two years, we worked on a business idea that didn’t ultimately succeed but provided us with invaluable experience. During this time, Klemen often worked as a route setter in Barcelona, and we also coached climbers, renovated a house for climbers to rent, and explored additional services such as accommodation, massage, photography, and yoga. Our vision was to create a unique climbing hub in northern Catalunya, home to some of the world’s best climbing crags, including Oliana—the hardest climbing sector in the world.

Although our initial plans in Catalunya didn’t go as expected, we found a valuable business partner, Rockbusters, with whom we still collaborate today. Together, we coach climbers to improve their skills all over Europe.

In 2017, we established our company, Plezanje, Klemen Bečan s.p., focusing on individualized coaching for climbers. Our specialty lies in helping amateur and advanced climbers improve their skills and techniques. Klemen is renowned for his expertise in climbing coaching, with an exceptional ability to identify mistakes and help climbers improve immediately. Anja complements this with her focus on the mental aspects of training, sharing insights from her extensive experience.

"Enjoy climbing, no matter what."

Climbing rock trip Petzl on Balkan.

Our vision

We have always felt a calling to create a welcoming and supportive climbing community for everyone who loves the rocks and nature. Our mission is to foster a warm, homely atmosphere among climbers and help people achieve happiness through climbing.

Our company aims to fulfill all the climbing aspirations of our clients, helping them improve their skills, gain knowledge, and stay happy and healthy. We strive to find positive solutions to challenges, knowing that climbing—like life—comes with highs and lows. With over 25 years of experience, we have learned how to navigate these ups and downs and help others do the same.

We both share an adventurous spirit, a love for nature, and a passion for helping people. Our relationship is built on respect, friendship, loyalty, and love. Photography has also become an integral part of our journey, allowing us to capture the beauty of climbing and the connections it fosters. Over the years, our shared path has strengthened, combining sportsmanship and spirituality into a fulfilling lifestyle. Our personalized approach combines expert technical instruction with a focus on mental strength and overall well-being.

Together, we are dedicated to creating a community where climbers can grow, connect, and find joy in their passion for climbing.

We have a big passion for climbing along natural walls, and we love sharing this passion with others, delighting them with the experience. We both share an adventurous spirit, a love for nature, and a passion for helping people.

About Klemen

Soon, Klemen joined World Cup competitions in the absolute category, and in 2008 he finally reached the top spot of the podium at the World Cup competition in Kranj, Slovenia. While he loved competing, climbing outdoors on real rock is where he finds the most satisfaction and pleasure.

Klemen prefers on-sight climbing, as he believes it captures the essence of climbing. On-sight climbing requires adaptation and on-the-fly decision-making, which trains the mind and body to perform at their best, both on and off the rock. These lessons seamlessly transfer into everyday life.

His hardest on-sight climb is "Siempre se Puede Hacer Menos,"8c+, where he achieved the on-sight first ascent. Although Klemen doesn’t enjoy spending too much time working on routes, he has still climbed some incredibly challenging ones, including "Joe Mama," "Papichulo," and "La Rambla," graded up to 9a+.

Klemen has a deep love for long routes—the longer, the better. This passion led him to equip a new multi-pitch line in Drašnice, Croatia, which is approximately 250 meters high and includes two pitches graded 8c+. This route, "Drašnice Moments," is one of his favorites.

With over 30 years of climbing experience, Klemen has honed his expertise through competitive climbing, self-training, and coaching some of the most promising young talents. Since retiring from the competitive scene, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge, offering climbing coaching at stunning destinations across Europe.

Klemen is widely celebrated for his ability to pinpoint technical mistakes and guide climbers toward immediate improvement. Whether you join him for a day, a week, or even a month, you’ll leave climbing better, feeling stronger, and unlocking your full potential. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the passions he holds dear—not least is his talent for crafting unforgettable outdoor cooking experiences.

Achievements:

Competition:

  • 2nd place Boulder World Cup 2011, Wien
  • 2nd place Boulder World Cup 2011, Canmore (CAN)
  • 2nd place European Championship 2010 combination, boulders 6th lead 9th, Imst (AUT)
  • 1st place CISM Winter Military World Games 2010, Aosta (ITA)
  • 1ts place Lead World Cup 2008, Kranj (SLO)
  • 3rd place Lead World Cup 2008, Chamonix (FR)
  • 1st place Youth World championship 1996, Imst (AUT)

Rock climbing:

  • Goriles stin omichli ext. 9a, RP, Kyparissi, Greece 2020
  • Agricantus 8a, OS, Paklenica, Croatia, 2019
  • Rocktrip 8c+, 250m, FA, RD, Drasnice, Croatia, 2018
  • A Muerte 9a, RP, Siurana, Spain, 2017
  • La Rambla 9a+, RP, Siurana, Spain, 2017
  • Joe Mama 9a+, RP, Oliana, Spain, 2016
  • Siempre se puede hacer menos 8c+ OS, FA, Chulilla, Spain 2015
  • Water World (Vodni Svet) 9a, Osp, Slovenia, 2014
  • Totem 8c OS, Cuenca, Spain 2013
  • Blob 8c OS, Pandora, Croatia 2012
  • Kallista 8c OS, Archidona, Spain 2012
  • Fish eye 8c OS, Oliana, Spain 2011
  • The Core 9a RP, Medveja, Croatia 2011
  • Halupce 1979 9a RP, Osp, Slovenia 2009

climbing trip in Spain, Costa Blanca.

climbing on a boulder in Albarracin in Spain.

KLemen Becan is climbing Megakante in Greece.

Klemen up side down in the route,climbing in spain.

Bolting new sector in Kyparissi.

Klemen in 9a route in Babala wall, Kyparissi. Klemen in Rocktrip route, 8c+, Drasnice.

Anja Becan is belaying in route Rock trip in Drasnice.

Anja Becan in Super Zeb 7c route in Chulilla, Spain.

Super zeb 7c route in Chulilla, Spain.

Anja Becan is climbing in Margalef and enying on the sun.

About Anja

Anja was born in the capital of Ukraine, the bustling city of Kiev. At the age of five, her family moved to Slovenia, a small but beautiful country. Her father’s career as a professional hockey player led them to this new chapter of life. As a child, Anja explored various sports, eventually dedicating herself to athletics. At 17, she discovered rock climbing, and it gradually became her lifestyle.

Anja's climbing journey began in the Alps, involving winter snowboarding, alpine, and ice climbing. Soon, however, she embraced sport climbing and started traveling to explore new climbing destinations—which is how she met Klemen. In 2010, Anja discovered another passion: climbing photography. Capturing her husband’s climbs posed a unique challenge due to the technical demands of rope work and hanging from walls. Over time, she developed her skills and became a professional photographer, with her work featured in magazines and guidebooks. In 2020, she expanded her expertise to include real estate photography.

Today, climbing photography remains her life’s work, capturing moments at climbing destinations and becoming an integral part of Klemen Bečan’s coaching destinations. Anja is also a skilled climber, achieving a red point of 7c and an on-sight of 7a+. She wrote an exceptional article on her first 7c climb, highlighting the mental aspects of climbing, which received widespread praise. Beyond her climbing and photography, she discovered a coaching talent and became part of climbing coaching at their climbing destinations.

In 2023, Anja started the project Climb to Heal, a program blending the power of climbing, personal growth, and inner balance. It is founded on the belief that climbing is not just a sport but also a profound tool for healing both the body and the mind. Today, Anja travels with Klemen, their son Aron, and their dog Mali, exploring new climbing areas, coaching, and capturing beautiful moments through her lens. Together, they continue to live their passion for climbing and adventure.