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Alien vs. Predator. a.k.a. a review of the new BD X4 CamsBD have just released its new range of small cams. They are officially known as the X4 Camalots. Rumor has it that internally, they were known as Predators, a tongue-in-cheek code word to take on Aliens, the one-time market leader for small cams.
Lab test of carabiners used at belay stationsOver the last 14 months I’ve collected enough carabiners used as lower-offs at belays to make a sound statistical analysis with the aim of drawing some conclusions about their breaking strengths.
Space Race – a new route on Table MountainGuy and I had spent the afternoon on Table Mountain working on our Space Race project.
Crossing the Dragon – Grand Traverse of the Drakensberg“A dragon without fangs is only a lizard”, I mused when Matthys and Werner raised the challenge to do the 250km Grand Traverse of the Umkhahlamba Drakensberg.
Bolt issue on KalymnosAs we anticipated for years, they have Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) of their stainless steel bolts, just as Cayman Brac and Thailand used to have.
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Lee Den Hond becomes the third South African woman to summit Everest
Lee Den Hond becomes the third South African woman to summit Everest
3 Days With Ethan Pringle
A short film highlighting 3 days with Ethan Pringle and a look into his comical personality and extraordinary climbing ability.
DAVE (with Dave MacLeod)
This film, shot in Magic Wood, Switzerland, is a portrait of Dave – combining interviews and climbing.
The Essentials of Climbing: Overlooked Items
Joe Kinder talks about a few of the things he never heads to the crag without.
Jan Hojer Training
20 May 2013:
South Africa
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After placing 2nd at the Log Dragomer world cup, Jan Hojer took his first ever WC victory at Innsbruck last weekend.
Total black visitors increase in SANParks
The South African National Parks (SANParks) said in an effort to transform the National Parks visitor demographics it has recoded good results with the increase in Black visitors.
A Himalayan Adventure
An adventure film by the Mixon's - Nepal April 2013. Trekking to Annapurna Base camp.
Activity Permits for rock climbing in the the Table Mountain National Park
17 May 2013:
South Africa
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Climbers report that rangers have recently been requiring them to produce 'My Activity Permits' for a wide range of climbing activities in the Park.
Montagu locals watching over nature reserves
A new body has been elected which will advise the Langeberg Municipality on matters regarding nature reserves within the Langeberg, including the Montagu Mountain Reserve and Dassieshoek.
Los Muizenbergos at Topside
Marijus Šmigelskis on the first ascent of "Los Muizenbergos" 8A in Topside.
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Bolt issue on Kalymnos
May 2, 2013
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Space Race – a new route on Table Mountain
May 6, 2013
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New Cederberg Hiking map – Names update
May 3, 2013
- Brian sending ‘Just Behrly’ May 6, 2013
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Jimbo Smith opens Last of the Mohawks on Table Mountain
April 30, 2013
- Lee Den Hond becomes the third South African woman to summit Everest May 21, 2013
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Alien vs. Predator. a.k.a. a review of the new BD X4 Cams
May 21, 2013
- 3 Days With Ethan Pringle May 20, 2013
- DAVE (with Dave MacLeod) May 20, 2013
- The Essentials of Climbing: Overlooked Items May 20, 2013
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Mokganjetsi (Willem B): Cool review thanks Robert How does the metal-wear...
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Brian Weaver: Can anyone say HOLY SH!T?? The only word that come...
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Francis: An issue with HY-150 is that it gels so quickly th...
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Francis: Hi Martin, Thanks for taking the time to respon...
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Alex Rogers: Further to the comment on the carrot bolt pic - it...
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