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Squeaky, Richard Halsey Squeaky’s summer ticks
By on May 24, 2013
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Richard Halsey (aka Squeaky) ticked off an impressive list of first ascents over the 2012/13 summer season here in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Lower Tonquani, Magaliesberg Black Diamond 2013 Tradathon Report
By on May 22, 2013
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More than 100 trad climbers descended into Tonquani, Cederberg and Boulder Kloofs for the 2013 Tradathon.
Alien vs. Predator. a.k.a. a review of the new BD X4 Cams
By on May 21, 2013
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BD 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.
Broken carabiners testing Lab test of carabiners used at belay stations
By on May 12, 2013
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Over 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.
The First Ascent of Space Race Space Race – a new route on Table Mountain
By on May 6, 2013
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Guy and I had spent the afternoon on Table Mountain working on our Space Race project.
 

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Northcliff Climber Rescued
24 May 2013: South Africa
A climber’s 8m fall meant a rescue team had to haul him up a Northcliff precipice
Dial-a-flight: helicopter rescue in Nepal investigated
24 May 2013: South Africa
Powerful new helicopters are changing mountain rescue in Nepal. But as Ed Douglas explains, the surge in helicopter evacuations is bringing sharp practice, fraud and higher insurance premiums for your next adventure.
Woods, Robinson Repeat The Ice Knife (V15)
23 May 2013: South Africa
Daniel Woods and Paul Robinson have made the second and third ascents, respectively, of Dave Graham’s V15 in Guanella Pass, Colorado, called The Ice Knife.
On the ARk
23 May 2013: South Africa
In January a few homies and I made our way to Arkansas to sample some world class sandstone.
Naked Woman Climber High on Mushrooms Rescued Off Third Flatiron
22 May 2013: South Africa
Naked Woman Climber High on Mushrooms Rescued Off Third Flatiron.
Canyoning in the French Alps
21 May 2013: South Africa
A trailer of a canyoning trip with friends, call Belayers, in the french's Alps.
PAUSE 8
21 May 2013: South Africa
Pause, take 48 seconds to watch some wild dynos!
Lee Den Hond becomes the third South African woman to summit Everest
21 May 2013: South Africa
Lee Den Hond becomes the third South African woman to summit Everest
3 Days With Ethan Pringle
20 May 2013: South Africa
A short film highlighting 3 days with Ethan Pringle and a look into his comical personality and extraordinary climbing ability.
DAVE (with Dave MacLeod)
20 May 2013: South Africa
This film, shot in Magic Wood, Switzerland, is a portrait of Dave – combining interviews and climbing.