Today’s astronomy session shall be straight to the to the point, much like a bayonet, but hopefully less painful. Fear not, there is also a climbing tale…
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New routes – Western Cape
Clinton has opened new routes in Oorlogs Kloof and re-bolted a crag in the area whilst Jimbo has been hard at work on TM with a new line and a couple of hard onsights.
Chosspile Work Meet 23 Feb
Join us for a lekker path-building, litter collection and bolting meet at Chosspile on Saturday 23rd February!
Duncan Fraser is the 2013 MCSA Supertramp
Duncan Fraser (21) has been awarded the 2013 MCSA Supertramp Award.
**Updated: Antarctica Trip
Ant Hall is accompanying a group of UCT geologists who will be performing research on mountain ranges in Antarctica. Antarctica Trip
Ice Climbing in Cogne
Cogne is in the Italian Alps in the Gran Paradiso National Park. It is one of the most consistent ice climbing venues in the Alps and is considered by many as Italy’s premium ice climbing venue.
Jimbo Smith grabs the second ascent of Double Jeopardy (30) on Table Mountain
In January 2013, Jimbo Smith made the second ascent of Dave Birkett’s routes Double Jeopardy grade (30 trad) on Table Mountain.
Southern Rock Rumble 2
Southern Rock is excited to bring you the second in a series of four bouldering competitions.
Cederberg fire
On Wednesday, January 16th, a lightning storm sparked several fires throughout the northern and central Cederberg mountains.
Gauteng Climbing NBL
The top 5 boulderers from the provincial final, per category, will represent Gauteng Climbing at the SANCF National Competition taking place in Cape Town at CityROCK
South African team summit Fitzroy
Gosia Lipinska, Julia Wakeling and Hector Pringle summited Fitzroy on Saturday night and are down safe and partying tonight.
National Bouldering League 2013
The NBL was started in 2002 at St Peter’s bouldering wall (then called The Cage) by Eric Riemann who also initiated the term National Bouldering League or NBL
Of Teeth and Hunters – Progression in Motion
“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but by how high he bounces when he hits bottom” General George S. Patton.
The Next Generation
The route became quite a mental battle as after a while both Dewald and myself would get to our personal crux move, fall and then be able to get through.
Mammut ropes back in South Africa
Robert and Trish from MMO speak to us about their decision to bring Mammut ropes back to the South African climbing market.
Gosia climbs Dream Street Rose
Gosia Lipinska climbs Dream Street Rose – grade 28. To date, the hardest trad lead by an SA woman.
The Chosfather
I named the Chosfather in celebration of Gauteng’s oldest proper strong-man, Colin Crabtree, who has been ‘chossing-it’ since before there was even a damn at Harties.
Cape Union Mart Adventure Film Challenge
Cape Union Mart invites local film-makers and outdoorsmen to contribute to the Cape Union Mart Adventure Film Challenge 2013.
Arctic Dreams Video
In June 2012, four very excited South Africans and one grumpy Scottish sea dog set sail for the adventure of their lives.
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Bolt issue on Kalymnos
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Space Race – a new route on Table Mountain
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New Cederberg Hiking map – Names update
- Brian sending ‘Just Behrly’
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Jimbo Smith opens Last of the Mohawks on Table Mountain
- A Himalayan Adventure
- Activity Permits for rock climbing in the the Table Mountain National Park
- Montagu locals watching over nature reserves
- Los Muizenbergos at Topside
- 2013 Black Diamond Tradathon
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Hilton: Thanks Ebert and Nic!...
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Bruno FARA: @BAbycoat This year I have rebolted three old r...
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Emanuele Pellizzari: @BAbycoat At the moment in Kaly they use 304 or 3...
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Nic Le Maitre: Awesome Hilton, glad to hear that you are back cli...
