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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.

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A Himalayan Adventure

An adventure film by the Mixon’s – Nepal April 2013. Trekking to Annapurna Base camp.

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Activity Permits for rock climbing in the the Table Mountain National Park

Climbers report that rangers have recently been requiring them to produce ‘My Activity Permits’ for a wide range of climbing activities in the Park.

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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.

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Los Muizenbergos at Topside

Marijus Šmigelskis on the first ascent of “Los Muizenbergos” 8A in Topside.

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2013 Black Diamond Tradathon

Number limits for entry to the Magaliesberg Tradathon.

Cameras for Table Mountain

Cyclists are getting proactive against thieves and robbers in the Table Mountain National Park, raising funds independently for surveillance cameras and new crime patrols at hot spots on the mountain.

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City may light up Signal Hill

The City of Cape Town is exploring ways of lighting up Signal Hill without affecting ships at sea.

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Brian sending ‘Just Behrly’

Brain Weaver sending Just Behrly

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Arrow Final video

Fun video of guys climbing Arrow Final on Table Mountain.

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New Cederberg Hiking map – Names update

The good people at Slingsby Maps are presently compiling, with the full cooperation of Cape Nature, a new hiking map of the Cederberg.

Dave Graham – Bridge of Ashes

Follow the year-long story of Dave Graham as he goes after the first ascent of his latest project,

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Adam Ondra – A few forgotten 9a routes…

A new short video featuring Adam Ondra´s old climbs of three 9a – 9a+ routes, which were initially filmed for the movie The Wizard´s Apprentice, but did not make it into the final version of the movie.

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Beth Rodden is Climbing Back

Beth Rodden proved that women could climb just as hard—if not harder—than men.

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Griffith, Steck and Moro Attacked On Everest

Jon Griffith, Ueli Steck and Simone Moro have been attacked by Sherpas on Everest.

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Classified, 9a+, FA by Alexander Megos

Alexander Megos sends what is probably the hardest route in Frankenjura, Classified, 9a+, on the Holzgauer wand.

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Kinder on Climbing: Heel and Toe Hooking

Learn how both of these moves can help you conserve energy on steep terrain and move more efficiently.

Ethan Pringle on Era Beta

This phenomenal Margalef test-piece was put up by Chris Sharma in the winter of 2010.

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Hard Grit, Soft Snow

Armed with shovels and a lot of psyche, boulderers built platforms under some of the hardest routes on the edge, transforming them from dangerous solos into highball boulder problems.

Midtboe Joins 5.14c Onsight Club

Norwegian climber Magnus Midtbø has joined the very small number of climbers who have onsighted 5.14c with an ascent of Cosi Fan Tutte in Rodellar, Spain.