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.
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.
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.
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.
City may light up Signal Hill
The City of Cape Town is exploring ways of lighting up Signal Hill without affecting ships at sea.
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,
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.
Beth Rodden is Climbing Back
Beth Rodden proved that women could climb just as hard—if not harder—than men.
Griffith, Steck and Moro Attacked On Everest
Jon Griffith, Ueli Steck and Simone Moro have been attacked by Sherpas on Everest.
Classified, 9a+, FA by Alexander Megos
Alexander Megos sends what is probably the hardest route in Frankenjura, Classified, 9a+, on the Holzgauer wand.
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.
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.
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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’
- Griffith, Steck and Moro Attacked On Everest
- Total black visitors increase in SANParks
- 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
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