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Adam Ondra, Goldrake 9a+ at CornalbaAdam Ondra, Goldrake 9a+ at Cornalba
17-year-old Adam Ondra has carried out the first ascent of Goldrake 9a+, a route bolted by Bruno “Camos” Tassi years ago at Cornalba, Italy.
Another F9a for Tom Bolger
Tom Bolger, the British climber now resident in Northern Spain, has ticked another F9a.
E8 for Mary Jenner – Bleed in Hell
South African Ex-Pat Mary Jenner, now based in Cumbria, has climbed the brutally fingery Bleed in Hell (E8 6c) at the Bowderstone Crag in Borrowdale in the Lake District.
Father-Son New Route on Matterhorn
Marco and Hervé Barmasse, a father-and-son pair of guides from northern Italy, completed a 1,200-meter new route on the south face of the Matterhorn on March 13.
Boulder League Round 8 Results
Tonight’s round of Boulder League will be at 18:30 at the UCT wall, see you guys there.
Who owns a sport route? Nalle vs. Chris Sharma
A storm is brewing, if not in full effect, between two of the world’s best sport climbers/boulderers over what could be the hardest sport route in the world so far.
Ondra Bolts and Climbs Tanec Kuřátek 9a
Just few days after Golpe de Estado 9b, Adam Ondra made the FA of Tanec kuřátek (Dancing chicken) 9a
Robinson Gives V16 to New Buttermilks Problem
On March 30, Paul Robinson achieved the first ascent of a long-time project at the Buttermilk boulders in Bishop, calling it Lucid Dreaming.
Sherpa to climb Everest for 20th time
Apa Sherpa, who holds the record for the number of successful climbs to the summit of Mount Everest, has often said that he makes the death-defying ascent so that his children won’t ever have to. Now, as he prepares to attempt to reach Everest’s peak for the 20th time, the 49-year-old is grateful for the opportunities that climbing has given him.
Jeff Ayliffe stops off in Montagu
Jeff Ayliffe stopped off in Montagu yesterday for a quick climb before heading onto Oudtshoorn.
Chris Sharma will be in Montagu during the next Rock Rally!!
Montagu Rock Rally organiser Andy Davies has confirmed that Chris Sharma will be attending the Montagu Rock Rally.
Alien Tahrs Return
Although Table Mountain National Parks tried to eradicate the alien Himalayan tahr population in 2004, some have survived and are increasingly being spotted by hikers and tourists on the mountain.
Prinzip Hoffnung E10 – Repeated
Austrian climber Alex Luger has made the second ascent of Beat Kammerlander’s Prinzip Hoffnung E10.
Rastaman Vibration Sit is Done! 8C+!
Paul Robinson completed Rastaman vibration sit start, his long standing project just left of Evilution
Worcester Locals Feel the Earth Move
An earthquake struck the Cape Winelands on Monday, causing a blaze on the slopes of the Waaihoek mountains above Worcester and concern among farmers.
Colin Haley: Mermoz Solo and Care Bear Traverse
In March, Colin Haley has carried out a quick solo ascent of Aguja Mermoz via Argentine route (1974 600m 6a).
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Dragon Cam – New Dual Axle Cam from DMM
DMM announced a new double axle cam – dubbed the ‘Dragon’. They are clearly inspired by the BD Camalots, however they are meant to be lighter and also have extender slings. Since the patent on the double axle design expired in 2005, DMM are the first company to make use of the design.
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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
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Alien vs. Predator. a.k.a. a review of the new BD X4 Cams
- Brian sending ‘Just Behrly’
- Naked Woman Climber High on Mushrooms Rescued Off Third Flatiron
- Canyoning in the French Alps
- PAUSE 8
- Lee Den Hond becomes the third South African woman to summit Everest
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Alien vs. Predator. a.k.a. a review of the new BD X4 Cams
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Andrew Porter: Robert, excellent article. You should serioul...
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Richard: Nice one guys, I am certainly intrigued. I’ll ha...
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Nic Le Maitre: The grooves on the cam lobes are a marketing gimmi...
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hermann: And I thought Dani Andrada was a beast when it com...
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Mokganjetsi: Definitely keen for Roulette!! Not so keen on fall...
