When I first bolted and started working Helium Dreams at Umgeni Valley, it felt so impossible that I thought it would represent a huge jump in my strength.
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African Alpine Adventures Photo Competition
All the entries have been posted here. Thanks to all of the photographers for their fantastic photos
93rd July Camp 2012 – Cobham Valley, KZN
This year, July Camp offers another new Base Camp site! This time in the beautiful Cobham Valley, that most people only know, if at all, from crossing through it on the Giant’s Cup Trail which runs South from Sani to Bushman’s Neck.
First cruise on Dodo’s Delight
Quote of the day came from Andrew when he said, “we should turn before we hit the rocks”…
Steve and Angie update
Steve has teamed up with three friends South Africa (Dave, Andrew, and Ningo) and Scottish sea captain Bob Shepton (aka Captain Bob). They’re taking a 7000km journey through the Arctic’s Northwest passages to do some big wall climbing on remote walls.
Silverminor RD (New area at Silvermine Main Crag)
The long awaited RD for the new route at Silvermine main crag opened by Malcolm Gowans and Jason Temple-Forbes.
Video: The Roadtrip
Four climbers go on a climbing road trip across South Africa. Visiting Oudtshoorn, Harrismith and Waterval Boven.
Via Erbosa vs. Via Ferrata – The Grassy Road vs. The Iron Way
Let’s be honest to ourselves about our motivations for climbing; and let’s be aware of the impact our adventures have on the adventures and dreams of others.
Snow adorns the crown of Kilimanjaro
Constituting the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is slowly building up its snow cover, allaying the fears of prominent scientists who had predicted witnessing the eminence lose its famous white hat.
New Vertical Ramblings
You won’t believe how many hysterical girls have shouted to me from the cable car on TM. Yeah, I regularly get the “O.M.G!” while I still got my shirt on.
A new low point
After a long morning of climbing for the four of us, with varying degrees of success, we headed back over to The Cauldron.
Black Diamond, Beal & Saltic welcome Steve Bradshaw to the team
Black Diamond, Beal & Saltic are proud to welcome their new climbing team member, Steve Bradshaw.
International climbing meet USA
International climbing meets 2012
ARF phase II – fundraising & new bolts
I am very pleased to report that we have managed to raise a substantial amount of money for the new bolts.
Cable car plan for Drakensberg
The surprise announcement that the province was planning a cable car in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg could take the local tourism industry to new heights.
Crystal Dream Palace Crag
Joe Möhle has compiled an RD for the Crystal Dream Palace Crag in Hermanus.
The New and Updated Guide to waterval Boven
New routes continue to be opened on the wonderful cliffs of Boven; the updated guide includes new access and route info and is now at 126 pages!
Sasha DiGiulian sends second 9a
Sasha DiGiulian has done it again – after ‘Pure Imagination’ (36/9a), she sends ‘Era Bella’ (36/9a) that was established by Chris Sharma in Spanish Margalef.
Tealess climbing in the Drakensberg
Life is not good right now, and I have clearly tugged on one grass tuft and trusted one dodgy piece of weetbix too many.
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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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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...
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BAbycoat: My! what a discussion. There seems to be two pa...
