King's Kloof - Revision history

Pierre.joubert at 16:00, 19 November 2012

2012-11-19T16:00:51Z

Climbza at 09:01, 19 November 2012

2012-11-19T09:01:42Z

Pierre.joubert at 08:20, 19 November 2012

2012-11-19T08:20:43Z

Dirktalma: Changed Golgotha's grade from 18 to a 19. It's is way harder than a 18 in the sense that it is very hard to onsight it. Compare it to other 18s in the area and you'll agree. I gave Angel of Mercy three stars. It's a good exposed climb on good holds.

2012-06-20T14:03:59Z

Changed Golgotha's grade from 18 to a 19. It's is way harder than a 18 in the sense that it is very hard to onsight it. Compare it to other 18s in the area and you'll agree. I gave Angel of Mercy three stars. It's a good exposed climb on good holds.

Emile: /* King’s Kloof South */

2012-06-07T13:18:19Z

King’s Kloof South

Emile at 13:13, 7 June 2012

2012-06-07T13:13:58Z

Tapster: /* King’s Kloof NW */

2011-03-11T10:31:15Z

King’s Kloof NW

Tapster: /* King’s Kloof NW */

2011-03-11T10:21:45Z

King’s Kloof NW

Tapster at 15:10, 8 March 2011

2011-03-08T15:10:32Z

Tapster at 15:07, 8 March 2011

2011-03-08T15:07:37Z

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 From the parking lot, walk upstream on the left hand side of the river (looking upstream) until just before where the path splits to go to the SE sector. Turn right here, rock hop over the river. Get to the base of a slightly vegetated slab. Scramble up this carefully for about 20m (this is tricky when wet) until you see one route on the face above you on the left.
-. Thou shalt not judge - [4D, A] 23 - Short but business straight off the deck. Scramble up the slab to the base where there are 2 bolts for your belayer. 10 moves, steep and technical. BB: Pierre Joubert. FA: Matt Hoffman Nov 2012
+. '''Thou shalt not judge''' - [4D, A] 23 - Short but business straight off the deck. Scramble up the slab to the base where there are 2 bolts for your belayer. 10 moves, steep and technical. BB: Pierre Joubert. FA: Matt Hoffman Nov 2012
 == King’s Kloof NW ==

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		+	{{Infobox Crag
		+	\| Latitude = -26.066459
		+	\| Longitude = 27.779825
		+	\| Climbing Type = Sport
		+	\| Gradient = Vertical
		+	\| Walkin =
		+	\| Aspect = As a general rule the crags on the right of the river (facing downstream) are in shade in the morning while the crags on the left are in shade in the afternoon.
		+	\| Province = Gauteng
		+	\| Area = King's Kloof
		+	}}
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	'''West Rand sport climbing in an unspoilt, tranquil valley near Krugersdorp.'''		'''West Rand sport climbing in an unspoilt, tranquil valley near Krugersdorp.'''

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 . [6D, A] - ?? - Starts on rock mound, come off on lead and you will land in tree
-. [9D, A] -19 - share 6 DRAW and A with climb 8. Starts on rock mound up smooth overhang shares chains with climb on right
+. [9D, A] -19 - Shares 6 draws and anchors with climb 8. Starts on rock mound up smooth overhang shares chains with climb on right
-. [8D, A] - 22 - straight up the main crack
+. [8D, A] - 22 - Straight up the main crack using side pulls.
-.[8D, A] - 20 - moves left below roof on easy rock, then through overhang and tops out left crux at bolt 6 to 7
+.[8D, A] - 20 - Traverse left under roof on easy rock, then through overhang and tops out left. FA The Hungarians 2012
-. Project - through the big roof
+. 25? - Name unknown. Up the corner then break through the big roofs. FA: Neil Margetts 2012
-. [9D? A] 25 + - long and overhanging (think only one ascent)
+. [9D? A] 29 - Name unknown. BB: Pierre Carter, FA Dylan Vogt 2011
-. [5D, A] - 22 - Hard start
+. [5D, A] - 22 - Hard start into real easy climbing. BB David Tapp
-. [4D, A] - 17 - Crosses over the 14
+. [4D, A] - 17 - Crosses over the 14. BB David Tapp
-. [7D, A] - 14 - climb moves diagonally left up a decent ledge
+. [7D, A] - 14 - Climb moves diagonally left up a decent ledge. Best to clean on top rope since the route runs diagonally left. FA Neil Margetts 2012
-. [9D, A] - 16 - 6m left & round a corner from the 18 very long route bout 22m ***
+. [9D, A] - 17 - '''Pharaoh's Face''' - Fun face climb. FA Pierre Joubert 2011
-[7D, A] - 18 ****
+[7D, A] - 18**** Pulls through little overhang onto face above. Technical and fun. FA Neil Margetts 2011
-. [7D, A] - 15 - Crux is at the start, great warm up climb.
+. [7D, A] - 15 - Crux is at the start, great warm up climb. FA Neil Margetts 2011
-. [6D, A] - 13 - Walking up river direction this is the last bolted route on your left. Very on angle, share chains with 15.
+. [6D, A] - 13 - '''Abel's Arete''' - Last route on the right when facing the crag. On angle, shares chains with 15 next door. Best to clean on top rope since the climb goes diagonally left. FA Pierre Joubert 2011
 == King’s Kloof NW ==

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 Starts just right of Armageddon, crosses it at half height and finishes 2m to its left. Traverse right under a bulge using obvious underclings and up to easier ground. Continue straight up to a large rail near a prominent, diamond-shaped white block. From here climb straight through the roofs directly above exiting left at the top to the anchors. First Ascent: Neil Margetts December 2010
-'''GOLGOTHA (25M) 18**** [10B+A]'''<br>
+'''GOLGOTHA (25M) 19**** [10B+A]'''<br>
 Technical lower section leads to a slab and a step left across the abyss. Exposed finish (17) up the overhangs.  Note: Having clipped the bolt past the slab, unclip the slab bolt to lessen rope drag. First Ascent: David Tapp June 2010
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 Lower tier, starting at a shield-shaped bulge just left of the middle of the main face. Climb up and over the bulge into a small recess and easier climbing. Scramble to anchors. First Ascent: David Tapp February 2011.
-'''ANGEL OF MERCY (11M) 17 No star rating yet [?B+A]'''<br>
+'''ANGEL OF MERCY (11M) 17*** [?B+A]'''<br>
 Upper tier – continuation of TWM - Scramble slightly left until below a balancy face. Climb this to a short traverse left and up steeply left to the anchors on the left side of the overhang. Use 60m rope if lowering to the ground. First Ascent: David Tapp February 2011.

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 == King’s Kloof South ==
 From the parking area take the path upstream
 == King’s Kloof NW ==

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	** The area is to be used for climbing and the following other activities are not permitted: fishing, quad or any other motorised biking, hunting, and any other activity which does not comply with the law of the country or the rules of the landowner.		** The area is to be used for climbing and the following other activities are not permitted: fishing, quad or any other motorised biking, hunting, and any other activity which does not comply with the law of the country or the rules of the landowner.

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		+	== King’s Kloof South ==
		+	From the parking area take the path upstream

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 '''CRUCIFIXION(15m) 21*** [7B+A]'''<br>
 This climb is way right of the last one but the cave it's in is an obvious feature.
-Start just left of the bigger cave on the far right of the crag. Move up (with difficulty if short) to an off-balance rest and then do a series of strenous moves right to get established on the headwall. Climb the headwall trending left to the chains. First ascent Neil Margetts Feb 2011
+Start just left of the bigger cave on the far right of the crag. Move up (with difficulty if short) to an off-balance rest and then do a series of strenuous moves right to get established on the headwall. Climb the headwall trending left to the chains. First ascent Neil Margetts Feb 2011
 == King’s Kloof NE ==

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 '''VARIATION 15'''<br>
-An alternative start which takes the off-balance groove/crack on the left of the bolts. First ascent: David Tapp February 2011.
+An alternative start which takes the off-balance groove/crack on the left of the first bolt. First ascent: David Tapp February 2011.
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 == King’s Kloof NE ==

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 '''Variation 19 No star rating yet'''<br>
 Climb the left face only, not using the blocks/jugs in the corner nor the right wall of the corner. First ascent: Neil Margetts January 2011
 The next routes to the right are found on the Dark Side Buttress with the large and prominent overhang:
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 Technical lower section leads to a slab and a step left across the abyss. Exposed finish (17) up the overhangs.  Note: Having clipped the bolt past the slab, unclip the slab bolt to lessen rope drag. First Ascent: David Tapp June 2010
-'''THE FOURTH BEAST(7M) 18 [?B+A]'''<br>
+'''THE FOURTH BEAST (7M) 18 [?B+A]'''<br>
 Start 3m left of TFH. Move up on large holds and left across a slab. Strenuous moves with fingery holds lead to a groove. Up this to the anchors. First ascent: George Stainton January 2011. Bolted by Neil Margetts.

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 Strenuous moves up and left to the large block then up to the chains. First ascent: David Tapp January 2011
-'''ELIJAH'S FLYING CHARIOT (6M) 21** [5B+A] S'''<br>                                                       Climb just right of the green groove. Anchors shared with Genesis. First Ascent: Neil Margetts, August 2010. Bolted by David Tapp.
+'''ELIJAH'S FLYING CHARIOT (7M) 21** [5B+A] S'''<br>                                                       Climb just right of the green groove. Anchors shared with Genesis. First Ascent: Neil Margetts, August 2010. Bolted by David Tapp.
-'''GENESIS (7M) 18** [5B+A] S'''<br>
+'''GENESIS (6M) 18** [5B+A] S'''<br>
 Climbs the crack up the short face 2m to the left of the tree. This was the first climb opened at King’s Kloof. First Ascent: David Tapp June 2010