Paige Claassen has made the first ascent of the open project, “Digital Warfare”, weighing in at a solid 33/8b+/5.14-
Digital Warfare is found on the WOW Prow in Free State, South Africa and is the 8th climb to be established on the cliff line. The line was bolted in 2012 and left as an open project by South African developer Andrew Pedley and is considered the crown jewel of the area. This is Paige’s 5th 5.14 ascent and her first FA.
Paige is on the “Marmot Lead Now Tour” and will be attempting a significant climbing challenge in 12 countries over the next 12 months to raise $120,000 for charity. With each accomplishment Paige will generate media attention and drive traffic to her fundraising efforts to help raise money for women and children around the globe.
- More details and photos on Paige’s website
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This is so cool. It really is the most beautiful climb in the Universe, worth travelling from other side of world to do, and there are a bunch of other routes there now, from 27 to 31, plus DW at 33. I will be posting a topo very soon. Here is a link to Paiges blog description of the send, v cool.
http://paigeaclaassen.wordpress.com/2013/07/07/digital-warfare/
Looks incredible – congrats on the vision Andrew. Big ups to you and the other guys for being outstanding hosts
Don’t miss Paiges slideshow in Joburg on Wednesday 17th at the MCSA Joburg (Waverly Girls Guides Hall, Corner Stirling and Scott Streets, Waverly. 7.00 pm for 7.30. R20 for MCSA members and U18’s and R40 for others.
Oh, there is one in Pretoria also, the day before (16th at the MCSA Pretoria). I didn’t organise so I don’t know the other details of that one.