A local climber fell some 8 meters, suffering significant head and upper limb injuries on the Mountain Club of South Africa’s Cederberg Breekkrants property over the weekend.
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Warning: Regarding violent crime on Table Mountain and Peninsula hiking areas
The General Committee of the Mountain Club of South Africa (Cape Town Section) regrets to advise members of the increasing possible threats to their personal safety while hiking and climbing in and around the Table Mountain National Park, and elsewhere.
Take Back Our Mountain Sport Meets (TBOM)
We, Cape Town climbers and MCSA members, are going to organise a few informal meets to those places that we don’t go to any more.
Update on Bouldering in TMNP
This is a short 30 minute meeting to update climbers on the subject of permits, legalities, etc. on rock climbing and bouldering in the Table Mountain National Park.
Silvermine Main and Blaze Remain Closed
Please note that the Silvermine Main and Blaze of Glory Crags remain closed.
Climbing Passes Major Hurdle on Road to 2020 Olympics
This week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board supported a proposal to add five new sports to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Voluntary Recall Notice: Black Diamond Camalots
Black Diamond just issued a voluntary recall notice for Camalots, Ascenders and Via Ferratas.
Body of hiker found on mountain trail
CRIME on Table Mountain has again come under the spotlight after a hiker was found stabbed to death along the Kasteelpoort hiking trail in the Camps Bay area early yesterday.
Bouldering in Table Mountain National Park is LEGAL
Bouldering has recently become contentious again in Table Mountain National Park.
Mike Mamacos passes on
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Mike Mamacos, on 17 January 2014, aged 84. Mike was, quite simply, a legend in the mountaineering community in the Western Cape.
