Time Bomb First Ascent 19 and 20 October 2019
Oct 29, 2019
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I, with a lot of help from some of my old friends and a host of NBF’s, seduced her this weekend and Time Bomb went down (or is that up.)
Snort
Fear and loathing with my Mistress – Times Up a route to “Die For”
Apr 3, 2019
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My other partner of 35 years, my first wife, did what she does best. She threatened to ground me from visiting my mistress for at least a year if I displayed any impairment or disability or if I whinged or whined.
AAC/MCSA Climbing Exchange 1 May to 14 May 2018
Feb 12, 2018
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The second, American Leg of the exchange is taking place from the 1 May 2018.
High Time at Yellowwood *****
Nov 28, 2017
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One of the most striking walls in all South Africa is the flat blank appearing west face one passes when walking up Yellowwood ravine. It
The AAC/MCSA Trad Climbing Exchange 14 to 27 March 2017
May 23, 2017
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Two South African trad climbing exchange meets have taken place with the UK to date. The first exchange meet took place almost 20 years ago and then last year the event was repeated. A group of 10 talented UK climbers from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) visited South Africa for about 12 days and then a group of South Africans returned the visit in May.
American Alpine Club / MCSA Exchange 14 – 28 March 2017
Jan 16, 2017
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After the second successful BMC/MCSA exchange in 2016 members of the South African trad climbing community are again invited to participate in a similar event in 2017.
Ascent of the Ag Chardonnet, Mont Blanc 11 June 2016
Aug 19, 2016
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Although not really visible the Ag Chardonnet massif loomed above us and ahead. I was musing on the possibility (although considering how long I have been climbing), rather, the probability of having an Epic.
Masquerade – A New Route in Du Toits Kloof
Nov 18, 2014
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It is not a 5 star Krakadouw or Tafelberg route but it is certainly worth 4 stars in the context of the Du Toits’ Kloof area. It is easily done in a day from Cape Town.
The (near) Perfect Trad route?
Apr 8, 2014
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Recently, Deon Van Zyl and I fashioned what I consider to be the closest to a “perfect” trad route I have personally ever climbed.
South African team summit Fitzroy
Jan 21, 2013
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Gosia Lipinska, Julia Wakeling and Hector Pringle summited Fitzroy on Saturday night and are down safe and partying tonight.
Table Mountain – “No Longer at Ease” done with Ease
Jan 15, 2012
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Gosia did a fine red-point of “No Longer at Ease” 25 with Douw.
Fantastic Time at Yellowwood
Feb 21, 2011
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The apparition then melodramatically stated: “I am gonna vomit”. I turned my head away bemused but held the belay rope steadfastly as Farrell was still climbing on the other one.