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Tokyo Olympics 2021 – Climbing Events Schedule
All times are in South Africa Standard Time. Aug 3-Aug 6. Tokyo Olympics 2021 – Climbing Events Schedule & link to view the events live.
Jul 27, 2021
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Climbing Mlambonja Coulior, Southern Drakensberg
Niel Margetts – Climbing Mlambonja Coulior, Southern Drakensberg. Cold enough to make the snow hard but in places ice a bit missing leaving some tricky mixed climbing. Photos by: Samuel Chowles
Jul 26, 2021
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Introduction to Rock Climbing Course: 31 July & 1 August (Saturday and Sunday)
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course: 2 days – 31 July & 1 August 2021. Contact Justin for more details: DM, justin@capetownclimbing.com or Call/WhatsApp +27 72 676 9326
Jul 19, 2021
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VIDEO: Clinton Martinengo sends Sibamba Ngazibini 7C
Clinton Martinengo sends Sibamba Ngazibini 7C (trad) in Rocklands, South Africa. Video filmed and edited by Lise Wessels
Jul 7, 2021
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Christopher Cosser, Olympic-Bound South African Climber Featured on GymClimber
20-year-old Christopher Cosser, of Johannesburg, South Africa, is one of two climbers representing both the South African nation and the African continent in climbing at
May 15, 2021
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Business Opportunity: Climbing Gym for Sale
After seven great years, we’re looking to sell the Pinelands branch of HangTime Gym (view on Map). For HangTime, our focus as a business is
May 10, 2021
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Report: Bolt Failure at Kleinmond
Report on mechanical bolt failure at Kleinmond by Maarten Turkstra On the 25th of April 2021, I (Maarten Turkstra) was climbing palm oil (Kleinmond) with
May 4, 2021
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IFSC African Continental Championships Highlights
We are beyond psyched to share this excellent video of the best moments from the IFSC African Continental Championships, held at CityROCK Cape Town in December 2020.
Mar 26, 2021
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Beal Birdie recall for inspection
We have recently been made aware of the Beal Birdie recall for inspection.
Feb 19, 2021
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Viagra: The Hidden Mountain Medicine?
A German study published nearly two decades ago found that the little blue pill had remarkable impact mitigating the effects of hypoxia (lack of oxygen) for mountaineers and trekkers on Everest.
Feb 17, 2021
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Earle Struggs Part 2 – The conclusion to Mason Earle’s first ascent battle on the Hondo Off Width.
In the world of rock climbing challenges can come in many forms, but perhaps none are more feared or revered than hard off-widths.
Feb 17, 2021
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Brazilian Line – A new route big wall rock climbing adventure in Brazil
A maverick bunch of Brits go big wall hunting in Brazil. Lead by pioneering legend Mike ‘Twid’ Turner accompanied by Steve Long who invite some youth on the trip in the form of the super strong James Taylor and Angus Kille
Feb 2, 2021
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2021 Everest Season in Limbo as Pandemic Rages On
In light of the ongoing pandemic, many operators are cancelling their Mount Everest 2021 expeditions while others are going ahead.
Jan 27, 2021
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B.A.S.E – a wingsuit and FPV performance
B.A.S.E – A brief moment somewhere else, weightlessness.
Jan 26, 2021
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Rock Climbing Researchers Solve Key Question for Subsea Cable-Laying
What does a rock climbing belay device have in common with a subsea cable installation vessel?
Jan 25, 2021
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Colorado Granite V9-V16
Daniel Woods, Isabelle Faus, Sean Bailey, and Griffin Whiteside—send hard Colorado granite problems up to V16.
Jan 21, 2021
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A Nepali Team Just Made the First Winter Ascent of K2
January 16, a team of ten Sherpas and Nepalis stood on K2’s summit, located on the border between Pakistan and China.K2
Jan 19, 2021
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Pendulum – Rob Pizem Balances Life and Climbing
How else could he fit the roles of husband, father, fitness coach, high school teacher and professional climber into daily life?
Jan 15, 2021
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Jan 12, 2021
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South Africa’s Christopher Cosser grabs Olympic quota in Cape Town
The IFSC African Championships in Cape Town (RSA) — final competition of a diminished 2020 IFSC season — closed in great style, as South Africa’s
Dec 21, 2020
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Erin Sterkenburg rules the African Championships, books a spot at the Olympics
The women’s Combined finals of the IFSC African Championships in Cape Town (RSA) crowned South Africa’s Erin Sterkenburg as the continental champion, awarding her with
Dec 20, 2020
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IFSC African Championship – Qualifiers
Some highlights from Thursday and Friday’s Africa Cup Womens’ and Mens’ Qualifiers. Congrats to all for an epic show of climbing. Today the women take
Dec 18, 2020
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Blind climber Jesse Dufton climbs Forked Lightning Crack (E2 5c), Heptonstall
Stars of Climbing Blind Jesse and Molly Dufton are back at it again, with Jesse upping his game and setting his (non)-sight on the stunning Forked Lightning Crack (E2 5c),
Dec 9, 2020
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Dec 8, 2020
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