On the weekend of the 18/19th of June 2016, the hard-core routes of the aptly named Wow Prow near Clocolan in the Free State, saw an assault by some of Gauteng’s top climbers.
Continue readingBolt Replacement Up North
So far in 2015 the MCSA JHB & Magalies Sections & Boven Fund have spent a combined R15,250 on hardware for equipping and bolt replacement.
Continue readingAn all round experience – The Origin Mountain Festival
My vision for the Origin Mountain festival was to bring climbers of all levels from around the country and celebrate the sport of climbing in every way we could.
Continue readingFear and Loathing – An Interview with Alex Bester
Fear and Loathing – An Interview with Alex Bester by Andrew Pedley.
Continue readingAfrica Fusion Trailer – Banff
Climbers Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay team up for a journey into the exotic landscapes of South Africa.
Continue readingA Life In The Orange
‘A Life In The Orange’ slideshow presented by Andrew Pedley. The show will feature the best moments and other stuff from 25 years climbing.
Continue readingKilian Fischhuber Sends Digital Warfare 8b+/33 On His 2nd Attempt
On the 29th of June multiple world Cup Bouldering Champ Kilian Fischhuber tied into a rope at Waterfall Boven for a few days and opened the Shear Force open project at the Right Wing.
Continue readingAfrica Fusion Official Trailer
Africa Fusion features Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay climbing in South Africa (and Spitzkoppe in Namibia) – they visit Yellowwood, Waterval Boven, Blouberg, Table Mountain, Cape Town crags and more.
Continue readingBoven with the Hamer Bros and Jose!
So I’ve spent the last couple of weekends hanging out in Boven with Wild Country UK athletes Sam and Ed Hamer along with their strong Spanish buddy Jose! They went on a rampage in Boven…
Continue readingKilian Fischhuber 8c at Boven + 2nd Ascent of Digital Warfare
On the 29th of June multiple world Cup Bouldering Champ Kilian Fischhuber tied into a rope at Waterfall Boven for a few days and opened the Shear Force open project at the Right Wing.
Continue readingTristan Young Interview
The first of a series of interviews with people involved with the South African National Climbing Federation.
Continue readingAndrew Pedley on Double Dragon 8B+
Andrew Pedley on the first Ascent of his route Double Dragon (33/8B+) in Narrow Kloof, South Africa.
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