In September 1978 an 18 year old Dave Davies and a tough, somewhat older Yorkshireman, Robin Barley opened Celestial Journey (grade 22) at Wolfberg in the Cederberg Wilderness.
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Oceans of my Life
“Was it a Top 100 night?” Ian and Arno wanted to know. Guy Paterson-Jones and I had topped-out on Klein Winterhoek after climbing the legendary Oceans of Fear then raced down to link up with Ian and Arno who had climbed the frontal route.
The Opening Ascent of ‘Local Legend’
A new route was opened on Table Mountain in tribute to Dave Davies by his great friend Andy Davies (no relation, but referred to as ‘cuz’), tough sweet-guy Neels Havenga (better known as ‘Dark Horse’) and Hilton (Dave’s brother).
David Davies Passes On
Very sad news, Dave Davies passed away at 10:30am on the 6th of September, 2010
