A timelapse video of Dave (and Clinton in the background) setting up the portaledges on day 7 on Impossible Wall.
Continue readingFirst tracks on the Polar Molar
We chose as our goal one of Bob’s secret unclimbed walls which we’ve been calling the Polar Molar for it’s tooth-like appearance and pearly-white enamel surface.
Continue readingThe almost-but-not-quite-impossible wall
After a few days rest we picked out a potential line on Impossible Wall and packed our haulbags: 80 litres of water, 100 cans of food and a mountain of hardware and ropes, over 300 kg in total.
Continue readingParty in Disko Bay
The next day we woke up early and headed northwards through the iconic Disko Bay, home of the largest glacier on the west coast of Greenland.
Continue readingThe Arctic O
We have just penetrated the arctic circle. This means we are now north of 66.3 degrees latitude, the point at which the sun never sets on the summer solstice (June 21). Weather has been misty and drizzly for the last few weeks, but Bob assures us this means we have 10-15 good days coming up. Perfect if he’s right, since Dave joins us tomorrow and we should hit the rock in 3 days time. The excitement is building as we wait for his arrival here in Aasiaat.
Iceberg. Yes we have plans…
Glorious sunset at sea
Finally, we discover why they call it Greenland! Pretty houses dot the hills in Sisimiut
Selecting a rifle! A 30-06 caliber did it in the end
Clint bouldering right in the middle of town, Sisimiut
Where to go when you want a cup of coffee and wifi in Greenland!
The expedition team is sponsored by Black Diamond, Beal, Saltic, First Ascent and the Mountain Club of South Africa. Clinton is also sponsored by 5.10
Check out the South African Arctic Expedition 2012 website to follow the team on their adventure.
Arctic Expedition – Atlantic Crossed!
Stage 1 of our Artic adventure is now complete. We have crossed the Atlantic and have reached Greenland.
Continue readingSouth African Arctic Expedition Team
It came to our attention that a group of well known South African climbers have some bold plans for this winter—plans that involve 7,000km of sailing and a healthy dose of big wall route development deep within the Arctic circle.
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