Ruby Supernova – New Route at Slanghoek

New 'big wall route' on Slanghoek Amphitheatre makes it into the Rapport newspaper. More info: Du Toits Kloof Mountains, Slanghoek, South Africa Route: Ruby Supernova, 520m, 13 pitches, ED1 7b+ (VI 5.12c) First...

Cape Union Mart Brings BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour to SA in November 2017

Attention all outdoor enthusiasts and adventure addicts: Be sure to book your seats for the eagerly anticipated annual Banff International Mountain Film Festival, taking place between 3 and 12 November...

Lead World Cup 2017: Marcello Bombardi and Janja Garnbret win in Chamonix

The second stage of the Lead World Cup 2017 was won last night at Chamonix by Marcello Bombardi from Italy and Janja Garnbret from Slovenia. Marcello Bombardi an Italian legend at Chamonix! In his first-ever...

Ondra Establishes Move Hard (5.15b), Makes Progress on "Project Hard"

Adam Ondra has established yet another 9b (5.15b) in Flatanger, Norway—his third first ascent of the grade in the Hanshallaren Cave. The new route links Move (9b/5.15b), Ondra's 2013 route pictured...

Chris Sharma climbs huge Pont d’Arc Deep Water Solo

American rock climber Chris Sharma has made the first ascent of a circa 30m high deep water solo climb on Pont d’Arc, Ardèche, France. Last Thursday Chris Sharma made the first ascent of what he has described...