Eastern Cape Rock
words by Keith Jamespic by Douw Steyn The first time I really travelled to the dolerite hinterlands of the eastern Cape was with Alwin Wood — we had organised a South African Climbers Club (SACC) national meet at Queenstown’s Hangklip — and the two things that struck me were concerned with the smell of anger …
Rocklands – A boulderer’s paradise at the tip of Africa
words by Duncan Souchonpic by Sandra Studer The Quest for The Pure Line – An interview with Fred Nicole, Scott Milton and Bernd Zangerl Climbers the world over know that Rocklands, tucked away in the mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa, is arguably the world’s most prolific bouldering area. It lies at the northern …
Felt The Fear
words by Lizanne Tuckerpic by Arvind Varsani Lizanne Tucker and Alison Hughes did the first all-women ascent of the Western Cape big-wall classic – Oceans of Fear. Here is their story We were finally ready, after discussing climbing Oceans of Fear for two years, only to be denied access because of a fire hazard caused …
A Private Universe
words by Matthew Lloyd-Simpic by Hilton Davies One of the ‘Last Great Problems’ of the Western Cape lays down its arms. It is done and every muscle in my body is happy that I don’t have to do that slog again. I was reflecting on the route, comfortably ensconced on a soft couch with two …
Laura Rogora Sends Pure Dreaming Plus (5.15a/9a+)
The 19-year-old Italian becomes the fifth woman to climb 5.15, making a quick ascent of Pure Dreaming Plus just two weeks after outdoor climbing resumed in Italy. On May 30, 19-year-old Italian climber Laura Rogora sent Pure Dreaming Plus (5.15a/9a+), making her the fifth woman ever to climb 5.15. Just outside of Arco, Italy, Pure …
Body of elderly male found on Table Mountain
The body of an elderly male was found on Table Mountain on Monday [June 1], the first day national parks were reopened to the public on Level 3. According to News24, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) group received a call at 4.30pm on Monday from a witness saying they had seen someone lying on the …
Hiking and game drives are legal from 1 June – but only two national parks will be opening
Hiking and game drives (in private vehicles) are allowed under Alert Level 3, SA’s tourism minister said on the weekend. Game parks are explicitly allowed to open for such trips.But it would accept visitors only at its two “open access” national parks, SANParks said on Sunday: Table Mountain in the Western Cape, and Golden Gate …
And the winners are . . .
Congratulations to First: Richard Behne Runner up: Stijn Laenen A BIG THANK YOU to Black Diamond for their generous sponsorship of the prizes. View all the answers below. [foogallery id=”5333″] Photo #1Q1: What iconic alpine route is this photo associated with?The opening ascent of the Walker Spur, Grand Jorasses Q2: Name as many of the …
ENTRIES CLOSED – Spot the “Dog” Climbing Pic Competition in partnership with BLACK DIAMOND Pic #19 & #20
How it works For two weeks (week days only 11-22 May) we will be posting 2 climbing or mountain images per day. With each image there will be 2 or 3 questions (eg: name the crag, name the route, etc). These questions can differ from image to image. Submit your answers beneath the 2 daily …
Spot the “Dog” Climbing Pic Competition in partnership with BLACK DIAMOND Pic #17 & #18
How it works For two weeks (week days only 11-22 May) we will be posting 2 climbing or mountain images per day. With each image there will be 2 or 3 questions (eg: name the crag, name the route, etc). These questions can differ from image to image. Submit your answers beneath the 2 daily …