Lion’s Head hiking trail closed until 15 February for maintenance
“Successful completion of this much-needed intervention on the popular spiral trail up to the summit requires full closure of the trail during the maintenance period,” said SANParks spokesperson Saskia Marlowe. “During 2017, a Trail Audit Report for the Lion’s Head and Signal Hill footpath network was completed. The outcome of the report resulted in recommendations …
December 2018 – February 2019
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Table Mountain’s Hardest Climbs
words and pic by Mike Scott The mass of ancient sandstone known as Table Mountain is some 45 kilometres in circumference, but many rock climbers think only of the ‘Front’ and, more specifically, Africa and Fountain Ledges below the Upper Cable Station. Although the modern Hardest Climbs are there, this was not the case until …
The Gervasutti Pillar – Mont Blanc Du Tacul
words by Rob Powell pic by Daniel Pobega My Four-Leaf Clover I’m shivering uncontrollably. The wind pierces us like a surgeon’s scalpel. ‘Should I make the call?’ Paul is loathed to say yes, but in the end, we have to swallow our pride. ‘Hello PGHM, we’re in a spot of bother’ The Gervasutti Pillar is …
United States of Awesome
words and pic by Teodor Iliev What is the Trad Exchange? It’s a rock climber’s wildest dream come true! Imagine experiencing the most exotic, thrilling and awe-inspiring scenes from mountaineering stories you’ve only read about. Say yes, jump on board! Travel to an unfamiliar breath-taking wilderness with spectacular climbing, epic scenery, and genuinely hospitable locals. …
Black Diamond Tradathon 2018
By Tony Lourens A Celebration of Trad Climbing The sport of climbing takes one to some of the most beautiful places on earth. This is why it is inherent in a climber’s blood to travel; to travel to faraway places, to experience the awesomeness of the mountains. The peace and the energy. And to climb …
New Destinations: Bouldering in the Cederberg Mountains
A group of young South African climbers exploring a new area in the Southern Cederberg mountains. The area has endless potential for new world class boulders and we spent our time developing and repeating some of the amazing problems already established . New Destinations: Bouldering in the Cederberg Mountains from David Naude on Vimeo.
Lions Head to close for maintenance
South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed the trail will be closed entirely to Table Mountain National Park visitors from 7 January 2019 to 15 February 2019. Signal Hill will remain open to the public during this time as a viewing point. Full clossure is required for the successful completion of this “much needed intervention’ on …
Dichotomy – A Climber’s Journey
Dichotomy is a short film about finding the balance between training and the love for the outdoors. Climber Rachelle de Charmoy takes us on her journey through this balancing act.
15-Year-Old Connor Herson Frees the Nose!
This kid is off the charts! By far the youngest to free the route (out of only six total), and he also climbs 5.14c sport. While most kids his age were studying for a chemistry test, Spark-noting The Great Gatsby, or sneaking out to a kegger in the woods, 15-year-old Connor Herson, from Emerald Hills, California, …