Chris Sharma multi-pitch project at Mont-Rebei, Spain
“I had an amazing spring season back on my multi pitch project in Mont Rebei with my good friend Kleman Becan. This is one of the most impressive lines I’ve ever put up and its gonna be amazing when it finally goes!”
UPDATE: Western Cape Rock replacement copy is now available
The new WCR is now out. Please collect your replacement copy at the City Rock Gear shop. ______________________________________________________________________________ Over the past few months it has come to our attention that quite a few copies of Western Cape Rock were being returned due to binding problems. Some of the sections were coming loose from the spine …
Alex Megos repeats Hubble
Alex Megos has made the FFA (First Foreign Ascent) of Ben Moon’s Hubble at Raven Tor. Ben made the first ascent in 1990 and it’s regarded as the first 9a in the world. Read more Image by Frank Kretschmann
Home of the Father’s Day Gift for Every Type of Dad!
A thoughtful Father’s Day gift is not only a present for dad, but an invitation for him to enjoy an adventure with you. A pair of trail shoes says “Come run with me, Dad”, while a warm jacket prompts, “How about that hike we’ve been talking about doing for years?” The best memories are born …
Adam Ondra Makes Second Ascent Of Alex Megos’ Geocache (9a+)
Adam Ondra recently made the second ascent of Alex Megos’ Frankenjura 9a+ Geocache, sending it in a single day.
Climbing Passes Major Hurdle on Road to 2020 Olympics
This week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board supported a proposal to add five new sports to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Climbing, skateboarding, surfing, baseball/softball, and karate are all in the package under consideration. The final decision will be made in August, when the IOC meets in Rio de Janeiro. Read more… Source: …
Entries open for the Cape Union Mart Adventure Film Challenge
WINNING ENTRY TO BE SCREENED AS PART OF BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL TOUR 2016 The annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to South Africa in October, bringing with it films of adventures by ski, bike, rock, ropes and on water. As part of the festival, Cape Union Mart outdoor enthusiasts to contribute to …
June–August 2016
Read the editorial and check out the contents of the latest issue. With up-to-date news coverage, training articles, gear reviews, celebrity profiles, technical tips covering a wide variety of subjects, event reports, big glossy pics and enthralling articles. FEATURES COLD FUSION (26) Cracking the wild line on the Energy Crisis Prow by HILTON DAVIES BE …
Cold Fusion (26)
words by HILTON DAVIES pic by TONY LOURENS Cracking the Wild Line on the Energy Crisis Prow I was sure that George was going to come flying off the top pitch of Alone in Space, and that the tiny wire nut that was his only protection would not stop him crashing into the boulder-strewn ledge. …
Mary Poppins
words by MARIJUS ŠMIGELSKIS pic by JULIA CHEN The 2nd ascent of one of the hardest trad routes on the African continent My climbing career had a somewhat unorthodox start. As a teenager, fresh out of primary school, I got hold of a how-to book on climbing, written in the 1950s – before sit harnesses …