Jimmy Webb Livin’ large, 8C, in Rocklands
Two months ago, Jimmy Webb made the first, and so far only, repeat of Nalle Hukkataival’s Livin’ large in Rocklands. [vsw id=”138381117″ source=”vimeo” width=”550″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”]
Rocklands – How Far Are You
Trailer about Luca Rinaldi, Gabriele Moroni, Andrea & Marco Zanone’s early trip to Rocklands. They spent all of June repeating some of the best and the hardest lines in the area, stay stuned for the whole film.
Sasha DiGiulian and Carlo Traversi Bail on Paciencia
Sasha DiGiulian and Carlo Traversi have been thwarted by storms and winter conditions once again on their mission to climb La Paciencia (5.13b)—though, they aren’t giving up on the Eiger North Face just yet. DiGiulian and Traversi are setting their sights on the 20-pitch Magic Mushroom (7c+ 5.13a), also on the Eiger’s North Face. This …
Hikers airlifted from Table Mountain
Three people injured during a rock fall on Table Mountain have been rescued by a military helicopter on Sunday. Two others who were also wounded were walked to safety by mountain rescuers. Wilderness Search and Rescue spokesperson Johan Marais said the party of fourteen hikers had been taking a guided walk through the Blinkwater Ravine …
September – November 2015
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. EDITORIAL – click to enlarge FEATURES The Story of Jabberwocky – Richard Lord Profile by TONY LOURENS …
The story of Jabberwocky & Richard Lord
by TONY LOURENS pic by LORD COLLECTION Looking back we really had such an amazing social scene going on . . . road trips to Monteseel, Montagu, and Blouberg. I think we just happened to be at the right place at the right time. Nicad batteries unlocked the blank canvas. There was a paradigm shift …
Cathedral Peak – A Drakensberg tale
words & pic by TONY LOURENS It had been nearly 30 years since I stood at the foot of Bugger Gully near the summit of Cathedral Peak. I didn’t really remember it from way back then, but right now it looked steep and ugly. In 1988 I was with my old china Willie Koen, and …
Incy Wincy Spider – Antics on Africa Ledge
by DOUW STEYN pic by RICHARD HALSEY On the right-hand side of the Africa Bust Up prow is a beautiful, clean, white face dissected by some rails. The widest gap between these rails is split by a tiny tantalising crack offering a glimmer of hope for a way through. Early this year, Gosia [Lipinska] and …
Ben Moons Climbs 9a
words by BEN MOON pic by STEVE LEWIS/MOON CLIMBING Yesterday I realized the dream I had of climbing Steve McClure’s classic 9a route Rainshadow. The dream began in 2012 while walking in the Yorkshire Dales with my wife. Our route took us under the amazing limestone cove of Malham. It wasn’t a great day for …