SA Mountain 86 | Sept-Nov 2023
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. Read Online Editorial Does climbing ever leave us? This is an editorial I wrote 10 years ago. …
Honeymooning on Ama Dablam
by Julia Wakeling Bird While debating where we would like to spend our honeymoon, Garrreth excitedly suggested Ama Dablam, a majestic Himalayan mountain. Wholly disbelieving in my ability to climb such an intimidating icy peak, I was not so keen. Just looking at pictures of it terrified me.Very slowly, over time, I came around to …
The Moai – Sacred Site Southeast Tasmania
by Dave Barnes Tasmania is one hell of an Island. Before time was measured, indigenous folk roamed its abundant coast. They called it Lutruwita. More recently, white folk came seeking to build wealth by establishing foreign kingdoms. They called it Van Diemens Land. Today, a smattering of people from every corner of the world call …
Classic Climb – Last Moon
by Paul Fatti Area: Blouberg North Wall, Limpopo ProvinceFirst Ascent: Paul Fatti and Art McGarr, July 1978Route grade: 19Length of route: Approx. 350 metresNumber of pitches: 11Approach: Car to campsite 3 to 4 hours, campsite to climb 1.5 hoursClimbing time: 6 to 8 hours for a party of twoDescent time: 1.5 hoursBest time of year: …
Black Diamond Tradathon 2023
by Garvin Jacobs The 10th edition of the Black Diamond Tradathon finally made its way to the Eastern Cape. Morgan Bay, with its balmy mid-winter days, ample accommodation and incredible sea cliff climbing simply outclassed the other contenders to host this year’s event. Those in the know will tell you it wasn’t an easy choice, …
The North Face Dryzzle Futurelight Jacket (men’s)
by Tony Lourens There are quite a few things that I look for when assessing a rain shell. The most important ones are: it has to be properly waterproof, and it has to be properly breathable. That is a given and no compromise can be entertained. The other almost as important factors are cut and …
The North Face Diablo Down Jacket (men’s)
by Tony Lourens There has and always will be two camps with regards to down and synthetic filling for garments and sleeping bags. I own and use both and I feel there is a place for both in the market, but it is hard to beat the warmth, soft comfort and cuddle factor of a …
Nikwax Products
by Tony Lourens Walk into any gear room, or open any wardrobe of a climber or mountain lover and you are likely to see multiple layers of high-tech outdoor clothing from fleeces to soft shells to down and synthetic jackets and rain shells. And that is just some of the apparel. Not to mention sleeping …
SA Mountain 85 | June – Aug 2023
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. Read Online Editorial Winter is upon us As I am sitting here, in my little loft office …
Sintra Magic
Climbing and surfing in the pearl of Portugal by Massimo Cappuccio There are many reasons to travel to Portugal, and even more if you are a climbing and surfing enthusiast. The great ocean waves and immense beaches attract the best surfers from all over, and this is the reason why Portugal is famous in the …