Tradathon Raffle 2015
Details The raffle costs R 100 per ticket, limited to 200 tickets only; maximum of 10 tickets per one person – Click Here to Enter Closing Date & Draw Entries Close 11 March 2015. Winning number will be drawn on the evening of 14 March at the Black Diamond Tradathon 2015. The winning number will be drawn on 14 …
Black Diamond Tradathon 2015
Black Diamond Equipment is proud to present the 4th annual TRADATHON! Festival of trad. climbing – Wolfberg(Cederberg) – 14 March 2015 Trad climbing is arguably the most rewarding form of rock climbing but also attracts the smallest group of participants. The beauty of trad. is the amazing depth and breadth of experience that it offers – …
Alexander Megos and friends bouldering at Rocklands
A short video by Santiago Casar about Alexander Megos and friends bouldering at Rocklands [vsw id=”118552382″ source=”vimeo” width=”550″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”]
Sachi Amma Sends 5.15a on 4th Attempt, in Santa Linya, Spain
As he winds up a short trip to Spain, Sachi Amma of Japan can look back on one of the greatest stretches of redpointing in sport climbing history. In less than three weeks, Amma, 25, has done six routes 5.14d or harder, including two 9a+ (5.15a) routes and his first 9b (5.15b). “I send Power …
March – May 2015
Check out the contents for the latest issue of SA Mountain Magazine. Gripping stories to get you pumped and psyched. 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 CHAPPIES Granite Cragging above the Ocean by Hilton …
Chappies
Granite Cragging Above The Ocean Hout Bay is connected to Noordhoek by the famous and spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive. It is one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world and it is the view from my house across the valley on Little Lion’s Head. In 1996, my brother Dave and I did the …
The Dolomites of Italy
A Taste of the Best Climbing and Via Ferrata Located in northern Italy and with a unique mix of Italian and Austrian culture, the Dolomites is home to some of the grandest yet most accessible climbing and via ferrata in the world. The area is one of Europe’s most complete and varied climbing destinations, where …
Rock Master Cape Town – 2014
How It Went Down I’ve had a funny relationship with Rock Masters. An invite-only comp, it’s something that I make an effort to get to every year . . . even though I tend to dork it. I get to every comp feeling stronger, fitter, more confident, only to make some silly mistake and slink …
Living The Dream
Bouldering in the unspoiled wilderness of the Åland Islands, Finland The list of climbing spots I desire to visit is pretty extensive; I’m always adding new places. Some of them I’ve ticked off, but many are still waiting, while others will remain on the list for years. Every climbing destination has unique and special features, …
Will Gadd Climbs First Known Ascent of Niagara Falls Ice
On January 27, Will Gadd and Sarah Hueniken climbed a 147-foot ice route just to the left of the iconic Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls, right up the border of the United States and Canada. “The massive water flow constantly shakes the ground and makes the ice shelves and walls around you unsteady and unpredictable. …