In This Issue
Classic Climb: Klein Winterhoek Frontal
by BRENT RUSSEL There are stories told about Klein Winterhoek, a peak that soars to nearly 2,000 metres, situated high above the small Boland town of Tulbagh. The summit book tells of adventures and epics, and each account is part of the legend that is Klein Winterhoek. Andy De Klerk’s entry in the book after …
The Snow Pussy
by MATTHEW HOLT An Ascent of Peak Lenin As the alarm trilled 2 am, I sat up, snagged my head on the tent ceiling and sent a shower of frozen condensation down my neck. With our tent seemingly designed for a lone dwarf, Mandy and I took turns to wriggle into salopettes, harnesses, double boots …
Cautionary Tales
by ANT HALL I challenge thee to a (Prusik) duel!No, that isn’t the start of a story . . . it’s a challenge to YOU, the reader! A truth continues to remain:Many rock climbing accidents happen while abseiling, and experienced climbers often tell me, ‘nah, I don’t [insert safety practice] because I don’t want to …
December 2018 – February 2019
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. [su_quote]SA Mountain Editorial – Issue 67 Road Trippin’! A memory of my friend Mark Morison Road trippin’. …
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 …
September – November 2018
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. [su_quote]SA Mountain Editorial – Issue 66 Rock, rock and more rock So much stuff has been going …
Zimbabwe – You Never Know What Tomorrow Will Bring
words by Alexandra Schweikart, Christopher Igel pic by Nils Ohlendorf A journey of discovery in Africa After the fall of Robert Mugabe in December 2017, we explored the country to find mountains, and climbing routes that were previously considered unknown. The people of Zimbabwe welcomed us with open hearts and enjoyed our busy-ness – the …