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Angy Eiter becomes first woman to send 9b
words by Tony Lourens pic by (c) Red Bull Contentpool / Javipec At about 5 pm on 22 October this year, the legendary Austrian powerhouse, Angela (Angy) Eiter, became the first woman to clip the chains at the top of the link-up of both pitches of La Planta de Shiva, a grade 9b, in the …
Zeitgeist – Another Journey Up Yellowwood Amphitheatre
words by Charles Edelstein pic by Garrreth Bird It was the triangular panel on the Timerity Buttress that attracted me to the east buttresses above Yellowwood Ravine in the first place, and my ambition was to fire a pitch straight through the middle of it. But when I did the first ascent of Another Fck’n Time, …
September – November 2017
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 The AAC/MCSA Trad Climbing Exchange by Charles Edelstein Leopards of the Cederberg Through the eyes of …
The AAC/MCSA Trad Climbing Exchange
words by Charles Edelstein pic by Chris Weidner Two South African trad exchange meets with the UK have taken place to date. The first took place almost 20 years ago, and last year the event was repeated. A group of 10 talented UK climbers from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) visited South Africa for about …
Leopards of the Cederberg – through the eyes of a Cape Leopard Trust Environmental Educator
by Catherine Kühn The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) is an NGO and NPO based in Cape Town. It is an active predator conservation organisation which focuses on the importance of leopard research and environmental education in order to raise awareness and continue the protection of the species. The Trust was started in 2004 by Dr …
In memory of Julia Chen
by Kathi Wöhl pic by Marijus Šmigelskis Psyched. Adventurous. Kind. Pragmatic. Determined. Generous. Brave. Exuberant. Reliable. Funny. Her great taste, unforgettable dorky laugh, confidence and authentic nature was infectious and it was impossible for it not to rub off on anyone that she crossed paths with – foodie, climber, noob or nonc. From the first …
Yoga – Improving core strength for climbing
WORDS BY MARISSA LAND PHOTO BY TOBY SAXTON The words ‘core strength’ are used a lot in the climbing training scene, and I think it’s safe to say most climbers understand that good core strength is essential for becoming a better climber. But what is ‘the core’ and how does it enhance our climbing performance? …
June – August 2017
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 The Taiwan Strait Up – Long On The Dong And Dragons In The Sea By Garrreth …
The Taiwan Strait Up – Long On The Dong And Dragons In The Sea
words & pic by GARRRETH BIRD Taiwan is an island nation 180 kilometres off the coast of mainland China. Along the island’s spine runs a dense mountain range, so in a country just a little bigger than Belgium, there are 165 mountains over 3 000 metres high. I had been wanting to travel for some …
Barrier Frontal – 100 years later
words & pics by TONY LOURENS On February the 25th I found myself, along with four of my close climbing buddies – Willie Koen, Rex Quick, Alessandro Gelmetti and Errol Flint (nearly 300 years between us), trudging up the familiar approach route to Barrier Buttress on Table Mountain. We were on our way to celebrate …