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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 …

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: …

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, …

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 …

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 …

An iconic winter climb and traverse of the Mostertshoek Twins by Richard Schmidt A faint irritation disturbs the warm peaceful sleep. Getting more annoying now. Eyes open. Look at the alarm clock . . . What the #$&%*? The best sleep is always just before you have to wake up. Do I really feel like …

by Tony Lourens In March this year, we found ourselves lounging in chilled and laidback Portugal, and more specifically in the vibrant city of Lisbon and the beautiful surrounding countryside, staying with our very good friends, João and Teresa. They are long time climbers and know all the climbing areas well, so we were in …

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 Climbing with Legends The world is full of climbing legends. Some are big names …

by Tristan van der Merwe I’m a man. I’m a flawed man. Often driven by my many vices. I’m gripped by them, feeding them until I walk away injured, heartbroken or distressed. Some would say it’s a hedonistic compulsion of impulse and spontaneity.A pursuit of ego-driven self-indulgence. I mean, what more could a year-long climbing …

by Tony Lourens Two of the best easy multi-pitch routes in the country. My friend Paul and I were sitting in the train, the skin on our thighs sticking to the green vinyl seats and our clammy palms tightly gripping the edge of the open window as the 7.30 am train rolled into Sunnycove station. …