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New Destinations: Bouldering in the Cederberg Mountains
A group of young South African climbers exploring a new area in the Southern Cederberg mountains. The area has endless potential for new world class boulders and we spent our time developing and repeating some of the amazing problems already established . New Destinations: Bouldering in the Cederberg Mountains from David Naude on Vimeo.
Lions Head to close for maintenance
South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed the trail will be closed entirely to Table Mountain National Park visitors from 7 January 2019 to 15 February 2019. Signal Hill will remain open to the public during this time as a viewing point. Full clossure is required for the successful completion of this “much needed intervention’ on …
Dichotomy – A Climber’s Journey
Dichotomy is a short film about finding the balance between training and the love for the outdoors. Climber Rachelle de Charmoy takes us on her journey through this balancing act.
15-Year-Old Connor Herson Frees the Nose!
This kid is off the charts! By far the youngest to free the route (out of only six total), and he also climbs 5.14c sport. While most kids his age were studying for a chemistry test, Spark-noting The Great Gatsby, or sneaking out to a kegger in the woods, 15-year-old Connor Herson, from Emerald Hills, California, …
CityROCK Climbing Film Festival
CityROCK is hosting a climbing film festival, and by that I mean climbing. Not skiing, not mountain biking, not surfing and not any heart wrenching tales about a dog and his dying master. Just pure unadulterated climbing. Oh yes baby!! I have had the privilege and the pleasure of getting a sneak preview of these …
Vancouver International Film Festival
By presenting unique outdoor and mountaineering films that illustrate experiences and cultures from all corners of the globe, VIMFF brings communities together to promote positive values and active lifestyles. Movie date: Wednesday, 07 November 2018 Movie venue: Kirstenbosch Gardens Doors open time: 6pm Movie start time: 7:45pm [su_button url=”https://www.webtickets.co.za/performance.aspx?itemid=1482890864″ target=”blank” style=”flat” background=”#2d89ef” size=”5″]Buy Tickets[/su_button]
UPDATE: Montagu Crag Maintenance – Stage 1 complete
STAGE 1: The Black Slab Sector – Complete Thanks to all the people and businesses who generously contributed to the “Montagu Crag Maintenance” fund, we were able to complete stage one of our mission. The Black Slab sector and surrounding crags at The Farm on 62 now have a bunch of awesome platforms at the …
UPDATE: Tafelberg and Wolfberg Cracks in the Cederberg is now officially OPEN!
The hike across the top to Wolfberg Arch is still closed, as the vegetation in that area has still not recovered sufficiently. And the numbers allowed up to and through the Cracks will also be controlled for the foreseeable future. However, we can now enjoy climbing again at two of the best trad venues in …
Cape Union Mart Brings BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour to South Africa
Guess what? It’s that time of year again! The International BANFF Mountain Film Festival will be keeping adventurers on the edge of their seats from 26 October to 4 November 2018. This annual celebration of outdoor adventure and cinematography is being brought to South Africa for a 13th year by Cape Union Mart. With films …
Paige Claassen Makes Second Ascent of “Algorithm” (5.14d)
View this post on Instagram Deep in projecting mode, my favorite mode. Not yet in the stage where I hate myself and think I’m a terrible climber, but past the point where I’m intimidated by moves, clips, and runnouts. Just enjoying the bliss of small progress each day and getting to project and …