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CityROCK Paarden Eiland to open Saturday, January 13, 2018
“We are in the final stages of construction of our spectacular new CityROCK Paarden Eiland gym. All the climbing walls have been built, about 50,000 t-nuts are already in, cracks have been carved, the wall painting has started, foam has been ordered, fitness equipment is en route, grips and ropes are already here. But the …
Rock Master 2018
If you feel you are eligible or know someone who is eligible to climb in the 2018 prestigious Rock Master competition to be held at the new CityROCK climbing centre on 10 Feb, apply now. The competition will made up of 3 disciplines – emulating the new Olympic format: Bouldering, Lead Climbing and Speed Climbing. …
Adam Ondra adds new 9b to Arco, Italy
Adam Ondra has made the first ascent of One Slap, a new 9b sports climb at the crag Laghel close to Arco. Yesterday a new 9a was born in Laghel, a pretty short one, just 2 bolts and it is over. @adam.ondra we are waiting for the right name for this one! ?? With this …
Marcel Remy – 94 years old and back on the summit
Marcel Remy, who is approaching his 95th year, climbs the 450 meter tall north-west face of the legendary Miroir de l’Argentine in western Switzerland. Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/marcel-remy [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUJnZeCc7Hw”]
Reel Rock 12
REEL ROCK 12 World Premiere Get ready for climbing’s greatest stories, stars, and sends. REEL ROCK 12’s five new films will blow minds and buckle knees, delivering heart-thumping action, big laughs, and pure inspiration. Catch REEL ROCK 12 at CityROCK Johannesburg and Cape Town on Friday 17 November! Climbing ends at 6PM and film starts at 7PM at …
Angy Eiter Becomes First Woman to Climb 5.15b
Angela ‘Angy’ Eiter has broken new ground again as the first woman to climb 5.15b. Only two people have climbed at grades harder than 5.15b—Adam Ondra and Chris Sharma. On October 22, the 31-year-old redpointed La Planta de Shiva (9b/5.15b) in Villanueva del Rosario, Spain. The route, which Ondra established in 2011, links a pitch …
El Capitan, video footage of the enormous second rockfall in Yosemite
After the news and the photos of the enormous rockfall on El Capitan, here’s the video filmed by Peter Zabrok who – as reported – was climbing the SE Face together with Ryan Sheridan and Patrick McRedmond last week. IMAGE: The enormous rockfall on El Capitan in Yosemite on 28/09/2017 filmed by Peter Zabrok Photo …
Benj De Charmoy opens Orchestrated Violence (8A+) at Redhill
Orchestrated Violence – 8A+ from Be Bolder on Vimeo.
Nalle Hukkataival: The Finnish Line (V16)—Rocklands’ Hardest Boulder
“A gem rarer than diamonds.” That’s how BD Athlete Nalle Hukkataival describes The Finnish Line (V16). Sitting untouched for years within a mecca for bouldering, Nalle’s latest testpiece has it all—aesthetics, difficulty and a beautiful setting. Plus, it’s now a contender for Rocklands’ hardest boulder problem. Check out Nalle’s ascent in this new BD exclusive …