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Julia Chanourdie becomes third woman to climb 9b
On 07.11.20 at Saint Léger du Ventoux in France, Julia Chanourdie climbed Eagle-4, becoming only the third woman in the world to climb a 9b after Angela Eiter and Laura Rogora. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Chanourdie (@juliachanourdie) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Chanourdie (@juliachanourdie)
Cold Feet – Free Soloing Mt. Kenya… Barefoot
Cold Feet is a film by Ash Mulama that follows 21 year-old Kenyan climber, Peter Naituli, in his quest to become the first climber to ascend Point John (4883m) on Mt. Kenya with no rope and no shoes. Powerful winds, frostbite and falling stones make up a fraction of what lies in wait above the …
Climb4Hope SA Montagu 2020 Event Report & Pics
Raising funds for The Sunflower Fund and Donkey Sanctuaries in SA By Tony Lourens It was very fortunate that The Climb4Hope event actually went ahead this year, what with all the turmoil the world has been going through in the last year. But I was still a little concerned whether we would get a decent …
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway nominated for World’s Leading Attraction 2020
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway are SUPER excited to announce that they have been nominated for the World’s Leading Attraction 2020 having just been nominated as Africa’s Leading Attraction too. “In order for us to bring this victory home to Cape Town, we need your help!!! Here’s how you can assist…simply VOTE FOR US!” To vote …
Montagu Bolting Fund Raffle – And the winner is . . .
And the winner of the Montagu Bolting Fund Raffle for the mounted canvas print “Du Toit’s Peak under snow” is Kay Curtis. Congratulations!!! A big thank you to everyone who bought tickets and contributed to the Bolting Fund. It is always appreciated. [su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#f46c04″ size=”1″ margin=”20″] TO SUPPORT THE OPENING OF NEW BOLTED ROUTES …
CAPE UNION MART ANNOUNCES 2020 ADVENTURE FILM CHALLENGE WINNERS
While things may be slightly different this year, it has not stopped filmmakers from drawing inspiration from our diverse and resilient nation. The 2020 Adventure Film Challenge (AFC), brought to you by Cape Union Mart, was a resounding success and the winners have officially been announced. The Film Challenge, which ran from 3 August – …
Celebrating the heritage of our African Wonder, Table Mountain
Table Mountain – the mother who keeps the city within her grasp – a timeless, world-renowned icon. Famous for its table-like shape, it overlooks the City of Cape Town in all its glory, boasting picturesque views and an incredible range of endemic fauna and flora. The Unesco World Heritage Site is steeped in rich history …
Climb4Hope SA Climbing and Hiking Event 2020
SAVE THE DATE WEEKEND 06/07 NOVEMBER 2020Climbing and Hiking in Montagu Come support the Climb4Hope SA event in Montagu to raise funds for the Sunflower Fund and Donkey & Animal Sanctuaries! Enjoy a weekend away in this idyllic Breede River Valley setting – climbing and hiking, to raise funds for these very worthy causes. Causes: …
Table Mountain National Park Reopens Lions Head
South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that the Lions Head summit situated within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) will reopen on the 9th of September 2020. The following protocols have been put in place: • Rangers will be positioned at various entry points to check that users are compliant with Covid 19 regulations …
The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival is back
Attention all outdoor enthusiasts and adventure addicts. The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival is back, with Cape Union Mart bringing the festival to South Africa for the 16th year. The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest mountain festivals in the world and draws some of the best filmmakers and accomplished outdoor …