Black Diamond Rock Rally 2013
A Black Diamond Rock Rally will be hosted at the Gravity Adventure Festival 2013 on 17 August.
Read moreInformation about rock climbing – mainly bolted sport routes – and rock climbing gear
A Black Diamond Rock Rally will be hosted at the Gravity Adventure Festival 2013 on 17 August.
Read moreThe Black Eagle Project is one of my favourites and I have often wished I could head out with Megan to see the eagles in the Cederberg. Unfortunately I have no experience in trad climbing, and would not risk someone elses life on an anchor set with my novice skills! This email was passed on to me by a friend — I hope someone can help Megan with her amazing work!
Read more‘On the Edge’ is a story about a dedicated rescue team, their camaraderie and the skills they need to save lives on narrow ledges, precipitous rock faces and terrifying heights.
Read more“Olympian displays of strength and tenacity on the hardest boulders ever climbed, REEL ROCK 2010 features a breathtaking journey through the vertical realm with the heroes of rock and snow”
Read moreSpecialist outdoor store Seven Summits / Mountain Mail Order are moving from their current location in Claremont to: Westlake Lifestyle Centre. They will be opening the doors of their new store on 28 February 2011.
Read moreI use these Black Diamond Quicksilver Screwgates on my Black Diamond 10mm Dynex 60cm Runner slings for making safe at belay stations and working on anchors.
Read moreA runner, or sling, is a length of webbing stitched into a loop. They have many uses, one of which is to make safe a belay station whilst rock climbing.
Read moreThe Cape Union Mart at Canal Walk (the ONLY one worth visiting!) stocks a good range of basic climbing gear. On my last visit I picked out a 6 meter length of 5mm Beal cordelette to stuff in my daypack.
Read moreJailhouse Rock provides you with some fun climbing on great rock with beautiful views, all at the price of a quick drive to Silvermine and an easy walk-in. The routes are well bolted, and the locals are extremely friendly and helpful.
Read moreSome more awesome routes at the Main Crag, Lower Silvermine.
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