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Renting equipment

First post and replies | Last post by outthewoods, 3 years ago

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Old Rope, New Things

First post and replies | Last post by jsntuohy, 3 years ago

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Hey everyone! What do you do with your old ropes that are no longer safe for climbing? Does it get thrown out or lie around in your backshed? Or do you sell/repurpose it? I know that CityRock donates theirs to the SPCA. The reason I ask is that I'd like to take on a few home projects - mainly creating leashes and toys for my dogs. If you have rope that you're looking to get rid of, I'd be happy to fetch it in/around Joburg. Thanks, J

By jsntuohy

3 years ago

Quality Time....15 going on 17 going on 21+

First post and replies | Last post by SNORT, 3 years ago

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Quality Time, 17 becomes 21+ with Kevin Smith. Some 9 years ago me and my bestie Margaret Milne ventured up to the Sublime Time Buttress and fashioned what is surely one of the finest multipitch routes (of any grade) on a biggish wall in South Africa. I was obviously climbing well and very used to Yellowwood rock at the time and graded it 15.Repeat ascents consider the grade as 17 and indeed on repeating it myself it is closer to 17 or even 18. Or even 21+ when climbing it with a heavy pack filled with bolting paraphernalia and water. The technical climbing is around 160m but including the long approach up the rock steps of the supporting ramp, the route is well over 300m long and a superb outing. Yesterday Kevlar Kevie, the young 67 year old that ran the UTCT 100+ miler doing around 250 000 steps and around 8000m of elevation continuously in 54 hours of sleeplessness, accompanied me and we had a stellar day climbing while also fashioning a much more user friendly descent. I strongly recommend this route as not only an introduction to Yellowwood but also to country trad climbing in general. and in many ways.

By SNORT

3 years ago

Boven Resoles Holiday Break | 15 December to 7 January

First post and replies | Last post by goodBETA, 3 years ago

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Danny of Boven Resoles is taking a well-deserved break from 15 December to 7 January, so make sure to get any resole orders in ASAP! While he will do his best to complete all outstanding jobs before the 15th, it's best to get your shoes to Danny by 3 December to get them back in the usual timeframe (3 to 14 working days, plus shipping time). You can deliver your shoes to Danny for FREE by dropping them off at CityROCK Cape Town, Johannesburg or Pretoria (note that Danny will still contact you directly regarding payment and repairs). No deliveries (by courier or in-person) will be accepted during the break, so bear this in mind when sending in your shoes.

By goodBETA

3 years ago

Rock Climber Needed For Tv Ad

First post and replies | Last post by Thebeautifulpeoplemodels, 3 years ago

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Hi there hope all is well. I have a client who is looking for a REAL ROCK CLIMBER for an upcoming TV Advert. if you know anyone in Cape Town that would be keen to attend an audition for this.If yes, Please can you whatsap me some Images (does not need to be professional) selfies (no filters) are fine. Or even a little intro vid with your cell stating name age and climbing experience would be great. Please let me know if you have any more questions.Cell: +27 72 843 3549 for whatsapemail: [email protected] I Don’t Have any more details yet, But am just scouting some people for my client in the mean time.Thanx so much and have a great day Yvette 🤩

By Thebeauti...

3 years ago

The Prime of Trad: SA Climbing History | A Talk by Neil Margetts

First post and replies | Last post by goodBETA, 3 years ago

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Join Neil Margetts and the MCSA Magalieburg Section tonight for a presentation on "the period in SA Climbing history from 1978 to 1990 when our top climbers were climbing the hardest trad climbs we have ever seen in SA". Date: Tuesday 1 AugustTime: 7 to 9:30pmPlace: Rietondale Tennis Club The talk will also be live-streamed at the following link for those unable to attend:

By goodBETA

3 years ago

Climbing partner JNB

First post and replies | Last post by diegotrt, 3 years ago

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Hi, I am Italian, I Will be in Johannesburg from 14 to 18 Jun end I'm looking for outdoor climbing partner. I use to climb indoor outdoor Trad max grade french scale 6b 6c. Ciao. Diego

By diegotrt

3 years ago

MCSA CPT First Tuesday Talk | 4 April 2023

First post and replies | Last post by goodBETA, 4 years ago

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Come on down to the MCSA Cape Town clubhouse on Tuesday 4 April for a talk by Julia Wakeling Bird & Garrreth Bird on Service with a Side of Suffering: Modern Mountaineering in the High Himalayas, which recounts their journey up the spectacular Himalayan peak Ama Dablam while wrestling with the modern mountain-industrial complex! Doors open at 6:30pm and the talk starts at 7:30pm.Location:

By goodBETA

4 years ago

Climbing WhatsApp / Facebook Groups

First post and replies | Last post by EmilyW, 4 years ago

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Hey everyone!I'm looking to put together a list of all the active climbing Facebook & WhatsApp groups around the country for finding adventure buddies, organising trips etc. I'm aware of Cape Town CLIMB on FB and the Cape Town Climbers and Team Trad groups - please go ahead and let me know what other groups are around so we can get people connected 🙂 Thanks!Emily

By EmilyW

4 years ago

MMO March Makeover Special

First post and replies | Last post by MMO, 4 years ago

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Mountain Mail Order has had a makeover! Head over to www.mountainmailorder.co.za to take a look at the brand-spanking-new website, and place an order by the end of March to get 20% OFF with discount code NEWMMO_20.Email [email protected] if you need any assistance, and note that if you are a CityROCK or MCSA member you can get 10% OFF in the gear shop or online anytime – simply let us know at the counter or email the above address for a discount code!*Discount special ends at midnight on 31 March 2023 and does not include industrial gear. Discounts do not stack.

By MMO

4 years ago

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