During the 2024 winter bouldering season, Nicholas Allan made the fourth ascent of KhoiKhoi, a V15/8C boulder problem established by Jimmy Webb ten years ago. The boulder, located in Rocklands, is one of the hardest lines in the country. Nicholas is now the second South African to conquer this notorious climb, joining an elite group of international climbers who have achieved the feat.
The ascent was captured by Rowan Toselli of Be Bolder, and the full video is available on the Mellow Climbing YouTube channel.
Nicholas has quickly become one of South Africa’s standout climbers, turning heads in the climbing scene with his impressive sends on some of the country’s toughest routes. Watch this space…