
Spitzkoppe: A Namibian Big Wall Adventure | Pt 2
Josh Swinney’s Spitzkoppe trip report continues: bold slabs, off-width battles, and many, many pitches on Namibia’s South West Wall.

Josh Swinney’s Spitzkoppe trip report continues: bold slabs, off-width battles, and many, many pitches on Namibia’s South West Wall.

My second attempt at Blouberg – complete with beknightings, bold leads, and the best slap chips in South Africa. A tale of grit, growth, and the pure joy of climbing.

Blouberg—the towering giant of South African climbing—beckoned, but my first attempt ended not with a summit, but with a tuna tin, a gashed finger, and a cave full of unforgettable memories.

In August 2024, five South Africans, one Austrian, and one American embarked on an adventurous three-week climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan's Ak-Su valley, scaling challenging routes like the 800m Perestroika Crack and 1400m French Route while immersing in the stunning alpine landscape.

A guide to our country's greatest multi-pitch climbs, with thanks to the Crag.com.