Important message from the MCSA JHB Section.
Please note that the following areas are closed for climbing from 1 April to 30 September. Some climbs are deemed too close to, or they pass through Verreaux Eagle nests, so please make sure there is no nest above you before starting a route.
The following climbing crags have identified nests in Gauteng and North West:
• Bronkies: Between ‘Perch on This’ and ‘Devil’s Concubine’
• Wilgepoort: Between ‘Mcfats LGP’ and ‘Bottleneck Bulge’
• Tonquani: Either side of ‘Reunion Slab’
• Grootkloof: Either side of ‘Lilliput Ridge’
• Dome South: ‘Twilight Arête’ and ‘Revolver’
• Chosspile: The whole of ‘Lord of the Rings’ Crag
All nests are being monitored for activity by provincial specialists. Some nests also have motion sensitive cameras placed on them. If there is no activity by end of June, with consultation with eagle experts, we may open these sections to climbing again. There are many climbers and only a few pairs of eagles. Please remember we are in their space.
Please also note that Bolting anywhere on these crags is not permitted during this winter season. Rather wait the season out and make noise when it is appropriate to do so. If you do notice unfamiliar eagle activity, please send us a note [email protected]. It is always a treat to be greeted with their curious eagle eyes!
