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Table of contents
- 1. Wonderland Area
316 in Crag
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1.1.
Tranquilitas 58 in Cliff
- 1.1.1. ALS BELLS AREA 8 in Area
- 1.1.2. THE CRECHE 8 in Area
- 1.1.3. GOOD AND EVIL AREA 10 in Area
- 1.1.4. MALARIA AREA 17 in Area
- 1.1.5. GRUNT AREA 12 in Area
- 1.1.6. RUBIKS CUBE BOULDER 3 in Area
- 1.2. Baboon Buttress 49 in Cliff
- 1.3. The God No Wall 25 in Cliff
- 1.4. The Disciple Wall 5 in Cliff
- 1.5. The Little Red Wall 5 in Cliff
- 1.6. Hallucinogenic Wall 97 in Cliff
- 1.7. Breakfast Crag Wall 6 in Cliff
- 1.8. Reunion Wall 3 in Cliff
- 1.9. The Superbowl 36 in Cliff
- 1.10. The Left Wings 14 in Cliff
- 1.11. The Theatre 10 in Cliff
- 1.12. The Right Wings 5 in Cliff
- 1.13. The Stone Philosopher Area 3 in Cliff
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1.1.
Tranquilitas 58 in Cliff
- 2. Index by grade
1. Wonderland Area 316 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Sport
Long/Lat: 30.366644, -25.669420
- Description:
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Nice variety of climbs with easy access from parking lot and beautiful views. Climbs are easy to find and the area has a nice variety of routes. The area is nice a cool after 11.
- Access Issues: inherited from Waterval Boven
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Best is by car but see bus info below. There is actually no need at all to venture into Johannesburg itself (not that it‟s such a bad place, some people love it!). From Johannesburg airport (O R Tambo International) take the R21 south for a few kilometers then the N12 east towards Witbank, which becomes the N4. These are excellent highways and within two hours (several kilometers after the second toll gate) the turn-off to Waterval Boven is reached on the right. Note: the highway splits into two
1.5 kilometres after the second toll gate. Both are still signed N4 Nelspruit, but only one of them passes Boven! Keep straight, don‟t take the left fork, many first time visitors make the mistake of going left which leads in completely the wrong direction!
The expensive toll gate just before Boven can be fairly easily avoided by turning off (right) at Machadodorp, approximately 15 kilometres before Boven. Drive into Machadodorp then take the tar road towards Badplaas (signed) for approx 13 kms, then turn left towards „Nkmomati Mine‟. After 3.2 kms turn left onto a gravel road signed Waterval Boven. Keep on this, keeping left at the fork at 6.5 kms, the road leads past the Tranquilitas Adventure farm and the Wonderland crags and after another 8 kilometres or so into Boven town, about 10-15 minutes later than if you had gone through the toll. If it‟s been raining very heavily this road can be unpassable in a normal car, however it dries very quickly (within a few hours).
Once in Boven, Roc „n Rope Adventures is easily found, on the opposite corner is the Shamrock Arms pub. Stop in and say “howzit” and get directions, either to the Climbers‟ Lodge or to Tranquilitas. While in town pick up some beer and some cheap (but excellent) steak and boerewors from the butcher (Slaghuis), be sure to ask for the climbers‟ discount.
There are a couple of shuttle-bus services that leave/return to Joburg once a day. At the time of writing „Jereh‟ will drop you off at roc and rope. Contact them on 082 378 3614; they will soon have a website. The other service is the Lowveld Link
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(www.lowveldlink.com) but they only drop at the Boven turn off from the N4 but its only 1-2 kms from there to Roc and Rope. Expect to pay between R 300 and 400 return.
- Approach:
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"Keep walking along the base of the crag from the God No Wall and around a corner you will arrive at a very appealing east facing vertical wall which is home to some lovely sustained easy climbs. Some of the best easy climbs in Boven. Shade from 11 onwards" - Climb ZA wiki
1.1. Tranquilitas 58 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Sport,Trad
and Top Rope
Long/Lat: 30.367201, -25.674793
- Description:
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Facing Northeast it gets sun most of the day making it ideal for winter climbing. The crag contains a large variety of routes ranging from positive gradient beginner climbs through to long, exposed routes providing an intermediate challenge.
- Approach:
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From the Tranquilitas Campsite take the path Northeast until you reach the cliffs. Scramble down past the Rubiks Cube Block. The first, most Westerly section, is the Grunt area. Starting there and heading down you'll pass the Malaria Area, Good and Evil Area, The Creche and Finally Als Bells at the far Eastern side.
1.1.1. ALS BELLS AREA 8 routes in Area
- Summary:
- All Trad
- Description:
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At the far East (left) end of the crag a selection of trad climbs can be found on the blocky butressess. Beware of loose rock.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scramble 10m up the blocks left of the steep open book. Climb the obvious crack. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg & Alard Hüfner, 2003 | 17 | ||||
| 2 |
The obvious undercut open book. It looks harder than it climbs. Takes good gear. This and other climbs here are in shade from noon in the summer. FA: Alard Hüfner & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2003 | 19 | ||||
| 3 |
Climbs the front nose of the buttress 5m right of ALS BELLS. Climbs diagonally up left past the loose looking “big guy” and onto the face. FA: Alard Hüfner & Mark Seuring, 2003 | 19 | ||||
| 4 |
Climbs an arete up to the crack in the face above. Starts 2m right of RFTBG. FA: Mark Seuring, Marianne Pretorius & Karl Kritzinger, 2003 | 22 | ||||
| 5 |
Climb the chimney and crack system in a corner right of SSM. FA: Greg Devine, Daryll Margetts & Gareth Frost, 2003 | 17 | ||||
| 6 |
The next right facing corner 10m right of QQ. FA: Marianne Pretorius, Claire Keeton, Mark Seuring & Kaliani, 2003 | 17 | ||||
| 7 |
Starts under the big roof just right of SYB. Follows the crack through small roof 2m right of the big corner with an offwidth above. FA: Mark Seuring, Marianne Pretorius & Karl Kritzinger, 2003 | 18 | ||||
| 8 |
The striking crack line. Fist size higher up with chains on top. These can also be used for abbing after doing some of the other routes. Thanks to Gareth Frost & Daryll Margetts who aided up here first and for placing the anchors. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2003 | 23 | ||||
1.1.2. THE CRECHE 8 routes in Area
- Summary:
- All Sport
- Description:
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The very low angle slabs host a number of the easiest bolted lines at Boven. Ideal for absolute beginners. Milou can be used as a scramble out from the crag if you are confident soloing a 9!
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
Starts just left of the tree at the base of Crouching Tiger. This route does not go all the way to the top of the crag. A must do, especially if you are old enough to walk. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg & Charles Fourie, 2007 | 9 | 8 | |||
| 2 |
Starts on a block just right of the tree growing out of the crack line that makes up this route. FA: Charles Fourie, Agnes Fiamma & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 12 | 10 | |||
| 3 |
Shares the first bolt with CROUCHING TIGER, then climb up the slab. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 11 | 8 | |||
| 4 |
Boulder up the arrete of the left facing corner, then step accross onto the main face and up. FA: Agnes Fiamma & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 16 | 9 | |||
| 5 |
Start inside a stradle width chimney 20m right of the obviuos Huffing Warthog crack. Reach a large picnic ledge after 2 bolts and continue onto the main face. FA: Charles Fourie & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 14 | 9 | |||
| 6 |
Start on the broken looking corner with an hourglass feature halfway up the arete. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 17 | 10 | |||
| 7 |
Approach from the left to gain a platform beneath a tree. Step across onto blocky rock. Climb the prominent layback crack. Halfway up the route changes from crack climbing to face climbing. FA: rad Davies, Kieren Davies & Hilton Davies, 2008 | 14 | 7 | |||
| 8 |
Climb onto a ledge towards a crack leading steeply through the double and up. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg & Derk Battjes, 2007 | 19 | 10 | |||
1.1.3. GOOD AND EVIL AREA 10 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Sport,Trad
Long/Lat: 30.369028, -25.675028
- Description:
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The climbs either side of the obvious smooth west facing wall (Wasp Warriors).
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
Starts up a creeper fig tree and into the chimney. FFA: Alard Hüfner, 2003 | 15 | ||||
| 2 |
Climb the fun chimney left of WAW and discover the cave system. FFA: Alard Hüfner, 2003 | 16 | ||||
| 3 |
Climb up the right arete. Avoid using opposite side of chimney. Then move right onto the face after the small roof. FA: Rory Lowther (BB) Chris Rudolph & Rory Lowther, 2003 | 22 | 10 | |||
| 4 |
A rather loose few meters (careful) of easy climbing leads to an appealing yellow-dotted headwall. Fun climbing becomes technical higher up. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2003 | 25 | 11 | |||
| 5 |
Starts 8 m left of the Good and Evil arête and diagonally up right. Lead-out but safe. A great climb. FA: Voytek Modrzewski, 2003 | 23 | 9 | |||
| 6 |
The obvious arête on the big blocky buttress to the left of the highest section of the crag when looking from the farmhouse parking. Stay left of the 5th bolt that was placed out there due to hollow sounding rock on the arete. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, Voytek Modrzewski, 2003 | 23 | 9 | |||
| 7 |
Climb diagonally right up the middle of the obvious west facing face. FA: Philippe Gaboriaud, 2003 | 27 | 8 | |||
| 8 |
The arete left of the prominent crack in the corner. FA: Sarel Smit, 2003 | 24 | 10 | |||
| 9 |
The obvious chimney right of CR. FA: Abert Smit, Sarel Smit, Wikus Spies & Lohan Spies, 2003 | 15 |
Jacques Booysen 5 years ago
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| 10 |
Starting at a multi-stemmed tree, climb the curved crack to an aloe. Step left onto the ledge with a block, climb the face following the corner for 15m. Rail out left on face up to an ab tree. Take plenty small gear. FA: Mark Seuring & Ulrike Kiefer, 2003 | 20 | ||||
1.1.4. MALARIA AREA 17 routes in Area
- Summary:
- Mostly Sport
- Description:
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The middle section of the Crag. The first climb is approx 50 m right of the Wasp Warriors face.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
Climbs the slabby wall approx 50 m right of the „Wasp Warrior‟ opened up by a visiting Czech climber. FA: Neil Margetts, 2009 | 25 | 10 | |||
| 2 |
Starts at the right hand end of the obvious long roof. Keep slightly left on small crimps as you break through the initial overhang and hang on for the great ride to the chains! FA: Mark Millar, 2004 | 23 | 14 | |||
| 3 |
A greatline. Pull a small overlap then head into the corner and race for the chains up steeper ground. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2004 | 26 | 11 | |||
| 4 |
One of the best lines at the crag. A sustained and sequence of technical mastery takes you to the chains. Consensus is easy 28 (7c). Name written on the rock. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2004 | 28 | 11 | |||
| 5 |
A slabby looking line on the golden wall between SWAT Team & Eldorado. The line weaves its way through a series of balancy moves. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2009 | 27 | 11 | |||
| 6 |
A lovely intro to this section of the wall. Amazingly comfortable holds and great friction. Rebolted and upgraded from 23. Mantle onto the initial protruding block and head up the water groove. Name written on the rock. FA: Mark Millar & Marc Efune, 2003 | 24 | 10 | |||
| 7 |
Start on a big block and climb a cruxy 4 bolts over a bulge. Continue up the bolt line to the anchors. Low in the grade. FA: Dewald Kloppers, 2009 | 29 | 10 | |||
| 8 |
This route starts at the base of a huge, well established two-stemmed tree. Climb the layback under a small roof, using the finger 24 crack to step up and left onto the ledge. Then onto the face with fun climbing to chains. FA: Gary Lowther, 2003 | 21 | 11 | |||
| 9 |
Start up obvious diagonal crack tending right through overlaps. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2003 | 25 | 11 | |||
| 10 |
Start under a big roof. Head right, then into small open book, following the thin crack to chains. FA: Rory Lowther, 2003 | 23 | 13 | |||
| 11 |
Climb into a small roof, when standing on it, traverse out right and then up to face climbing. FA: Rory Lowther, 2003 | 22 | 11 | |||
| 12 |
5m right of the previous climb, starting on a slab. Climb out right at the small roof and onto the face for another 20m. FA: Rory Lowther, 2003 | 22 | 12 | |||
| 13 |
Start 18m left of Malaria at an undercut base between some trees under the obvious roof crack in the sky. Climb the face up to a small stance under a left-leaning corner. Climb the corner till forced to the arete out right. Climb face till stance under the roof. Traverse left into roof crack and up. FA: Mark Seuring & Ulrike Kiefer, 2003 | 20 | ||||
| 14 |
Starts in the back of a little gulley, behind a free standing pillar, left of ROC RALLY. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2006 | 17 | 13 |
Donald 6 months ago
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| 15 |
Starts halfway up a pillar on a stance. At the third bolt, climb over onto the main wall. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2006 | 18 | 12 | |||
| 16 |
Takes the groove just left of ROC RALLY. Consensus seems to have brought this climb down to 22 from 24! FA: Ed February & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 22 | 8 | |||
| 17 |
A short route 20m left of FUG. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2006 | 21 | 9 | |||
1.1.5. GRUNT AREA 12 routes in Area
- Summary:
- Sport,Top Rope and Trad
- Description:
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The broken slabby sector, the first area upon arriving at the right (west) end of the crag.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
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| 1 |
New route well indicated on the rock. FA: G Frost and D Margetts, | 22 | ||||||
| 2 |
One bolt on the face takes you through the trees with funky moves onto the face above and to the top of the crag. A 60m rope is just long enough! FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg & Ed Febraury, 2007 | 22 | 10 | |||||
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| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
| 3 |
The well marked climb left of LITTLE BONSAI. FA: G Frost and D Margetts, | 18 | 12 | |||||
| 4 |
Just left to the recess where Chimneying Tammy is. A wonderful route for its grade. FA: G Frost and D Margetts, 2003 | 16 | 20m , 12 |
Donald 6 months ago
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| 5 |
Typical chimney climb to the left of GMGMG. Technical and fun climbing to a ledge above which you can top out on or ab in from chains. FA: Gary Lowther, 2003 | 15 | 7 |
Kaz 1 years agoJacques Booysen 5 years ago
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| 6 |
Scramble up to the left of Diseased Mad Cow to find the line on the inside arête, just outside the cave. Cruxy start then onto face above, try keep right towards chains. FA: Rory Lowther, 2003 | 22 | 9 | |||||
| 7 |
Start in a corner 12m right of GRUNT. Climb the crack, then onto ledge to traverse out right and through the roof onto the arête and up. FA: Rory Lowther, 2003 | 22 | 11 | |||||
| 8 |
The obvious roof crack with easier headwall. FA: Mark Seuring & Steve Broccardo, 2002 | 24 | ||||||
| 9 |
Starts on a pile of rocks 3m left of Biogalactic Gargleblaster. Power through the roof and traverse diagonally up to slabs above. FA: Sean Ferguson, 2003 | 24 | 8 | |||||
| 10 |
Shares a start with I Feel Rocks. Use the tree to get onto the overlap. Join up with the final moves on Biogalactic Gargleblaster. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2003 | 20 | 9 | |||||
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| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
| 11 |
Start 8m right of GRUNT. Dynamic start onto jugs can also be done statically if tall (to cheat: use the tree or traverse from the right). Climb a few meters to a ledge, then some face moves to chains. Awesome photo opportunity of climb, from ledges out right of chains. FA: Rory Lowther, 2003 | 20 | 20m , 8 | |||||
| 12 |
Start 5m right of the previous climb up the obvious layback crack in the big recess just before the scramble out of the crag. Follow bolts diagonally right. FA: Fabrice Blaise, 2000 | 17 | 9 | |||||
1.1.6. RUBIKS CUBE BOULDER 3 routes in Area
- Summary:
- All Sport
- Description:
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The free-standing leaning boulder on the left as descending to Tranquilitas Crags is home to some hard bouldery climbs.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
Direct version of STITCH IT. From the obvious slopey right hand side pull keep going straight up, slightly left on small holds. Leave the chalk bag behind. A power test-piece. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2009 | 31 | 6 | |||
| 2 |
Halfway down the standard scramble, look left. The route pulls straight up the middle of the face on the leaning free-standing boulder. Move right at the slopey side pull to a jug out right by means of one really hard iron cross, no feet, go and believe move. FA: Dewald Kloppers, 2008 | 29 | 6 | |||
| 3 |
Rubik's Cube
Start on the two obvious crimps do two dynos and a couple of hard moves, nice route. Harder if you use less holds on the arête like the FA; opened at 28. FA: Dewald Kloppers, 2008 | 28 | 6 | |||
1.2. Baboon Buttress 49 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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All Sport
Long/Lat: 30.364821, -25.673029
- Approach:
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APPROACH As for Tranquilitas Crag, then.
A. from the parking at the farmhouse, cross over the road through the Tranquiltas Adventure Farm entrance, after a few metres take the path on the left towards the cliffline. After 100 metres the path forks. Take the smaller right hand fork down to the cliff top. Scramble down the obvious blocky descent gulley (past some short climbs). At the base of the gulley, head left for 10 metres and you will see the obvious crack of Grizzly bear.
B. from the Tranquilitas Adventure Farm camping, take the track heading northwestwards from the corner of the field, which initially follows a couple of electricity poles. After approx 200 metres you will reach a fork, keep left 27 and after 50 m the path leads down to a waterfall (listen and you will hear it). Cross the wooden foot bridge and follow the path through the forest for a couple hundred metres. After about 200 metres the path arrives at the obvious layback crack of Grizzly Behr.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
Anyone have the details for this route? Goes up the arete left of AFTER THOUGHT's corner | 22 | 6 | |||
| 2 |
Up middle of face left of AFTER THOUGHT's corner. | 17 | 7 | |||
| 3 |
Climbs the corner crack situated 20 metres to the left of the descent gulley (when facing the bottom of the gulley). FA: Darryl Margetts, 2009 | 16 | 5 | |||
| 4 |
Climb the bouldery face 5 meters right of afterthought. Intense start with a interesting finish. FA: Evan Margetts, 2011 | 27 | 7 | |||
| 5 |
A.S
Climbs the chimney just right of AFTER THOUGHT's corner. A grovel. | 14 | 6 | |||
| 6 |
Start with your feet on the lowest boulders, preclip first bolt. Enjoy the intricate footwork and desperate stabbing for holds. Finish rightwards to for most fun. FA: Brian Weaver, 2011 | 32 | 8 | |||
| 7 |
Starts off the boulder. Climb up and pre-clip the 2nd draw. Dead-point your way to the chains. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2011 | 31 | 5 | |||
| 8 |
The shortest climb in the gully, on the right. Pre clip the first bolt by standing on the boulder (do not use this boulder during your ascent). 28 Start with your hands on the two good holds at the bottom and power your way to the top. FA: David Wade and Evan Margetts., 2012 | 28 | 5 | |||
| 9 |
As descending the gulley, this easy climb is on the left and angles up leftwards on grey slab. FA: Kieren Davies, Brad Davies & Hilton Davies, 2008 | 14 | 7 | |||
| 10 |
Slab on arête in descent gulley. FA: C Vandereydt & M Demilano, 2006 | 5 | ||||
| 11 |
Halfway down the descent gulley walk left onto a big ledge. Climbs the slanting feature. FA: Greg De Gidts & Chris Vandereydt, 2007 | 22 | 6 | |||
| 12 |
Climb the next slanting feature. FA: Mark Seuring, 2002 | 22 | 6 | |||
| 13 |
Surprisingly pleasant face left of the GRIZZLY BEHRS crack. Was opened at 22. FA: Sarel Petrus, 2007 | 23 | 6 | |||
| 14 |
Climb the face just right of the cave. Was opened at 22. FA: Chris Vandereydt, 2006 | 23 | 5 | |||
| 15 |
Climb the cool looking crack for a good distance to main ledge. FA: Mike Behr & Christopher Dabrowski, 2006 | 16 | 9 | |||
| 16 |
Can you hold the smallest holds in Boven? Starts up the tree right of Grizzly Bear. Clip 1st bolt then use the tree to gain the good rail up and right. Move left then up to a good hold to clip the second bolt…..now brace your fingers and hang on, just barely. | 30 | 8 | |||
| 17 |
From the ledge below the open book, head left onto the steep face. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 18 | ||||
| 18 |
Start up the groove from the blocky ledge behind the tree. Take care clipping the high first bolt. Climb the face followed by a roof. FA: Marianne Pretorius, 2004 | 22 | ||||
| 19 |
From the ledge below the open book, traverse one move right and up the groove. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 17 | 5 | |||
| 20 |
Head straight through rhe overlap into interesting bouldery stuff. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 21 | 8 | |||
| 21 |
Start on top of the large block. Straight up the short steep wall and onto the ledge, continue on to good anchors. FA: Christopher Dabrowski, 2007 | 19 | ||||
| 22 |
Starts on the large block in the middle of the path. Climb slightly left to start off. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2007 | 20 | 8 | |||
| 23 |
Just right of UP IN SMOKE. Share chains with PRETENDERS. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2008 | 25 | 6 | |||
| 24 |
Up in Smoke
Badly bolted weak effort about 3m left of Goose On The Loose. FA: Mike Mason, 2002 | 21 | 10 | |||
| 25 |
Climb the bulging steep wall. Go left to clip bolt 6, finish below main roof. FA: Michael Cartwright, 2007 | 24 | 8 | |||
| 26 |
Climb first 5 bolts with Pretenders, clip the next 2 bolts and then finish at higher anchors for (harder) direct finish. FA: Mark Seuring, 2006 | 26 | 9 | |||
| 27 |
If you enjoy chimney's, this one is for you. The route is in the obvious corner chimney. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2000 | 17 | 10 | |||
| 28 |
Start at the base of the chimney that becomes UP ALARD'S CRACK. Follow bolts left and up then step over and continue diagonally right after the steep section. The bolts leading straight up on the headwall is an open project. Take long draws for bolts no. 3, 4 and 7 if you want to take out a bit of rope drag. FA: Philippe Gaboriaud and Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2006 | 27 | 12 | |||
| 29 |
Short face climb below the big roof, rails out right a bit after the final bolt. Stays dry in heavy rain. FA: Mike Cartwright, 2006 | 25 | 6 | |||
| 30 |
FA: Mike Cartwright, Christopher Dabrowski and Gustav Janse van Rensurg, 2006 | 19 | 6 | |||
| 31 |
Excellent long face climb to the right of the main roof. Head up the crack toward the surprisingly solid excrement then up left onto the technical face. FA: Alard Hufner, 2007 | 25 | 14 | |||
| 32 |
Route climbs the face right of Sweet Plum. Climb past the chains of TBTR and goes all the way to the top. FA: Ken Thrash, 2008 | 24 | 13 | |||
| 33 |
Starts 2m right of Sweet Plumb, just right of the obvious off-width crack and climb the arête. FA: Darryl Margetts, 2008 | 12 | 7 | |||
| 34 |
Twice in a Blue Moon
Route climbs the off-width crack between THORN BETWEEN THE ROSES and WILD FIRE. FA: , 2009 | 18 | 7 | |||
| 35 |
Starts about 2 metres left of Heroes. Pull through the roof at the bottom and follow the shallow open book to the chains. FA: Ken Thrash, 2008 | 25 | 10 | |||
| 36 |
Start in a short overhanging corner, climb up this (burly) and up the nice wall above to below the upper roof. Stays dry in heavy rain. FA: Mike Cartwright, 2006 | 26 | 9 | |||
| 37 |
A few metres right of Heroes is a right trending line. Hard for the short but 27 for those with a wingspan. Stays dry in heavy rain. Bolted by Andrew Pedley and Dylan Voigt. FA: Dylan Voigt, 2010 | 28 | 11 | |||
| 38 |
Starts by the black streak. A tricky compression start lead to lots and lots of fun. This is your chance to be The Bovenator. Stays dry in heavy rain. FA: , 2010 | 28 | 11 | |||
| 39 |
Main recess to major ledge out right, longer route but 60m gets you back. Stays dry in heavy rain. FA: Christopher Dabrowski, 2007 | 23 | 11 | |||
| 40 |
Starts about 5m right of Dreamers and ends on the same ledge, but has its own chains. To avoid rope drag it is best to use a longer draw on the 7th bolt and once clipped into the 9th bolt, unclip the 8th bolt. Stays dry in heavy rain. FA: Ken Thrash, 2008 | 23 | 14 | |||
| 41 |
Starts about 2m to the right of Not-da-Mamma. FA: Darryl Margetts, 2008 | 16 | 6 | |||
| 42 |
Start in between the 2 drips between the routes "Hey Mama" and "Ice Scream Sundae". The line follows the thin diagonal crack up to the ledge and continues straight up the head wall. FA: Ken Thrash, 2011 | 25 | 14 | |||
| 43 |
65m!!!! Start up the first 3 bolts of S.T.P. then traverse left to the arete, then up to a ledge. Continue up the left side of the very large open book to the roof and up to the chains. NB: this is a long route and a 70 m rope does NOT get you to the ground. Use the lower off's on the ledge. To avoid rope drag unclip the 3rd bolt once you've clipped the 4th. The route can also be done in 2 pitches. FA: Ken Thrash, 2011 | 22 | 65m , 16 | |||
| 44 |
A long and varied climb with great exposed arête finale. FA: Glenn Harrison, 2007 | 23 | 17 | |||
| 45 |
Starts at the base of a steep rightward trending corner amongst the trees. Climb this with effort then moves leftwards to a slab and rest, before tackling a technical and airy arete. A great journey! FA: Clinton Martinengo, 2010 | 27 | 14 | |||
| 46 |
The Overload (Open Project)
Probably 33-ish. Yes, it really does cross the big blank face! Gallop up the wall left of Butterfly, to a niche, then all hell breaks loose, bring your strongest fingers. Joins Butterfly for the last 2-3 bolts. BB A Pedley January 2011. | |||||
| 47 |
The Butterfly Pitch One
Great climb to chains below the massive roof. Stunning moves up the corner and through roof, easier than it looks! FA: Alard Hufner, | 26 | ||||
| 48 |
The crack in the sky! Can abseil in to the ledge, or access by climbing Pitch 1. Great photos from the top of the crag. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2007 | |||||
| 49 |
Ground to top in one giant and stunning pitch. Moves right after chains. Use two ropes and drop one at half height ledge (up and right of half height chains). Can work crux headwall move on top rope with belayer at top. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2007 | 28 | ||||
1.3. The God No Wall 25 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Mostly Sport
Long/Lat: 30.365182, -25.671748
- Description:
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The biggest steep wall at Boven and home to most of the hardest climbs. Probably SA‟s best sport crag. The sector starts where the crag becomes much bigger and steeper! For some superb views of the climbs, at the top of the gulley, walk along the small path that leads along the cliff-top – take your camera!
HEIGHT: 25 - 40 metres
- Approach:
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A. Access as for Baboon Buttress which rambles on for about 100 metres, keep walking along the base of the cliff until you reach the obvious leaning walls.
B. if you are at Hallucinogen Wall, take the zig-zagging path that leads down and leftwards starting in the vicinity of Bongoleo. After a few minutes you will pass the Little Red Wall then the Disciple Wall.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
The leftmost line up the long leaning face... At the ledge 8 metres up, look out over the forest, take a deep breath then immerse yourself in 25 metres of pumping orange rock-karate. Opened at 34 but 33 with new sequence on crux. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2011 | 33 | 13 | |||
| 2 |
Boven‟s 'King Line'. Climb up behind the tree to a ledge then the climbing starts. Up to a shake at a half height then a wicked 10-move boulder problem through the wonderful smooth rock, to good holds. One of the greatest climbs. 70 m rope needed. It is possible to move off-line to a jug far right just before the crux but this is a kop-out and would be graded 30/31. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2008 | 32 | 14 | |||
| 3 |
The “baddest” and steepest 29 at Boven!! The only line with ring bolts. Not many small holds on this one, but an absolute pump-fest. Slightly harder (and even better) since the chockstone fell out but still 29. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2006 | 29 | 16 | |||
| 4 |
Start up Monster and move right at the 4th bolt. Some funky moves through the white roof, get a rest in the 'man trap' then finger jugs diagonally to the chains. 70 m rope needed. Low in the grade if you use all the latest tricks. Use slings on the bolts below the roof to reduce drag. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2008 | 31 | 16 | |||
| 5 |
Climbs Beast until 2/3rds height then shoot straight up the strenuous crack. Power Endurance on top od endurance = hard and brilliant! FA: Brian Weaver, 2012 | 33 | ||||
| 6 |
A massive climb for the space cadets amongst us. A bit of everything from technical arête, burly roof, gnarly crack, exposed handrailing, leaning face..a fantastic ride...Use long slings on the 3 bolts before/in the roof section - that way drag is negligible. There are half height lower off chains. 70 m rope needed. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2009 | 30 | ||||
| 7 |
Heavens Above Project
Open project, an extension of Freak Show, through the massive overhangs. Only 2-3 metres unsolved to date. Could avoid the Freakshow crux by branching left off Juggernaut. Bolted by Andrew Pedley. | |||||
| 8 |
Start 2 m left of Freak-on. Climbs the wall just to right of the black water streak (always damp) via thin moves then busts through the roof with effort. Chains are below the huge roofs. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2008 | 28 | 12 | |||
| 9 |
Shares the first 3 bolts of Freak-On and then continues straight up through 3 roofs with a hard crux after clipping the last bolt (which has a fixed quickdraw). FA: Marc Flex Efune, 2009 | 30 | 12 | |||
| 10 |
Mega classic! Crimps to the ledge then move right then take the rightwards slanting weakness and much pump. The route remains dry during heavy rain but may seep a little. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2008 | 24 | 12 | |||
| 11 |
A two bolt boulder problem. Something to throw yourself at when the rain won‟t let you climb anywhere else. FA: Philippe Gaboriaud, 2007 | 27 | 4 | |||
| 12 |
Climb Chocolate Eclair then continue over the roof with a grunt, then up the headwall. Some very satisfying and crimptastic moves. The route remains dry during heavy rain. FA: Daniel Gebel, 2009 | 31 | 12 | |||
| 13 |
Above and Beyond Project
Open project through the massive horizontal roofs above Lucky Cows, involves a Font 8A+ dyno..BB. Matt Bush October 2011. | |||||
| 14 |
25 if you can use your feet. This route starts in the corner just right of Chocolate Eclair. Much better than it looks, a great climb. Start up the ramp and into the long overhanging corner behind the trees 20 metres right of Freak-on. Dry in all weather. FA: Mike Cartwright, 2007 | 26 | 13 | |||
| 15 |
Sustained with lots and lots of footwork. Starts off the big ledge up and right of the start of Dungeons. Climb left to get into then up the corner of Dungeons, after 3-4 bolts, break out right through the small roof. Dance up the headwall with a pump. Shares chains of Butcher. Use long slings for the 3 bolts below the roof. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2009 | 30 | 14 | |||
| 16 |
Starts off the same ledge as Tokolosie, or from the ground. Up the orange vertical wall past hard moves including a very defensive little hold, take a rest at the ledge then up the leaning headwall via some real sequency climbing. Don‟t get butchered. Solid at the grade. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2009 | 32 | 13 | |||
| 17 |
This is a 3 pitch route that takes the first section of JACK OF ALL TRADES with one new bolt out left onto a ledge. Although it is tempting (yet possible) to do in one long pitch, it is more fun to break it up. A 50m rope will work as all the stances have rap anchors. Pitches 2 & 3 were opened on trad many moons ago. FA: Jens Ricther & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2006 | 25 | 12 | |||
| 18 |
The crackline on the left of big smooth 35-metre wall. The original God No classic. Benchmark 8a. Hard for the short. 70 m rope needed. FA: Tessa Little, 1998 | 29 | 35m , 15 | |||
| 19 |
The route up the middle of the face, was SA‟s hardest climb for many years and still one of the hardest lines in Boven. Solid at the grade, opened at 33. Steel fingers and ace footwork are required. 70 m rope needed. FA: Richard Lord, 1993 | 33 | 14 | |||
| 20 |
The one that killed the Jabberwocky. Crimpy and gymnastic climbing to the right of Jabberwocky, shares first bolt with Hell Yeah. An unbelievable climb, one of best sport pitches in SA. Need a 70 m rope. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2008 | 31 | 16 | |||
| 21 |
A very long climb which takes the long corner immediately right of Vorpal Sword (shares the first bolt). Not sustained but a superb line. A popular route. Belayer must keep rope close at the „3rd crux‟ to avoid impact with the ledge! Need a 70 m rope FA: Marc Efune, 2006 | 27 | 17 | |||
| 22 |
Starts about 10m right of JABBERWOCKY. A low crux then fun climbing but a bit ledgy. FA: Marianne Pretorius, 1999 | 24 | 17 | |||
| 23 |
10m right of ROCK-CHUKA-CHICK is another looong route, this one with some fingery technical cruxes. FA: Alard Hüfner, 1999 | 24 | 40m , 16 | |||
| 24 |
Start up the first 5 bolts of Big Bad Wolf then head right up some good sequential climbing that gets harder as you get higher. A rest before the crux detracts from the climb. A 70m rope is required to get all the way down. FA: Marc Efune, 2009 | 28 | 17 | |||
| 25 |
Some pleasant face climbing leads to a high crux that if solved correctly is rather easy for the grade. This route is fairly long at 35 odd meters. FA: Greg Watkins, 1998 | 24 | 35m , 16 | |||
1.4. The Disciple Wall 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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All Sport
Long/Lat: 30.365478, -25.671242
- Description:
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To the right of the God No! Wall.
- Approach:
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"Keep walking along the base of the crag from the God No Wall and around a corner you will arrive at a very appealing east facing vertical wall which is home to some lovely sustained easy climbs. Some of the best easy climbs in Boven. Shade from 11 onwards." - Climb ZA Wiki
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
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| 1 |
Starts to the left of the tree. A tricky looking first few meters on is on dolerite (an igneous rock), changing to quartzite after the 3rd bolt. FA: Greg Borman, 2009 | 22 | 28m , 14 | |||
| 2 |
Since being bolted this route has become very popular and must be a contender for one of the best easy climbs in Boven. After the 3rd bolt, move left then up and up; sustained. A 60 m rope is needed. FFA: Stewart Middlemiss & I Schwartz, 1998 | 19 | 25m , 14 | |||
| 3 |
Just right of Brolloks, great, bit cruxier than Brollocks. Climb up to the ledge then move left after 4th bolt, and up bolts up to your left. Can also use the Brollocks start. FFA: Ian Manson & G Shepston, 1992 FA: BB Ken Thrash, 1999 | 21 | 28m , 13 | |||
| 4 |
Just right of Groenie die Drakie. Again, climb 4 bolts then move left and up. FA: Ken Thrash June, 2009 | 18 | 28m , 12 | |||
| 5 |
The right most line. Clip first 3-4 bolts of Sarel Seemonster then move right and up, finishing below the big bushy tree. FA: Daryl Margetts, 2010 FA: E Margetts, 2010 FA: A Margetts, 2010 | 17 | 25m , 12 | |||
1.5. The Little Red Wall 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Sport,Trad
Long/Lat: 30.365661, -25.670841
- Description:
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This wall is dark red in colour and can be seen through the trees about 50 m up and right of the Disciple Wall. Some pretty cool climbs here and it‟s only 2 minutes from the God No! Wall.
HEIGHT: 15 - 20 Metres
- Approach:
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A. if you are at Hallucinogen Wall, take the zig-zagging path that leads down and leftwards starting in the vicinity of Bongoleo, in which case the first wall you will reach is the Little Red Wall.
B. Continue up right another 30 metres from the Disciple Wall (approach as for God No! Wall)
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This route was the old 'Digiridoo Project'. FA: Matthew Murison, 1998 | 25 | 8 | |||
| 2 |
A super little climb, a great first 24. FA: Tessa Little, 1998 | 25 | 9 | |||
| 3 |
Just right of LRRH. Climb the crack in the middle of the wall, first diagonally right to a thread, then left and up. Hack your way to the top. Don't forget your spade! FA: Stewart Middlemiss, Mike Hislop, 1992 | 25 | ||||
| 4 |
Trad line just right of THE LOAN ARRANGER. FA: Stewart Middlemiss & I Schwartz, 1998 | 23 | ||||
| 5 |
This (rude) line climbs through the overlap from a corner, 15m right of LRRH. FA: Alard Hüfner, 1999 | 20 | 13 | |||
1.6. Hallucinogenic Wall 97 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Mostly Sport
Long/Lat: 30.365779, -25.670137
- Description:
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Without a doubt the most popular wall around for easy and moderate climbs. Climbs are of relatively short stature but some are of excellent quality. A good place to hone skills required for bigger and better things. Climbs are starting to become a little squeezed-in which can detract from existing climbs; so before you bolt another line, consider if it is really necessary…
HEIGHT: 5 - 18 Metres
- Approach:
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A. From the parking at the farmhouse, cross over the road through the Tranquiltas Adventure Farm entrance, after a few metres take the path on the left towards the cliff line….Follow this excellent path for 350 metres until you reach a small white (Mountain Club of South Africa) sign. Here, leave the main path and head down along the base of the small cliffs. Keep on walking along the base until you arrive at the climbs.
B. From the Tranquilitas camping, take the path leading down into the little bushy valley. Before the main road and the entrance to Tranquilitas an obvious path leads off on the right, towards the cliff line. Take this path and follow it this as described above.
C. To get to the right-hand end of the crag approach as above, pass the white MCSA sign and keep walking along the top of the cliff for another 250 metres. The path curves leftward and at a cairn, a small path on the right descends to the cliff top. After 40 metres turn sharply right onto a small path, which doubles back towards the south, past a wooden barrier and to a small gulley at the (climbers) right end of the Hallucinogen crag.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
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| 1 |
The leftlost route on the short unimpressive looking wall as you walk into the crag from the South. FA: D Margetts, A Margetts, E Margetts & T Margetts, 2002 | 12 | 5 |
Michelle Hutchinson 8 years ago
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| 2 |
The crack line. FA: D Margetts & G Frost, 2003 | 21 | 5 |
Sean 9 years ago
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| 3 |
Situated in the middle of the short face on the very left. FA: H. Pringle, G. Frost, N. McKenzie, D. Margetts & A. Grant, 2001 | 20 | 6 | |||||
| 4 |
The desperate looking blank face. FA: James Roberts, 2002 | 26 | 5 | |||||
| 5 |
The route is the lonely line on a small open face about 60m left of Dexters Lab. It climbs a prominent crack, after which you pass some ledges and pockets to the left, to gain a thin crack at the top with some technical climbing. FA: Albert Smit, 2000 | 24 | 5 | |||||
| 6 |
Start at the coral tree 10m right of HP. FA: Darryl Margetts & Gareth Frost, 2003 | 15 | 6 |
Conor Brogan 5 years agoMichelle Hutchinson 8 years ago
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| 7 |
Start in the corner up to a loose looking block. FA: Dewald Kloppers, 2007 | 23 | ||||||
| 8 |
A little way along the path approaching from the left of Hallucinogen Wall. Climb the face up to a small roof and up to the chains above. FA: Darryl Margetts, G. Frost, H. Pringle, 2001 | 20 | 9 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 9 |
Starts by a tree stump against the rock face 5m right of RP. FA: Darryl Margetts & Gareth Frost, 2003 | 16 | 7 | |||||
| 10 |
5m left of Bamboozled. Climb corner into the roof. Swing left onto block and up. FA: Mark Seuring & Ulrike Kiefer, 2003 | 19 | ||||||
| 11 |
Climb up a face left of a large right facing corner out to a huge cammed block. Swing left under block and up. FA: Anna "Queen of Joburg" Fatti, | 15 | 9 | |||||
| 12 |
10m left of DL. A fine route with an arete high up. Low in the grade. FA: Mark Seuring, 2002 | 27 | 9 | |||||
| 13 |
Start in the corner left of DEXTER'S LAB. Traverse across the face (Labrat) to above the off-width and a small stance. Climb diagonally left to chains. FA: Philippe Gaboriaud, 2003 | 24 | 10 | |||||
| 14 |
Climbs up the centre of the blank gently leaning wall via some desperately awkward movements. Starts off the ground at the base of the crack. Clip first bolt with a single screwgate biner from the block. A desperate dyno will see you reach the chains. Needs grade confirmation. FA: Clinton Martinengo, 2006 | 33 | 10 | |||||
| 15 |
Climbs the obvious wide layback crack for about 10 m to a ledge. Move up and left off the ledge via some hard to find jugs, through an overhang. FA: Voytek Modrzewski, 1998 | 23 | 12 | |||||
| 16 |
Climb the face left of Smokey the bear up to the overhang, pull through the overhang onto a small ledge, continue up the face to the chains. FA: E Margetts, D Margetts, A Margetts, 2010 | 21 | 10 | |||||
| 17 |
Up 3 small ledges and the groove just left of BONGOLEO. FA: Darryl Margetts & Gareth Frost, 2003 | 15 | 9 |
Sean 9 years ago
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| 18 |
about 5m left of WICKED. FA: Mike Behr & Clive Curson, 2000 | 21 | 8 | |||||
| 19 |
Start on BONGOLEO, break up right before the chains to clip 2 hangers and then onto the top groove of WICKED. FA: ustav Janse van Rensburg, 2001 | 23 | 11 | |||||
| 20 |
Climbs a recessed face about 15m right of DEXTER'S LAB. It is a powerful route and the crux is very hard if you have a small arm span. FA: Alard Hüfner, 1999 | 26 | 10 | |||||
| 21 |
2 Metres right of "Wicked". Some of us were sandbagged when 24 was written at the base after the first ascent! FA: Alard Hüfner, 2000 | 26 | 9 | |||||
| 22 |
2m right of DK. Up the cracks to under the roofs and out left. Slightly run out! Do not fumble on the second or third clips. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2000 | 19 | 8 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 23 |
Starts behind a bush under an overhanging corner. A great line. Keep your thinking cap on for this route. FA: Alard Hufner, 1999 | 26 | 12 | |||||
| 24 |
The obvious crack line just right of DP. FA: Alard Hüfner & Mark “Pirate” van Wyk, 2000 | 20 | ||||||
| 25 |
Climb the recess, break out left past the blocks and through the roof crack and up the face. FA: Mark Seuring & Ulrike Kiefer, 2003 | 22 | ||||||
| 26 |
Funky face climbing, then through an overlap. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2002 | 22 | 10 | |||||
| 27 |
Left of the open book, railing out right on top. FA: Alard Hüfner, 2002 | 21 | 10 | |||||
| 28 |
Start one meter left of the open book just right of Shroom Hunter. FA: Alard Hufner BB: Nicole Hemphill & Alard Hufner, 2004 | 17 | 11 | |||||
| 29 |
Starts 10m right of DP around the corner and 10m left of SSS. Start on ledge 5m off the ground behind large tree. FA: Dermot Brogan, 2000 | 23 | 8 | |||||
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| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
| 30 |
Every beginner should aspire to climb this classic 18. Climb up the right facing corner, left of the M & M face. FA: Greg Devine, Darryl Margetts, N. McKenzie & D. Chesney, 2000 | 18 | 10 |
Donald 6 months agoBranden 6 months ago
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| 31 |
The blank wall left of the leaning pillar. Hard start then a tricky traverse to the left. FA: Matt Murison & Mark Seuring, 1999 | 30 | 7 | |||||
| 32 |
Right side of the leaning pillar. Use the pillar and the face to get to the top of the pillar. Reach for the base of the shallow recess to the top. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2001 | 18 | 8 | |||||
| 33 |
Climbs the thin crack between THE HARDER YOU PUSH and MOONDANCE, to a set of chains half way up the wall. Opened on trad. Chicken bolts will be added soon. FA: Andrew Porter, 2012 | 25 | ||||||
| 34 |
Climbs the recess about 4m to the right of the loose pillar, for about 15m. Some cranking crack climbing. FA: Claire Keaton, 1999 | 20 | 12 | |||||
| 35 |
Start about 1.5 m right of Moon Dance and climbs the vertical face FA: Ken Thrash, 2010 | 25 | 7 | |||||
| 36 |
Begins with a boulder problem following the crack 6 m right of Moon Dance. FA: Brian Weaver, 2009 | 27 | ||||||
| 37 |
Tackles the short prow with some poor holds! Bouldery and fun. FA: Mark Seuring, 1999 | 28 | 8 | |||||
| 38 |
Climb the corner into chimney onto the face. Either love it or hate it! FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 19 | 11 |
Ryno v d Riet 9 years ago
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| 39 |
Goes up and to the left of the arete. FA: Dylan Morgan, 1999 | 23 | 10 | |||||
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| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
| 40 |
Starts in the middle of the face about 2 metres left of CC. Trend leftwards to the arete and then follow break rightwards to the top. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 19 | 10 |
Donald 6 months agoGreeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 41 |
Start as for Doom, but stay to the right of the bolts, straight up the face all the way to the top. This route shares the bolts and chains with DOOM. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 19 | 10 | |||||
| 42 |
Starts in the obvious corner. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 1999 | 16 | 9 |
Donald 6 months ago
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| 43 |
Climb up the off width to the ledge above, then follow the open book to the top. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 1999 | 18 | 10 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 44 |
Starts on the face just right of the off width crack. Climb the very balancy face without using the corner. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 24 | 10 | |||||
| 45 |
Starts to the right of the face around the corner from WANBT, opposite the large tree. Follow the crack all the way to the top. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 20 | 11 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 46 |
A great route. Starts about 3m to the left of CHICS FOR FREE, climb the face directly in line with the bolts through a crux and then move right to an obvious layback crack to the chains. Starting on the arête to the left is 22/23 FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 24 | 9 | |||||
| 47 |
Starts about 10 m around the corner of TP and follows the corner to the top. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 1998 | 15 | 9 |
Conor Brogan 5 years ago
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| 48 |
The bouldery face right of CFF. FA: Sean Ferguson, 2002 | 25 | 6 | |||||
| 49 |
Takes the line immediately right of Fat Annie, starting behind the bush. It is to the left of The One That Got Away. FA: Andrew Porter, 2003 | 19 | 7 | |||||
| 50 |
The hidden line 4 m right of FAT ANNIE. A tad contrived above the 3rd bolt. FA: Sean Ferguson, 2004 | 23 | 8 | |||||
| 51 |
Start about 4m to the left of the pinnacle. FA: Greg Devine & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 15 | 8 | |||||
| 52 |
Climb up the break that kicks back a bit on top. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 2003 | 18 | 9 | |||||
| 53 |
Start on the right of Banging Bridget on the flat holds. Traverse L into the seam and up, moving left into a crack then rightwards and over a rood and crack to finish. FA: Robert Powell and Edna Calvo, 2011 | 24 | 5 | |||||
| 54 |
Climb the same as ZELLWEGER and then move off to the left under the roof and pull through to finish on independent chains. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 1998 | 17 | 9 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 55 |
Starts about 2m to the left of THE PALLBEARER and goes off slightly to the right. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 1998 | 16 | 9 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 56 |
Starts directly below the rap point and directly opposite FISTICUFFS on the pinnacle. FA: Darryl Margetts & Ken Thrash, 1998 | 17 | 6 | |||||
| 57 |
Fisticuffs
Start on the far right corner of the pinnacle. About opposite ANGEL OF MERCY. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 13 | 5 |
Hendrik Neethling 6 years agoMichelle Hutchinson 8 years ago
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| 58 |
It's 13 Jim, But Not As We Know It
Start on the far left corner of the pinnacle. Some lateral thinking may be required for this climb. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 15 | 6 |
Jacques Booysen 6 years agoWerner Gillmer 7 years ago
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| 59 |
A classic 16 requiring some crack and laybacking skills. Start on the obvious flake. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 16 | 8 |
Hendrik Neethling 6 years agoJacques Booysen 6 years ago
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| 60 |
Thin face climb between Angel Of Mercy and The Winnebago Smile. Name written on the rock. FA: Evan Margetts, Darryl Margetts, | 21 | 6 | |||||
| 61 |
Climb the thin crack up the shallow recess, and then the crack above to the top. This climb was first opened on trad retrobolted FA: J Sydow, Phil Lloyd, Ian Manson, 1992 | 19 | 12 | |||||
| 62 |
Climb the short face to a thin seam and up this into a right facing corner. The route name was overheard at the local cafe. This climb was opened on trad, retrobolted and called “YOU MEAN THAT'S IT.” FA: P Lloyd, J Sydow, Ian Manson, 1992 | 21 | 10 | |||||
| 63 |
Takes the finger crack up the smooth red face. Finger lockin' heaven. FA: Ian Manson & Mike Hislop, 1992 | 25 | ||||||
| 64 |
Starts about 1.5m right of WITLESS, below the ledge at 2m. Go straight up the face to the undercling, moving left and up to the chains. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 25 | 8 | |||||
| 65 |
Follow the line of bolts straight up the face to the left of REMINISCING. FA: Gareth Frost, Ian McMaster & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 20 | 10 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 66 |
Reminiscing
This route ascends the corner to the left of PLEASE DONT TOUCH. FA: Laubie Lauscher & Steve Broccardo, 2000 | 17 | 11 | |||||
| 67 |
This climb starts about 10m to the right of WITLESS and goes up the south east facing wall. Up to a double crack system. Using both cracks to start with and then using only the right hand one, up to the chains. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 23 | 9 | |||||
| 68 |
Start on the blocks of PLEASE DON'T TOUCH going right. Pre-clip the first draw and climb up the arete. FA: Janse van Rensburg, 2005 | 25 | 9 | |||||
| 69 |
This climb starts around the corner & to the right of PLEASE DONT TOUCH, and moves out left over the V-shaped roof at about 2m. Using the arete gain the crack system which trends up right to the chains at the top. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 22 | 10 | |||||
| 70 |
This route starts as for DEAD ANT and then goes off to the right to gain the hand crack. Follow the crack to the chains. FA: Dave Chesney, Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 18 | 9 | |||||
| 71 |
The direct variation of WOOD PILE CRACK. FA: Dave Chesney, Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 18 | 9 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 72 |
Climb the corner right of WOODPILE CRACK. Take care clipping the 3rd bolt. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2005 | 22 | ||||||
| 73 |
Climb the groove left of GRAVY TRAIN. FA: Bronwyn Smith & Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2008 | 12 | 7 | |||||
| 74 |
Climb the blobby featured face around the corner of CAPTAIN HOOK. Take care with your rope as there is quite a bit of rope wear when lowering. FA: Darryl Margetts, Gareth Frost & N McKenzie, 2000 | 15 | 8 | |||||
| 75 |
Just right of Gravy Train. FA: Chris Vandereydt & Marcello Demilano, 2005 | 19 | 7 | |||||
| 76 |
Climb the chimney crack on good pro. FA: Alard Hüfner & Mark Seuring, 2001 | 17 | ||||||
| 77 |
Climb the flaring chimney crack right and down around the corner from GRAVY TRAIN. FA: Tim Wilmot, Greg Devine & Darryl Margetts, 2000 | 18 | 12 | |||||
| 78 |
Between AUSSIE RULES & CAPTAIN HOOK the route goes up an open book. FA: Dave Chesney & Darryl Margetts, 2000 | 17 | 12 | |||||
| 79 |
Just right of CLAREGATE. FA: Nicholas McKensie & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 17 | 10 |
Riaan van Jaarsveld 6 years ago
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| 80 |
Between Aussie Rules and Face In The Trough. FA: Ken Thrash, | 7 | ||||||
| 81 |
A face climb staying right of the bolts. FA: Gareth Frost & Darryl Margetts, 2000 | 23 | 9 | |||||
| 82 |
Starts on a block, bypasses the overhang and climbs the face to chains on FITT. FA: Greg Devine, Darryl Margetts, Tim Wilmot & Dave Chesney, 2000 | 14 | 10 | |||||
| 83 |
Climb the line of bolts to the left of MFG. Step left onto the face after the 4th bolt. FA: Darryl Margetts & Gareth Frost, 2000 | 17 | 9 |
Riaan van Jaarsveld 6 years ago
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| 84 |
Mission from Glod
Starts in the corner below the small roof. Above the roof climb the open book to the chains. FA: Gareth Frost & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 16 | 11 |
Riaan van Jaarsveld 6 years ago
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| 85 |
This is a variation to MISSION FROM GLOD (MFG). Start up the break in the face to the right of MFG and move back into the open book above the small roof and finish on the last 6 bolts of MFG to finish on the same chains. FA: Gareth Frost & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 16 | 12 | |||||
| 86 |
The arête behind the tree. Super technical on-balance moves, low in the grade. FA: Mark Seuring, 2002 | 28 | 8 | |||||
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| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||||
| 87 |
Climb the face to the left of BUTTERFLY SNOWSTORM. FA: G. Frost & Darryl Margetts, 2000 | 20 | 9 | |||||
| 88 |
Climb the left facing corner just left of ROCKY'S. FA: Dave Chesney, Darryl Margetts, Greg Devine & Tim Wilmot, 2000 | 15 | 7 |
Jacques Booysen 5 years ago
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| 89 |
Starts in same place as Butterfly Snowstorm but moves out rightwards FA: D Margetts and A Margetts, 2008 | 16 | 9 | |||||
| 90 |
Starts two meters left of rocky and joins Clockwork Orange after 2nd bolt. FA: D Margetts and A Margetts, 2009 | 8 | ||||||
| 91 |
This climb starts on the far right hand side, starting at the bottom of the steep descent on the walk in. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 1999 | 15 | 10 |
Jacques Booysen 5 years agoRobyn John 5 years ago
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| 92 |
Climb the thin face just right of rocky, staying on the face (Going left makes it easier). FA: Darryl Margetts and Evan Margetts, 2010 | 21 | 8 | |||||
| 93 |
Right of the aboveS FA: Dave Chesney & Darryl Margetts, 2000 | 14 | ||||||
| 94 |
5 meters to the right of the Ladder FA: D Margetts A Margetts, 2008 | 9 | 5 | |||||
| 95 | You Mean That's It | 21 | ||||||
| 96 |
| 19 |
Greeg Rose 9 years ago
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| 97 | Mike Behr's Route | 22 | ||||||
1.7. Breakfast Crag Wall 6 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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All Sport
Long/Lat: 30.365994, -25.668741
- Description:
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This recently developed crag is situated 100 Meters down and to the right of the right end of Hallucinogen wall.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Climb a short face,move right to a layback and continue to chains FA: D Margetts, 2008 | 17 | 9 | |||
| 2 |
Climb layback crack FA: D Margetts A Margetts, 2008 | 17 | 7 | |||
| 3 |
The best route at the crag, climbs a blunt arête feature. Step left at the top. FA: Gustav Janse van Rensburg, 2010 | 19 | 8 | |||
| 4 |
Climb short face and arete FA: D Margetts K Thrash, 2008 | 15 | 8 | |||
| 5 |
Climb break to the right of Chicken Wing FA: D Margetts E Margetts and A Margetts, | 12 | 7 | |||
| 6 |
Climb the break 20 meters to the right of Spare Rib FA: D Margetts and A Margetts, | 15 | 5 | |||
1.8. Reunion Wall 3 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
- All Sport
- Description:
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On the way to the Superbowl a smooth vertical face is found on the left behind some rocks and a cactus tree. The wall faces north-northeast so remains sunny until early afternoon.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The direct line just left of CACTUS PALLACE. FA: Bine Tittel, 2005 | 24 | 10 | |||
| 2 |
The obvious bolted diagonal line provides some cool sequences. FA: Philippe Gaboriaud, 2004 | 23 | 10 | |||
| 3 |
he hard-looking face climb to the right of CACTUS PALACE. FA: Jens Richter, 2005 | 28 | 8 | |||
1.9. The Superbowl 36 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Mostly Sport
Long/Lat: 30.364117, -25.666317
- Description:
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One of the best crags, especially for 24 to 30. Hosts two of Boven‟s most famous routes, Snapdragon and 'Lotter's Desire'.
- Approach:
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A. As for Hallucinogen Crag but keep walking another 300 metres until the path curves leftwards and by a cairn (pile of stones) on the right from which a small path leads down toward to cliff top. You will arrive at the top of a buttress, from which you get a great view of Lotter‟s Desire, Snapdragon and the others! The path leads down on the left into the trees and along the base of the crags. Pass the Reunion Wall and after a few minutes you will arrive at a clearing at the base of Snapdragon.
B. The right hand side of the crag can also be accessed from the gulley beyond right side of the crag. Approach as above but walk another 300 metres along the main cliff-top path, shortly after a long bend in the trail, cut down across the grass to the cliff edge; you can see a small square Mountain Club sign at the top of the gulley. Descend the gulley then keep right past some wet sections and you soon arrive at the climbs around Teen Spirit.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Up the tricky steep face then some easier climbing before a testing finish. The extra bolts at the penultimate bolt are not the chains, just a mistake by the bolter. Solid 7b+. FA: Dan Honeymann, 2007 | 27 | 11 | |||
| 2 |
Starts on tree roots 20 m left of Snapdragon. Tenuous laybacks leads to great climbing through the roofs to the chains. Really good and not a giveaway! FA: Jens Richter & Bine Tittel, 2005 | 26 | 13 | |||
| 3 |
Dedicated to Heiko Tillwick - Rest in Peace, Coach. Start up the roots about 10 m left of Snapdragon. Some awkward fingery cruxes keep your brain busy. FA: Marc 'Flex' Efune, 2011 | 25 | 12 | |||
| 4 |
The blankness just left of Snapdragon. A couple of extremely poor holds on the face lead to easier ground. Might be 33..? FA: Paul Brouard, 2000 | 33 | 15 | |||
| 5 |
SA‟s most famous sport climb. It offers superb endurance climbing and requires plenty of finesse. It is on every visitors ticklist and is starting to become very well used. Please brush the holds when you are done. FA: Richard Lord & Mike Hislop, 1992 | 29 | 30m , 13 | |||
| 6 |
Starts 6m right of Snapdragon and tackles the lovely looking smooth open corner using some rather small holds. Hard for the short. FA: Richard Lord, 1994 | 31 | 30m , 16 | |||
| 7 |
Project
Through the roof above the dead tree. Speak to Dewald Kloppers | 22 | ||||
| 8 |
Starts about 30 metres right of Snapdragon up some loose looking (but solid) rock. A hard crux (knocking on 7c) unless you can jamit... FA: Mike Cartwright, 1993 | 27 | 12 | |||
| 9 |
Awesome. Starts on Rude Bushmen or Welcome to Ovamboland, then go left and up to pass some overlaps, finishing ¾ height chains. A popular first 26. FA: Mark Seuring & Alard Hüfner, 2004 | 26 | 13 | |||
| 10 |
The line that should have been here first! Start up Welcome to Ov‟land for 2-3 bolts then move left onto Kerfoefeling; then after clipping 2 bolts on the face above the last roof/overlap section, move back onto Ov‟land at the juggy break (rest) on the slabby part. Then load your forearms and blast up the incredible leaning headwall to the top of the crag! FA: Wesley Black, 2010 | 28 | 15 | |||
| 11 |
Blasts straight up to top of the crag via awkward pulls in the roof. Opened using the left sequence at the crux but a sequence on the right is possible. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2010 | 32 | 15 | |||
| 12 |
This route starts 3m left of Lotters Desire starting with a little overlap then heads rightwards into a niche, then up and left through a small roof. Low in grade, probably 6c+. FA: Alard Hüfner, 1998 | 24 | 15 |
Doug 9 years ago
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| 13 |
Climb the obvious corner right of Rude Bushmen. FA: Dan Honeyman, 2007 | 25 | 10 | |||
| 14 |
The amazing orange wall. Five stars for the beauty of the line, and the climbing is pretty good too. Tricky start (easier on the left) then up. Probably 7b+ but 7c sounds better. Was opened at 27+. FA: Richard Lord, 1993 | 27 | 11 | |||
| 15 |
A brilliant climb, so unique! Requires a bit of everything - stamina, finger strength, reach, excellent footwork, so much fun. Easy 8a.. FA: Andrew Pedley, 2005 | 30 | 13 | |||
| 16 |
This route blasts through the roofs on jugs, heading slightly right. Pre clipping the 3rd bolt and unclipping bolts 1 and 2 avoids rope drag. FA: Alard Hüfner, 1998 | 27 | 12 | |||
| 17 |
Head up the left hand limb of the big white fig tree (below SM). Fight through the initial overhang and fire up the headwall above to the chains. There is potential to take the route through the massive roof above… FA: Mark Millar, 2006 | 26 | 10 | |||
| 18 |
Start between the fork of the White tree about 5m left of Miss McKinley. A thuggish start leads to some good climbing above FA: Mark Millar, 2004 | 25 | 11 | |||
| 19 |
30 m right of Lotters Desire. Starts on bouldery moves just left of a bushy tree. FA: Alard Hüfner, 1998 | 23 | 9 |
Doug 9 years ago
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| 20 |
Start up the first 5 bolts of Miss Mckinley and then head right. FA: Marc 'Flex' Efune, 2012 | 26 | 13 | |||
| 21 |
Doesn‟t look hard from below but an absence of any useful holds on the headwall gives plenty of spice. Solid 8b. Starts just left of Tripolactic. FA: Paul Brouard, 2001 | 32 | 14 | |||
| 22 |
Up the technical face then right-facing corner above. Was 27 then 26, now 27.... FA: Will Watkins, 1998 | 27 | 10 |
will watkins 15 years ago
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| 23 |
Just right of TRIPOLACTIC FAIRYTALES there is a tree growing on the rock. The route starts right of the roots. Move leftward toward the recess above and then up the wall to the left. Take care of the bees. FA: Greg Devine & Darryl Margetts, 1996 | 12 | 15 | |||
| 24 |
Goes through the tree roots as for BEEHIVE to the recess. Take care of the bees. FA: Darryl Margetts & Greg Debvine, 1996 | 20 | 14 | |||
| 25 |
Takes the steep line just to the right of the tree growing up the cliff. FA: Mark Seuring, 1999 | 27 | 10 | |||
| 26 |
Climbs the next line, a few metres right of the tree growing up the cliff. FA: C Nicole, 1997 | 27 | 13 | |||
| 27 |
Newish route to the right of Hallucinagenic Toreador. FA: Philippe Gaboriaud & Vince, 2006 | 22 | 12 | |||
| 28 |
About 10m right of the tree roots is a bolt at 5-6m. You need extra natural gear. Follow the two bolts and crack to overhang. FA: Darryl Margetts & Martin Seegers, 1992 | 22 | 5 | |||
| 29 |
Up the middle of the wall, about 8 meters left of Glen. FA: Sybren van der Leij, 1999 | 24 | 9 | |||
| 30 |
The route starts just to the left of GLEN and fires through the small roof 5m below the top of the crag. Some smooth rock and reach moves low down! FA: Philippe Gaboriaud & Vince, 2003 | 23 | 11 | |||
| 31 |
Overbolted but fun. A great combination, often referred to as „Le Combo‟ (22); start up Glen then move left onto Le Sketch on the midway ledge. Place a long draw before moving onto Le Sketch. FA: Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 21 | 15 | |||
| 32 |
Just left of Precision Feather. Heavily overbolted, can skip almost every other bolt FA: Darryl Margetts, 1998 | 21 | 15 | |||
| 33 |
A super climb! One of the better 21‟s in Boven. The right most climb on this section of wall. Up then across a bushy face and more climbing above. FA: Voytek Modrzewski, 1998 | 21 | 12 | |||
| 34 |
The first line around the corner, right of Precision Feather. Hard and scary if you can‟t reach the layback! FA: Barry Crouse, | 20 | 14 | |||
| 35 |
A super climb, trending up and left up the slabby face FA: Darryl Margetts, Mark Philipps & Andrew Lynch, 1996 | 17 | 14 | |||
| 36 |
The climb starts in the obvious crack. Climb this crack until it is possible to move out left. Continue up the face to finish with a mantle at the top to clip the chains. FA: Ken Thrash, Mark Phillips, Darryl Margetts & Dave Chesney, 1999 | 20 | 14 | |||
1.10. The Left Wings 14 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Trad,Sport
Long/Lat: 30.363856, -25.664677
- Description:
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For some peace and quiet and some quality climbing head here. Some of the routes that were opened on trad could be retro-bolted to make this a more popular crag..just ask the first ascentionist first! There are some routes that will remain trad.
- Approach:
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A. From the Superbowl, walk pass all the climbs then past some wet ground, up a bit, past a gulley that leads to the top of the cliffline (the other approach) then the path leads down again, after 50 m or so the climbs are reached.
B. Approach as for the right-hand end of the Superbowl, down the gulley, then keep left and after 50 m or so the climbs are reached.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Climbs the easy break left of HTG up to a tree. FA: Clive Curson, 1993 | 20 | ||||
| 2 |
Climb up the next route to the recess, rail 2m left and then up the headwall. FA: Adam, 1994 | 26 | 10 | |||
| 3 |
Herman's Route
Stick clip the 1st bolt or place friends. Move up wall to gain recess. Climb right and up to a tree. There are no anchors. FA: Herman du Plessis, 1992 | 24 | 5 | |||
| 4 |
Takes the corner left of WYSIWYG. Route may be retrobolted - see WYSIWYG description. FA: G Erens & R Dodding, 1992 | 16 | ||||
| 5 |
Climbs the obvious corner ramp to the left of the large stacked roofs. Permission has been given for this route to be retrobolted as long as the opening party & route names remain the same. FA: G Erens & R Dodding, 1992 | 12 | ||||
| 6 |
The route climbs a really obvious square arête then rails out rightwards wildy! FA: FA: Mark Seuring, 1998 | 27 | 9 | |||
| 7 |
Through the groove 8m right of Chunky Monkey. FA: Axel Wachter, 2000 | 25 | 11 | |||
| 8 |
This route takes the next arete right of Chunky Monkey. The lower offs are too small to fit both rope & draws through when cleaning. FA: Mark “Pirate” van Wyk, 2000 | 18 | 10 | |||
| 9 |
Climb the corner and up a short v-groove to the top. Route may be retrobolted. FA: G Erens & R Dodding, 1992 | 19 | ||||
| 10 |
About 50-60m along right from the descent gulley is a shallow corner. Just left is a fine looking crack. Climb the crack. FA: Russ Dodding & Gordon Erens, 1991 | 19 | ||||
| 11 |
The shallow corner. Route may be retrobolted - see WYSIWYG‟s description. FA: Russ Dodding & Gordon Erens, 1991 | 19 | ||||
| 12 |
The line left of Transmogrifier FA: Tessa Little, 2001 | 25 | 9 | |||
| 13 |
Transmogrifier
Start on the block below the obvious V-groove. Name written at base of the climb FA: Mark Seuring, 2001 | 26 | 9 | |||
| 14 |
Trad route between Transmogrifier & Endless October. Climbs a gnarly thin seam & trends up & left. Poor gear. FA: tewart Middlemiss, Mike Hislop, Clive Curson & Chris Lomax, 1992 | 21 | ||||
1.11. The Theatre 10 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Trad,Sport
Long/Lat: 30.363827, -25.663584
- Description:
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A few incredible lines including some classic trad on the big obvious orange wall you can see for miles! Be brave and leave the „social‟ crags of God No and Superbowl for a day and ckeck out these brilliant lines.
- Approach:
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As for the Left Wing, continue another 50 metres or so until a huge slightly detached 4 metre high block is reached. The big orange left-facing wall of Heart of China is an obvious landmark.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Starts at the left end of the ledge/block. Brilliant. FA: Grant Murray, 1992 | 24 | 9 | |||
| 2 |
From the right of the block climb past a bouldery lower section then a finish on huge jugs. Superb. FA: Gary Lotter, 1991 | 25 | 10 | |||
| 3 |
The obvious crackline on the left of The Theatre, just right of Sweet Cousin Cocaine. FA: Stewart Middlemiss, 1991 | 23 | ||||
| 4 |
Stunning! Better than Lotters? In the middle of the face. Name written at base. The first bolt is very high but the climbing is super easy. Don‟t stray left at the top, just trust those feet and go! FA: Mike Hislop, 1992 | 27 | 9 | |||
| 5 |
Shut Up and Die Like an Aviator
Climbs the scoop 5m right of BIKINI RED. Very poorly protected. FA: Mike Hislop, 1992 | 16 | ||||
| 6 |
Climbs the arete to the choss above FA: Clive Curson, 1992 | 20 | ||||
| 7 |
This is the leftmost route on the right wall of The Theatre. Climbs the corner. Fight your way through the choss at the top and avoid killing people below. FA: Clive Curson, 1992 | 18 | ||||
| 8 |
Just to the right of the major dihedral in The Theatre, a few metres left of HEART OF CHINA. Sparse gear. FA: Stewart Middlemiss, 1991 | 23 | ||||
| 9 |
CLASSIC!! Up the middle of the big left facing orange wall, via a leftwards trending line of cracks and jugs. One of the best trad lines at The Restaurant. FA: Darryl Margetts & Martin Seegers, 1991 | |||||
| 10 |
At the right end of the ledge, climb up a few moves, and right around the corner to under a roof (awkward 2nd clip out left). Opened at 25! FA: Grant Murray, 1992 | 26 | 9 | |||
1.12. The Right Wings 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Trad,Sport
and ?
Long/Lat: 30.363970, -25.662585
- Description:
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Has anybody been back since 1992?! If you are looking for some hidden gems go there! The path was recently cleared out by Pedley and Weaver.
- Approach:
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Walk on and around the corner from the Theatre.
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Approximately 30m right of THE THEATRE, are a pair of open books at the top of the crag. They are 10m apart - the right hand one has a pillar at its foot and a tree 5m up. Start below this one. Gain the ledge below the tree and then follow the crack above to the top of the pillar below the open book. Climb this and exit left. Apparently hard to find placements for the belay at the top. FA: Russ Dodding, M Erens & G Erens, 1992 | 17 | ||||
| 2 |
Climbs the corner to the left of Damn the Torpedoes. Scramble up to the tree on the left and traverse to a ledge on the right (bolt). Climb the corner to a roof, pull through and up to a tree at the top. FA: Stewart Middlemiss, Chris Lomax & Richard Lord, 1992 | 23 | ||||
| 3 |
Climb the „‟Indian Creek‟‟ type corner 20m left of Joy Division, left of a very steep leaning wall (Tectonic Wall).. The bolt can be seen from the ground. Great climbing with a single stopper crux. FA: Mike Hislop, 1992 | 27 | ||||
| 4 |
Paul's Project
Some bolts on the blank face above a ledge, left of Joy Division. Ask Paul Bouard if you can open it. | 31 | ||||
| 5 |
The rough textured blank wall. Climb slightly rightwards with difficulty up the thin face, until you can move back left to reach the base of the corner. Carry on to the top. Originally graded 29. Totally impossible if you are short..go on, prove me wrong! FA: Richard Lord, 1992 | 30 | 12 | |||
1.13. The Stone Philosopher Area 3 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
- All Sport
- Description:
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This crag is around the corner from The Right Wing, past JOY DIVISION. If you do these climbs you deserve big respect for being keen and making the effort! Go do them!
| Route | Grade | Style | Popularity | Selected ascents | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The left route. FA: Peter Martin & Colin Crabtree, 2005 | 23 | 10 | |||
| 2 |
The right route. FA: Peter Martin & Colin Crabtree, 2005 | 22 | 10 | |||
| 3 |
Around the corner of Rise of Faith. FA: Ken Thrash & Darryl Margetts, 2007 | 21 | ||||







