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Summary
Some established boulder from V0 to V8 with the potential for a lot more.
©Description
Quite a few established boulder, for now grouped into four main sectors: the riverbed at Sabache Camp, Sabache Camp saddle ridge boulders the roadside boulders near Baboon Cliff, the summit boulders on the top of the mountain itself. Pretty untapped so far, huge amount to explore though a lot of the boulders need cleaning (holds are liable to come off). Sabache Camp have one crashpad to rent out. https://www.mck.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Northern-Kenya-Bouldering-Guidebook-Final.pdf
©Access issues inherited from Mt Ololokwe area
Conservancy fees need to be paid to Namunyak Conservancy for access to most climbing areas. Sabache Camp can advise on this and guides.
©Approach
From right in camp, to a 5 minute drive, to a strenuous 2.5 hour hike.
©Ethic inherited from Mt Ololokwe area
Kenyan climbing ethics apply; anything that can be protected with natural protection should be, and climbers should leave no trace and be respectful of the incredible nature and local culture. Some practices seen in the valley to be avoided by future developers include: painting route names on rocks, overbolting and bolting of naturally protectable routes, and retro-bolting of
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