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Table of contents
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Borena
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- 1.1. Fontainebleau'Rena 0 routes in Field
- 2. Index by grade
1. Borena
sumário
Several boulder fields are accessible by foot in the hills overlooking Yabelo town, boulders located along the asphalt road to Kenya remain to be explored, with potential for single pitch climbing
descrição
Borena zone tends to be overlooked as a climbing destination, and previous expeditions focused on more high-profile area in Bale mountains, northern Ethiopia and around Addis Ababa. However, there are a number of beautiful rock formations to be explored in the Borena rangelands, from the border with Southern Ethiopia Region, all the way to the Kenyan border. Rock quality seems to vary, but sandstone is most prevalent.
questões de acesso
Accessing Borena zone tends to be challenging due to the isolation of the area. However flight to Arba Minch/Hawassa and road travel to Borena remains possible. Few foreigners visit the area and climbing is virtually unknown in Borena zone. Local pastoralists tend to be chill, despite occurrences of ethnic conflicts in the past and the occasional militia presence.
acesso
several boulder fields located on the hills surrounding Yabelo town are accessible by foot from downtown. Other sectors are unexplored to this day. Shrubby vegetation and hot weather can be annoying.
ética
Leave no traces, be mindful of local communities, some spots might be culturally relevant to locals so ask before.
história
First exploration of the area in September 2023.
1.1. Fontainebleau'Rena
sumário
A pleasant sandstone boulder field with a view on the town nearby.
descrição
There are enough boulders for you to explore and figure out your own routes.
questões de acesso
kids from the village might swarm you once they spot you, avoid trampling crops during the rainy season, use common sense and don't do anything that might jeopardize access for future climbers. From the top of the hill to Kodo Sidamo village there is no obvious path to follow, aim downhill and towards the town.
acesso
From the main crossroad in the center of Yabelo town, take the large unpaved street aiming towards Gesu village and Abune Hara church. At the outskirt of town, the road gets narrower and steeper, follow the path uphill to Gesu village overlooking the town. Once in the village, aim left and follow the footpath along the ridge line to reach the boulder field, past the last houses. Boulders are spread over a large area that can be explored from the top of the hill and down towards the village marked as "Kobo Sidamo on Google Maps". Return path is through fields and a couple of deep gulleys.
história
First explored in 2023.
2. Index by grade
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