SteveB in Rocklands

Steve Bradshaw decided the internet needed another Rocklands video (his words!). Here are the highlights of his rather successful 2014 season.

A Boombox Is Not a Toy

Here's Clinton Martinengo on the second ascent of "A Boombox Is Not a Toy" 7B at the Campground boulders in Rocklands. Follow us on instagram!

@vanderningo on the 2nd ascent of "A Boombox Is Not A Toy" 7B, at the Campground boulders in Rocklands. July 2013.

A video posted by Cutloose Climbing (@cutlooseclimbing) on Dec 12, 2014 at 4:41am PST

South Africa Climbs - bouldering in Rocklands

Austrian Angy Eiter climbing with friends in Rocklands.

Cederberg FA's

A second clip from Paul Robinson featuring the area he spent this winter developing in the central Cederberg.

Amazing Grace 2nd ascent

Check out Clinton Martinengo making the 2nd (?) ascent of "Amazing Grace" on the rough granite of Llandudno.

Rowan on Load Shedding

Rowan Toselli on the 4th ascent of "Load Shedding" 8A, in Topside.

Some Spring Sends...

Marijus Šmigelskis climbing a few boulders in Topside and Rocklands.

Rowan sends Groundswell

Rowan Toselli just sent his first 8B, "Groundswell" at Topside, giving the problem its 4th ascent.

Webb in Rocklands

A short feature on Jimmy Webb's 2014 season in Rocklands showcasing the development on a new sector named "The Saddle" along with the first ascent of "Speed of Sound" 8B+.

Clifford on Switchbitch 8a+

Check out this nice clip of Clifford Hakimi at the Cauldron in Montagu on Switchbitch 8a+ by Myburg van Zyl

Africa Fusion trailer

The incredible trailer for the upcoming film featuring Alex Honnold, Hazel Findlay and some local heroes on some of Southern Africa's finest stone...

Three Corners

Paul Robinson spent several weeks developing boulders in the central Cederberg, opening dozens of new lines up to 8B+/8C...

No Monday Blues

Clinton Martinengo's recent focus on bouldering is paying off:

"I sent two of my projects on Monday after patiently waiting out the week of rain. First up was Witness the Sickness. Conditions were not great as it was wet. Then I did some rally driving down to The Arch were conditions were good and I did it first try (this session). The latter being my first 8B, I now I just need to do a grown up 8B!"

Legend of a Lekker Sword

Clinton Martinengo continues his good form of late with a second try send of Maciek Fijalkowski's recent addition to The Lookout in Topside. Originally, the name of the climb was "Legend of a Liquid Sword", but Paul Robison misheard Maciek's accent and confused "Liquid" for "Lekker" and the new name stuck...

Adventure Time

Emile Esterhuizen, who has been flying below the radar the past few years, has established what he feels may be his hardest ascent yet! "Adventure Time" is a 40+ roof voyage at the crags above Kalk Bay, and time will tell just how hard it is.

Double Dragon

Andrew Pedley has opened "Double Dragon" 33 at Narrow Kloof. Check out the clip:

Montagu Mayhem Rock Rally 2014

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WC Boulder League Final Results after Round 8

The last round of the WC Boulder League was held on Tuesday, here are the final results of the best 6 rounds. Well done Robert Fraser and Rachelle de Charmoy!

Good luck to the competitors at Nationals in KZN on 5 and 6 April!

WC Boulder League Round 7 results

Here are the results after round 7 at the MCSA wall, the last round will be on Tuesday 25 March at UCT.

Western Cape Provincial Lead Climbing Competition

Once a year, each province around South Africa holds their Provincial Lead Competitions in order to select the top five climbers in each age category to represent their province in the National Lead Climbing Competition held annually.

WC Boulder League Round 6 Results

Here are results after Round 6 at UCT...

WC Boulder League Round 5 Results

Results after round 5 at CityROCK...

Western Cape Lead Provincials

The Western Cape Lead provincials were held at CityROCK last night, with the top 5 in each category qualifying for the National Lead comp in October.

Men
1. Clifford Hakimi
2. Benjamin de Charmoy
3. Andrea Biffi
4. Alan Hills
4. Mat Schneuwly
5. James Smith

Women
1. Rachelle de Charmoy
2. Julia Chen
3. Clara Grant
4. Kim Hochreiter
5. Elzanne Robinson

Full results to follow soon!

Thank you to all the judges, belayers, route setters and Delaney for organising the comp.

WC Boulder League Round 4 Results

Results after the fourth round: (We will be taking the top 6 rounds' scores)

WCC Lead Climbing Competition 2014

UPDATED: WC Boulder League 2014 Round 3

The results after Round 3 held at CityRock:

WC Boulder League 2014 Round 2

Click through for the results after round 2 held at UCT.

Cthulhu

Steve Bradshaw sends "Cthulhu" 8A+ at Topside's Echo Valley.

WC Boulder League 2014 Round 1

The scores from Round 1 of the WC Boulder League held at UCT:

NBL 2014 kicks off!