Durban area single pitch trad or sport partner wanted

[climberuk]

Hi

I'm in SA for a few weeks on holiday and looking to get some climbing done in the Durban area. I'm from Scotland so i'm not used to the SA grading system but I think I can climb about grade 16 trad and 20 sport.

Looking for a partner some time from the start of next week to the start of December.

I have basic gear with me (harness, belay plate, helmet, rock shoes, a couple of screwgates and a prussik) so need to find a partner that has their own rope(s) and climbing rack.

Thanks,
Steven

[Justin]

Here is a SA guide to grade comparisons Sport Climbing Route Grade Converstion Table

You might want to check out Monteseel I haven't been there (yet) but heard the climbing is great.

And here is the guidebook to Natal: A Climber’s Guide to Kwazulu-Natal Rock – South Africa

[Chris F]

Prepare to sweat your bollocks off.

[gollum]

Yes yes yes for Monteseel!! Better rock quality than TM or Magaliesberg. Great routes too!

And yes, take a truckload of chalk.

[schmeh]

im free from the 23rd till the 29th...i plan to climb everyday...(weather permitting) but how much gear do you have?

[Nic Gear]

To Steven: Climbing on sat/sun depending on weather at monties, call me, i am better company than mike. O72 tree,ate O 8392.

To Mike: Hear you got you licence and a crag van!!! fantastic well done, can i have a lift on sat/sun, im taking this Scottish guy climbing?

[Trevor]

Hi,

I will be back in Natal in a week or so. I will have some time on my hands during the week if you are keen. You can PM me if you want to climb and then we can make arrangements

Lekker

[schmeh]

nope sorry nic, by then i will be running around fields of boulders in rocklands...enjoy monties

[climberuk]

Hi all.

Thanks for the replies. Not been online for a few days. I'm now in the northern drakensberg and looking for a partner to do the Angus Leppan route with on The Sentinel (posted a new thread about this).

Regarding the gear I have with me, just basic gear because ropes and a full trad rack wouldnt fit in my bag for the flight over here. I have a harness, belay plate, rock shoes, helmet, screwgates and a prussik.

Thanks,
Steven

[Trevor]

Hi,

See if you can get hold of the Amphitheatre Backpackers. I do not have contact details, I know of a chap that works or worked there that guides climbing trips. Worth a shot. If not still go to the Backpackers if you up for a party, awesome place that. If you can postpone the climb till next week I am up for it . . .

[Justin]

If not still go to the Backpackers if you up for a party, awesome place that.

I'll second that

Amphitheatre Backpackers
+27 36 438 6675

[climberuk]

I'm at the Ampitheatre backpackers just now. No climbing guides at all!

Cant climb next week i'm afraid. I'm flying home from Cape Town on the 3rd of Dec.

[Chris F]

Judging mountain forecasts you are picking a good date to be coming home!