Elands Bay Climbing
Elands Bay Climbing
Howzit guys I have heard that there are routes at E-bay. I was just wondering if anyone could verify if this is true. (Not rocklands) Thanks
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Ok so I did a bit of research.... got hold of the MCSA Journals.
There are 23 single pitch routes that range from grade 14 to 26. There are also 8 multi-pitches.
From what i gathered, it seems that most of the routes follow crack systems and the majority of them have the possiblity of topping out.
With this said there is no clear refference as to the style of climbing ie: trad or sport.
So i would imagine that they are all trad routes, but if there is anyone who might be able to confirm this it would be realy helpful.
Ps: if anyone would like to view copies of the articles in the MCSA Journals, just let me know and i will email them
There are 23 single pitch routes that range from grade 14 to 26. There are also 8 multi-pitches.
From what i gathered, it seems that most of the routes follow crack systems and the majority of them have the possiblity of topping out.
With this said there is no clear refference as to the style of climbing ie: trad or sport.
So i would imagine that they are all trad routes, but if there is anyone who might be able to confirm this it would be realy helpful.
Ps: if anyone would like to view copies of the articles in the MCSA Journals, just let me know and i will email them
Hi 'Fool'. I know this is going back some time, but could I have a look at the info of Elands. My family live on the west coast and I'm keen to get on the rock when I get back from UK in 3 weeks.
my email is otberg@hotmail.com

my email is otberg@hotmail.com
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Hi Fool
If you are Mike Baleta please e-mail me @ russellw@johnthompson.co.za. I want to ask you something about one of your other pass times.
Regards
Russell Warren
If you are Mike Baleta please e-mail me @ russellw@johnthompson.co.za. I want to ask you something about one of your other pass times.
Regards
Russell Warren
A group of us went there a few weeks back. Both climbing and setting are lovely. We camped in the quarry and had it to ourselves, though the odd groupd of surfers are known to use it when the swell's good. It was good to be away from the crowds and loud music at the Municipal campsite. The quarry's also a 20 minute walk from the climbing. The rock was quite schlawky (sp) on the second day of climbing. Some routes more than others, depending on the direction the rock was facing. A strong south wind and cooler weather seem to enhance the schlawk. The guides in the MCSA journals were useful, and there seems to be much new route potential on the other crags in the area.
The only epic is walking through the train tunnel, definitely dont want to meet that train halfway, eez loooooong!
But then I was there so long ago, Im not sure of the situation now. There is also some cool bouldering on the blocks below the crag just south of the tunnel. Dunno whos land its on but.
But then I was there so long ago, Im not sure of the situation now. There is also some cool bouldering on the blocks below the crag just south of the tunnel. Dunno whos land its on but.
Elands bay
Hi All
Have finally got off my lazy ass and started training again, and am very amped to combine a trip over the December with some video work, but ideally to an 'asthetic' location. Thinking of Elands Bay, have heard strories of some nice rock, but know very littlew detail.
Can anyone assist??
Cheers
Jeff
Have finally got off my lazy ass and started training again, and am very amped to combine a trip over the December with some video work, but ideally to an 'asthetic' location. Thinking of Elands Bay, have heard strories of some nice rock, but know very littlew detail.
Can anyone assist??
Cheers
Jeff

Hey Jeff,
Bolted that new route at Paarl, epic!
You still want to film it me flailing?
scottnoy@yahoo.com
Bolted that new route at Paarl, epic!
You still want to film it me flailing?
scottnoy@yahoo.com
Elands
Hi All..thought I'd asked before, but a search didnt bring anything up..so i could have just been 'thinking out loud'.
I was on a surf trip to Elands, and saw what looked like some very nice rock in areas above the point. Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any routes, or if there is any issues regarding access to this rock?
Jeff
I was on a surf trip to Elands, and saw what looked like some very nice rock in areas above the point. Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any routes, or if there is any issues regarding access to this rock?

Jeff
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There was something in a thread about Elandsbaai a while ago - wa searcha baba. There was a scanned RD from an 1980's MSCA Journal...
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Hi Guys
Know this is going back quite a while, but if anyone could forward me info on the climbing routes at Elands bay I would be most appreciative.
THanks!
Know this is going back quite a while, but if anyone could forward me info on the climbing routes at Elands bay I would be most appreciative.
THanks!
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I was there two weekends ago and took a drive and a hike to the sea side of bobbejaanskop (it is called that right), plus some other places. There seems to be some really awesome possible climbs there. Of late it also seems like a few people has been speaking of climbing in Elandsbaai.
I for one would be keen on offering my weekends up to get some sport routes set up there, I'll even buy the bolts, I know for sure I would LOVE to climb there. That's maybe just cause I don't trad yet.
Of course, my first priority is nature, so if the MCSA guys or anyone else is keen to help maybe with looking at the environment, getting locals on board, minimizing the impact and then getting the routes climbed, bolted and established, it would be great. I am happy to say I'll help drive it, but it's hard to drive if you don't know due process. Anyone?
I for one would be keen on offering my weekends up to get some sport routes set up there, I'll even buy the bolts, I know for sure I would LOVE to climb there. That's maybe just cause I don't trad yet.
Of course, my first priority is nature, so if the MCSA guys or anyone else is keen to help maybe with looking at the environment, getting locals on board, minimizing the impact and then getting the routes climbed, bolted and established, it would be great. I am happy to say I'll help drive it, but it's hard to drive if you don't know due process. Anyone?
Strangers have the best candy!
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bdally, also look here:
http://www.climb.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8331
and on Wiki, these are very old scans though and trad.
http://www.climbing.co.za/wiki/index.ph ... Elands_Bay
http://www.climb.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8331
and on Wiki, these are very old scans though and trad.
http://www.climbing.co.za/wiki/index.ph ... Elands_Bay
Strangers have the best candy!
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ja there's a couple of archeological heritage sites just waiting to be bolted...
could be the next level in SA climbing
could be the next level in SA climbing

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So anyone keen on helping getting the ball rolling on bolting there? Or am I talking to the trees or mountains?
Strangers have the best candy!
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I would be keen to bolt some routes at Elands or trad them, I have a trad rack and I own a drill, Glue in's are the way to go because it's on the coast, Do you know if the land is private or SANP?
Cormac
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Im going to elands in a week or two for a while. Id love to get a climb in. I was very excited to find this thread! Can someone please send me the route info 

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Re: Elands Bay Climbing
Hey Guys, So happy to see this post. I often go on surf trips and end up checking out those amazing rock faces.. I was wondering if anyone still has any possible scanned topos or any info to still spread. It would be greatly appreciated. My email is stuartappe@gmail.com