Krakadouw

World-class trad climbing in a bold and remote setting

Krakadouw

World-class trad climbing in a bold and remote setting

Krakadouw

World-class trad climbing in a bold and remote setting

Cederberg - Northern

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Krakadouw is the least populated venue in the Cedereberg. The approach is long (but not as strenous as Tafelberg). The weather is trecherous and there is not fantastic shelter during rain. Despite this the routes are bold on super compact rock and take you through the history of bold climbing. Even today King Kong and Gorilla Grooves are big outings. Australopithecus is a world class outing.

Best mountain footwear for hiking, approach or mountain running in South Africa

You are following in the footsteps of Cape Town hardmen. Dick, Cheesemond, de Klerck, February, Versfeld and the adopted Birkett. Route names follow a trajectory from ape and one day hopefully we will reach Homo Sapiens.

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AM Shade

Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade

10B | Ch

Equipped with x number of Bolts & Chains (lower off rings)

Alpine

Area's or routes located in mountainous regions and requiring multiple mountain skills (navigation ; extreme weather ; self sufficiency ; remote )

Ice

Area or Route requires Ice Climbing and associated Winter skills

Sport

Area or Route is fully equipped as a sport climb. Separate distinction for # of PITCHES

Sport & Trad

Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles

Trad

Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties

2 Pitches

Indicates the typical # of pitches of the area or route

Special

Indicates that a specialised Rack or Traditional equipment is typically required and will be mentioned in the Route Description BETA

Standard

Indicates that typically a Standard Traditional Rack will suffice. Typically in ZA that is a 8-10 Cams + 10-15 wires/nuts.

50m

Indicates the minimum length rope needed to typically climb safely.

Double

Typically climbed using half ropes

Corner

Climbs or mostly climbs a corner system. This often requires stemming as a technique.

Crack Climb

Follows a crack-system predominantly and may require good jamming technique.

Overhang

Indicates the overall style. Face climbing is steeper than slab usually on small holds and edges, often feeling delicate / insecure.

Overhang

Overhanging, usually involving roofs.

Powerful

Powerful style is often in conjunction with another style but feeling more powerful than is common for the style.

Slab

Usually not quite vertical and requiring smearing and friction techniques.

Steep

Consistently steeper than Vertical but not overhanging / roof-y

Technical

Additional to general styles, requiring careful sequence and thoughtful climbing.

Vert

General vertical climbing with no other defining style.