Sanddrif
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Sanddrif Two Tier Crag
PM Shade
Trad
2 Pitches
Standard
Vert
Slab
50m
General
Climbing
Beta

Access

Permits are required to climb here and can be obtained at Dwarsrivier reception.

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Aspect and Weather

‍This crag is in the shade in the afternoon. Routes get wet when it rains.

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Climbing

This crag hosts two easy trad routes.

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Base

The base of the crag is shrubby and a bit littered with baboon excrement.

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Approach

Drive down towards the Sanddrif campsite. As you cross the cement bridge across the river, turn left and follow the road until reaching a parking with a small sign for the crag. Park here, then follow the path heading up the slope. Walk for about 5 min to the right of the Main Sanddrif crag.

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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.