Boulder topo of The Wave Boulder, Sehlabathebe, Lesotho

Wave Boulder

Proud, gently overhanging face with a grey streak down the middle. Walking from the Old Lodge, this is the first boulder you see up on the left

Boulder topo of The Wave Boulder, Sehlabathebe, Lesotho

The Old Lodge
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Wave Boulder
PM Shade
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Proud, gently overhanging face with a grey streak down the middle. Fine moves on good rock with an excellent base.

Approach

Follow the path from The Old Lodge which heads towards the Arches and Tarns.

  1. Cross the small stream close to The Old Lodge and follow the steep path directly up the front of the spur (Wave Boulder is directly above you here)

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Descent

Down climb the back side.

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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
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Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles
Trad
Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties
2 Pitches
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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
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Overhang
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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.
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