PM Shade
4 Pitches
6+ Pitches
Standard
50m
Overhang
Powerful
Double
Often referred to as Castle Rock due to its imposing prominence by visitors to the Botanical Gardens. Entrance fee needs to be paid to traverse Kirstenbosch. Please consult (https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch/) for the latest rate.
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Approach
From the entrance to Kirstenbosch follow the signs for Nursery Ravine. This is one of the top 10 ascents of Table Mountain. Once you break through the treeline the crag will loom above. Continue to follow the path until it is obvious where to traverse right to the start of your chosen route.
Descent: Walk left to get to a good path. Descend easily down this to the base.
Descent
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AM Shade
Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade
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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.
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