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Alicedale

Interesting bouldering area for problems from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (Fontainebleau grades).
Best time(s) :
  • January
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  • Sept.
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  • Nov.
  • Dec.
Aspect(s) : All     Altitude : 350 m
Approach between 5 and 10 min up hill.    Kids friendly ? area around the boulders reasonable for young kids.

Informations :

More than 100 problems, from 5a to 8a , spread over 2 areas   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 6 m.
Rock : quartzite, sandstone.    Characteristic(s) : overhang Surplomb, steep wall Dévers, vertical Vertical.    Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
Landing quality : uneven or steep ground (1 crash pad and 1 spotter needed).
Further information(s) : Small bouldering area. Split boulders. Slippery quartzite holds, need cold !
Adam Ondra climbs here in 2009 and send a 8a.
The owner allowed climbing if climbers don't touch with anything the painting walls and like usual : don't litter, don't poop there ...

Locations :

Area : South Africa, Eastern Cape, Western District, Grahamstown, Alicedale.
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  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   33° 19' 19" S Longitude :   26° 7' 34" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   33° 19' 15" S Longitude :   26° 7' 35" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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