Rocklands (Sassies)
Interesting bouldering area for problems up to 5c, from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (Fontainebleau grades).
Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Aspect(s) : All Altitude : 450 m
Approach between 15 and 20 min up hill. Kids friendly ? area around the boulders reasonable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 50 and 100 problems, from 5a to 8b. Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 10 m.
Rock :
quartzite, sandstone. Characteristic(s) : overhang 
, steep wall 
, vertical 
. Type(s) of holds : jugs, crimps, slopers.
, steep wall , vertical . Type(s) of holds : jugs, crimps, slopers. Landing quality : uneven or steep ground (1 crash pad and 1 spotter needed).
Legendary problem(s) :
Shosholoza 8a+ (F.A. Fred Nicole 1996)
The Art Project 8a+ sent by Isabelle Faus on 5 aug 2015.
Shosholoza 8a+ sent by Staša Gejo on aug 2021
Shosholoza 8a+ (F.A. Fred Nicole 1996)
Further information(s) : See traveller's Rest farm for parking lot acces : A very sandy dirt road.
All climbers visiting Rocklands must be in possession of the permit to climb on any land and must carry this permit with them at all times:
http://www.quicket.co.za/events/4582-rocklands-bouldering-permit/
2. Bury your faeces and carry out your toilet paper. If the ground is too hard to bury your faeces, please carry it out with you and dispose of it in the campsite bins. Poop bags are available for free at De Pakhys. (Animals such as baboons may eat human faeces and could contract diseases such as Tuberculosis and hepatitis, which could prove detrimental to the population)
3. Do not litter.
4. Stick to the allocated paths marked by cairns and as illustrated in the guidebook. Many sensitive plants in the area.
5. No graffiti on rock surfaces.
6. No pof is allowed in Rocklands because of the resin damages.
7. Never climb or touch rock art painted walls (Watch out! some are just 1 centimeter larg).
http://www.quicket.co.za/events/4582-rocklands-bouldering-permit/
2. Bury your faeces and carry out your toilet paper. If the ground is too hard to bury your faeces, please carry it out with you and dispose of it in the campsite bins. Poop bags are available for free at De Pakhys. (Animals such as baboons may eat human faeces and could contract diseases such as Tuberculosis and hepatitis, which could prove detrimental to the population)
3. Do not litter.
4. Stick to the allocated paths marked by cairns and as illustrated in the guidebook. Many sensitive plants in the area.
5. No graffiti on rock surfaces.
6. No pof is allowed in Rocklands because of the resin damages.
7. Never climb or touch rock art painted walls (Watch out! some are just 1 centimeter larg).
Locations :
Area :
South Africa, Western Cape, West Coast, Cape Town, Clanwilliam.
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 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 32° 3' 28" S | Longitude : 19° 1' 28" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 32° 3' 5" S | Longitude : 19° 1' 48" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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Area added by CA
