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Cape Town climbing, with no gear!!

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jack_44 01 Sep 2015

Hi all. I will be in Cape Town in a week or so and would like to get some climbing in. Unfortunately I have no gear with me, not even shoes!
I understand City Rock is worth checking out. Though I was wondering whether anybody could offer advice for any local climbing guides or handy ways to meet local climbers.
Thanks for your help.
Jack.

Removed User 01 Sep 2015

In reply to jack_44:

Try Ross Suter.
highadventure.co.za

Ross is a really nice guy I am sure he will able to sort you out with good day or two.

Ireddek 01 Sep 2015

In reply to jack_44:
City Rock in Obs is a good place to start and climb.co.za is a good site, but traffic is less heavy than on here so be patient. Doing a route on Table Mountain is a must, round Paarl and Montagu are nice and if you can get out to the Cederberg you're onto a real winner! Hope you get sorted, it's a fab area to climb.

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taddersandbadger 01 Sep 2015

In reply to Removed User:

> Try Ross Suter.

> highadventure.co.za

> Ross is a really nice guy I am sure he will able to sort you out with good day or two.

Another vote for Ross, top bloke!

Seymore Butt 02 Sep 2015

In reply to jack_44:

Checkout the Mountain club of South Africa link below. I used them a few years ago and they were very helpful.
http://mcsacapetown.co.za/home

Al

Rob Oram 02 Sep 2015

In reply to jack_44:

I'd recommend these guys http://www.capeclimb.co.za/mountain_guides.htm

A few years back I was in CT on business and managed to wangle a weekend there so arranged a days climbing with them. I had taken my own shoes and harness but no other gear. The guy who took me climbing was Richard and he was excellent.