The Old Lodge

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The Old Lodge

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Bouldering

Slab

Vert

Overhang

Steep

Several Boulder fields exist on the plains East of The Old Lodge, which is convenient for camping and parking. The rock is typical of the Escarpment Sandstone (Harrismith, Clarens et al) with variable quality. The Old Lodge is the nearest boulder field and the first explored for blocs. Five boulders and thirteen problems were opened in one day with 2 or three being very good problems on good solid rock. There are many, many more blocs.

Future exploration can expect similar results, if you love adventure and are prepared to explore looking for the gems, this is a good start.

The bases are excellent with short grass and flat, even landings. The rock is sedimentary Sandstone (from the Late Carboniferous) and softer than Cederberg Sandstone, be sure to test the features and have active spotters.

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Approach

From the Old Lodge, head North East along the well-marked path toward the Arch. The bouldering starts on top of the first small ridges (left and right) and continues for a few hundred meters to the Arch Tarns.

Descent

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Bouldering

Wave Boulder

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

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

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2400

m ASL

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Bouldering

Technical

Bouldering

Slab Boulder

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Two different features on this boulder: A slab face characterised by a diagonal rightward-tending break and a beautiful, committing, slightly overhanging face on the left which offered the FA's two quality lines on good rock.

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2500

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Bouldering

Steep

Slab

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Bouldering

Tea Boulder

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

A good warmup boulder just inside the large ancient kraal (walled off cattle pen), about 20m down and to the left of the Slab Boulder.

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2400

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Bouldering

PM Shade

Vert

Bouldering

Roof Boulder

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

The obvious large flat boulder with a prominent overhang up and left on the side of the bank shortly before reaching the first tarn.

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2400

m ASL

Bouldering

Overhang

Powerful

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Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade

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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.

A bold lead

A bold lead with potentially serious consequences (including a ground fall) to falling off.

Crime

Beware of high incidence of crime

Exposed Sections

Beware of exposed sections

Flooding

Be ware of localised flooding and swollen rivers & river crossings

Highball

Warning - Highball boulder

Lightning

Beware thunderstorms and lightning

Scramble Sections

Sections involve scrambling and may require a rope

Different Start & End Point

The starting and ending points for this adventure are at different locations and may require seperate transport.

Water Shortage

Water can be scarce, be sure to carry sufficient.

The Old Lodge

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Approach

Descent

Wave Boulder

Slab Boulder

Tea Boulder

Roof Boulder

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