Midlands

Known for its scenic beauty, the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands stretches from Pietermaritzburg to the Drakensberg. It can be said to be the artists paradise with the Midlands meander, a popular route with various shops, crafts, galleries, food and drink places as well as historical locations (the Nelson Mandela Capture site, Boer war battlefields and strong British and Zulu history), however besides the large plethora of arts and culture the Midlands offers a wide range of outdoor activities from Midmar dam, zip-lining, fishing, horse riding and paragliding.

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Seasons

KZN has a dry Winter season with a wet Summer season. Winter is pleasantly warm during the day, the sun will be out however a light jacket my be needed for a crisp breeze, temperatures will drop from the early afternoon into the night. Summer while warm and humid, sees it's most rain - make sure to have a waterproof jacket packed if you are planning a hike and to be cautious of the lightning if hiking high up seek shelter.

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Shopping

Many of the nearby areas like Howick, Hilton and Mooi river have food shops. Gear shops are limited in this area it would be advised to gear up before hand.

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Bouldering & Single Pitch

Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

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AM Shade

Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade

10B | Ch

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.

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.