PEAK HIGH Mountaineering

NAMBIA

Granite desert peak
Trad & Sport (natural protection & bolted)
Mainly multi-pitch climbs
Overall feel – unbelievably beautiful scenery, friction and crack climbing on sun kissed granite.

The main summit is a full day route of grade 16 on some pitches. (USA 5.8 or UK HVS 4c). There are many other routes to climb. Spitzkop is the main peak and there are several other peaks, all with climbs on them. There is a lot to do and it’s best to go for at least 3 days. Camping or rustic chalets. Nearest airport – Windhoek

You need some prior rock climbing experience. To get the most out of your trip its worthwhile being fit enough to at least climb the Standard Route on the main peak. 7 pitches and lots of hard scrambling. All day outing. Most clients have climbed with Gavin Raubenheimer on mountains prior to Spitzkop or shown proof of prior experience. Peak High has a policy that clients will belay the guide only with auto-locking or assisted breaking type devices. (e.g. GriGri or ATC Pilot) We provide these if clients do not already have them.

DURBAN, KWA-ZULU NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

Sport climbing (bolted climbs)
Single pitch
Overall feel– Easy to moderate sport climbing.

Very easy access. There are lots of routes in the grade 12-22 range. There are 2 abseil (rappelling) training sites used for running courses. A Great place from absolute beginners to experienced. Peak High has a policy that clients will belay the guide only with auto-locking or assisted breaking type devices. (e.g. GriGri or ATC Pilot) We provide these if clients do not already have them.

NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG, SOUTH AFRICA

A 2 pitch route
Trad (natural protection)
Grade E3 or 12 (UK Mild Severe USA 5.6)
Summit of peak 3165m
Overall feel- easy climb with scrambling.

This is a very popular route that is suitable for beginners and even non-climbers who are fairly fit and have a head for heights. There is just one or 2 proper rock climbing moves and the rest is very easy. McLeod’s Variation is an extra pitch which can be added on and takes one more directly to the summit and is well worth climbing. We usually stay the night before at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge. The climb is completed the next day and we are back at the carpark at approx. 1pm. Another option for a wilderness experience, is to hike in the day before and bivvy in a beautiful over hang of rock with a view over the Drakensberg.

You need to be reasonably fit. Prior rock climbing experience is not essential. We guide this route at anytime of the year.