description
Varied mixed trad and bolted route. Amazing climbing. Bolts placed to allow for aiding the cruxes. Take 16 quick-draws and a single rack of cams up to BD4 and wires plus lots of slings for threads. Bolted stances. 60m ropes obligatory. See http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201215046/Great-Spitzkoppe-Northwest-Face-Mamba-No-5-and-Other-New-Routes
Route history
| Sep 2018 | First ascent: Robert Powell & richard ford |
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Warnings
Location
- Lat/Lon: -21.82344, 15.16718
Grade citation
| 26 | Assigned grade |
| 26 | ★★★Robert Powell |
ethic
Trad and bolted routes permitted. No bolts next to natural protection. Bolting permissions to be arranged via the Mountain Club of South Africa, Namibia Section. NO BOLTING WITHOUT PERMISSION.
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