Nodes in Caribbean

Video of Chris Sharma visiting Aruba: https://youtu.be/M3Sr_AFg-NI

http://www.climbingaruba.org/

WARNING: it seems that this crag hasn't been maintained for at least a decade. Climbing here is not safe. "Club Aruba Active," the organization in charge of maintenance, was closed in 2000.

To climb in this area you'll need extra material such as slings and carabiners to create solid relais points. Without this equipment the tophooks are useless! If you don't have the required material with you, contact C.A.A. for rental. The use of magnesium is permitted, but seldom necessary. Climbing without guidance by C.A.A. members is at your own risk. We completely disapprove of solo climbing, as it gives sportclimbing a bad name and might crack your skull. Just don't do it. The rocks of the "Tears Sector" are well shaded from 10 AM, because of their overhanging nature. The other sectors are shaded from about 1:30 PM.

Aruba consists of volcanic rock on which several layers of coral were deposited by oceanic micro-organisms. The cliffs of Grapefield (also known as the cliffs of the Fontein Coast) are a remnant of these prehistoric reefs. It's from this origin that the rocks derive their unique characteristics. As the original sharpness of the reefs has mostly eroded away, the cliffs are now perfectly suitable for climbing.

Terasse is the sector where the rocks form of two different levels. To the left a walking route is marked, where it is possible to ascent and reach the top of the rocks where the tophooks are situated.

Short but sweet, licht overhangende colonette, 3 haken en twee tophaken, 10 meter.

Bringamosa derives it's name from the sharp nature of the lower levels of the rocks. The Bringamosa is a local plant which stings.

Features a straight line through stalactite like rock. After the terasse (midway) the terrain changes to slightly sharp rock. Two tophooks, no further bolting. The route is dedicated to Jos Schilt who died in 1996 at the age of 22.

Lower level technical with small sharp grips. Upper level comparable to Voor Jos. Tophooks, no further bolting.

Start by following the crack, then straight up. First route to be climbed on the lead in this area. Typical route for this sector. Osdorp is a suburban area of Amsterdam.

This is by far the most interesting sector of Grapefield. It features overhanging terrain and L to XXL roofs. Very physical climbing and a selection of bolted routes.

De route gaat eerst recht omhoog ,daarna een naar rechts door het grote gat en dan de uitklim recht omhoog. In het gat zit een bijennest!

Start to the far right near the crack. Follow the hooks and cross to the right when you reach the big hole. Runout is through the gully. Slightly overhanging terrain. The keypassage is above the hole.

Discontinued route.

Loopt omhoog door mooi terrein waarna een dak volgt met paar harde passen.

Features a straight line through a large roof. The runout is to the right of Warawara Dream. When fully equipped there is a considerable ropefriction.

Naar boven via de colonettes en dan traverse naar links onder het grote dak door. UItklim om de hoek, links van uitklim Warawara Dream.

Follow the line through the "stalactites" and traverse to the left while following the hooks. Not suitable for toproping. The bolts on top are shared with "May the force be with you". When climbed on the lead there is a considerable ropefriction on top. Watch the runout, which is straight up from the last hook!

Wacht maar tot dat je dit dak ziet ! Tussen de tweede en vijfde haak het moeilijkst, met gaatjes en zandjes. Na de vijfde haak een erg atletische route met zeer grote grepen.

Over sluikreclame gesproken....Atletische route waarvan de tweede helft het meest lastig is.

De laatste 7 meter is erg lastig, maar met mooie bewegingen. Met een bijzondere no hands rest.

herbehaakt 11/2008

Grapefield klassieker, fraaie lijn met gaten en colonettes. Markeert de grens tussen linker en rechter deel sector.

A classic, which features overhanging terrain with good grips. Follow the "tears" and the bolts. As they say in Dutch: the venom is in the tail! The bolts on top are not easy to reach when climbing on the lead. Toproping is possible, but the edge is very sharp, which makes it an obstacle of some weight.

herbehaakt 11/2008

Vorige topo "Caja Betico Croes", hernoemd. Fysieke overhangende passen, op 1/3 deel goede rustpositie in te nemen.

A traverse from below Warawara Dream to the start of Tears for Fears. Loads of pitch. Very physical with a lot of overhanging terrain. Excellent training route!

This is by far the most interesting sector of Grapefield. It features overhanging terrain and L to XXL roofs. Very physical climbing and a selection of bolted routes.

Commentaar op de pitch die overgebleven is in de wand na het schoonmaken door de Lago. Continue route waarvan de laatste helft ver overhangend.

project, nog niet voorgeklommen.

Deze route ontleent zijn naam aan de brok steen van 50 kilo die Frank Sillen op zijn knie kreeg hangend in het touw. Dak passage is het lastigste door de scherpe grepen.

As the mysterious Gino has left an obvious mark, the route is named after him. Tophooks.

Volg de haken, eerst schuin naar linksboven, dan korte travers naar rechts en dan weer schuin naar linksboven. Uitklim rechtsboven.

Features a line to the left. Follow the different "balconies". The runout is slightly to the right.

Herbehaakt 11/2008

Klassieker, alle typen rots van Grapefield in één route te vinden. De lijn is gewoon recht naar boven.

Straight line which features all terrain types of the rocks of Grapefield. Two bolts on top.

A relatively rough area with a lot of loose rocks.

Lichte route, goed om te wennen.

In begin licht overhangend en daarna even rustig en dan scherpe, relatief grote grepen recht omhoog.

Wederom lichte route.

The area is named after the Kinikini birds usually sitting on the rocks and scoping the area for a possible prey. Further to the right the rocks become lower and are no longer suitable for sportclimbing.

Zeer scherpe rots. Pijn is fijn??

Karakter rots als Absurdismo

Scherp, mooi scheur die je kan volgen.

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/116195904/arashi-boulders

https://www.mountainproject.com/route/116195922/arashi-dash

Descriptions for the routes: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/108405392/ayo-boulders

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/113731286/casibari

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107740763/coconut-arch

The Baths

Cayman Brac is an amazing winter rock climbing location. High quality sport climbing routes on gently overhanging limestone on a small, unspoiled tropical island in the Caribbean Sea.