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Multipitch trad climbing on a feature nestled at the foot of Sneeuwberg, the highest peak in the Cederberg (2027m). The Pup stands at 1730m above sea-level.
Summary
Description
All climbs are on the North-East face, making this an ideal sunny venue for winter climbing (or shoulder seasons). All routes described from right to left.
Access issues
A permit is required (available from the Dwarsrivier Reception).
Approach
The most direct approach is from Dwarsrivier Farm. It takes approximately 1hr of hiking to reach the vlakte at the foot of The Pup. Another 20mins or so up the slope to reach the start of the climbs.
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Ethic
Trad venue. No bolting permitted. Pack out what you pack in.
History
The Pup was first climbed in 1959, and only really saw further development in 1990.
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Author(s): Tony Lourens
Date: 2023
ISBN: 9780796123541
A definitive guidebook covering all the sport climbing found throughout the whole of the Cederberg mountain range, describing 436 sport routes across a wide range of grades from F4b to F9a.
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