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Fort Fordyce | Amatolas
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Rhodes University Mountain Club in '91 or '92 on top of the pinnacle. The route Platinum Label (20) was opened by James Matcher the previous year. From L to R Greg Watkins (brother of Kevan), James Matcher, Gareth ?Davies?, and Stephen Holness. Photo thanks to Stephen Holness collection.
Garvin Jacobs climbing in the forest at Fort Fordyce 2018
Adam Ondra onsighting Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall. Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Martin Renz working Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall ~ 2009,Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra walking up Cookie Monster (30). Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Garvin Jacobs, just loving the off-widths at Fort Fordyce 2018
Garvin climbing Mojo Rising 2018
Garvin Jacobs Wall of Memories Fort Fordyce Rock Climbing ~ 2015
Che Freeze Climbing at Fort Fordyce ~ 2016
Cameron Smith, the only Eastern Cape compeditor on Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. He came 3rd in the Flash Event. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
The Pinnacle on the northern side of Fort Fordyce
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Dricus climbing at The Sunset Wall Fort Fordyce ~ 2014
Nkosinati Nama working a project at Fort Fordyce ~ 2015
Lazi on Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Dricus Bezuidenhout climbing Mojo Rising at Fort Fordyce
Roger Natrass Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Aurelien Hees sending at Wall of Memories Fort Fordyce Rock Climbing ~ 2015
Garvin Jacobs & Mark Horan climbing the pinnacle at Fordyce ~ 2007. Photo thanks to Martin Renz collection.
Adam Ondra walking up Cookie Monster (30). Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Garvin Jacobs climbing at the Sunday Wall ~ 2013
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Martin Renz, the ultimate Cookie Monster ~ 2009
Elmarie & Craig at Sunset Sector 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Aurelien Hees on Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall Fort Fordyce Rock Climbing ~ 2015
Martin Renz working Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall ~ 2009
Adam Ondra playing hackie-sak with top SA climbers. Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra walking up Cookie Monster (30). Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Aerial view of Mojo Sector at Fort Fordyce 2018
Juan-Dray Marshall on his first lead climb at Sunset Wall ~ 2008
Lazi on Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Fey Brouard, top SA women climber, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Martin Renz collection.
The magnificent views at Fort Fordyce
Che Freeze on his first trip to Fort Fordyce ~ 2015
Have car will travel! And send! 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Candice Bagely, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Martin Renz collection.
Camping in the picnic area at Fort Fordyce.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra on Cookie Monster (30), Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra on Cookie Monster (30) Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
The view at Fort Fordyce 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Flex, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Steve Bradshaw Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Ant Hall belayed by Kevan Watkins, Martin Renz looks on, Candice Bagely to the left. Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Ant Hall on Cookie Monster (30), Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Andrew Pedley on Cookie Monster (30), Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Andrew Pedley & Ant Hall, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Elmarie & Craig breakfast 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Fort Fordyce | Amatola Mountians
The climbing at Fort Fordyce is on vertical dolerite set in lush green natural forest. There are 73 sport lines, 10 bolted projects, 68 trad lines & lots of potential for new routes.
Rock climbing is not the only atraction at Fort Fordyce. Fort Fordyce has much to offer non-climbing family and many off day activities. Walking trails, swimming, bird watching, game viewing, historical walks in a beautiful forest & with stunning views.
A wide range of accommodation is on offer. Camping, bungalows & comfy cottages. Climbers normally camp at the dam or picnic area.
Access
Fort Fordyce is a government owned nature reserve & is open to the public. Reservations can be made at the Eastern Cape Parks Board reservations@ecparks.co.za or call 043-7054400.
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