Rock climbing at Hogsback, Zeitgeist the classic sport 23, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Kevan Watkins & Keith James at the base of the 2nd pitch of Magic Mushroom (27) 2002, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Aurélien Hees repeats the fabulous Fame & Fashion - 18, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Kevan Watkins & Keith James at the base of the 2nd pitch of Magic Mushroom (27) 2002, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Michelle Smith the FA of So Far Away (21) in 1987.
Climber on Chakalaka Fallout – 19, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Kevan Watkins & Keith James at the base of the 2nd pitch of Magic Mushroom (27) 2002, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Climber does Diamonds on the Soles - 19, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Beth Higgins climbing the classic Zeitgeist (23) ~ 2002. Photo thanks to Morne van der Mescht.
Kevan Watkins & Keith James at the base of the 2nd pitch of Magic Mushroom (27) 2002.
Dricus Bezuidenhout at the start of Zeitgeist (23) ~2011, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
The classic Hogsback trad route - Fame & Fashion (18), photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Kevan Watkins at the start of the 2nd pitch of The Magic Mushroom (27) 2002, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Ed February on Stolen Moments (23) ~ 2002. Photo thanks to Morne van der Mescht.
Aurélien Hees try's the Photographer's Route (23), photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Mark Mannheim repeating Schnaffel the Schnaffeling Schnaffler (19), photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Kevan Watkins on the 2nd pitch of The Magic Mushroom (27) 2002, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Steven the werewolf Reed climbing Starstruck (27) in the early 2000s. Photo thanks Morne van der Mescht.
Climbing at Hogsback, on Zeitgeist (23), photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
First Ascent of The Magic Mushroom (27), Kevan Watkins 2002. Photo thanks to Morne van der Mescht.
Cristian Monaco Nieto on Diamonds on the Soles (20), photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Mark Mannheim & Derek Marshall opening a trad line, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Martin Renz bolting Star Struck (27). Note the crazy hair color. 2002, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Stephan enjoying the climbing on Hogsback ~2001 , photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Bouldering at Hogsback, Neil Mostert, Morne van der Mescht & Dricus Bezuidenhoud ~ 2005, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Beauties & the Beasts. Fooling around at Hogsback ~ 2005, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Derek Marshall climbing at Hogsback ~ 2000, photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.
Allen Luck & Craig Bester camping on the left hand shoulder ~ 2003. Photo courtesy of Craig Bester.
Camping on the left hand shoulder ~ 2003. Photo courtesy of Craig Bester.
Climbing on the Hog ~ 2003. Photo courtesy of Craig Bester.
Camping on the Hog ~ 2003. Photo courtesy of Craig Bester.
Climbing on the Hog ~ 2003. Photo courtesy of Craig Bester.
Chilling in the shade at Hog 1. Photo courtesy of Craig Bester.
Derek Marshall, early days on the Hog ~ 2005. Photo thanks to Morne van der Mescht.
Michael Johnson on the Hog ~ 2005. Photo thanks to Morne van der Mescht.
The Edge at Hogsback.
Hogsback post card.
Hogsback
Hogsback has 37 sport & 249 traditional lines set on vertical to on-balance dolerite. There are also a few boulder problems. There is still plenty of potential to open new routes.
The Hogs' cracked nature, lends themselves to naturally protected climbing. Essentially Hogsback is a traditional climbing venue, but there are a few sport climbing sectors.
Hogsback offers all year round climbing. Winter has low rain fall & is very mild during the day, but can be very cold at night. Summers are super hot during the day & nice at night. Start out early in summer & head down after dark. Rest up during the heat of the day. Don’t waste too much time trying to predict what the weather will do in Hogsback. It can rain in the village & be perfect on the Hogs. Or the other way round.
For more information check out Magical Hogsback Online
Access
All the Hogs are on Cape Pine (forestry) land. Assess to Hog 2 & 3 requires permission & a permit. Please contact info@easterncaperockclimbing.co.za for the details. Hog 1 does not have any access restrictions.
Please don’t make any fires. Cape Pine has 24 hour manned fire watch towers. They will send out their task force & chase climbers away if they see any fires.
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