Petzl Climbing Event at Cape Union Mart
Thursday evening saw a fantastic event sponsored by Petzl at the new adventure centre in Cape Union Mart, Canal Walk. The competition was well attended with a good crowd. Over forty people arrived whilst I was there. Many bravely signed up to participate in the speed climbing event. Scores broadcast on a large screen made the competition more fierce as did the super prizes, head torches and other items by Petzl. In some ways it had the same essence of the National Climbing Competitions in the 90's which would draw crowds at the Cape Town waterfront of up to 2 000 for the finals, and were televised on our South African sports slots.
I was delighted to be able to encourage new climbers by providing copies of In a High and Desperate Place, my book, as prizes. It was rather tricky though not to be just a little biased, when I was asked to throw a copy into the crowd of eager hands.
Well done everyone who participated, and well done Claire for winning the Women's Beginner section!
I was delighted to be able to encourage new climbers by providing copies of In a High and Desperate Place, my book, as prizes. It was rather tricky though not to be just a little biased, when I was asked to throw a copy into the crowd of eager hands.
Well done everyone who participated, and well done Claire for winning the Women's Beginner section!
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