David Davies - a South African Legend

David Davies was a modern pioneer in South African climbing. His kind and unasuming nature belied his great talent in climbing and having the vision to open some of the classic climbs in South Africa. Sadly he passed away recently and his memorial service at Kirstenbosch was packed with people who's hearts he had touched in so many ways.

Here is Jeremy on 'Celestial Journey' in the Cederberg, South Africa. It was the first route we climbed together on our honeymoon. Jeremy thought at the time it would be lovely for us to have this as a memory of a great first climb as a married couple. (Must say it was a bit harder work getting to the top than I thought it might be:)


David Davies did not live as long as many people, but what he left behind was a memory of his love and friendship, some amazing routes that will last as long as the mountains themselves, and a pioneering spirit that may inspire generations of adventurers to come.