First timers
It's easy to get lost on your first time to Rocklands
Here is an easy process to help you find your feet:
Drive from Cape Town to Clanwilliam.
Buy food and other fresh supplies at the Spar in town.
Drive to De Pakhuys and report to reception.
Buy the printed bouldering guide.
Rent pads.
Pitch up camp (or other lodging)
Put your food in bags and mark them with your name and the date.
Go climb "Girl on my mind " at "Plato".
Have a "braai" and beers at night in the "lapa" (communial bar area).
You are officially part of the Rocklands family!
Here is a list of things you should and should NOT do...
Do's
Save water! South Africa is in a drought.
Take your own toilet paper.
Buy a printed bouldering route guide at the shop.
Spot one another and be safe.
Go to the bar and socialise.
Don'ts
Take people's hot water that made the fire in the "donkey" (boiler).
Leave paper/rubbish/finger tape lying around.
Steal other peoples food.
Don't drift on the dirt rode - you can get a fine or get banned for life!
Fun and easy routes to do
Not sure what routes are there to do that are fun and easy? Check out this video
Rest days are the best days
Here is a recommended list of things to do in Rocklands for rest days:
Wine tasting at Alpha Excelsior (or drink coffee, they have free wifi).
Go to the beach at Lamberts bay.
Go to the hot spring in Citrusdal.
Explore and hike around (like to the waterval)
Check out Clanwilliam Tourism