Rocklands Bouldering Guide | A destination overview by Nate Murphy

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Here is a short guide to bouldering in Rocklands, South Africa. From how to get there, where to stay to awesome rest-day activities - this video has you covered!
15 Tips for Rocklands First-timers: • Rocklands Bouldering ...
Featured places & activities;
CAPE TOWN
Physiotherapist: goo.gl/HKjrHJ
B.I.G. Backpacker Hostel: goo.gl/ppb4es
Cage Diving:goo.gl/FYeizC
ROCKLANDS ACCOMODATION
Huts tend to get booked up - so book early. You do not need to book camping at De Pakhuis in advance.
De Pakhuis Camping: goo.gl/d55TBk
Bushmans Accomodation: goo.gl/hny9Rg (Involves a bit of a dirt-road drive, but nice accom)
Travellers Rest Accomodation/Restaurant: goo.gl/nr6bR6
The Hen House Accom/Breakfast place: goo.gl/LSvLr9
Drone and timelapse footage in collaboration with Jacob Larson - see his channel here: goo.gl/bszKSG
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[@mattk3mpe]

You really hit some stride with this vid! Polish, content, relevance, new direction - loved it. Of your recent ideas this one resonates the most and it seems you enjoyed making something of this quality - it shows in the finish. Was left with good vibes and keen to get over there. More plz.

[@NateMurphy]

Thanks Matthew! We should have some more like this coming soon!

[@jonasmeister]

Nice footage, great to see you found the awesome playground that is Rocklands :-) Hope you get to explore other parts of the country, there's so much else to see and do as a climber. Just a piece of advice to you and other viewers, if you want to keep your camera or phone and other valuables then don't do what Nate did and walk around solo filming yourself in Cape Town's city centre. Our crime rates in the city aren't a joke. You'll stand out as a tourist and make for a very easy mugging target any time of day. If that's what you want to do then have a local with you or get advice from one about where it's safe to do that and where not. Also many nicer spots to see in and around Cape Town than where you were walking Nate, hope you got to see some.

[@epincion]

Some great single pitch sport routes in Rocklands and amazing multi pitch trad at the Wolfberg Cracks which is near by.

[@7SUPERTRAMP7]

Super vid man!! So funny Jake, Adam and Ryan appearing!! Haha Robbie gave the best tips ever to get ready to Rocklands style!! Thanks a mill man! Great stuff! =)

[@stephenmundane]

One of your best videos yet Nate. Enjoyed it a lot and I'm not even that interested in bouldering or South Africa! You told a good story there.

[@NateMurphy]

Thanks Stephen!

[@origin32]

Best vid yet!! Incredible experience! Carry on brother! Be safe, climb happy!

[@samuel.schirra]

Awesome video Nate!!! Seeing this makes me miss this place even more :0

[@annika464]

Hi Nate, In your video "What Would Happen If You Committed To Your Passion" you said that despite having had several injuries (shoulder impingements, etc.) you continued climbing over the years, and now you also climb really hard routes. I also have had shoulder problems, and they keep coming back every time I try improving and climbing harder. I would be extremely grateful, if you could maybe make a video about how you got over your injuries and can continue to climb. My physio once told me that climbing just isn't good for shoulders in general, and that there isn't much you can do. I don't believe that though, there are so many people who had injuries, but can now climb again. I hope you read this comment :) Thank you in advance, Annika

[@NateMurphy]

Hi Annika, sounds like pretty bad physio advice.. climbing is not necessarily bad for your shoulders (it can make them really strong) but it can lead to imbalance - this can generally be fixed or prevented. I showed this message to the Physio I was using in Cape Town and she got all passionate about it - she knows her stuff and for sure can help. I would recommend you talk to her (Jesse) - she is literally just starting doing online/video consultations and it is very good value for money. I would just hit her up via email; [e-mail] or whatsapp; [phone] - maybe mention you were the youtube commenter for reference!

[@annika464]

@@NateMurphy Thank you so much! Good to hear that shoulder issues don't necessarily mean an end to my relatively short climbing carreer :) I will definitely get in touch with Jesse.

[@NateMurphy]

Yeah! I know quite a few climbers who have had pretty serious shoulder issues but recovered to climb way harder. That's awesome - she is so good :)

[@NathanBetts]

Pretty spectacular scenery, loved the colours in the landscape footage. What are the best times of year for a trip?

[@NateMurphy]

Typically South African winter - june/july/aug

[@ScoobieDee]

good vid, nice aerial shots, place looks beautiful. How does it compare to Font?

[@NateMurphy]

Only need to say one thing: jug topouts. Personally I think it is a lot better. Less polish, better rock and way better weather. Font is great, but I preferred rocklands by a fair margin.

[@ScoobieDee]

Thanks Nate, Jug top outs are handy when its a highball. I like the circuits in Font to warm up on, is there lots of problems in one place in Rocklands too to get a good warm ?

[@Luxas98]

Awesome stuff Nate! Thank you, quick question: what drone are you using for footage, impressive shots in the wind

[@NateMurphy]

DJI mavic for some (windy ones) and Spark for others.

[@aspuzling]

I'm not sure if you mentioned it in the video, but where can you rent bouldering pads?

[@NateMurphy]

You can rent them *think at hen house* but not quite sure - mostly they won't be amazing from what I have been told. Best to bring one if you can - you can often sell it to local climbers at the end of your trip as they are expensive new due to import taxes/shipping to SA etc..

[@darioberton]

I am still here bro :)

[@NateMurphy]

ha no way, you must be getting strong!!

[@NotQuiteFirst]

Alice!