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Tom Randall (rock Climber)
Tom Randall is a British professional rock climber. Randall and his climbing partner Pete Whittaker, known as the ''Wide Boyz'', are some of the best crack climbers in the world, known for their the first free ascent of Century Crack in 2011. They also produce crack climbing media content, and equipment such as crack volumes for indoor crack climbing training. Climbing career In 2011, alongside climbing partner Pete Whittaker, Randall made the first free ascent of Century Crack (5.14b), one of the world's hardest offwidth crack climbs. They won the 2016 '' Climbing'' Golden Piton ''Vision Award'' for their achievement. In 2015, Randall made the first ascent of The Kraken in Hartland Quay, Devon, England, a 40 ft horizontal roof crack, giving it a grade of V13. Ascents * Century Crack (5.14b), 2011 * Cobra Crack (5.14b) * The Kraken (V13) Wide Boyz Randall and his climbing partner Pete Whittaker are together known as the ''Wide Boyz''. They have a busines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hartland Quay
Hartland Quay is located on the Atlantic coast of Devon, England, south of Hartland Point and north of Bude, Cornwall. It experiences some of the roughest seas in winter and is a former harbour. History The harbour dated back to the time of Henry VIII until a storm led to the complete destruction of the pier head and later the whole pier wall in 1887. Parts of the old formation stones can be seen at low tide. As well as evidence of a counter pier. The only evidence visible at all times is the lyme kiln. The old Customs House has been a hotel since 1886 and its former stables are now 'The Wrecker's Retreat' bar. The former corn and hay lofts are now hotel bedrooms. In 'The Wrecker's Retreat' are displayed memorabilia charting the history of Hartland Quay as well as displays of shipwrecks on the coast over the centuries. Also shown are the various films and television shows that have been filmed here. The former Coastguard cottages are now toilets, still a private residence, shop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |