The Send Space

“On a trad climb, there are all the emotions of Shakespeare: Love, joy, desire, passion, conquest, failure, tragedy and comedy.” 

Listen to the episode to hear Andy Wood talk about emotions, shakespear, the winie climbing partners who never got another invite and some hilarious voice impressions!

Andy has been climbing for a long time, right across the world - the Himalayas, Rockies, Alps to Yosemite and most recently Sqaumish. While, the guest host for this episode, Tim Larsen, a 22 year old whipper snapper, has rampaged through the climbing scene, mentored by Andy and others.

In this conversation, the pair chart the history of trad climbing on Table Mountain and the Western Cape. From the first ascent of Arrow Final, in 1985, to Mary Poppins, a breathtaking 31/32 on trad and many inspiring first accents in between. They take us from Kindergarten to Matric.

Thanks to and for joining The Send Space for this amazing episode!

Check out the episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts or where ever you find your podcasts. While you are there please rate and review the podcasts. 🙏🏻 it helps other people find us!

Hi senders!

We have exciting news: we are doing a giveaway sponsored by Friends and Allies, with two tickets to Tjoms in Arms up for grabs!

TIA is Friends and Allies’ annual friendly climbing competition with a fairly unique format: you compete in pairs, with a friend (Tjom) of your choice. The energy is amazing, as are the prizes: each of last year’s category winners won a pair of Ocun shoes!

To enter the ticket giveaway, make sure you follow us and Friends and Allies on Instagram, tag your Tjom and post your favourite episode of the Send Space on your story. (Don't forget to tag us in the story!)

We simply cannot wait to see all you amazing climbers on the wall.

Finally, remember that we have a new episode coming out soon! Keep an eye on our page for the announcement.

Hi Senders!

Have you heard about “We Move Up”? This weekend, Friends and Allies invites you to celebrate International Womens’ Day with a day of activities reveling in the resilience and creativity of womanhood. Bookings are still open, and not restricted to women, so reserve your spot now to take part in the exciting lineup:

Indulge your creative side with a pottery-painting session led by Nicola from Kilnhouse Design Studio;

Explore your zen through breathwork with Wes;

Delve into topics of sexual resilience and sexual creativity with a talk from Chevon Cawood (get your notepads out!);

Mienke will be there to answer questions; and

Of course, this being Friends and Allies, climbing is essential: as a further celebration, the walls have been reset by an all-female team!

Join the SendSpace crew for a fun day at We Move Up from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday the 12th of August. Contact Friends and Allies to book your spot!

Finally:
We Move Up Presents "Caring Flow" 🌸

"Caring Flow" is an initiative to celebrate International Women's Day by giving back and supporting the women who need it.

The Home of Hope for Girls is a JHB-based haven of love and support for children and teens who have survived abusive situations. Many of these girls face challenges accessing basic necessities. That's where Caring Flow comes in, aiming to provide care packages to support the needs of these women.
To be a part of this incredible movement, bring along donations of any female sanitary products to We Move Up. Non-attendees can drop their donations off at Friends and Allies Gym they will be accepting donations until the 19th of August. Your contribution will make a difference! As a community, let us show strength, unity, and compassion

HERE IT IS! The story you've been waiting for. Join Mienke, Steve and Kati as they talk about an epic with an equally epic . In this post, you'll see a few pictures to help contextualise the story being told, so keep your 'gram nearby when you listen!

And, heads up, there's an intro by with an important update for you all!

Available right now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, you name it.



Thanks and for the pics and for the journal

"Aw man, I could totally climb that!"... We've all had that thought when seeing a particularly climbable feature. And hey, oftentimes we CAN totally climb that. But it's good to remember that even the best-planned climbing missions have an element of danger and vulnerability. There's no way to know all the conditions you're up against, and that's why you'll always need your local search and rescue phone number handy - as you'll learn in our next episode.

Next Wednesday, we are officially back after a 3-month break with a saucy story you've all been waiting to hear.



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**Pic 1: How it started. Pic 2: How it ended.** The Send Space is BACK and we are coming in hot with an episode by popular request: the rescue story from Cathedral Rock which took place earlier this year.

What happened? Why was a rescue necessary? And what can we learn from it? Join and Kati von Ketelhodt in our next episode as they take us through the events that led up to a heli rescue on the Wild Coast.

Episode comes out 26 Oct.



📸 Thanks for the photos!

JOIN US NEXT WEEKEND!! If you take a squiz and this adorable map of you'll see that next weekend you have a multitude of awesome activities at your disposal at Boven Open Weekend. The weekend is hosted by with the and the Emgwenya Climbing Club, with some Send Space Sparkle behind the scenes (because we know how to throw a party).

Yes: climbing, slacklining, yoga, hiking and trail running. Not to mention a braai, a dance floor, and a movie night for the young ones.

You don't want to miss this! Register ASAP. Link in bio.

.co.za

Hey Senders! We're coming out of our Instagram Hibernation to tell you about one very special event we've been putting together while taking a break from the podcast (you didn't think we were just sitting around, did ya?)... BOVEN OPEN WEEKEND 2022 is happening next month and we couldn't be prouder to see this fun-filled weekend happening for the 2nd year running. This year, it's hosted by the amazing Country Getaway and includes , , and ! The point of the weekend? To meet and integrate with outdoor enthusiasts, Boven locals and aspiring new climbers. To discover something new in Boven. To learn a new skill. To share a meal with a stranger. The best part? It's FREE TO REGISTER.

Click the link in our bio to read the full newsletter about the weekend, or register straight away!

📸 Thanks for the amazing shots - all taken at last year's event.

Our latest episode is out, and you don't want to miss it! Mienke talks to , and fellow , Karine about bleeding on the rock. Yes, this is a double entendre: we’re talking and , people! Karine talks us through what you should do in the hours, days and weeks post-injury. Then we get into the details of what your is doing each month and how this impacts your and . Not a ? Listen up anyway! We all have hormones, ya know?

Some days, you're ready to . You've got your sights on the and nothing will get in your way. Other days, you're lucky if you've got the energy to drive to the . We all have our ups and downs. What is it that makes us feel this way? Have you ever thought about how your hormone cycle impacts your ? Your stoke? Your willingness to try hard?

In our upcoming episode with , we talk about training with your in mind. Of course, this means digging into the , but don't think this episode is just for the ladies! Men have cycles too, you know? Also, even if you don't have a period, you probably climb in the vicinity of someone who does. Wouldn't it be cool to know how their cycle affects their performance?

Get ready for episode 14, out next Wednesday!

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Are you scared of getting injured from ? How does this impact your send attempt? Do you know what you should do, if you do get injured? When climbing is such a big part of your life, these are important questions to consider. And so, we are so darn stoked to confirm that the guest in our next episode is THE Karine Bezuidenhout! She shares a wealth of knowledge with us in just 60 minutes, which will get you thinking about how you can protect yourself from injury, and how to manage injury in the days and weeks after it happens. Of course, that's not all we cover - but more on that in the next post! For now, ask yourself: what are my attitudes towards injury?

Have you checked out .co.za yet? This super handy online forum started about the same time as this podcast; they even feature our episodes on the site! But if you're not super into audio and would rather read about the South African climbing community, GoodBETA is the place to go! And the kicker: you can connect with other climbers, buy and sell gear, and have a fat rant about the grading of your recent project. Check it out :)

And if you HAVE checked it out and feel like something's missing, comment below! We would love to hear your thoughts on the platform. After all, it's designed for YOU.