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| Joshua stepping up to the top of the route, with the panarama of the City Bowl in the background. |
Kloof Corner Ridge is the distinct ridge that ascends from the Contour Path on the North-Western corner of Table Mountain to Fountain Ledge, just below the Upper Cable Station; and is regarded as the 'classic' D-grade climb on Table Mountain.
The climb starts at Kloof Corner, where a short rock pitch gets you to the next level, from which you begin the ascent up the long slope.
At the top of the slope, you're confronted by a sheer 20m pitch, where a long chain has been installed to assist climbers. A shorter pitch around the right-hand side is a slightly easier alternative.
From there a few more short rock pitches have to be negotiated, before reaching the infamous '11 inch crack', through which you have to sqeeze, before popping out at the top. Then a short stroll over boulders will get you onto Fountain ledge from where you can proceed to the summit ,or descend via India-Venster.