At the top of the cableway, climbers launch a "reverse whip"—a 112-meter free rappel off the sector. The trick? They do it blindfolded or at dusk. The whipping comes from the sudden gusts of the Cape Doctor (south-easterly wind) that slam you against the coarse, iron-rich rock, leaving literal whip-like red marks on arms and legs.

Yet, the community persists. Their logic is cold but consistent: They would be doing these dangerous ascents anyway. Whipping Day just makes it a communal celebration of stupidity.

: Look toward Devil's Peak (originally Duivels Kop ) when the South-Easter wind blows; locals say the "tablecloth" is the smoke from their eternal rematch. 🐣 Easter Monday Traditions