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Starting Your Trad Journey
Learn the basics from Climbable founder and adventure guide Brigitte Pegado.
The Basic (+ some) Skills of Multi-Pitching
Multi-Pitching – the art of climbing multiple pitches i.e. rope lengths. Think of a caterpillar climbing up a wall.
Climb4Hope Event 2021
This past Saturday, 13 November, saw over sixty outdoor enthusiasts venturing to De Bos Backpackers & Camping in Montagu for the 2021 Climb4Hope Hiking & Climbing event.
Outdoor Top Rope Safety
Setting up a top rope outdoors is a great way to safely work a project, introduce friends to the sport, or enjoy a laid back session. However, while top-roping is safer than lead climbing, there is still a right and a wrong way to do it.
Catch Up on Climbing Matters
Earlier this year, Western Cape Climbing launched Climbing Matters – a series of discussions with expert panelists on
Janja Garnbret Becomes the First Woman to Onsight 8C
Janja Garnbret has further cemented her name in history by becoming the first woman to onsight not 1, but two 8C sport climbs.
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Last chance to enter the raffle for the @iron_throne_trail_park fundraiser 😬 Ticket sales close today at 4pm and the winners will be announced at 5pm 👏
If you joined us at the crag launch this last weekend, let us know what you think of the new crag in the comments below or on the forum on the website
📸 @thomas_ocr
#cragdevelopment #getout #climbhard @send.space @friendsandallies_climb
Have a gander at our latest blog post from mountain queen @brigittepegado of @climbable.co.za in which she takes you through the basics of beginning your trad journey 🌱
Link in bio ⛰️
Better yet, get in touch with Brigitte via climbable.co.za to embark on some truly exceptional mountain escapades under her expert guidance 🔥
#climbable #tradisrad #tradclimbing #cityrock #mmo #mountainmailorder #goodbeta
Check out our latest post to read all about the brand-new Greater Good Bolting Fund established by certified climbing goddess @illonapelser 💪
Better yet, show Illona some support and play a part making your favourite crags even better 🔥
📸 by the awesome @oan_dewaal
#thegreatergoodboltingfund #sportclimbing #climbingsouthafrica #montagu #goodbetasa #goodbeta
Climbing with friends makes all the difference. @dosramos8814 on “Rise of Faith” (22/6c) at The Stone Philosopher area in Waterval Boven.
Photo by @arty2farty #goodbetasa
The year is coming to a close so be sure to put your feet up and get outside. #hammocks #outside #outdoorliving #camping #outdoorculture
The Drakensberg is a magical place to wander. It’s icy rivers enchant and spires and peaks draw you in. 📸 @yogi_beard #hiking #drakensbergmountains #getoutthere #bebetter #goodbetasa
Best 19 you can do with your pants on! Hard Rock Café (19)
@ale_j.b at Manoutsa 📷 @allisterfenton
#tradisrad #climbing #getoutthere #manoutsa #best19youcandowithyourpantson #goodbetasa
The high life.
@timslab on a 50m line in Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
@tranquilitasfarm #slacklining #highline #slacklife #gethigh 📸 @shootmickshoot #goodbetasa