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The Purple Mileage Eater and the art of the Ecopoint
Looking to turn your climbing adventures into an extra adventure - an adventure that also benefits the environment? Ecopointing may be the thing for you.
2026 April Fools Fun
From bizarre gear launches to laugh-out-loud gym announcements, here are some of the best April Fools’ pranks that had the climbing community talking this year.
Beginner’s Climbing Program: Your First Plateau
Been making your way up the ranks but finally hit your first Plateau? Believe it or not, this is pretty normal. Mitchell walks us through an easy to follow beginners programme to give you the structure you need to start seeing that much anticipated progress.
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🎉 It’s Official! 🎉
SA Climbing has awarded Gauteng Climbing the honor of hosting the 2026 SA Climbing Nationals this September! 🧗♀️🧗♂️
We can’t wait to welcome climbers from across South Africa to showcase their strength, skill, and psych on our walls. 💪✨
📅 Save the Date – September 2026
Stay tuned for more details coming soon…
#GautengClimbing #SAClimbing #ClimbingNationals #ClimbConnectTranscend
We had an absolute blast with you all this past Saturday at the very first Cape Town Rock Rally 2026 🤩
From first-ever outdoor sends and learning new skills, to retro flashes, hard projects, and big whippers – it was an especially fun day out in the crags 🔥
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in exploring our beautiful peninsula, and to our incredible sponsors who made it all possible 🙌
Head over to goodbeta.co.za for a little wrap-up and some of our favourite moments from the day 🤸♀️
The 2026 Cape Town Rock Rally is tomorrow 💙
Spend the day climbing in one of the world’s top sport climbing destinations, right here at home, followed by a groot partytjie on Saturday evening.
There’s also plenty to look forward to off the wall:
- Submit your scores to go into a raffle to win a pair of La Sportiva shoes
- Plus additional prizes for category winners, including 5 more pairs of shoes, ropes, chalk, draws and more
Good climbing, good people, and a good time all around.
Tickets + full event info at the link in our bio.
#CapeTownRockRally #goodbeta #mountainmailorder #CityROCK
When we say you can look forward to some epic prizes at the 2026 Cape Town Rock Rally, we mean it!
We’ve got over R60k worth of goodies from lasportivasouthafrica, Edelrid, Ocún, Petzl, thenorthfacesouthafrica, joelerb_wooden_eyewear, First Ascent and MORE lined up for you and, the best part… there are so many ways to win 🤩
Along with awarding prizes to the three top-scoring climbers in each category, there are also plenty of spot prizes up for grabs for all manner of weird and wonderful things, including worst shoes, biggest flapper, whipper of the weekend and more 🎁
PLUS, everyone who submits a scorecard at the rally will go into a lucky draw to WIN a a pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes!
Get all the details and grab your tickets at the link in our bio, and join us for an absolutely smashing day in the great outdoors 🌍
#CapeTownRockRally #capetownclimbing #goodbeta #mountainmailorder #CityROCK
Wishing our Gauteng Climbing Team all the best as we kick of the Youth World Championships Selections Event in Cape Town at 10am today.
You got this! We are proud of you 💪
#climbconnecttranscend
#leadclimbing
#speedclimbing
#Bouldering
#TeamGauteng
On the 28th of Feb, the MSCA held its 2026 clean up and climb on Table Mountain 🌄Despite the weather 🌧, twenty-five volunteers stepped up to assist, and together over sixty kilograms of trash was collected! 👫🚯To read about the day and the treasures found atop Table Mountain click here: https://goodbeta.co.za/the-table-mountain-clean-and-climb-saturday-28-feb/
#MCSA #CleanUp #TableMountain #Community #cableway
Really happy to send this finals boulder from the solution comp hosted by cityrock_jhb and lasportivasouthafrica
Happy to work on my slab skills😁#climbinglife #bouldering #southafricaclimbing #projectsend
Dreaming of your next big climbing adventure? Leonidio, Greece, might be the place for you! A sport climbing gem, filled with charm and an abundance of limestone climbs 🧗♂️⛰️ Read about Chevaan’s trip and his recommendation online now ✨
#leonidio #greece #sportclimbing #climbingdestinations
Get ready to trade the climbing wall for the combat zone! 🎯
We are stoked to announce Gauteng Climbing’s first Team Building event of the season! This is all about connecting our community off the mats for a day of high-energy fun. Whether you’re a pro at finding the perfect "beta" or just looking for a laugh, everyone is welcome.
The Game Plan:
Lock and load for a Paintball showdown at Battlezone.
The Details:
🌏 Battlezone Bryanston, 43 Sloane Street
💵Cost: R350 per person (includes your gear, an ice-cold drink, and a boerewors roll).
🕑Time: 2pm
📣Payment: Please make payment into GC bank account to confirm your spot. Use your name and surname and send pop to [email protected].
Bank: FNB
Account Type: Cheque
Number: 62737732752
Reference: Name&Surname
Set your alarm for 3am this Sunday (25Jan) and watch Alex Honnold free solo Taipei 101 live on Netflix.
Due to rain on Saturday 24 January, Netflix has postponed Alex’s climb to Sunday, 25 January. Safety being their top priority.
Read more on www.goodbeta.co.za
#alexhonnold #freesolo #netflix #taipei101tower
We`re going climbing and you should join us 🌞
A day up Echo Valley - it`s our favourite summer experience!
Gear, lunch and guides are all provided.
Bring your shoes, your stoke and a big bottle of H20 🤸🏽
Follow link in bio for details and tickets.
See you on Sunday 😄
