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As a community, we need to work together to ensure that we are respecting and protecting our fellow adventurers and the planet we all love so dearly. That’s where Be Better Beta comes in. Here, we offer a comprehensive guide to keeping crags, climbers and everything in between happy and healthy, as nature intended.

Etiquette

Leave No Trace

Good Crag Etiquette

Outdoor Top Rope Safety

ATTENTION: TMNP Bouldering Regulations

Crag Etiquette 101

Period + Adventure: How to Handle It

Gym Etiquette 101

Crag Dog Tips and Etiquette

Beginner’s Guide

How to Rock Rocklands

How to Start Climbing Outdoors

Buying Climbing Shoes: What to Look For

Warming Up for Climbing 101

Choosing Your Belay Device

How to Pack Your Backpack

Avoid Complacency, Stay Alive

Choosing Your First Pair of Climbing Shoes

Finding Your Climbing Discipline

Building a Rock Climbing Emergency Kit

Starting Your Trad Journey

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goodBETA is here to provide information, inspiration and important resources for all things climbing in South Africa. Moreover, we want to create a central, national hub that serves as a welcoming and friendly community for all those seeking adventure in the mountains.

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