Welcome to Beta Blog, where climbers connect, share stories, and explore the vertical world together. Click on the below quick links or scroll on to enjoy some SA’s locally produced podcasts, newsletters and shared stories.
Climbing Tales
The Colosseum: South Africa’s Newest ‘Alpine-esque’ Sport Climbing Destination
The Colosseum, a newly developed alpine-esque sport climbing crag in Du Toits…
New Table Mountain Challenge: India Venster to Jacob’s Ladder FKT
A new Table Mountain challenge awaits: climb Jacob’s Ladder via India Venster…
Brit Rock VI comes to South Africa
Watch the Brit Rock Film Tour: Season VI—featuring an electrifying lineup of…
2024 Black Diamond Tradathon: Wolfberg Wrap up Report
The 2024 Black Diamond Tradathon at Wolfberg Cederberg brought together South Africa’s…
Big wall climbing in Kyrgyzstan
A team of South African, Austrian, and American climbers tackled Kyrgyzstan’s Ak-Su…
Nicholas Allan Completes Fourth Ascent of KhoiKhoi V15/8C I Watch now
Nicholas Allan continues to make his mark on the South African climbing…
Great Gear Guide
GriGri Misuse Leads to 13-Meter Fall for Professional Climber
A professional climber suffered severe injuries after a belayer’s improper use of…
How to Inspect Your Climbing Harness (and When to Retire It)
Your climbing harness is crucial for safety, so regular checks and proper…
Summer Camping Essentials
Upgrade your camping game this year with gear that can weather anything…
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Climbers
Make any climber’s holiday season unforgettable with Mountain Mail Order’s Festive Gift…
Sell Your Pre-Loved Gear!
Exciting news! Our Gear Marketplace has undergone a transformation to provide you…
Outdoor Top Rope Safety
Setting up a top rope outdoors is a great way to safely…
Community Insights
GriGri Misuse Leads to 13-Meter Fall for Professional Climber
A professional climber suffered severe injuries after a belayer’s improper use of…
SOLD OUT – Film Premiere 18 March in CT: NEWBORN – The Next Generation
Experience the exclusive premiere of NEWBORN: The Next Generation, a gripping documentary…
The Story of Hands: Part 2
Jenni Comins explains that keeping your climbing skin in top shape is…
List of ARFed Routes | Cape Town
Stay up to date with which routes have been rebolted by ARF…
Boven Resole Price Update
Danny’s Resole Services announces a price adjustment for 2025, along with expanded…
Boven Resoles December Shut down Period
Boven Resoles will be closed from December 18, 2024, to January 9,…
Rainbow Glen Climbers
Nestled in Montagu, Rainbow Glen Self Catering Chalets offer more than just a convenient location near the Cogmanskloof hiking trails and Rock Climbing Crags. With a shared passion for climbing, they curate a monthly climbing newsletter filled with inspiring content. Get ready for some epic reads!
- 09/20/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Photo Competition Winners
- 08/26/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Photo Competition
- 07/25/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile: Garvin Jacobs
- 06/25/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Stop and smell the fynbos – The Cogmanskloof Trail
- 05/25/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile: Andre Schoon
- 04/26/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile: Jeremy Colenso
- 03/25/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Stop and smell the fynbos – The Bloupunt Trail
- 02/29/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers profile: Sakkie Jansen Van Rensburg
- 01/25/2024 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Crag Update: Rock n Roll Kloof at Guano Caves
- 11/27/2023 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Route of the Month: God Child, grade 22 at The Farm
- 10/25/2023 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers profile: On your “Marx”, get set, go! Montagu local, Brenda Marx
- 09/25/2023 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers profile: Meet the “Honorary Life-Time Local” Stuart Brown
- 08/25/2023 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile – Meet our Guest: Paul Schlotfeldt
- 07/25/2023 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile: Tony Lourens
- 06/26/2023 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile: Ed February
The Send Space
A proudly South African climbing podcast. This is a space for you – our local climbers – to tell your stories, record history, share beta, and inspire others.
