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
Fort Fordyce: The forgotten climbers paradise in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is home to some hidden gems and hard line’s…
The Purple Mileage Eater and the art of the Ecopoint
Looking to turn your climbing adventures into an extra adventure – an…
BritRock VII – Film Dates
Join in the fun and secure your tickets to watch the seventh…
Climbing Destination Guide – Sport Climbing in Leonidio, Greece
Explore a hidden gem of a climbing destination, that is sure to…
A Pinnacle Moment
There is nothing quite like some mid-week outdoor adventure to scratch the…
The Devil’s Knuckles: A 4-day Hiking Adventure into the Drakensberg Wilderness
There is nothing better than a multi-day hike in your own back…
Great Gear Guide
Safety Notice | Edelrid OHM II, OHMEGA & FUSE
Edelrid has issued a safety notice for users of the OHM II,…
EAGLE LITE 9,5MM – Review
Looking for a new rope to keep up with your outdoor adventures?…
Namibian Rock – A Climbing Guide
Planning a trip to Namibia? Maybe just dreaming one up? The new…
Gear Review: What We Used to Tackle the Devil’s Knuckles
Any Drakensberg adventure takes a lot of planning, packing, and usually… re-packing….
Edelrid Pinch Review: The Optimus Prime of Belay Devices?
Xander put the Edelrid Pinch through its paces at the crag and…
Ultralight Gear Wishlist: The Paradox of Wanting More to Have Less
In the excitement of collecting cutting-edge hiking products, it’s easy to go…
Community Insights
Tranquilitas Installs Perma-Draw Top Anchors
One of SA’s best and favourite sport climbing crags, Tranquilitas Waterval Boven,…
The Purple Mileage Eater and the art of the Ecopoint
Looking to turn your climbing adventures into an extra adventure – an…
2026 April Fools Fun
From bizarre gear launches to laugh-out-loud gym announcements, here are some of…
The Table Mountain Clean and Climb – Saturday 28 Feb
An opportunity to give back to the crags and spaces we love….
Festive Gym Hours
As the year comes to an end, you might not be ready…
Youth Champs: Emgwenya Fundraiser
The CityROCK Youth Champs was a beginner to intermediate competition set up…
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!
- 05/25/2025 – Rainbow Glen Climbers – Climbers Profile: Dion van der Riet
- 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.
