As the 2025 season slowly comes to an end, the IFSC have only a few more competitions on their calendar. Including the Nations Grand Finale Fukuoka. This event combines the Para-climbing masters with a new teams Lead and Boulder event.
In a full circle moment, local Olympian Mel Janse van Rensburg returned to Boven to witness the opening of the Snapdragon Showdown wall. A wall that he helped fund through the epic Snapdragon showdown with Christopher Cosser in January 2022. The Emgwenya Mountain Club was ecstatic to have Mel visit and share his experience with the Boven youth. The opening of this wall is a milestone achievement for the club and we look forward to seeing the club grow and reach even greater heights.
To use the Kilter Board, you’ll need the Kilter Board app on your phone. Make sure Bluetooth is on, then follow your gym’s steps to connect to the board. In the app, first select the board angle (usually anywhere from…
Alex Honnold sets a new up-and-down speed record on Plumber’s Crack, Josh Jevin and Darion Maltby broke it!
Evolution 2025 brought the heat to CityROCK Pretoria with epic climbs, fierce competition, and an electric atmosphere—huge thanks to all the crushers, spectators, and route setters who made it unforgettable!
Climbing offers both mental health benefits and challenges, and Donovan Willis is raising awareness by auctioning his art to support SADAG, with proceeds going toward mental health resources ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10
Friends and Allies is turning three this year and yes we are thriving! We will be celebrating on Friday the 2 of Feb, starting around 18:00. As usual, we will be having a bit of a shindig but this year…
National Selections will be hosted by WCC from 1-3 March 2024 for Junior and Youth A, B and C athletes.Boulder will be held at Bloc 11 and lead and speed will be held at CityROCK Cape Town.
Date: 27 January 2024 Place: Rock Valley Climbing For those athletes looking for additional comp experience before Provincials, Rock Valley Climbing – in collaboration with Nationals and IFSC African Qualifier route setter Wes Antonites of Friends and Allies – will be hosting an epic Pre-Provincial…
Gauteng Climbing Provincials 2024 Date: 9 to 11 FebruaryPlace: CityROCK Johannesburg & Pretoria Join GC at CityROCK Johannesburg and Pretoria from 9 to 11 February for the GC Provincials! Speed will be held at CityROCK Johannesburg on 9 February, after which the competition will…
