Weight What? RED-S in Climbing
Jasmin Pillai chats athlete health and safety in this blog on RED-S in competition climbing.
Community Insights
Post-Fire Access Update: The Pass Sector – Rocklands Winter Season 2025
The Pass Sector in Rocklands reopens this winter with new access rules and a strong focus on conservation after recent fire damage.
Morgan Bay Seacliff Fest: A Weekend of Community, Climbing & Sunshine
The Morgan Bay Seacliff Fest on 30 May brought together climbers, kids, and community spirit in a weekend filled with adventure, prizes, and purpose
Rainbow Glen Climber Profile: Dion van der Riet
Dave Webster of Rainbow Glen chats to OG crusher, Dion van der Riet
Coming Back After a Major Injury
A journey through pain, persistence, and the mental battles of injury, this blog shares hard-won lessons on how to stop, heal, and rediscover your love for climbing after being sidelined.
Kromriver Bouldering Fest 2025
The MCSA Paarl/Wellington section recently led a bouldering trip to Kromriver, taking students from Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town on an adventurous weekend in the Cederberg’s iconic sandstone terrain.
South Africa’s Tallest Via Ferrata – The Dragon’s Tale – Drakensberg
South Africa’s tallest via ferrata, the Dragon’s Tale, offers a thrilling new adventure in the Drakensberg — rising from a controversial past into a story of redemption, community, and responsible tourism.
2025 April Fools’ Fun: A Tradition of Laughter and Creativity
From outlandish new climbing routes, absurd gym policies, or bizarre product offers, April Fools’ never disappoints the climbing community.
GriGri Misuse Leads to 13-Meter Fall for Professional Climber
A professional climber suffered severe injuries after a belayer’s improper use of a GriGri led to a 13-meter fall, sparking discussions on climbing safety and proper belay techniques.
SOLD OUT – Film Premiere 18 March in CT: NEWBORN – The Next Generation
Experience the exclusive premiere of NEWBORN: The Next Generation, a gripping documentary following Chris Cosser and Calrin Curtis as they attempt the first-ever onsight of Newborn, one of South Africa’s toughest big wall routes at Yellowwood, Du Toits Kloof.
