The Purple Mileage Eater and the art of the Ecopoint
Looking to turn your climbing adventures into an extra adventure - an adventure that also benefits the environment? Ecopointing may be the thing for you.
Community Insights Archive
2026 April Fools Fun
From bizarre gear launches to laugh-out-loud gym announcements, here are some of the best April Fools’ pranks that had the climbing community talking this year.
The Table Mountain Clean and Climb – Saturday 28 Feb
An opportunity to give back to the crags and spaces we love. This years MCSA crag clean up and climb was met with great enthusiasm, despite the weather!
Festive Gym Hours
As the year comes to an end, you might not be ready to put a pause on your own climbing. Whether you are travelling or staying home, you can find most of the gyms opening hours nation wide, below.
Silvermine Path Building Day
On Saturday 4 October, the troops rallied bright and early at Silvermine to build new paths and add new signs. While this work is tiring under the hot sun, it goes a long way at maintaining the climbing areas we know and love.
Olympic Climber Trains with the Emgwenya Mountain Club
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.
ARF: Saving Lives One Bolt at a Time
Find out what goes into the invaluable work done by the heroes of the Anchor Replacement Fund...
IFSC Youth World Championships 2025 Kick Off in Helsinki!
The IFSC Youth World Championships 2025 officially begin today in Helsinki, Finland — a first for the event! After a focused training camp in Innsbruck, the South African Youth Team is ready to take on the world. From category shifts to new rules like open isolation, this year’s comp promises exciting changes.
Weight What? RED-S in Climbing
Jasmin Pillai chats athlete health and safety in this blog on RED-S in competition climbing.
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.
