Weight What? RED-S in Climbing
Jasmin Pillai chats athlete health and safety in this blog on RED-S in competition climbing.
Community Insights Archive
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.
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.
The Story of Hands: Part 2
Jenni Comins explains that keeping your climbing skin in top shape is all about balance—the Goldilocks effect—not too dry, not too wet, but just right for the season, environment, and type of climbing you’re doing.
