UPDATE | Level 4 Climbing Gym Operations
Read on to find out what regulation changes and updates have been announced by your favourite indoor crags.
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Exposure Kick-Starts Connection
Louise Walton shares her ascent of Roulette (21) and the hard-won lessons learnt at the start of pitch two.
Enter the Cocoon: Hammock Camping
If you’ve ever experienced a hammock power nap in the crag, you will know that once you slip into that divine cocoon, life changes for the better and there is no going back. These trusty hanging people pockets have been…
Protect Your Shoulders This Winter
Although many spectators and beginners may view rock climbing as one of the most dangerous sports out there, the truth is that you are far more likely to get severely injured playing rugby or bouncing around on a horse. That…
Woman Dies After Auto-Belay Fall – The Dangers of Complacency
Tragedy struck on Saturday 12 June when a woman passed away from her injuries after falling over 12 metres on an auto-belay wall at Ascent Studio Climbing and Fitness in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Rocklands Rally – 19 June 2021
This past Saturday, 19 June, the inaugural Rocklands Rally was hosted at De Pakhuys in the heart of Rocklands, Western Cape. The recently implemented level 3 regulations didn’t put a damper on the psych to get to the great outdoors and wrestle some…
Climbing Gym Launched at St Andrews College – Makhanda
The picturesque St Andrews College in Grahamstown has opened their new climbing gym, constructed in an old squash court. The gym was constructed during the Easter break, delighting the learners when they returned to school to find attractive climbing walls…
Salt Lake City IFSC World Cup | Results & New Speed Records
Salt Lake City hosted back-to-back IFSC world cups for Boulder on May 21 to Speed/Boulder 22 and May 28 to 30, respectively, in a purpose-built outdoor venue at INDUSTRY SLC.
Proudly South African Climbing Podcast Launches
The Send Space’, debuting on 26 May 2021, is a proudly South African climbing podcast and a space for our local climbers to tell their stories, record history, share beta, and inspire others.
