Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is more than just picking up trash—it’s a set of principles that guide ethical adventuring, ensuring we protect the wild places we love for generations to come.
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Climbers Alert: Spike in Vehicle Break-Ins and Theft at Silvermine Parking Areas
Climbers are urged to stay vigilant as a spike in vehicle break-ins and thefts at Silvermine parking areas highlights a new threat to valuables and personal safety.
Summer Camping Essentials
Upgrade your camping game this year with gear that can weather anything from Lowveld thunderstorms in Boven to gusty peaks in the ‘Berg—ditch the festive season duds and discover the essentials for your next adventure.
Watch Nathaniel Coleman Send “No One Mourns the Wicked” (9a)
Nathaniel Coleman takes climbing to the next level with his first ascent of No One Mourns the Wicked (9a/V17), mastering one of the world’s hardest moves with patience, precision, and pure determination.
Good Crag Etiquette
Celebrate the holiday season responsibly with our guide to good crag etiquette, ensuring safety, respect, and harmony for climbers and nature alike.
Climbing Access Update for Montagu: Collaboration with Guano Caves
Climbers at Guano Caves are urged to follow updated access rules and respect the discounted entry fee to help preserve climbing privileges, avoid higher costs, and ensure continued community support.
Sell Your Pre-Loved Gear!
Exciting news! Our Gear Marketplace has undergone a transformation to provide you with a smoother, more visually captivating experience for buying and selling pre-loved gear.
Babsi Zangerl Becomes First Person to Flash El Capitan
Austrian climber Barbara “Babsi” Zangerl has made history as the first person to flash a route on El Capitan, completing the 3,300-foot Free Rider (VI 5.13a) in a four day ascent, without falling. Supported by her partner Jacopo Larcher, who…
Outdoor Top Rope Safety
Setting up a top rope outdoors is a great way to safely work a project, introduce friends to the sport, or enjoy a laid back session. However, while top-roping is safer than lead climbing, there is still a right and a wrong way to do it.
How to Keep Your Climbing Rope Safe (and Stay Alive)
Learn how to maintain your climbing rope, assess its safety, and know when to retire it to ensure your lifeline stays reliable on every climb.
