Do your granite homework, or end up in the naughty corner!
A day on Paarl Rock’s classic Stem Gem quickly turns from confident friction slab to a humbling granite masterclass.
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Edelrid Pinch Review: The Optimus Prime of Belay Devices?
Xander put the Edelrid Pinch through its paces at the crag and in the gym, exploring its features, quirks, and why it might just earn a permanent place on your harness.
IFSC Youth World Championships 2025 in Helsinki – Wrap-up
After a week and a half of travelling followed by one intensely packed competition week, the SA youth climbing team will be slowly making their way back home today. We are exceptionally proud of this year’s youth team, as all…
Blouberg Tales – Part 3: The One with the Helicopter
A late-night rescue on Blouberg’s Wall of White Light turns into an unforgettable mission involving a stretcher, a steep mountain side, and a helicopter extraction that didn’t quite go to plan.
Gravity Bowl 7 | 12 July 2024 | Results
The dust has settled and the results are in! Gravity Bowl 7 brought the heat with high-energy finals, bold sends, and big crowd moments.
Rocklands Rally | 29-31 August 2025
Start training those fingers and get your party pants ready… it’s time for Rocklands Rally 2025 and we’re beyond stoked to see you all there 😍 Date: 29 – 31 AugustPlace: De Pakhuys, Cederberg, Western Cape Join us for a weekend…
2025 Black Diamond Tradathon: Monteseel Wrap up Report
A vibrant weekend at Monteseel Crags in KwaZulu‑Natal brought together over 60 climbers for Africa’s only trad festival. From skills workshops to stories under the stars, The 2025 Tradathon united the climbing community in laughter, sends and unforgettable moments.
From Spitzkoppe to Serra da Leba: Climbing Festivals Across Namibia and Angola
Two countries. Two festivals. One unforgettable climbing journey. From Namibia’s granite domes at Spitzkoppe to Angola’s jungle towers in Serra da Leba, climbers across Southern Africa came together in May and June 2025 for a month of highlines, hard sends, and grassroots community vibes.
Blouberg Tales – Part 2
My second attempt at Blouberg – complete with beknightings, bold leads, and the best slap chips in South Africa. A tale of grit, growth, and the pure joy of climbing.
NEWBORN: The Next Generation – Free on YouTube Now
NEWBORN: The Next Generation is now free to watch on YouTube. Follow South African climbers Chris Cosser and Calrin Curtis as they take on one of the country’s hardest big wall routes
