The 2024 Black Diamond Tradathon at Wolfberg Cederberg brought together South Africa’s trad climbing community, from newcomers to veterans, for a successful event filled with new route achievements, inspiring talks, and camaraderie against the stunning backdrop of Wolfberg’s iconic sandstone cliffs.
A team of South African, Austrian, and American climbers tackled Kyrgyzstan’s Ak-Su Valley this August, facing cold swims and rugged granite to summit some of Central Asia’s most iconic big walls; Watch Aidan Bennetts’ memoir of his time there.
The World Games will debut a thrilling new four-lane Speed climbing format for both individual and team events, allowing multiple climbers to race side-by-side in a fast-paced competition that adds intensity to the sport.
Nicholas Allan continues to make his mark on the South African climbing scene with bold ascents, including the fourth-ever send of KhoiKhoi V15/8C in Rocklands.
The winners of the Western Cape Climbing Development Fundraiser have been announced!
CapeNature has introduced stricter access times for Truitjieskraal.
The new short film Addicted to Fear follows professional climber Ethan Pringle as he confronts the beauty and danger of highball bouldering in Rocklands, South Africa, while reflecting on his motivations and mindset. Directed by Catie Monteiro.
Climbing offers both mental health benefits and challenges, and Donovan Willis is raising awareness by auctioning his art to support SADAG, with proceeds going toward mental health resources ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10
The National Climbing Championships featured 120 athletes from South Africa and Zambia, showcasing their skill and strength in Lead, Boulder, and Speed at CityROCK in pursuit of the national title.
Rainbow Glen Climbers Photo Competition winners announced.
