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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.
2024 Black Diamond Tradathon: Wolfberg Wrap up Report
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.
Big wall climbing in Kyrgyzstan
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.
Sport Climbing Introduces New Four-Lane Speed Format
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 Completes Fourth Ascent of KhoiKhoi V15/8C I Watch now
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.
WCC Development Fundraiser Winners
The winners of the Western Cape Climbing Development Fundraiser have been announced!
*UPDATED* Truitjies Access Times
CapeNature has introduced stricter access times for Truitjieskraal.
