Namibian Rock – A Climbing Guide
Planning a trip to Namibia? Maybe just dreaming one up? The new Namibian Rock Guidebook is sure to turn your plan into reality with its comprehensive outline of all of Namibia's best rock.
News Archive
RVC Boulder Bash – 8 November
Join RVC for the 2025 Boulder Bash!
Guaranteed fun, climbing, and psyche!
IFSC – Nations Finale Event
As the 2025 season slowly comes to an end, the IFSC have only a few more competitions on their calendar. Including the Nations Grand Finale Fukuoka. This event combines the Para-climbing masters with a new teams Lead and Boulder event.
ROCKtober 2025- Wrap Up!
It has officially been ten years since CityROCK Johannesburg opened its doors in 2015! To celebrate, the beloved Rocktober event returned in full force with lots of laughter, climbing and excitement!
Cape Town Adventure Film Festival 17Oct – 1 Nov
The Cape Town Adventure Film Festival returns this October, uniting outdoor enthusiasts through inspiring local and international films that celebrate adventure, conservation, and the wild beauty of our planet.
Bloc 11 Johannesburg
Bloc 11 Johannesburg officially open last weekend in Fourways Mall. This is the first Bloc 11 to be built outside of Cape Town. The gym is sleek, shinny, and full of new and exciting holds. Read below to find out more about the new gym, it's location, and the team that will be running show.
Silvermine Path Building Day
On Saturday 4 October, the troops rallied bright and early at Silvermine to build new paths and add new signs. While this work is tiring under the hot sun, it goes a long way at maintaining the climbing areas we know and love.
The Rory 2025 – Wrap-up
The Rory returned stronger than ever with new partnerships, heartfelt moments, and a growing climbing community coming together to celebrate.
Olympic Climber Trains with the Emgwenya Mountain Club
In a full circle moment, local Olympian Mel Janse van Rensburg returned to Boven to witness the opening of the Snapdragon Showdown wall. A wall that he helped fund through the epic Snapdragon showdown with Christopher Cosser in January 2022. The Emgwenya Mountain Club was ecstatic to have Mel visit and share his experience with the Boven youth. The opening of this wall is a milestone achievement for the club and we look forward to seeing the club grow and reach even greater heights.
New World Crag Launch Event
The South African Outdoor Academy is proud to present an exciting new addition to our local climbing scene – New World Crag, a brand new sport climbing area featuring both single and multi-pitch routes, tucked away in a beautiful, wild…
