Creature from the Black Lagoon (8C+) – Christopher Cosser
On 11 August 2025, Chris Cosser announced on Instagram that he had climbed Creature of the Black Lagoon (8C+) in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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SANCF Nationals– 12-14 September 2025 – Results
This weekend saw the countries best coming together for the annual Lead and Boulder Nationals. The standard was exceptionally high and the talent even higher. Catch up on all the action here.
CityROCKtober 18 Oct
CityROCK Johannesburg turns 10 this ROCKtober! 🎉 Join us on 18 October for a full-day climbing festival with rock rally scoring, R25k in cash prizes, epic comps, food, drinks, and party vibes from dawn till dusk.
Resistance – Krag Sentrale – Results
Resistance 2025 brought the heat to Krag Sentral with 100 men, 40 women, and a stacked field of local legends and international crushers. With routes set by Katsuaki Miyazawa and Hori Tsukuru, the comp delivered high energy, world-class boulders, and a finals showdown for the ages.
ARF: Saving Lives One Bolt at a Time
Find out what goes into the invaluable work done by the heroes of the Anchor Replacement Fund...
Tickets are Live! The Rory | 26-28 September
The Rory returns — a beloved climbing competition reborn in tribute to Rory Lowther, uniting past and present in a celebration of legacy, community, and the spirit of the climb.
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…
IFSC Youth World Championships 2025 Kick Off in Helsinki!
The IFSC Youth World Championships 2025 officially begin today in Helsinki, Finland — a first for the event! After a focused training camp in Innsbruck, the South African Youth Team is ready to take on the world. From category shifts to new rules like open isolation, this year’s comp promises exciting changes.
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.
Update: Tokai and Silvermine East Trails opening 1 September!
Following the devastating fires in April 2025, SANParks has announced that select trails in Tokai and Silvermine East will reopen from 1 July.
