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 returned stronger than ever with new partnerships, heartfelt moments, and a growing climbing community coming together to celebrate.
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.
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…
On 11 August 2025, Chris Cosser announced on Instagram that he had climbed Creature of the Black Lagoon (8C+) in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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.
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 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.
Find out what goes into the invaluable work done by the heroes of the Anchor Replacement Fund...
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.
