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.
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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…
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.
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…
