The New World Crag has just opened in the Magaliesberg, and kicked off in style with a fun Rock-Rally competition. This competition saw the community rallying together, all dressed up, and excited to climb as much as possible! Jenni gives us her insight into the opening day and what we can expect from the New World Crag. Let's just say - we are very excited!
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 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…
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Check out the Emgwenya Climbing Club's latest adventure...
