Fort Fordyce: The forgotten climbers paradise in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is home to some hidden gems and hard line's just waiting to be opened. Read about Fort Fordyce below.
trad climbing
A Pinnacle Moment
There is nothing quite like some mid-week outdoor adventure to scratch the itch. Allister takes us back to a fond Christmas morning and finally fulfils the longing to go back and send in style at Lakeside Pinnacle.
Do your granite homework, or end up in the naughty corner!
A day on Paarl Rock’s classic Stem Gem quickly turns from confident friction slab to a humbling granite masterclass.
Blouberg Tales – Part 2
My second attempt at Blouberg – complete with beknightings, bold leads, and the best slap chips in South Africa. A tale of grit, growth, and the pure joy of climbing.
Blouberg Tales – Part 1
Blouberg—the towering giant of South African climbing—beckoned, but my first attempt ended not with a summit, but with a tuna tin, a gashed finger, and a cave full of unforgettable memories.
Thoughts on Safety Conventions
Charles Edelstein, a.k.a. Snort, shares his thoughts on some of the technical aspects of climbing, including anchors, abseiling and belaying...
Epic Ascent: Ryan Peel & Steve Hoffe Conquer Drakensberg’s Devil’s Tooth
Watch Ryan Peel and Steve Hoffe as they conquer one of the most iconic routes in the Drakensberg
BD Tradathon: Everything You Need to Know
Get prepped for this year's Black Diamond Tradathon...
2023 Black Diamond Tradathon | 16 – 18 June
Enjoy an incredible weekend of trad climbing with the return of the Black Diamond Tradathon!
Happy Take a Hike Day!
Join Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to clean up and celebrate Take a Hike Day...
