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Recounting that strange period - 2020 - where everything shut-down yet, in some cases, everything opened up (empty)...to those who went looking.
A Pandemic Adventure
A Pandemic Adventure

Recounting that strange period - 2020 - where everything shut-down yet, in some cases, everything opened up (empty)...to those who went looking.

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Delving deep into an Alpinist's Bag Of Tricks on Mt Kenya

If pictures could talk... Having been stopped on our first attempt we returned to The Diamond Couloir with a full bag of tricks and a revised attitude of being prepared to do what it takes

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If Pictures could talk

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12 Tips for Solo Female Travellers

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Trystan Firman
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Climb & Fly

A new "hybrid" mini wing out for its first public display of usability in the desert climbing hub of Rum where the team of three climbed up walls and flew down to the valley.

December 9, 2021
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Air Zimbabwe

Alois Marume left Zimbabwe in search of a better life, a life with opportunities and meaning. This would be a flight of fancy for Alois.

December 9, 2021
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One of your primary survival garments; know how to choose the right waterproof-breathable
Mark Johnston

How to choose a rain jacket

October 16, 2022

When deciding what jacket to buy you will have to consider what sport you do, where you will be using it and what your specific needs are. And I’ve got bad news (or good news if you enjoy accumulating lots of sexy outdoor gear like me): if you do a variety of sports then you will likely have to buy more than one jacket.

Delving deep into an Alpinist's Bag Of Tricks on Mt Kenya
Trystan Firman

Cheat Codes

November 24, 2024

If pictures could talk... Having been stopped on our first attempt we returned to The Diamond Couloir with a full bag of tricks and a revised attitude of being prepared to do what it takes

This article is about smearing, and before you go any farther, be warned: I’m not going to talk about rock climbing.
Bill Tucker

How To Smear In The Hills

March 13, 2025

A much-needed addendum to the book we all grew up reading: How to Shit in The Woods. Bill addresses the issue of regional differences in how matter decays in non-wooded (arid) regions due to the very different environmental conditions, conditions which actually prevent compostation when the traditional methods of going-potty are used in an arid climate.

An interview with SA trad legend, Tinie Versfeld.
Mark Johnston

Are Totem Cams really a cut above the rest?

October 22, 2022

Tinie Versfeld has a reputation as one of the hardest trad climbers in the country. He also has a reputation for being pedantic about what gear to include in his rack! So we were interested to discover that he has added five Totem cams to the mix. Mark Johnston chatted to him to find out why.

Latest Climbing Crag TOPO Updates
Small crag with intermediate sport route options grades 20-22 on average and one 25.
Fever Ward
Bushman's Lair is the central hub of climbing in Green Valley, as the closest of the sectors to parking and the most densely populated in terms of boulders and routes alike
Bushman's Lair Sector
A vertical wall at the opening of the Gorge
Edge of Time
Latest Climbing Route TOPO Updates
Arrow Final
Table Mountain, Lionshead & Apostles
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Charlie Brown
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
Drum Direct
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
5a / 15
5a / 15
Drum
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
4b / 13
4b / 13
Black Widow
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
5a / 15
5a / 15
Zig Zag
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
3 / 10
3 / 10
Plectranthus
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
3 / 10
3 / 10
Cuckoo
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
3 / 10
3 / 10
Green Goblin
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
3+ / 11
3+ / 11
Jugs
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
3 / 10
3 / 10
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Bill Tucker

Bill Tucker is a Professor of Computer Science at Stellenbosch University whose research explores community-based co-production (CBCP) of technologies.

Catie Monteiro

Following six years abroad as a journalist for NBC News, Catie focuses her time on climbing boulders and growing her YouTube channel F8 Bouldering. 

Chloe Lennox

A provincial track medalist during her high school years, Chloe is transferring her natural athleticism to the mountains. A regular sight running the trails, she can also be found dancing up the rock.

Chris Allan

Chris is a physiotherapist, endurance athlete and climber. Passionate about the mountains, on most weekends he can be found exploring boulders with his son around CT and Rocklands

Jeff Ayliffe

Jeff is equally at home under a canopy in the sky, on a board in the water or climbing rocks. He has spent the past 32 years working in media as a photographer, MC and sports radio journalist.

Kathryn Fourie

A love of adventurous outdoor sports, organic food and a graduate of Rhodes' School of Journalism, Kath's writing and adventures have taken her places - and brought those into your living room .

Marianne Schwankhart

A true adventurer with endeavours justifying a wikipedia page, Marianne is the unassuming over-achiever both in adventure climbing and professional photography.

Mark Johnston

Fusing his inner gear nerd, passion for the outdoors and writing, it is no surprise that Mark's gear reviews are bar-settingly informative, useful - and practical.

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Trystan Firman
A Dystopian Utopia
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Chloe Lennox
Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail
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Bill Tucker
How To Smear In The Hills
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Trystan Firman
Climb & Fly
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Jeff Ayliffe
Air Zimbabwe
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Trystan Firman
Cheat Codes
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Chris Allan
Never Waste a Good Climbing Injury
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Catie Monteiro
Photographing a classic Matt Climber "hang 10"
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12 Tips for Solo Female Travellers
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