News
Swellendam Winter School – Rock Climbing for Beginners
Take a leisurely learning holiday in Swellendam this winter (May to August). Gain new skills, knowledge and friends. Over 50 different 3-day and 5-day midweek courses offered by Swellendam’s own local talented experts and apasionados in a variety of beautiful venues. This introductory Rock Climbing course will teach you the basics of rock climbing in …
RAM Mountaineering Warehouse Clearance Sale
Ram Mountaineering and Traverse Outdoor Gear are having their annual Warehouse Clearance Sale on Saturday the 6 April 2019. When: 6 April from 8h30-12:00Where: Ram Mountaineering Warehouse, Unit 7a Old Mill Park 22 Old Mill Road, Ndabeni 7450What: Warehouse sale with top brands like- Black Diamond, Beal, Vango, JR Gear, GSI, Jetboil, Boreal, Zamberlan Clothing, …
SA Mountain makes the top 5 climbing magazines and ezines in the world.
SA Mountain makes the top 5 climbing magazines and ezines in the world according to Feedspot Blogreader!! Best 5 Climbing Magazines CONGRATULATIONS to every Magazine that has made this Top Climbing Magazines list! This is the most comprehensive list of best Climbing Magazines on the internet and I’m honoured to have you as part of …
Yellowwood and Chess Pieces Canvas up for raffle
Stunning mounted canvas print (1m x 0.5m) of the beautiful Yellowwood and Chess Pieces is up for raffle. Only R50 a ticket. Proceeds go towards development of climbing in Montagu. Draw to take place at the launch of the new book – Southern Peninsula Classics, on 5 April at the MCSA Clubhouse. Buy your tickets …
Montagu Rock Rally 2019: De Bos 13 April 2019
Welcome Fellow Climbers, to the annual Montagu Rock Rally 2019 The yearly gathering of rock climbers has once again come around! Whether you’ve only climbed indoors or crush rock every weekend this event is to bring climbers from all walks of life together. When and Where? De Bos Guest Farm, Montagu Starts: Sat 13 Apr …
City Nature Challenge
The City of Cape Town will be participating in the City Nature Challenge for 2019 run by iNaturalist, from 26-29 April. We hope that you will play a major role in helping us win this challenge. We invite you to participate, to help plan and execute this event and put the City of Cape Town …
Hikers raise concern at ‘shoddy work’ on Lion’s Head safety renovations
Lions Head opened up again on the 1st of March.SANParks closed down parts of Lion’s head for necessary safety and renovation work in January. Portions of the path have now been reopened. Hikers took to social media over the weekend and raised serious concerns over the work done so far. One hiker posted photographs of …
SA Mountain Competition Winners!
And we have our WINNERS! Congratulations to Chevonne Africa on winning the Ubuntu Baba Stage 2 Organic Hemp carrier. Also to Deidre Pieters, Lisa Martinengo and Kent Jennings for each winning your very own Trigger Stick. To find out more about these amazing products check out https://ubuntubaba.com/ and https://homeopathycapetown.co.za/trigger-stick/ or read the reviews in the …
Barrier of Spears
Red Bull Air Force takes flight in the iconic DrakensbergThe iconic Drakensberg, with its towering peaks, dramatic pinnacles and sheer rock walls was named ‘uKhahlamba’ – meaning ‘massed assegais,’ or, more colloquially ‘the barrier of spears’ by the Zulu nation centuries ago. This dramatic mountain range has drawn adventure seekers and professional athletes for years …
Rock Master Cape Town 2019: Results
Congratulations to everyone that competed in Rock Master Cape Town 2019. And to all the sponsors that made it happen!Below are the results. Womens Lead 1. Milena Krohn 2. Georgi Dorward 3. Rachelle de Charmoy 4. Illona Pelser / Alyssa Meyer 6. Jasmin Pillai Mens Lead 1. Calrin Curtis2. David Naude3. Mel Janse van Rensburg4. …