It was not always clear that Beatrice Colli was going to be a great climber…
Continue readingFrom Winning Nothing To Climbing Champion
Finger and hand injuries and fingerboard training characteristics of SA based climbers
Julia is conducting a web-based survey study to gain insight into South African-based climbers’ hand and finger injuries and fingerboard training, especially before, during and after the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Continue readingRémi Samyn, when training is in your blood
Interview with Rémi Samyn, age 36, ex-coach of the French team recently sent ‘Orsay roof’ 8C in February and his first 9a ‘Sang Neuf’.
Continue readingAssisted braking belay device comparison: Edelrid Mega Jul, ATC Pilot, Mammut Smart
Myself and buddy Andre were comparing some of the new devices, and saw others had the same questions – so we put together a little comparison to help out.
Continue readingWhat I learned from 1-month rock-climbing challenge
Cool article about a newbie who took on a rock climbing (bouldering) challenge, and had this to say…
Continue readingReality of indoor climbing injuries and accidents!
Safety in INDOOR climbing is mostly taken pretty seriously and the Gyms are exceptionally good at maintaining a safe environment
Continue readingBuild Max Strength, Injury Free: Part2
Repeaters are the most commonly practiced exercise on a hangboard, however, they give you a “pump”, thus activating power/endurance system
Continue readingBuild Max Strength, Injury Free: Part1
Gyms are sprouting up all over the show and with that so has come a pretty impressive amount of “training” related injuries.
Continue readingWant to Crank Hard? Build your BASE
Our legs are our “base”, our foundation; driving us and moving us to new and exciting places.
Continue readingCleaning the top anchors
Learn the safest ways to clean and lower off a top rope anchor.
Continue reading2015 National Bouldering Series Championships
On behalf of the SANCF, Western Cape Climbing welcomes all other provinces to the annual SANCF National Bouldering Series Championships.
Continue readingBrian Tries 1-4-7 on the Campus Board
During the transition from Strength to Power, I’ve started to campus board a little. This is the first day of my efforts.
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