Level up your bouldering game with The North Face and a List of the best Indoor Climbing Centres in South Africa

Indoor climbing has recently become the latest go-to trend sport.

No longer an outdoorsy pastime for extreme mountain climbers, indoor bouldering centres have become increasingly popular over the past 2 years, opening doors across SA for those who wish to get a work-out away from the norm of a regular gym or sport.

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The growing number of centres have also opened climbing up to a mainstream audience since they offer beginner to advanced walls. Not to mention, scrambling up a wall also has the added benefit of being exercise without feeling like exercise. Plus, since no two climbs are the same, it’s a mental workout too!

Here's a list of the best Indoor Climbing Centre’s in SA 

CityROCK, Paarden Island, Cape Town – Climbing alone? Stay strong and motivated with the CityROCK’s auto-belay routes. Or level up in the large bouldering area, equipped with a range of challenging problems for every style of climbing.

HangTime, Pinelands, Cape Town – Experience the thrill of climbing at HangTime’s two Cape Town climbing gyms. With custom-built walls, dedicated bouldering areas, and top-end training facilities, there’s something for everyone.

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CityROCK, Fonteinbleau, Randburg, Gauteng - The biggest indoor climbing gym in Africa, CityROCK Johannesburg isn’t just a regular gym – it’s a world-class fitness facility. The gym boasts 2,000m² of high wall climbing; 124 top rope anchors and 9 automatic belay walls.

Friends & Allies, Strydompark, Randburg, Johannesburg - Made in a Workshop provided by Scallywags, this climbing facility aims to be the grooviest gym in the city. Pop in for some amazing community and awesome climbing.

The Climbing Barn, Pretoria East - Pretoria's #1 Indoor rocking climbing gym. Come experience the healthy & fun indoor fitness adventure for all. Join The Climbing Barn’s rock-climbing family and take part in challenges to become a better climber.

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Don’t forget to dress the part with The North Face’s range of climbing gear for him & her

This Easy Short-Sleeve T-Shirt is made for young explorers constantly on the go. Available in a choice of colours and made from pure cotton, it’ll keep them comfortable on all their summer adventures, whether they’re climbing trees or exploring the sand dunes.

We view walls not as obstacles, but as opportunities. We believe in a world that is united by difference, bound by empathy and strengthened by understanding. And the Walls Are Meant For Climbing T-Shirt symbolises that. It’s made from a 60:40 cotton and recycled polyester mix making it durable, soft and comfortable.