PERSONALITIES
Meet Your Climbing Legends Get up close and personal with the characters that make our climbing scene so lekker! From local crushers to international stars passing through, we’re bringing you the stories behind the sends. Expect real talk, proper laughs, and maybe even some secret beta from your favorite climbers
Coming Home to Roost – Welcome Gen
A creative who’s been on a journey to find her people. Gen has settled in with the FA family. Psyched to bring joy, movement and creativity into the space.
Sketching Her Story – Noa’s Intro
Passionate about art, movement, expression and community. Noa has slotted into the FA family like she was always meant to be there.
FA’s Newest Maaitjie – Jordan
From lands distant and cold (New Zealand basically) our latest Front Dessk tjom has cruised in with cool, calm deliberation. And psych.
EVENTS
What’s Cooking at FA Sho, this is your one-stop-shop for all the epic happenings at FA! Whether it’s our infamous comp series, workshops with visiting pros, or just a casual Friday night braai and boulder, you’ll find all the deets right here. We’re always cooking up something special for the community, so keep your eyes peeled!
The Evolution of Comps
The comp seen is evolving and your Friends & Allies are the tip of the spear. They’re pushing the envelope by hosting an unheard of format for comps with the help of Gauteng Climbing.
FAF Vol.IV – The World Tour
It’s the fourth edition of our epic FAF series and this year we’re taking you on a world tour of all the bucket list boulder destinations!
Madness of Mayhem – 2025
Each year we try to elevate the Mayhem experience, and each year the community delivers. Grab your annual does of FOMO for Mayhem!
GEAR & REVIEW
The Down-Low on What’s Hot Fresh gear drops? New beta on what shoes are working for which problems? Our honest takes on everything from chalk bags to crash pads. No marketing waffle here, tjoms – just straight-up reviews from climbers who actually use this stuff daily.
Shy! Brewing Co.
Through links to the major Joburg-based climbing gyms, the founders of Shy! found a kinship with the beer connoisseurs that climb: Spending hours tirelessly mastering their craft, perfecting their form, and experimenting with new techniques.
What A Year!
Wow, just wow. What a year! Cannot deny it has kinda been all over the place. Got me feeling a bit like smashed avo on
Hammocks for Friends and Allies
We are busy working on something big for all of our Friends and Allies. Scallywags is working on the development of our own Hammock. So to get everyone psyched we sat down with the most prolific hammocker in Gauteng – Hannes.
FAF
Six FAF’s a year all leading up to the craziness of Tjoms in Arms. Have a quick read through the FAF’s while you resting between hangs, it makes the time go faster China.
FAF Vol.IV – The World Tour
It’s the fourth edition of our epic FAF series and this year we’re taking you on a world tour of all the bucket list boulder destinations!
TIA Vol IV. Clarens – FAF Chapter 7
The final volume of the 2024 FAF series. Set in Clarens, a gorgeous part of our country home to some seriously tasty bouldering. Check out the blog for everything you need to know.
Fernkloof – FAF Chapter 6
In the heart of the Magaliesberg lies Fernkloof. The proving ground for Gautengs aspirant sport climbers.
TRAINING
Level Up Your Game Want to turn those dabbing dynos into solid sends? Our training section is packed with workouts, tips, and proper plans to help you crush harder. Whether you’re just starting out or pushing elite grades, we’ve got the beta to help you break through those plateaus.
Climb Stronger in 2022 with Scallywags Coaching
Climbing performance is complicated, but we’re here to break it down for you Do you want to climb stronger in 2022? As the home of
Climbing Wholeness
Climbing for Health & Fitness Gyms opening and closing and restrictions on travel, it is no wonder our climbing goals may seem further out of
Basic Climbing Safety Principles
So if Safety Is An Illusion, how do we employ good risk management in our climbing and outdoor life. The climbing life requires a good
DESTINATIONS
Beyond the Plastic Jislaaik, Joburg might be our home, but there’s a whole world of rock out there! Get the inside scoop on local crags, road trip beta, and international climbing destinations. From Waterval to Rocklands, we’re sharing all the intel you need for your next climbing mission
Kloof Fest 2023
Kloof Fest 2023 was a small and intimate affair, with loads of firsts! Nothing beats a lekker weekend in the kloofs with your tjommies.
Good, Better Bester Rocklands Basecamp
Exploring the Wonders of Rocklands Basecamp Rocklands Basecamp is a hidden gem nestled amidst the rugged beauty of South Africa. This awesome destination, located in
Friends and Allies Climbing Gym: A Bigger and Better Climbing Space
We are officially announcing the plans to expand our home. After knocking down two walls and a window we will be building a free-standing moonboard, new bar top and a fully fitted gymnasium.
CHOSSPILE
No crag is complete without a little chossy section that only the most stoked dare to try and send. Check out our Chosspile for the random crag secrets.
Want us to spray more beta about any of these sections? Our blog is always evolving, just like our setting! Keep checking back for fresh content that’ll keep you psyched and informed.
Tips To Survive While We’re Closed
As we all know this year has come to an end, a year filled with epic FA events and climbing, having to survive without power,
Sanding Thoughts
Ever wondered what it takes to make those beautiful Scallywags campus rungs? Aidan gives a look into the Sanding Thoughts he has along the way.
Lekker, Local & Handmade Crochet Beanie
Scallywags and Mamma Mushroom have been working to make some limited-edition crochet beanies designed for the scallywags out there.
PERSO-NALITIES
Meet Your Climbing Legends Get up close and personal with the characters that make our climbing scene so lekker! From local crushers to international stars passing through, we’re bringing you the stories behind the sends. Expect real talk, proper laughs, and maybe even some secret beta from your favorite climbers
Coming Home to Roost – Welcome Gen
A creative who’s been on a journey to find her people. Gen has settled in with the FA family. Psyched to bring joy, movement and creativity into the space.
Sketching Her Story – Noa’s Intro
Passionate about art, movement, expression and community. Noa has slotted into the FA family like she was always meant to be there.
FA’s Newest Maaitjie – Jordan
From lands distant and cold (New Zealand basically) our latest Front Dessk tjom has cruised in with cool, calm deliberation. And psych.
EVENTS
What’s Cooking at FA Sho, this is your one-stop-shop for all the epic happenings at FA! Whether it’s our infamous comp series, workshops with visiting pros, or just a casual Friday night braai and boulder, you’ll find all the deets right here. We’re always cooking up something special for the community, so keep your eyes peeled!
The Evolution of Comps
The comp seen is evolving and your Friends & Allies are the tip of the spear. They’re pushing the envelope by hosting an unheard of format for comps with the help of Gauteng Climbing.
FAF Vol.IV – The World Tour
It’s the fourth edition of our epic FAF series and this year we’re taking you on a world tour of all the bucket list boulder destinations!
Madness of Mayhem – 2025
Each year we try to elevate the Mayhem experience, and each year the community delivers. Grab your annual does of FOMO for Mayhem!
GEAR & REVIEW
The Down-Low on What’s Hot Fresh gear drops? New beta on what shoes are working for which problems? Our honest takes on everything from chalk bags to crash pads. No marketing waffle here, tjoms – just straight-up reviews from climbers who actually use this stuff daily.
Shy! Brewing Co.
Through links to the major Joburg-based climbing gyms, the founders of Shy! found a kinship with the beer connoisseurs that climb: Spending hours tirelessly mastering their craft, perfecting their form, and experimenting with new techniques.
What A Year!
Wow, just wow. What a year! Cannot deny it has kinda been all over the place. Got me feeling a bit like smashed avo on
Hammocks for Friends and Allies
We are busy working on something big for all of our Friends and Allies. Scallywags is working on the development of our own Hammock. So to get everyone psyched we sat down with the most prolific hammocker in Gauteng – Hannes.
FAF
Six FAF’s a year all leading up to the craziness of Tjoms in Arms. Have a quick read through the FAF’s while you resting between hangs, it makes the time go faster China.
FAF Vol.IV – The World Tour
It’s the fourth edition of our epic FAF series and this year we’re taking you on a world tour of all the bucket list boulder destinations!
TIA Vol IV. Clarens – FAF Chapter 7
The final volume of the 2024 FAF series. Set in Clarens, a gorgeous part of our country home to some seriously tasty bouldering. Check out the blog for everything you need to know.
Fernkloof – FAF Chapter 6
In the heart of the Magaliesberg lies Fernkloof. The proving ground for Gautengs aspirant sport climbers.
TRAINING
Level Up Your Game Want to turn those dabbing dynos into solid sends? Our training section is packed with workouts, tips, and proper plans to help you crush harder. Whether you’re just starting out or pushing elite grades, we’ve got the beta to help you break through those plateaus.
A tale of Hands
As a Hand Therapist I get to see all sorts of hands. This may seem a little obvious but I look at different hands day
The Campus Board & Training Harder
The Origin Of Campus We’ve all heard people shouting this as our feet pop off a hold or when there are no feet to even
Retro Flash Bouldering in Johannesburg
The Retro Flash App helps you manage all these possibilities and makes the spray wall a bit more tangible and enjoyable by making it all about the Johannesburg climbing community
DESTI-NATIONS
Beyond the Plastic Jislaaik, Joburg might be our home, but there’s a whole world of rock out there! Get the inside scoop on local crags, road trip beta, and international climbing destinations. From Waterval to Rocklands, we’re sharing all the intel you need for your next climbing mission
Kloof Fest 2023
Kloof Fest 2023 was a small and intimate affair, with loads of firsts! Nothing beats a lekker weekend in the kloofs with your tjommies.
Good, Better Bester Rocklands Basecamp
Exploring the Wonders of Rocklands Basecamp Rocklands Basecamp is a hidden gem nestled amidst the rugged beauty of South Africa. This awesome destination, located in
Friends and Allies Climbing Gym: A Bigger and Better Climbing Space
We are officially announcing the plans to expand our home. After knocking down two walls and a window we will be building a free-standing moonboard, new bar top and a fully fitted gymnasium.
CHOSSPILE
No crag is complete without a little chossy section that only the most stoked dare to try and send. Check out our Chosspile for the random crag secrets.
Want us to spray more beta about any of these sections? Our blog is always evolving, just like our setting! Keep checking back for fresh content that’ll keep you psyched and informed.
Tips To Survive While We’re Closed
As we all know this year has come to an end, a year filled with epic FA events and climbing, having to survive without power,
Sanding Thoughts
Ever wondered what it takes to make those beautiful Scallywags campus rungs? Aidan gives a look into the Sanding Thoughts he has along the way.
Lekker, Local & Handmade Crochet Beanie
Scallywags and Mamma Mushroom have been working to make some limited-edition crochet beanies designed for the scallywags out there.