WHAM: Within Her Are Mountains

WHAM FEST

We bring you WHAM FEST, an intentional space where womxn and underrepresented people in climbing feel supported, seen, and celebrated. Inspired by the incredible Women’s Bouldering Festivals in Fontainebleau and Mamer, we are bringing that magic closer to home.

Our vibe:

• Empower womxn to take up space in climbing and beyond
• Promote environmental care through outdoor conservation and sustainable practices
• Build a community that’s intersectional, inclusive, and representative

Date: 5-7 September 2025

Location: Rocklands Basecamp, Cederberg - South Africa

Our jam-packed weekend includes all womxn-led workshops. These workshops are included in the ticket price and you may join as many workshops as you’d like, it's all up to you!

Workshops:

• Sun Salutations
• Bouldering Basics
• Trail Running
• Lino cuts and printmaking
• Bouldering Success: training to try hard
• Sound Journey
• Guided Meditations
• Indigenous tea foraging & ceremony
• Night Climbing
• River adventure
• Dance Party
• Yoga for climbing
• Contact Improvisation

Accommodation Options at Rocklands Basecamp: 

• Camping
• Glamping
• Caravans
• Cottage

Book with a buddy: glamping tents, caravans and the cottage are a comfy set up for 2! 

Note 1: payments for shared accommodation are to be made as one and cannot be individually paid for however,

Note 2: if you are booking on your own please select SINGLE OCCUPANCY tickets

Note 3: if you’re booking the canvas tents, please bring your own bedding (including a camping mattress)

Rocklands Basecamp is well equipped: "Our gas geysers guarantee hot showers, and the wood burner in the campers kitchen warms the space up when the weather is cold. The communal area is equipped with gas rings, cooking pots, cutlery, fridges and a freezer.

Head over to https://www.rocklandsbasecamp.co.za/ to find out more about their wonderful facilities.

Food:

1. BYOF: Bring your own food and feed yourself :)

1. There is however, dinner on offer as an optional extra both Friday & Saturday nights - cooked by the local ladies of the valley, a delicious veggie potjie and roosterkoeks (fire-cooked bread) will be available at camp. *Please add this to your cart with your ticket (we need numbers in advance)

Donations for a cause

In the spirit of empowerment and sharing with other fellow womxn, a portion of the ticket sales go to Rocklands Association for Development (RAD). RAD is a “nonprofit created by locals, conservationists, and climbers.” Their mission is to uplift the climbing community in Rocklands through social and environmental projects. Please check out the initiative here: https://rocklands.org.za/

We know starting a new sport (or joining a new community) can be intimidating. That’s why we’re here—to make it easier, break down barriers, and foster growth. 

DATE CHANGE _ SAME MISSION

We’ve made the decision to move the festival to the first weekend of September so that we can make tickets more affordable for everyone. Because let’s be real—adventure, community, and the wild should be for ALL!

We can’t wait to meet you, climb with you, and grow together. Let’s make this community something special.