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Video: The Otter Trail
Arno Pouwels perfectly captures that unique Otter Trail mix of ocean and forest magic, where time seems to slow down and the peace soaks deep into your soul… For more information on this world famous […]
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The Best Underwear for Hiking
We often talk about layering for insulation, or wearing wicking fabrics for moisture control, but we tend to neglect the fabric closest to our skin: Underwear! Cotton vs Merino Wool Why not just wear cotton […]
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First Ascent Manufacturing Medical Masks to Help Fight Covid-19
In what has certainly been a challenging past 11 days, not only for South Africa but for the entire world, the demand for Medical Masks has risen drastically as South African Health Services tackle the […]
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Video: Hogsback and the Amatola Mountains
Anyone who’s hiked the Amatola Trail will recognise these epic views, waterfalls and magic forest trails. Video by Edwin Watson
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Video: Hiking the Fish River Canyon
People often ask what it’s like hiking the Fish River Canyon and it’s always hard to some up the wonder and beauty, combined with the harshness of the desert and the surreal experience of walking […]
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Video: Blue Mountain Trail
Amazing trails, stunning scenery, brilliant guides, luxury accommodation, gourmet dinners and beautiful wines – the Blue Mountain Trail ticks every box. In short, this is the perfect luxury getaway for any hiker.
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Outdoor Movie Binge!
Banff Movie List With SA on lockdown, what better time to binge-watch all the quality outdoor movies and short-films out there! Below is a fantastic list, curated by Lianne Caron, of Banff Mountain Film Festival […]
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SA’s Multi-Day Hiking Bucket List | Part 1
South Africa is blessed with a rich variety of landscapes and some of the best hiking trails in the world, most of which can be done any time of the year. These are my “bucket […]
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Video: Kilimanjaro
Absolutely stunning footage of the Lemosho Route up Kilimanjaro. Video by Arno Pouwels
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Video: Rim of Africa 2019 – Part 2
Part 2 of the 2019 Rim of Africa through-hikers’ journey. Jason, Meg & Nedine started their hike mid-September 2019 and finished on 19 November 2019, after hiking more than 700 kilometres. This video showcases their […]