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Month: Sep 2019

Gear Reviews

Review: CORE Merino Clothing

Sep 30, 2019 Arno van der Heever 2

Moisture wicking, quick drying, lightweight, soft, almost naked skin-feel and naturally antibacterial, so it doesn’t stink… What miracle fabric am I describing? Merino wool… Proudly South African I first heard of merino wool being used […]

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Review: First Ascent Amplify Down 900

Sep 26, 2019 Arno van der Heever 3

The First Ascent Amplify Down 900 is the ideal bag for hikers who plan on heading into South Africa’s mountainous wilderness areas during winter, such as the Cederberg, Drakensberg and Wolkberg ranges. Key Information Price […]

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Everyday Hiking Hero: Henko Roukema

Sep 20, 2019 Hiking South Africa 0

Henko Roukemo is a great example of what can be done when you focus all your energy into your passion. When he’s not working as a navigation officer at sea, he’s a brand ambassador for […]

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Drakensberg: Introduction to Mnweni

Sep 17, 2019 Willem Boshoff 6

Mnweni is arguably the most scenic and dramatic area in the Ukahlamba-Drakensberg. It is also the only part of the northern Drakensberg range that is not situated in a national park – the surrounding foothills […]

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Review: Black Diamond StormLine Stretch Rain Gear

Sep 3, 2019 Arno van der Heever 14

I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with my rain gear. It enables me to confidently go on longer hikes without worrying too much about what the weather’s doing, but on the other […]

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