News & Articles
Hiking on Table Mountain
Lockdown is slowly being lifted and with your new found freedom you are trying out an array of new hobbies and really living life to the full! Next on the agenda? Hiking of course! Why? […]
Year: 2020
News & Articles
Gauteng Adventures
Gauteng outdoor enthusiasts have always enjoyed being centrally located to outdoor escapes such as the Drakensberg, Magaliesberg and our favourite sport climbing destination – Waterval Boven. Enter lockdown and we find ourselves restricted close to […]
Gear Reviews
Review: First Ascent Vapourstretch Rain Jacket
The Vapourstretch is First Ascent’s all-round hiking rain jacket, with all the features you need to stay comfortable and dry when hiking in the rain. Key Info Price (at time of writing): R2499 Weight: 470g […]
Videos
Video: Matroosberg | Mid-Winter Missions
Winter 2019. Nothing like a bit of snow on Matroosberg to make sure your sleeping bag still works…
4-Day Hikes
Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail
Beauty: 4.5 (of 5) Difficulty (fitness): 7/10 Technical rating of trail: Contains short sections of very steep inclines and declines. Duration: 4 – 5 Days Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail lies in the incredible Magoebaskloof forest near the small town of […]
Everyday Hiking Heroes
Everyday Hiking Hero: Grant Christie
He’s hiked the entire coastline of South Africa, he’s a professional guide and he creates miniature wildlife scenes using Lego… We want to know more about Grant Christie! HSA: Name, age, city / town where […]
6 Days or More
Tsitsikamma Trail
The third jewel in the crown of multi-day hiking trails in the Garden Route. The Tsitsikamma Trail is a great alternative if the Otter Trail or Outeniqua Trail isn’t available. Beauty: 3.5/5 – Large sections […]
Videos
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 […]
News & Articles
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 […]
Gear Reviews
Review: La Sportiva TX4
People often ask which is better – boots or low-cut approach shoes/trail runners – and the answer has always been the same: Horses for courses. However, if I had to pick one shoe for almost […]