Videos
Video: Training for Backpacking
REI has put together a training video with the perfect sequence of exercises to get you ready for tougher trails and help prevent injury and reduce knee pain.
Year: 2019
Everyday Hiking Heroes
Everyday Hiking Hero: Lerato “SkirtGirlHiker” Monyatsi
HSA: Name, city/town where you live? LM: My name is Lerato Monyatsi, a passionate “Skirtgirl” hiker by weekend, and a Group Skills Development Manager for Absa Group by day – which is where I spend […]
Videos
Video: Rim of Africa 2019 – Part 1
The Rim of Africa is South Africa’s longest guided hike through the Cape fold mountains of the Western Cape. This hike happens once annually as the weather conditions only allow a certain window to make […]
Videos
Video: Hike Table Mountain
A beautiful video showcasing some of the gems that make Table Mountain such a hiking attraction, for locals and visitors alike. Video by Riaan Vorster
Videos
Video: Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail
Beautiful footage of the Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail in Mpumalanga. Video by Arno Pouwels.
Videos
Video: Experience South African Snow
“Cool” footage of some icy mid-winter conditions on Matroosberg. Video by Henko Roukema
Gear Reviews
Review: Helian Waterproof Phone Case
These days, most of us use our phones as our dedicated cameras when going hiking. And why not? They’re light, the modern phone cameras are excellent, and you need to have your phone with you […]
News & Articles
Gregory Backpacks Now Available in SA!
SINCE 1977 Our founder, Wayne Gregory, was born with a simple passion to design backpacks he could trust on the most ambitious of life adventures. He did this by pioneering new suspension systems that work […]
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Ifidi Pass
Region: Mnweni area, Northern KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 21km Difficulty: Extreme (9/10) * Scenery: Stunning! Route type: ROCK Risks: Difficult scrambling and boulder hopping, exposed in places, no trail, flash-flooding. […]
Gear Reviews
Review: CORE Merino Clothing
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 […]