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Video: How to Read a Topo Map

November 9, 2018 Hiking South Africa 0

Another great instructional video by REI on how to read a topographic map – an essential skill when heading into any wilderness area.

This favourite traverse is the first taste of what the Cape Fold Mountains offer outside of the Cederberg, and the off-trail nature of the rest of the Rim journey. The terrain is varied from off-path […]

10 Tips to help you complete the Drakensberg Grand Traverse

October 31, 2018 Willem Boshoff 3

Willem Boshoff shares some tips from his Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT) experience, and also gets some pro-tips from accomplished Drakensberg hiker Jonathan Newman (first back-to-back DGT) and newly initiated DGT finisher Romy Chevallier, who did […]

Best Hiking & Camping Recipes: Part 1

October 30, 2018 Dania Petrik 2

Let’s be honest, a little bit of effort with meal preparation on an overnight hike can go a long way to restoring tired hikers, and ensuring that the body gets the energy and nutrients that […]

Video: The Dolphin Trail

October 26, 2018 Hiking South Africa 0

A beautiful video showcasing the luxury Dolphin Hiking Trail that runs along the Tsitsikamma coast.

Video: Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners

October 17, 2018 Hiking South Africa 0

An informative and spot-on video by REI, answering a question that often gets asked.

Meet the Garmin Instinct

October 17, 2018 Hiking South Africa 5

Garmin International recently announced Instinct, a strong and durable GPS watch with built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support and wrist-based heart rate. In addition […]